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The Cultural Trap of Yolo and “Treat Yourself”
I was scrolling through my Instagram feed last night week and I saw a post that made me cringe. (I have recently very curated my following list to have the voices I respect and look up to, the friends I enjoy sharing life with digitally, faith based accounts sharing scripture and church news, food bloggers…
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Are you speaking up for what’s right? Or are you just cultivating a culture of outrage ?
I feel already conflicted as I sit to right this but being in the corners of the internet I am – I sometimes see a certain posture taken -where a influencer, blogger, Internet personality of any size or reach claims to be standing up for their up for their freedoms, faith, and culture by posting…
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On Homemaking in the Digital World – Purity Tests and Being Yourself
When I created my online accounts (blog/ig) as a homemaker I was craving community – I felt that there was a whole world of homemakers out there sharing their lives and I wanted to join in the party – it granted me and anyone else who was interested a private sphere made public. I felt…
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Why I’m leaving Instagram to blog only
My name is Margaret and I’ve had a “it’s complicated” relationship with Instagram for over five years. You see I’ve used the app for a personal page which I deleted, a fashion blog which grew over 2000 followers (to me that’s a lot) a quick stint in selling bracelets which many of you graciously supported…
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2022 recap and 2023 goals!
Hello friends, long time no blog post! December 2022 was a whirlwind – full of blessings and change. I had a surgery from which I’m healing from and really doing well! I’m going to break down some highlights from 2022 for you! And some goals for 2023! 2022 Highlights: 2023 Goals:
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