Casually Living

Happy New Year guys! I hope this year is filled with so much joy and laughter and all that good stuff! It's a new year and I have so much exciting news! Today I launched my Etsy store  where I'll be sharing all of the worksheets I create! These worksheets are a passion project of mine which is inspired by this blog's official event Bites & Banter!   In December, I hosted a Vision Board Party and curated a Vision Board Worksheet for the guests. After the event, I thought, why not share the worksheets with those that couldn't make it to the event - I mean, they'd want to set some goals too right?! This is why I started the Etsy store, so I can get these awesome worksheets to you! Today I also added the All About Me Self Care Worksheet package , which includes four (4) worksheets and a personal note from myself. Shop this bundle here. All worksheets are available in the PDF format and you can receive A4 and letter sizes with/without crop marks &

Photo By: Pexels.com Christmas is so nostalgic to me. I know that some of us really struggle with getting into the 'Christmas Spirit' but I feel like it's easy to embody Christmas once you think about your childhood. Now for sure not every Christmas was great as a kid- like that year you wanted a bike, but you got a new outfit, or sometimes nothing at all....not even coal, Lol, get it? On the more morbid side of things, some kids never even got a plate of food - on a regular day, much less for Christmas - so we really have lots to be grateful for. One of the things that puts me right in the Christmas Spirit is gift-giving. Just thinking about all the gifts I want to give to my friends and family always make me feel warm inside. Like hot-chocolate-with-marshmallows-on-top type of warm. I could use a cup right now in this cold office... the A/C is blasting. I love giving *and receiving* gifts so I thought I should share some thoughtful gift ideas with you to get yo

I recently got candid with another Trini wanderlust, Dareece, whose dreams led her to Ecuador! Let's get into this new 'Dear Wanderlust' post before I babble too much: Let's meet her: My name is Dareece Polo; don’t you sometimes wish you could just stop there, without the additional titles? Anyway, I am a 24-year-old journalist currently employed as an Assistant Programme Editor with teleSUR English in Quito, Ecuador. I am also a freelance Content Producer for Loop TT. In my spare time, what little I do have, I like to look at series, reality t.v. shows, read or anything that peaks my interest. At the moment, I’m discovering what I actually like to do.  Q1. What made you want to become a reporter? Did you always know that it was something you wanted to do? A1. I didn’t actually ‘want’ to become a reporter. I wanted to become a psychologist because I was inspired by a cousin to pursue that course of study. Also, I felt like everyone was coming to me with their pr

So the cat's out the bag! Bites & Banter 2 is loading!! World Mental Health Day is held on October 10th each year. This year, we've decided to celebrate Mental Wellness and promote Mental Health Awareness by launching Bites & Banter: The Mental Health Edition! Date: Sunday, October 13th, 2019. Time: A cool 3.30 p.m. to 5.00 p.m. Venue: So glad to have @bellabites (Marabella) back on board! Hosted By: Paula J of the Casually Living Blog Guest Speakers: Reveals are loading.... Sponsors: @valerie_exotic_designs @khalcomm @simplyescape868 @betty_bakestt @paige__tt @servicewithasmilett @thecloset868 @itsy_bitsy_clothing_co @ldpsugarsuitett & more! Dress Code: Wear something cute. Tickets: $125.00 TT Interested Participants are asked to pre-register here as there are limited spots available! Refreshments, Goodie Bags & Door Prizes! Hope to see you there! About Bites & Banter:  Bites and Banter is a local women’s empowerment event,

So I noticed that a lot of you love the "interview-styled" posts. I quite enjoy them myself too,  because I get to interact with someone new and I also learn. So here's another one! Let's find out a bit more about the Trinbago Businesses Instagram account! Q. Who's behind the Trinbago Businesses account? A. Hello there! A liddle about me...My name is Sue Ann and I’m the gal behind the Trinbago Businesses brand. I’ve always found interest in the entrepreneurial world,and I also enjoy mentoring and sharing my knowledge with others.  Q. How long has the trinbago_businesses account been  active? A. Well Trinbago Businesses is basically a toddler. It’s been active for just a little over 1 year. Q. What motivated you to start the Instagram account trinbago_businesses? I just wanted to help our local entrepreneurs in some way. Being an entrepreneur myself , I know the struggle to get your brand out there. It ain’t cheap! Q. What does your account offe

When I'm featuring an individual or a business on the blog, I usually let them answer a couple questions before I actually write the article because I want to get a sense of the person/entity and what they/it stand(s) for. I absolutely adore when an entrepreneur is sure of himself/herself, his/her business and his/her brand. It’s refreshing to say the least. For features, this is the last question/instruction I pose: " Describe your business (history, background information, products or services and any other details you think are worth mentioning). Be as explicit as you would like ". Here's Ms. Natalie Howe's ( owner of DÉ-COLLE-TÉ by Natalie Howe ) response: Natalie Howe is the Founder and Creative Director behind the name "DÉ-COLLE-TÉ by Natalie Howe", a lifestyle brand which specializes in fashion accessories made from printed fabric with an afro-Caribbean aesthetic. “ DÉ-COLLE-TÉ by Natalie Howe is the coalescence of a love for fashion and