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The Single Girl's Guide to Pampering Yourself for Valentine's Day

In the world of social media, Valentine’s Day can make you feel overly loved and like a princess...or like shit that you’re single. But when it comes down to it, Valentine’s Day is just like any other day on the calendar and whether you are in a relationship, single or somewhere in between, know that on Valentine’s Day [a day represented by an angel baby in a diaper shooting arrows] that you are enough and you are loved. So this year I’m taking a new approach to this cheesy holiday to make it one for the books. This year it is all about pampering yourself. So keep on reading to see my single girl’s guide to Valentine’s Day with more than 10 ways to pamper yourself!

life, selfStepfanie McCaffreyFebruary 11, 2020life, self, selfcare, self care, pamper yourself, valentine's day, single girl's guideComment

Finding Balance Between Spending vs Investing on Yourself

This topic has been one I’ve wanted to write about for quite some time now and something I’ve really valued more and more recently. In the world of personal finances, so many times the topics of discussion are don’t spend money, cut these things to save, how to be a better saver, and so on. These are all highly important topics but there is also the reality that we all spend money and we all need to treat ourselves from time to time. Today for Money Monday, we’re taking a look at the difference between and finding balance between spending vs investing on yourself. Both are forms of spending money but one has a bit more depth and meaning to it.

Finances, Money Monday, motivation & success, selfStepfanie McCaffreyFebruary 10, 2020money monday, spending vs investing, finding balanceComment

6 Tips for Making Better Use of Your Time

Time…something we all get the same amount of each day [yes, even Beyonce], but something we always wish we had more of. I don’t know about you but I continually check my watch throughout the day to see what time it is. I like to know where I stand schedule wise [hello doctor and specialist appointments never being on time] and to me a watch is a unique accessory and piece of art, like this wood one from JORD Watches.

life, selfStepfanie McCaffreyFebruary 26, 2019life, self improvement, self, life tips, organization, time, jord watch, watchesComment

6 Ways to Get Comfortable Not Caring What Others Think

Last week I shared a post on how to live a more joyous life and one of the things I talked about was not caring what others think. Now, this certainly sounds much easier said than done [I’ve been there! Let’s be honest - I’m still a work in progress.] but getting to a point where you are comfortable truly will make all of the difference in your life. I think it is important to mention that this doesn’t mean we stop caring altogether about anything and everything, but it is about being selective in the things we do care about and focus our attention to.

life, selfStepfanie McCaffreyFebruary 15, 2019life, self improvement, self, what others thinkComment

How To: Live a More Joyous Life

One of my words for 2019 was joy and my mission this year is to truly and wholeheartedly live a more joyous life. We aren’t always guaranteed tomorrow so making the best of each day is key. In an effort to make this a more joy-filled year, I’ve come up with more than 10 ways to live a more joyous life. It’s about finding happy moments in all seasons of life because being down in the dumps [or a grouch] does nothing for your productivity or self-esteem! Plus, who doesn’t want to just live a more positive life?! If you find yourself struggling during difficult or stressful times in life, this list is for you!

life, selfStepfanie McCaffreyFebruary 5, 2019life, self, self improvement, happiness, how to be happier Comment