@snapkitchen is always to the rescue 🥗🥙 My g @snapkitchen is always to the rescue 🥗🥙 My go-to for lunches!!! I’m usually grabbing something quick so I appreciate these meals for the convenience!👏🏻👏🏻 They’re the perfect post workout meal while I sit at my desk and they’re honestly DELISH. 

They offer 6-meal & 12-meal plans for the week! My husband & I both love them! Sharing my favorite meals in stories. Use code AUDREY15 for 15% off if you wanna try it. 😋  #HowIsnap
MORNING! ⭐️ loving a sporty spice look lately MORNING! ⭐️ loving a sporty spice look lately & ive been grabbing my sneakers way more than any other shoe! 😂👏🏻 I shared in a recent blog post how cutouts are trending this spring ✨✨ This DRESS is adorable and has the side slit. Love how casual it is! 

📲Shop Outfit: http://liketk.it/39acS @liketoknow.it #liketkit #LTKSeasonal #LTKstyletip #LTKspring
Girls day out with mama 🥳 Our two favorite thin Girls day out with mama 🥳 Our two favorite things to do together is either grab coffee and window shop or exercise👏🏻👏🏻 Love her! 😚

We are actually both wearing @patricianashdesigns to celebrate her 10th anniversary! 🎁 Our bags are the consilina crossbody organizer! Great crossbody bags to throw on! 

#PatriciaNash #Nashionista ad
This weeks word: MOVEMENT ✨✨ Getting back into This weeks word: MOVEMENT ✨✨ Getting back into my workout schedule & healthy eating. Here’s a few healthy goals I shared yesterday for the week: 😋😋 

• no alcohol during the weekdays
• No refined sugar or bread (for the week! 
• Move as much as I can; lots of walking

My half zip top looks IDENTICAL to one at Lululemon... but this one is half the price! Need to order another color bc it’s so good 😍

Cheers to ending Monday! Drinking my tea tonight instead of a margarita 🙄😵

📲Shop: Details here! http://liketk.it/38YP9 @liketoknow.it #liketkit #LTKfit #LTKstyletip #LTKunder50
Trying to get back in the swing of things today af Trying to get back in the swing of things today after what feels like a week off of work 😅 BUT I’ve had tons of new baby hairs lately thanks to @bondiboost hair growth supplement range ⭐️ I’ve been using a little over a month now! These are vegan + cruelty free and I take every morning with my other vitamins. 💊 #Boostyourroots #bondiboost
gnight💤 ending a fun weekend after a crazy last gnight💤 ending a fun weekend after a crazy last week. Feeling so grateful for our little space here 🛏 Making some peppermint tea and calling it a night! Josh & I are watching Breaking Bad right now! What series are you into lately!? 

📲Shop Bedroom: We are loving our linen duvet from the Casaluna line. Linking our white quilt, headboard, and other bedroom details ⚡️⚡️ http://liketk.it/38TUC @liketoknow.it #liketkit #LTKunder100 #LTKhome #StayHomeWithLTK
Saturday things 🌸 The sun is shining in Dallas, Saturday things 🌸 The sun is shining in Dallas, snow is melting, and I love seeing people out and about. 😋 Just got these new jeans in and loving them! 

📲Shop: Wearing a size 27 in jeans....on sale too! Paired with a free people dupe sweater and my fave amazon purse. Also!!! Can’t stop wearing these platform converse 👏🏻 Great spring sneaker! http://liketk.it/38OTh @liketoknow.it #liketkit #LTKitbag #LTKshoecrush #LTKsalealert
hair up & pajamas on for like the 5th day in a row hair up & pajamas on for like the 5th day in a row. 🤷🏼‍♀️ My morning skincare is my favorite right now & so easy. @tula SPF always and I mix with the Vitamin C serum too to help brighten hyperpigmentation. the best duo! 😋 hope everyone affected lately is starting to get power & water.... thinking of y’all!♥️ 

📲Shop Skincare: Grab 15% off @tula skin and @shopbuddylove pajamas with code <AUDREYMADSTOWE> ⭐️ http://liketk.it/38Gfx @liketoknow.it #liketkit #LTKbeauty #LTKSeasonal #LTKhome #embraceyourskin
Cocktail o’clock 🍸 The hubs requested espress Cocktail o’clock 🍸 The hubs requested espresso martinis this afternoon 🧊 I shared our recipe to the blog back in December but save this post for later so you can reference back: 🍸

•double shot of espresso (nespresso pod I used: Double espresso Chiaro) 
•1.5oz of kahlua 
•1oz of baileys (we like them creamy)... if you don’t, use vodka! 
•splash of oat milk
• shake over ice and serve! 🧊
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Blogging, Lifestyle · April 15, 2020

How To Start A Blog | New Blogging Series!

Blogging 101 | How To Start A Blog | Audrey Madison Stowe a texas blogger

Welcome to the newest series!! A little Blogging 101 is happening. I get frequent messages asking about how to get started, how to grow, etc. So over the next month or two I’ll be sharing some tips about blogging and all of the questions I get often.

You want to start a blog…. now what!?

If you’ve been thinking about this and really want to start… DO IT. You can’t care about what other people are going to think, you just gotta do it. Take it from ME (and I am such a people pleaser, easily embarrassed, and I care a lot about what people think.) I really stretch my comfort zone with my blog but it’s been the BEST thing for me over the years. Once you’ve decided you want to start a blog, here’s some steps on getting started.

Blogging 101 | How To Start A Blog | Audrey Madison Stowe a texas blogger

1. Decide what you’re going to call it, the niche, theme etc.

First things first, you have to come up with your websites name and brainstorm the whole vibe! Color schemes? What are you going to talk about or share? Brainstorm every little creative aspect! Search Pinterest for inspo and use google docs or even a journal to dump all of your thoughts into one spot.

2. Pick your hosting website

You have to “host” your website through one of these places in order to be able to get started. Here’s a few I recommend in the blogging world, but do your research to see what’s best for you:

  • Flywheel (What I use!)
  • Siteground
  • Bluehost

3. Buy your domain name

You have to buy your domain name next! This is the (www.audreymadstowe.com) name. Whatever your link will be, you have to register for it and get it set up. Here’s a few places to go:

  • Godaddy
  • Google domains (where mine is registered at)
  • Bluehost
Blogging 101 | How To Start A Blog | Audrey Madison Stowe a texas blogger

4. Setup A WordPress.org account (or Squarespace… etc)

NOW you can set up your wordpress account. You may go through wix or squarespace, but wordpress.org is THE BEST in my opinion for blogging. It’s easy to navigate and most website designers/themes are for WordPress!

5. Design it!

After you’ve got everything else ready, now is when you make it pretty and to your liking. You can hire someone to design it, or buy a theme and do it yourself. Here’s a few places to design:

  • Etsy themes (most affordable) – type in “wordpress themes” and scroll! There are hundreds of them and you can find one that fits your liking.
  • Buy a nicer theme through a company- There are quite a few companies that have websites with pre made themes that are a little more customizable than the Etsy ones. They range typically from $70-$300. Here’s a few off of the top of my head:
    • 17th Avenue Designs
    • Empress Themes
    • Pipdig
  • Completely customized- Lastly, you can hire a designer to completely customize your website to exactly what you want. These typically cost $1,000-$3,000+

6. Create a few posts to get it started and announce & launch!

After it’s set up, designed, and ready…. make a few posts to get it started and then LAUNCH! Share to all of your social media pages, get family and friends to share it, etc!

Hope this was helpful to those who want to start a blog! Stay tuned for next weeks blogging post about consistency and creating content. Thanks for reading!

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@snapkitchen is always to the rescue 🥗🥙 My g @snapkitchen is always to the rescue 🥗🥙 My go-to for lunches!!! I’m usually grabbing something quick so I appreciate these meals for the convenience!👏🏻👏🏻 They’re the perfect post workout meal while I sit at my desk and they’re honestly DELISH. 

They offer 6-meal & 12-meal plans for the week! My husband & I both love them! Sharing my favorite meals in stories. Use code AUDREY15 for 15% off if you wanna try it. 😋  #HowIsnap
MORNING! ⭐️ loving a sporty spice look lately MORNING! ⭐️ loving a sporty spice look lately & ive been grabbing my sneakers way more than any other shoe! 😂👏🏻 I shared in a recent blog post how cutouts are trending this spring ✨✨ This DRESS is adorable and has the side slit. Love how casual it is! 

📲Shop Outfit: http://liketk.it/39acS @liketoknow.it #liketkit #LTKSeasonal #LTKstyletip #LTKspring
Girls day out with mama 🥳 Our two favorite thin Girls day out with mama 🥳 Our two favorite things to do together is either grab coffee and window shop or exercise👏🏻👏🏻 Love her! 😚

We are actually both wearing @patricianashdesigns to celebrate her 10th anniversary! 🎁 Our bags are the consilina crossbody organizer! Great crossbody bags to throw on! 

#PatriciaNash #Nashionista ad
This weeks word: MOVEMENT ✨✨ Getting back into This weeks word: MOVEMENT ✨✨ Getting back into my workout schedule & healthy eating. Here’s a few healthy goals I shared yesterday for the week: 😋😋 

• no alcohol during the weekdays
• No refined sugar or bread (for the week! 
• Move as much as I can; lots of walking

My half zip top looks IDENTICAL to one at Lululemon... but this one is half the price! Need to order another color bc it’s so good 😍

Cheers to ending Monday! Drinking my tea tonight instead of a margarita 🙄😵

📲Shop: Details here! http://liketk.it/38YP9 @liketoknow.it #liketkit #LTKfit #LTKstyletip #LTKunder50
Trying to get back in the swing of things today af Trying to get back in the swing of things today after what feels like a week off of work 😅 BUT I’ve had tons of new baby hairs lately thanks to @bondiboost hair growth supplement range ⭐️ I’ve been using a little over a month now! These are vegan + cruelty free and I take every morning with my other vitamins. 💊 #Boostyourroots #bondiboost
gnight💤 ending a fun weekend after a crazy last gnight💤 ending a fun weekend after a crazy last week. Feeling so grateful for our little space here 🛏 Making some peppermint tea and calling it a night! Josh & I are watching Breaking Bad right now! What series are you into lately!? 

📲Shop Bedroom: We are loving our linen duvet from the Casaluna line. Linking our white quilt, headboard, and other bedroom details ⚡️⚡️ http://liketk.it/38TUC @liketoknow.it #liketkit #LTKunder100 #LTKhome #StayHomeWithLTK
Saturday things 🌸 The sun is shining in Dallas, Saturday things 🌸 The sun is shining in Dallas, snow is melting, and I love seeing people out and about. 😋 Just got these new jeans in and loving them! 

📲Shop: Wearing a size 27 in jeans....on sale too! Paired with a free people dupe sweater and my fave amazon purse. Also!!! Can’t stop wearing these platform converse 👏🏻 Great spring sneaker! http://liketk.it/38OTh @liketoknow.it #liketkit #LTKitbag #LTKshoecrush #LTKsalealert
hair up & pajamas on for like the 5th day in a row hair up & pajamas on for like the 5th day in a row. 🤷🏼‍♀️ My morning skincare is my favorite right now & so easy. @tula SPF always and I mix with the Vitamin C serum too to help brighten hyperpigmentation. the best duo! 😋 hope everyone affected lately is starting to get power & water.... thinking of y’all!♥️ 

📲Shop Skincare: Grab 15% off @tula skin and @shopbuddylove pajamas with code <AUDREYMADSTOWE> ⭐️ http://liketk.it/38Gfx @liketoknow.it #liketkit #LTKbeauty #LTKSeasonal #LTKhome #embraceyourskin
Cocktail o’clock 🍸 The hubs requested espress Cocktail o’clock 🍸 The hubs requested espresso martinis this afternoon 🧊 I shared our recipe to the blog back in December but save this post for later so you can reference back: 🍸

•double shot of espresso (nespresso pod I used: Double espresso Chiaro) 
•1.5oz of kahlua 
•1oz of baileys (we like them creamy)... if you don’t, use vodka! 
•splash of oat milk
• shake over ice and serve! 🧊
First time @asics girl over here! 🙋🏼‍♀️ Ever since I started running a year ago (wow!) I’ve been told numerous times to switch over to Asics! 🏃🏻‍♀️ Grabbed these from @dsw recently and my feet are thanking me… especially since I’ve dealt with shin splints on and off. These are the GEL-Pulse 12 running shoes with neutral support and best for medium to high arches. 🙌🙌 You can buy online and do curbside pickup too! Now I just need this cold front to pass so I can get back on the trail. 🤪 ad 

📲Shop The Look: linked here!! 
http://liketk.it/38uLr @liketoknow.it #liketkit #LTKshoecrush #LTKfit #LTKunder100

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