Mini vegan donuts….this looks to easy to be good, but Diana posted the recipe, so I bet they’re amazing >>>

Danielle reminds us that life is short. Genius >>>

Amy is telling her own story and crusading against eating disorders. She’s one strong and brave lady >>>

Danielle lays the eloquent smackdown on Lisa Khoury – the woman preaching that tattooed ladies are class-less >>>

A beautiful photography project featuring couples who have been married over 50 years talking about love >>>

Another hair tutorial from Promise, the blogger with the biggest, baddest hair >>>

Becka wrote beautifully about the birth of her son and a really informative post on home births >>>

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+ Rehearsing a new duo lyra routine
+ Finally unpacking the rig – we’re using it for the first time tonight!
+ Post-class dinner with Irina – tomato soup, tortellini, chocolate cake
+ My stylist gave me pretty blond and big hair
+ In bed reading next to a snoring Piglet

You can follow me on Instagram @SillyGrrl

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[ wearethecompanywekeep.com ]

The Company We Keep is Brian’s new band. (B for those long-time readers :) They’re recording an album as part of a project by MAD Dragon Records and Motion City Soundtrack to support emerging artists.

I have to admit, I was a little stressed out about this site. (or possibly a lot) The day after I agreed to do it the band learned that the label wanted to launch it on Tuesday aka FIVE days later. I had a very small window of time to completely design, build and upload the entire site, but I’m really happy with how it turned out. I love how the main photo has a bit of a ’90s vibe. And Brian did show up at my house at midnight Monday to shovel my sidewalk since I was working so hard.

You can get a little taste of their sound in the video below – I’ve heard one of the tracks and it’s SO GOOD. Well worth the four years Brian has been working on these songs and I might just have to use one for an aerial show soon!

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There was a very sleepy marathon hula hooper, a bed of nails, snake charming, tap dancing, burlesque, a breakdance battle, and a very sneaky magician…

Visit Red Riding Photography for lots more photos!

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Finally got pictures back from our crazy day at the Auto Show. I love when we get to perform 25-30 feet in the air – lots of space for really big, crowd-scaring drops!  The entire  time I was performing I could hear a little girl who was standing on the balcony going, “Whoooaaaa….oooooooo.” It was awesome!

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Thanks to everyone who entered the Sugar + Bean giveaway. The winners is…

Congrats Meghan Sarah – email me at xosillygrrl @ gmail.com to claim your prize!

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The snow has finally arrived in Michigan so Slayer and I have to bundle up when we go out for a walk. This has to be the warmest sweater I own – it’s like a giant blanket – and it was just a cheap find at Forever 21!

Sweater: F21
Tee: Kohls
Pants: Target
Boots: Olsenboye
Hat: Loehmanns

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• Jessica demonstrates how to create a DIY lightbox for product photography >>>

• Women in Business has a list of wrap-up posts from Alt Summit >>>

• Kyla is starting a  new series on intention setting and managing your online life >>>
  
• Vmac + Cheese has a quick tutorial on using Photoshop Elements >>>

• Hillary talks about what to do when someone steals your identity online >>>

• It’s currently freezing cold here, but Sarah is in Australia, so she wrote about choosing a toxin-free sunscreen >>>

• The Beauty Department shows how to use soft chalk to add temporary colors to you hair – definitely going to try this on my blond bits >>>

• Miss Mini Penny and her best bud have mad style >>>
• Kathleen wrote about adding a little business into your personal blog >>>
  
• Vegetarian French dip sandwich….Ashley is a genius >>>

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Remember this post about the circus book release show? Well I finally got my hands on the video :) Love this routine – parts are easy, parts are difficult and it can result in lots of spinning!

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To say my life is packed is an understatement. After class most nights and being away from my phone for about two hours I come back to multiple emails, multiple texts and multiple requests.

I’m so lucky to have this wave of clients and shows, but it’s a lot to work on all at once, so I’m been doing a few things every week to keep myself and my mind from getting overwhelmed.

1 // Take time to turn off, unplug and read every night. I just finished The Girl Who Played With Fire.

2 // No answering emails after 7pm or during the weekend unless it’s an emergency…still struggle to adhere to this one, but it’s a huge stress reliever. I’d even start to turn off my phone some nights ::gasp!::

3 // Plan one night off during the week to do nothing

4 // Prioritize my to-do list and don’t stress if a few small things don’t get done

5 // Get my ass in bed by midnight – this is a big help when juggling so many things!

All of these really point to not working after my 9to5 so my mind can disconnect and recharge for my to-do list for the next day.

Do you have any rules for yourself or things you do/don’t do to keep from getting overwhelmed and stressed?

Psst! Did you enter to win a gift certificate to Sugar + Bean Crochet? Hop to it >>>

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