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Lightroom Editing Tips
I’ve been using Lightroom for around a year and a half now, and I’ve picked up a lot of things that have been really useful for photo editing. I also just downloaded the app on my phone and have been obsessed with playing around with editing photos, which is one of the best things you…
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Here Comes the Sun
Spring is almost here – the days are stretching longer and the air has that exciting feeling of change, like something wonderful is about to happen that only comes with the switch of seasons. Stark trees hold the promise of new life, just biding their time to start blooming.
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Easy Ways to Live More Sustainably
If you want to help create a change, you have to change the way you live. The same goes for protecting the environment. We can’t keep living the way we have been if we want to help protect the earth. There’s actually a lot of things you can do that can help you live more…
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10 Ways to Recharge and Relax
Taking time for yourself and doing something you enjoy is really important. It helps prevent from becoming burnt out and overly stressed, plus it’s good to slow down every now and then and enjoy life a little. So I’ve made a list of some good things to do to help you de-stress and not think…
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Adopt, Don’t Shop
One of the most frustrating things to me is how there are a ton of dogs and cats in shelters, waiting to be adopted, and that people still go to pet stores instead to drop thousands of dollars on a dog. My biggest problem with pet stores is that the dogs usually come from puppy…
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Where to Visit in Des Moines
I’ve been in Des Moines pretty consistently for about two and a half years now, and that’s given me some time to find great places to hang out and eat around the city. Des Moines is on the rise, and even though it’s a pretty small city, there’s still some fun things to do, especially…
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Winter Photography Roundup
Winter may not be over yet, but I had too many cool pictures to share, so I rounded up my favorite photos I’ve taken so far this winter. Most of my photos are from my adventures in Spain and Portugal, while some are senior photos I took in snowy weather for one of my close…
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What to Expect When Traveling to Spain
While there are many different regions of Spain, and they all have their own differences, I decided to write a post about what to expect when traveling to Spain. I just arrived back home not too long ago from studying abroad in Portugal and Spain for two weeks, and it was an amazing experience that’s…
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Looking Forward to a New Year
I love the idea of a new year and a fresh start. There’s something revitalizing about waking up on January first, with a whole year stretching ahead like a blank journal, waiting to be filled. And in honor of 2018 coming up in a few days, I thought I would just list some goals for…
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How to Pack for Spain/Portugal in the Winter
In a few days, I’ll heading off to Lisbon, Portugal and making my way through Portugal and Spain for two weeks, which might sound familiar if you read my last blog post. Spain and Portugal tend to be around 50 to 60 degrees (Fahrenheit) during the day around this time of the year, and can…
Jessie Spangler 