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Blogging Life

What’s it like writing a blog?

Here you can find my posts about my thoughts on blogging as well as my posts that may help you with your blog.

My general thoughts on blogging and blogging life in general.

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Easy DIY Treadmill Desk

February 27, 2021 by Tracy Ariza, DDS

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Get in those extra steps while working on your computer or watching your favorite videos using this removable, easy treadmill desk that you can …

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DIY Photography Backdrops: Using a Pallet “Studio”

February 14, 2020 by Tracy Ariza, DDS

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Making your own DIY backdrops for photography, especially food and still life photography, is a great way to save money while you improve your photo …

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Starting the Year off Right: Living my Truth and Dressing My Truth®

January 13, 2017 by Tracy Ariza, DDS

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Emotional detoxing can be done in so many ways. See how the Dressing Your Truth course is helping me rediscover my playful side and have more …

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Measuring the Success of Blogging (and life): Why I Needed a Break

April 9, 2016 by Tracy Ariza, DDS

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If you’ve been following my blog, you probably noticed that I took a blogging break and went more than a month without posting anything new to …

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Choosing the Best Lens for Food Photography and Still Life Photography: 2 Making the Decision

November 21, 2015 by Tracy Ariza, DDS

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While last time I explained the terminology and numbers on the lenses, this time I’ll try to help guide you to discover your best lens for food …

Read moreChoosing the Best Lens for Food Photography and Still Life Photography: 2 Making the Decision
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Playing with Fun Shaped Bokeh

January 15, 2015 by Tracy Ariza, DDS

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As I was taking down my Christmas tree, I couldn’t help but take advantage of having the lights up one last time to play with fun shaped bokeh. …

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Starting a New Blog

April 16, 2013 by Tracy Ariza, DDS

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Well, I decided to finally go for it… I had already been blogging about life with my son ever since January 2010, the beginning of my …

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