Get to Know The Girl Behind Ampersand: Q&A

I’m excited about this blog post! Recently I was nominated for a “Get to Know Me” post by my friend Melody, whom I met at the BlogConnect Conference in April (shout out to the PHL Bloggers). It’s just a fun way to get to know me beyond just my About page.

Keep scrolling for some random facts about me, be sure to check out the bloggers I’ve nominated at the bottom & just for fun, comment 3 things about yourself. I’d love to hear them!

two piece maxi

^just me, being a dork.

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crisp fall day

Links I Love: September

Y’all. It is officially fall. It may not be “technically” fall until September 22 but for all intents & purposes, fall starts after Labor Day, lets be real. In Philly, it’s been getting a little cooler (which means I’ve been itching to buy new tall brown boots…) & I recently got pumpkin flavored everything at the grocery store (no shame). Because I’m clearly obsessed with this season, this month’s Links I Love are all about autumn. Check out all the awesome bloggers below!

BEAUTY

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What to Expect from Your First Yoga Class

When I first stepped onto a yoga mat about 4 years ago, I never anticipated how much it would change my life. That sounds dramatic, but consistently practicing yoga has not only affected me physically, but also emotionally, mentally & spiritually. If I don’t go to yoga for a few days, I actually feel off balance (true story). It’s completely a part of my life.

That said, I realize that not a lot of people have been exposed to yoga or have even tried it before. And I think sometimes it can be intimidating when all you see on Instagram are they crazy yogis in contorted postures. So I decided to dedicate a post to all the things to expect from your first yoga class. Hopefully it’ll put some of your worries at ease & encourage you to try it. Remember, the hardest part is showing up to your mat. Read on to learn how to become a yogi~

tree pose

tree pose

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