{Hi all! I hope you enjoy this post by Christine OBrien while I’m away. Christine is an editor of What Would Kate Do? and The Refined Side. She is also a founding member of The Glosse Posse. When she isn’t writing, she is plotting “meet cutes” at her local Starbucks, hoping to accidentally pick up the wrong drink from the […]
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Have A Novel Long-weekend
Ahhh, Labor Day weekend. The unofficial end of summer. The remaining few days to lay by the pool, have a cookout, and just relax before we all need to get back into winter mode. Whether you’ll be packing a back and getting the heck out of town for the weekend, or just hanging out at home […]
Office Inspo
In addition to blogging, I’ve got a full-time job. Sad, I know. But I’ve gotta pay the bills somehow. Moving on! Every day, I arrive at work and step into my office, all proud and what not that I’ve actually got an office. Not just a desk somewhere, or a cubicle with flimsy little “walls,” and […]
Hit The Deck
As in, the pool deck. Well, it’s finally happened. I’m officially old – because my metabolism and ability to lose weight quickly is officially gone. It’s a bummer. After weeks (okay, months) of trying to get into a normal workout/running routine (I even signed up to run a road race at the end of August!), […]
Dreaming Of The Seaside
It’s summer here in New England, and unfortunately most of us are stuck inside staring at computer screens five days per week, rather than out enjoying the sunshine and gorgeous coastline that we’ve got on tap. To make up for it, here are some seriously gorgeous oceanfront homes to drool over. Tropical Pool by Boca […]
Delish Summer Mocktails
With the Fourth of July well behind us, and the Royal Baby craziness winding down, we’re due for a “yay we made it!” celebration. But we could probably also go for a detox. Here are some delicious, alcohol-free (and easy peasy!) mocktail recipes to liven up the rest of your summer without the empty calories. […]
Ask The Experts || Call for Questions
We’re going to be running an Ask The Experts series here at The Blogtini and we need your questions! We’ll be speaking with beauty (skin care/hair care/makeup), fashion, fitness, and foodie gurus to get answers to your most frequently asked questions. Please send your questions to us by Friday, July 26. You can submit them via the comments, […]
Cocktail Hour || Independence Day
From Portland, Oregon to Miami, FL and everywhere in between, July 4th is a day of national celebration. Whether you’re at a parade, hanging out at the beach, or just relaxing with good friends and good food, a festive beverage will add the perfect touch to an already fantastic day. (Although, make sure you aren’t […]
Tabata – The Summer’s Hottest Workout
Tabata. Learn it, love it. Born in the 1990s this revolutionary exercise concept has been slowly bubbling under the surface, waiting for its chance to become the next big thing. And now, after gaining some scientific backing, its gaining traction. Tabata workouts are short bursts of high-intensity interval training (HIIT). When done correctly, you can […]
Cocktail Hour || Welcome To Summer
It’s officially summer. Cue up the daydreams of laying on the beach or by the pool, hanging out by a bonfire, and eating Watermelon at your favorite Independence Day event. (What? Is that last one just me?) To kick off summer the right way, try this adult (and delicious) take on Watermelon. Bonus: It’s super […]