Rachel Blanchard
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Does hot yoga, has 3 Yorkies and a hamster, and listens to John Mayer religiously.
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Top 10 Tools for Mobile Photography
There are people who look past at the idea of using their smartphone to take photos. Even if they own the latest and most updated smartphone, they don't think about using their phone's camera to shoot photos. But they're certainly missing out, because recent smartphones possess amazing-quality cameras that are pretty similar to regular professional cameras. And they shoot fantastic quality photos that are so insanely detailed, you wouldn't believe your smartphone took them. This is why there are mobile photographers out there who only use their smartphones to capture the beautiful aspects of life. From nature photography to landscape, portrait, and street photography, these talented individuals take everything straight from their smartphones.
By Rachel Blanchard6 years ago in Photography
10 Things I Learned When I Tried Casually Dating
To begin with, casually dating someone is completely different from being in a real relationship. In an actual relationship, you're truly loving someone, having strong feelings for him, caring for him, never want to let him down, and possibly thinking about the future with him. This is nowhere near what a casual relationship is. When you're casually dating someone, there is actually a set of rules that you're supposed to follow. Rules like you can't fall in love with your partner (probably the biggest rule), you can still date other people when in a casual relationship, it's mainly about sex, don't get into each other's lives too much, and so on. Like I said before, it's the polar opposite of a real relationship. There are even things we lie about when it comes to casual dating.
By Rachel Blanchard6 years ago in Humans
How To Create the Perfect Cheese Board for Your Next Party
When it comes to dinner parties or any form of parties, you want your food selections to be in top quality with ideal spreads. You never want to half-ass your selections. Since you invited your guests over for dinner, you want to impress them with what you have to offer, right? While the taste of the food is a must if you want your guests to enjoy it, but what also really matters is presentation! Yes! Presentation plays a very important role when it comes to laying out your food selections. From appetizers to the main course and dessert, you should have everything perfectly designed and still possessing loads of flavor and goodness.
By Rachel Blanchard6 years ago in Feast
Top 10 Eyeshadows for Green Eyes
There are various types of eye colors in the world. From blue to brown, green, and hazel, our eyes certainly play a significant role when it comes to doing makeup. Many people wouldn't think so and look right past this. But when doing any eye makeup, your eyes can pop depending on the colors that you used. It all depends on the shades and undertones within the product that complements your eye color so well. Don't you see those with blue eyes wear a black smokey eye and their eyes just show more?
By Rachel Blanchard6 years ago in Blush
7 Reasons You Need a Hasselblad 500 C/M
When photographers say that there are a ton of different types of cameras out there... there's a lot. People just see them using Nikon's, Canon's, and Sony's, but in actuality, there are multiple types of Nikon's, Canon's, and Sony's. You'll come across photographers that use diverse cameras from each other. There are also photographers who use multiple types of cameras, depending on the type of photos they're taking. And photographers are true camera hoarders. Once they buy one, they have to buy another, and another. But they'll always have that one favorite camera that they'll never let go.
By Rachel Blanchard6 years ago in Photography
10 Relationship Podcasts That Can Help You Get Over Any Breakup
So many of us have gotten through a breakup or a couple in our lives and most of the time, it's heart breaking. From losing a loved one that lasted for a couple of months to even a couple of years, there are some people who can brush it off while others mourn for months. Either one of them is completely normal; everyone faces breakups differently. There isn't a specific reaction everyone is supposed to have, it depends on the type of relationship and the person's attitude towards it.
By Rachel Blanchard6 years ago in Humans
The Millennials Guide to Building Credit
Many of the younger generations don't know much about stocks and even owning credit cards and the importance that revolves around it. Most of them simply believe that a credit card is a concept of borrowing money from the company and eventually paying it back. Even though that's the idea, it's much more than just that. Yes, we use credit cards to borrow money and soon pay them back, but using credit cards can help you build a credit score.
By Rachel Blanchard6 years ago in Trader
10 Best Special Edition Soccer Cleat Releases
In soccer, there are players who go all out in gear. From shorts to shin guards and other forms of protection and gear, soccer players will get anything that will benefit their soccer playing. If it'll help them avoid getting an injury, they'll get it. However, probably the most important soccer gear of them all are soccer cleats. Cleats are essential when playing soccer, especially if you're playing outside on natural grass or turf. They're designed to give you a better grip on the ground and prevent slipping when running on the field.
By Rachel Blanchard6 years ago in Cleats
10 Benefits of Drinking Apple Cider Vinegar
Apple cider vinegar is a form of vinegar that's made from cider or apple. It's been a popular drink for centuries that's undergone fermentation for health-promoting probiotics and enzymes. It also contains less sugar and calories, which makes it way better than apple cider and apple juice. While some people drink it for its taste, it also comes with so many benefits. People use it to soothe sunburns, cure headaches fast, fight fungus, help clear up acne, treat warts, as a natural allergy relief remedy, and so much more.
By Rachel Blanchard6 years ago in Longevity
- Top Story - March 2018
10 Tips to Identify Your Financial GoalsTop Story - March 2018
We have to admit, our life literally runs on money. Without money, we won't have all of the things we have right now. Our house, car, clothes, food, it all runs on money. And for something that's so valuable in our lives, we have to properly maintain what we're earning and spending. And yes, it's serious, because when you end up becoming bankrupt and lose nearly everything that you own, then you're in big trouble.
By Rachel Blanchard6 years ago in Trader
Best Self Help Books for Low Self-Esteem
Many of us feel under the weather nearly everyday. And I don't mean we're dealing with a cold, I'm talking about low self-esteem. There are multiple people out there who are constantly dealing with low self-esteem on the daily and just can't seem to pick themselves up in the mornings. At work or at school, low self-esteem can prevent us from doing so many things. This can even hold us back from accomplishing and reaching for our goals in life.
By Rachel Blanchard6 years ago in Motivation
Must Have Women's Soccer Gear for Every Shape
When it comes to sports, like soccer, it's best if you get all the gear to properly play. From the right footwear to the gloves and even any arm or leg guards, you'll need it all to get the full soccer experience. Plus if a sport does require guards, I suggest getting your hands on them to protect you from any damage and injuries.
By Rachel Blanchard6 years ago in Cleats