Every year, new summer trends emerge and sweep through our nation. This year is no different. A must have for summer is dresses, dresses, and more dresses. Summer dresses are absolutely adorable. One of the many great things about summer dresses is the many styles that are available. Whether you are looking for modest clothing or something not-so-modest, you can find the perfect fun, flirty, and fantastic summer dress for you. Take a look at some of my favorites:

{courtesy of ShabbyApple.com}

And why not pair it with some amazing accessories? :

And of course…this is a must have for ANY summer outfit!

Enjoy the sunshine!

If you have a home business, it is essential that you have some sort of online backup because if something, just one thing, were to go wrong, it would decimate and destroy your financial and business records. How scary is that? And don’t worry; there is software that is affordable and reliable–perfect for a small home business.

My husband and I are considering purchasing a fixer-upper - one that is in a fabulous upscale neighborhood and being offered for a killer deal.  Completely against even considering buying it initially, I have grown more fond of the idea.  How fun would it be to redo everything, from the ground up?  Even more fun…choosing all the house details, from accessories to paint colors to brand new fixtures - aside of course from all the damn work.  But I have already begun picking out all my favorites.  See below…

The fabulous InSinkErator….never thought I’d find a kitchen dispenser sexy!

Oh, I heart this!

And I basically want everything from Restoration Hardware to furnish my house!

So I know that many companies use online survey software to obtain customer feedback…which brings me to the point of this post.  Are those paid survey sites for real?  You know, the ones that you can sign up for, take surveys, and apparently make money.  I googled the term “online survery software” and was greeted on the first-page results with these:

Are any of these legit?  Has anyone ever tried them?

Who doesn’t?  You may acquire your “energy shot” (i.e. a burst of energy to get your butt moving) more conventional ways (think coffee or other caffeine stimulants).  Another option, which works well in conjunction with your more conventional methods, is a natural high.  Think fresh spring air and a spring in your step!  Read on…

You’ve long heard that exercise helps to increase energy - so why not get some while enjoying the great outdoors?  Hiking is a relatively low-key, low-intensity exercise that can burn calories and amplify energy.  So gulp your coffee and get out there!  Not sure where to go?  Try a local park or Local Hikes is a great resource, listing hundreds of different hikes throughout all the states!  For a really exhilarating hike, try hiking in the early morning…before the hustle and bustle begins and the birds start chirping. Happy Hiking!