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May 2018

Healthy Living

3 Ways to Get Into Shape for Summer

May 22, 2018

Hey everyone, happy Tuesday!  Who’s ready for summer?  I know I am.  I live on the East Coast and it’s finally starting to feel warm everyday and I’m so thankful.  The warmer weather always makes me want to get outside and enjoy the fresh air so I thought I’d put together a few of my fitness tips for getting back into shape for this season.  Let’s get into it!

My first tip is to get into a routine.  Personally, I thrive when I have structure so a routine is really, really important for me to have in place to be able to stick to it.  The gym that I go to is right on my way home from work, so it makes it super convenient!  I go to work, go to the gym, and then go about the rest of my night.  I’ve noticed if there’s a day that I have to stay later at work or if something comes up where I can’t go to the gym, I won’t want to go the next day so I know my routine of going consistently is what keeps me showing up everyday.

Another tip is to watch Netflix or Youtube videos when you’re doing cardio.  I just started doing this recently!  Even though I really enjoy going to the gym, I can get burnt out pretty quickly.  I do similar workouts everyday and, honestly, the elliptical just gets really boring after a few weeks but watching a show or a video while you’re doing it makes it so fun!  You’ll get distracted so you won’t focus on how tired you are and I’ve noticed it’s a lot easier to go at a quicker pace because you’re getting so into the show.  I highly recommend trying this out!

My last tip is to find workouts that you think are fun.  Even though I go to the gym most weekdays, I also like to switch it up every once in a while by doing other active things like playing tennis.  I played tennis all throughout high school and it’s a nice way to get a workout in while having fun and interacting with other people.  You can also get a nice tan while you’re doing it, too. 🙂

That wraps up this week’s post.  Thank you for reading!  If you have any specific post ideas you’d like to see from me this summer, please let me know in the comments below.  Have a great week!

Fashion

Packing Your Bag for Your First Job

May 15, 2018

Hi babes, happy Tuesday!  Welcome back to my blog!  Today’s post is going to be all about items you’ll want to have in your bag for your first corporate job.  Let’s get started!

Starting off with my bag itself, the one I’m carrying is from Fossil.  It’s called the Camilla Convertible Backpack (click here) and it’s so nice for work!  You can carry this bag as a regular purse with the two smaller handles or use it as a backpack or you can detach one of the backpack straps and make it a shoulder bag – it’s so versatile.  My favorite way to carry it is as a backpack but it’s nice to have the other options available!  It’s also super roomy so you won’t run out of space if you have to fit a lot inside.

The top personal items I always keep handy at work are my planner, headphones, hand-sanitizer and hand lotion.  Your planner is nice to keep with you, especially if you have a job where you may need to travel.  You can easily jot down when you need to be somewhere and it makes it so you don’t have to keep so much information in your head.  Headphones are also nice to have with you for business calls.  I have a desk phone at work but sometimes I need to take calls from the road so it’s helpful to have your headphones within reach.  Hand sanitizer and hand lotion are also perfect in a pinch!  My office is dog-friendly and, unfortunately, I’m allergic to dogs so if one comes up to me, I always like to  quickly clean off my hands if I can’t wash them right away.

That’s all for this post, I hope you enjoyed it!  Do you have anything fun planned during the next week?  If you’re a Bachelor fan, the Bachelorette comes on on Monday.  I’m so excited!  See ya next Tuesday for another post!

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How To

How To: Work with Photographers

May 8, 2018

Hey hey hey cuties!  Welcome back to another post on the Allison in Wonderland blog.  Today’s topic is how to find and work with photographers.  Over the last few months, I’ve gotten some questions about how I find the photographers I work with so I thought I’d share my best tips with you today.  Keep reading to find out what I look for!

Tip #1: Start with Instagram

Fun fact: I’ve found every photographer I’ve ever worked with through Instagram.  Instagram is such a wonderful tool to help you connect with local creatives.  When searching for photographers, I typically begin by searching for specific hashtags.  I’ll first look up photographers by state (example: #marylandphotographer) or by city, if I’m looking to shoot somewhere in particular (example: #annapolisphotographer).  This narrows down the playing field to only those who are “within reach,” so to speak.

Once I have the results from my hashtag search, I’ll scroll through until I find someone who has the specific style or aesthetic I’m looking for.  If you follow me on Instagram, you’ve seen that my editing style is very warm, so I look for photographers that edit similarly to me so that my Instagram and blog feeds will stay consistent.  This method of finding people is also a really cool way to connect with those who live around you so you can support one another!

Tip 2: Be Ready for Anything

When I say be ready for anything, I mean be prepared to meet any type of personality.  On Instagram, people don’t always end up having the personality you would expect from viewing their feed.  I’ve been really lucky that I’ve absolutely loved every photographer I’ve ever shot with but at the end of the day, you’re still meeting up with someone you met on the internet and you don’t know everything about them.  I typically make sure that I shoot with photographers in a public space (such as shooting in a downtown area) and that I leave the tracker on on my phone.  Sometimes I’ll even bring a friend with me to be extra safe.  Even though I totally understand wanting to get cool content, you can never be too careful!

Thank you for reading this week’s post on how to work with photographers!  Did you find it helpful?  If you have any tips of your own, leave them in the comments below, and be sure to come back next week for another brand new post.  Have a great week!

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Things I'm Loving Right Now

About Me

May 1, 2018

Hey babes, welcome to May!  I can’t believe the summertime is almost here!  Thank goodness, right? To celebrate the warmer weather and to welcome all the new readers I’ve had the pleasure of interacting with over the last few months, I wanted to do a get-to-know-me post.  Let’s get started!

1.  My full name is Allison but I go by Alli!  Recently, I’ve had a lot of people on Instagram spell my name differently or call me a different name all together (like Allisan and Allisa) and I think it’s because my Instagram name is my first and last name combined (@allisantmyer) and people get confused because they don’t know my last name begins with the S.  I don’t mind though, it’s interesting to see what spelling variations people come up with!

2.  Mashed potatoes are my favorite food!  Specifically, the Bob Evans Original microwaveable mashed potatoes from the grocery store.  They are seriously SO GOOD.  Pair them with steak or chicken and broccoli and you’ve just made my homemade dream meal.

3.  For college, I went to James Madison University!  I graduated in December 2017 with a degree in Media Arts & Design and a concentration in Integrated Advertising & Corporate Communication.  While I was there, I was involved in a many different clubs and organizations and I had a great time!  Click here to check out my post about my JMU experience.

4.  I hate hate hate doing the dishes but I could vacuum or do laundry all day long.  I don’t know what it is about doing the dishes but a dishwasher will definitely be at the top of my list of things to look for next time I move.

5.  I work full-time at a marketing agency.  I’ve had a few people ask me if I blog full-time but nope!  I spend my days brainstorming and producing different projects for our various clients and it’s awesome!  Would you be interested in reading a post about what it’s like to work in the marketing and advertising industry?

6.  My favorite Netflix show right now is Gilmore Girls!  Over the last few years, some of my other favorites have been Friday Night Lights, New Girl, and 90210.  Gilmore Girls is so cute and relatable and I’m so glad there are so many seasons because I don’t have TV in my apartment so Netflix is all I got.

7.  At the end of the month, I’m going on a road trip to a state I’ve never been to before.  Any guesses?

8.  At some point in my life, I want to live in another state.  I’ve lived in Maryland my whole life (except the four years I lived in Virginia for college) and I want to experience something different.  I’ve thought about Arizona, Utah, or New Mexico.  Do any of you live there?

9.  My interior design style is a cross between mid-century modern, bohemian, and southwestern.  I’ve spent the last few months decorating my new apartment this way and it’s been so fun!  Click here to check out my living room and click here to check out my bedroom.  My office and kitchen reveals are coming next!

10.  Saturday is my favorite day of the week, especially now that I’m working a full-time job.  You can sleep in and still have plenty of time left in the day and you don’t have to worry about doing anything stressful the next day because it’ll still be the weekend!  What’s your favorite day of the week?

That’s all for this post!  I hope you learned a little something about me that you didn’t already know.  Next week, I’m thinking of writing some of my best tips for getting back into shape for the summertime.  Would you be interested in reading that?  Let me know in the comments.  Have a great week!

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