Life can be challenging… Don’t we all wish we had a cheat sheet to get through those days where we feel unprepared. Well, I may not have a cheat sheet, but I do have a few life hacks that might just make the day smoother, more manageable, and all around less stressful. In my book, …
So the holidays can get tricky when you’re at work- hence this holiday co-worker gift guide. Who do you buy presents for? How can you keep it all in budget? Secret Santa picks that end up with the trickiest co worker you know nothing about. But I’m here to help. Here are some affordable, unique …
Holiday Gift Guide for your Co-Workers, all under $50 Read More »
It’s that time of year, be sure to get ther right gift for her. Gifts are a way to show people you care. Getting someone something unique and special to them is always the goal, but I get it, sometimes you don’t know where to start. So here are my picks for any …
So what is this blog anyway? And Why do I care? You’re right, I kind of forgot to tell you new people who the heck I am and why you should even care about my riveting copy 😉 Well my name is Gabrielle Arruda, I’m a fashion designer residing in Brooklyn, NY. Boring, it’s like …
Get ready to cozy up with your coffee and one of these amazing books- you will absolutely thank me! I believe we should all be reading more. It warms my heart, it makes me feel informed on a variety of topics, and it taps into my earning for storytelling, knowledge, and good old fashioned entertainment. …
5 Must-Read Books that will Inspire, Inform, and Change You Read More »
Moral responsibility is a key element to our world and something we, as a society, seem to be missing some. Ok to be clear- if i had a million dollars (at all, not even just to spare) I would give it to anyone who could answer this question definitively. Since that’s not on the table, …
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Acceptance. Obviously an important realization and its meaning through my life has changed. When I was little, “acceptance” was a dirty word that meant I was settling. When I was gaining independence it was accepting that you win some, and you lose some… But more recently, it has morphed into a way of life. Please …
This year has brought me to a changed perspective. I’ve always been a person who has a positive outlook, even in the bleakest of moments. I think it is in my nature to be positive. Call it optimism, call it a reflection of a life where most things DO work out, but whatever it is, …
I bring this topic to light because I think it’s especially important when raising kids (I say this as an untested theory), and when evaluating ourselves. Being kind, is key. I have this tremendous ability to look at others wrongs or rights, and evaluate why they did it, and forgive them if I disagree with …
