Throughout the last five years of my blogging journey, I've primarily used the same tools to create and publish content. Below I've shared some of the tried-and-true technology and products that help me plan, create and execute my ideas. Let's start with the basics. I purchased my domain name, JASMINECTATE.com, through GoDaddy, and my site is hosted through Squarespace.
Read MoreLife Lessons: How to overcome obstacles while sharing your journey - Five Year Bloggerversary Recap & Top Posts /
Yesterday I reached a milestone of my blogging journey and celebrated five years since I launched this site. Over the years I’ve shared many experiences and lessons I’ve learned along the way. Continuing the celebration, I’m sharing the top five posts since I launched in 2016 and my favorites in case you missed it.
Read MoreJasmine's Journey: Celebrating my five-year bloggerversary /
Writing has been one of my strongest skills back to grade school, and it’s given me an outlet to process my thoughts, express myself and share my experiences. JASMINECTATE.com went live on April 13, 2016 after years of thinking, planning, creating and preparation.
It seems like it's been 25 years and at the same time a fraction of five. As I celebrate my five-year “bloggerversary” celebration, I have reflected on my journey as a blogger and share my experiences, lessons and more since I launched my website and blog below.
Read MoreEight easy and sustainable ways to prioritize your health /
It’s impossible to escape reminders to prioritize your health and the reality that a balanced diet and exercise routine is the only way to do it. The older I get the more I learn about healthy lifestyle practices and make updates to my routine as research reveals new ways to prolong our life. From dairy consumption to the number of hours of sleep needed to the benefits of completing 10K steps a day, health is another area we can never stop learning and growing. The eight practices below have been a key to my good health and can be adopted by anyone at any stage of their health journey.
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