Christina Tiplea

Conquer Overwhelm. Live Intentionally.

Solopreneur Series – Interview With A Nutritionist and Running Coach

by Filed Under: Self-Employment

Are you interested in becoming self-employed and being your own boss? Don't miss this inspiring interview with a Nutritionist and Running Coach for the insightful advice she offers other aspiring Solopreneurs who desire to take the plunge into self-employment!Today I have a fun treat for you! I’m sharing my first post as part of an informative new series that I decided to start up.

I’m going to be interviewing Solopreneurs about how they started their businesses and became self-employed, as well as a peek into their “typical” day and what advice they have for others who are also aspiring to journey down the path of self employment.

For anyone unfamiliar with the term “Solopreneur”, it is a term used to describe an Entrepreneur who runs their own business pretty much single-handedly. They might have a few contractors for hire, but do not have any full-time employees and have the full responsibility of running all aspects of their business on their own.

I am considered a Solopreneur in running my freelance business and I thought it would be really insightful to interview some fellow Solopreneurs in different fields and pick their brains a bit! [Read more…]

7 Frugal Ways to Celebrate Your Anniversary

by Filed Under: Saving Money

Looking for fun celebration ideas that will allow you to enjoy your spouse's company but won't bust your budget? Here are 7 frugal ways to celebrate your anniversary or any other special occasion. These even make for great regular date night ideas! The hubby and I are celebrating our 3rd wedding anniversary next month! Kind of hard to believe we’ve been together for 9 years and married for 3 of those already. Man does time fly…

I was brainstorming some frugal ways we could celebrate our anniversary that we would really enjoy, yet wouldn’t cost a fortune at the same time. While we would love to do a weekend trip alone somewhere, I can’t imagine leaving Little Miss behind or spending hundreds of dollars on just a weekend for the two of us.

I came up with some fun celebration ideas for us to choose from and though that I would share with you all too in case you need help brainstorming some of your own ways to celebrate anniversaries or other special occasions coming up! [Read more…]

Your Free Credit Report: What It Is, Why You Need It and How to Get It

by Filed Under: Saving Money

Are you checking your credit report as regularly as you should? Guard yourself against identity theft, fraud, and a poor credit score by reading these great tips all about the importance of your free credit report!Hi Friends!

We have a fun first on the blog today – our first guest post! My friend Ali reached out to me and wanted to share some important information about free credit reports with us. With identity theft running rampant these days, staying on top of your credit score is so crucial. I thought she had some really fantastic advice to share, and I hope you enjoy it as much as I did!
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A Gift For You On My Birthday {Free Printable Quote}

by Filed Under: My Life, Weekend Reads

Today is my 26th birthday! To celebrate with all of my wonderful Embracing Simple friends, I created a free printable quote to share with you all! Enjoy! This is an awesome Friday, friends!

Today is my 26th birthday and I am super excited to spend a relaxing weekend with my family at the lake!

To celebrate my birthday with you wonderful people who continue to amaze me with your support on a daily basis, I decided to create a pretty free printable quote of one of my favorite quotes that I thought was very appropriate for turning another year older. [Read more…]

5 Easy and Inexpensive Fall Decor Ideas

by Filed Under: Holidays, Saving Money

Wondering how to decorate your home for fall within a budget? Here are 5 easy and inexpensive fall decor ideas that are practical too!The start of fall is so refreshing to me. As much as I love summer, there’s something about the crisp air, colorful leaves, and fun fall activities that I really look forward to.

This might be a little on the early side, but I usually like to put my fall decor up shortly after labor day weekend. By the end of August, I’m ready for some cooler weather and being able to wear sweaters and jeans on a daily basis.

I love fall decor, but I’m not the craftiest person and can’t make half of the cute things I see on Pinterest. So I tend to gravitate towards inexpensive options that require zero crafting on my part, and don’t take up a huge amount of space when I need to store them after fall is over. [Read more…]

How to Makeover Your Mornings

by Filed Under: Family, Intentional Living, Productivity

Are you tired of feeling rushed and stressed out in the mornings? Wish you could figure out how to get more done, have more organization in your life, and find time to spend on things you love? Revolutionize your productivity, streamline your routines, and invest your time in things that truly matter by learning how to makeover your mornings!What do your mornings look like? Do you wake up feeling rushed and stressed out?

As a natural night owl, waking up early in the mornings has never been much of a priority to me in the past. I would either wake up to rush and get started on work, or wake up to Little Miss screaming for me to come get her.

Not exactly a serene way to begin the day on a peaceful and enjoyable note.

I have been very intentional with my morning time and getting out of bed well before I need to lately though, and I’ve noticed how much it’s really helping me set myself up for a day of success and fulfillment. [Read more…]

How to Get to Inbox Zero in Less Than an Hour

by Filed Under: Productivity, Self-Employment

Is your overflowing inbox stressing you out? Learn how to get to Inbox Zero in less than an hour and finally get a handle on your email with these tips!I have a guilty confession to make.

This past weekend I sat down on Saturday morning to answer some emails and realized that I officially had over 2,000 unread emails in my inbox. Two THOUSAND.

My immediate reaction was feeling completely overwhelmed and as a result, wanting to slam my laptop closed and just walk away and pretend I didn’t see it. Very mature and productive, right? 😉 [Read more…]

July 2015 Blog Income and Traffic Report

by Filed Under: Blog Income Reports, Self-Employment

Want to know how I increased my blog income by 361% last month? I'm sharing how I earn an income from blogging in my July 2015 Blog Income and Traffic Report!Hi Friends!

I hope August is treating you well so far! I’m back with another income report, and I want to thank you all so much for the support and encouragement you showed me after sharing my first ever income report last month.

It was very scary to put myself out there and be a bit vulnerable by sharing that post, and I really really appreciate the positive feedback you all gave. You are truly the absolute best readers in blog history and I’m very thankful for you all! 🙂

July was a great month for me and I’m excited to be able to share my progress and lessons I’ve learned this past month. In addition to sharing my blog income, I decided to start sharing my blog traffic and expenses as well. I think it is a crucial piece of information that can be very helpful in seeing how everything is intertwined and how income and traffic are related. [Read more…]

3 Life Lessons I’ve Learned Through Self-Employment

by Filed Under: Self-Employment

Are you interested in becoming self-employed? I'm sharing the three most valuable life lessons I've learned through self-employment in hopes that these help you on your own journey in starting the business and lifestyle of your dreams!As many of you are aware, I left my full-time office job in January 2013 to pursue self-employment.

I currently work from home offering my marketing and writing services to small-medium sized business and entrepreneurs. You can read more about my freelance business here if you’re interested in learning more about what I do.

I’ve shared the 7 truths about self-employment and a typical day in my life, but I realized that I’ve yet to share some of the very valuable life lessons that I’ve learned through self-employment.

Becoming self-employed has allowed me to not only grow my aptitude for business and create a more well-rounded skill set by forcing me to dive into all the different aspects of “doing it all” as a solopreneur, but I’ve also learned lessons about life in general that I never expected by taking this journey. [Read more…]

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