Copying My Favorite Tropical Smoothie Cafe Smoothies

Hey guys! I don’t know about you guys, but I LOVE the Tropical Smoothie Cafe! Their food is absolutely delicious and their smoothies are so refreshing and perfect for summer! My local Tropical Smoothie Cafe is open, but if yours isn’t yet (or you’d rather stay home) I’ll be sharing some super easy copycat recipes!

15 Ideas To Add To Your Summer Bucket List (At Home Version)

Hey guys! With summer camps, conferences and vacations getting cancelled, I think we’ve all kind of accepted that this summer is gonna look pretty different than usual. But that doesn’t mean that you can’t have a totally fun & memorable summer, even if that looks different than the typical summer. In today’s post, I’ll be sharing 15 ideas to add to your summer bucket list – at home version!

10 Ideas To Bring Joy & Spread Kindness To Your Friends & Family

Hey guys! I think that one of the best things we can do during this stressful time (states reopening, confusion, sickness, etc) is to find small ways to bless others around us. Even if it’s as simple as sending a friend a box of cookies or flowers, there are a bunch of little things you can do to spread kindness & joy. (without physically getting too close 😉 )

How To Collaborate W/ Brands & Businesses As A Blogger

Hey guys! Welcome to one of the most-requested posts on here! You guys have been wanting me to write this one for a while now, and I’ve finally have got around to doing it. If you’ve been following The Striped Plaid for a while, you’ll likely know that I’ve collaborated with several different businesses, so I’ll be sharing my experience as well as some tips to get you started!

Free Spring iPhone Wallpapers ft. Flowers & Springy Quotes

Hey guys! I don’t know about for you guys, but for me, spring is definitely in full swing! In celebration of spring, I decided to compile some of my favorite spring quotes and make you guys some fun spring wallpapers! I hope you guys will enjoy! ❤

9 Ideas To Make Your Bedroom Feel Fresh & Clean For Spring

Hey guys! I don’t know about you, but I definetly love it when my bedroom feels nice, fresh & clean. And spring (and quarantine) are the perfect time to do this. Today, I thought I’d share 10 ideas how you can quickly & easily make your room feel fresh & clean for spring!

a compilation of spring photography

Hey guys! I’ve actually been surprisingly busy these past few weeks (despite quarantine) with my Etsy shop, school and other life things. I did get a few chances to get out my camera and snap some photos of spring, which I think it’s safe to say has FINALLY arrived here in the midwest.

Pen Paling Ideas For Staying Connected During Quarantine

Hey guys! My last pen pal ideas post was super popular, and so I decided to write another one, specifically filled with ideas on ways to stay connected with friends and family during quarantine. I also noticed a lot of you saying that you would like to have a pen pal, but didn’t know how/where to find one, so I’ll give you a few hints and ideas there too. If you’re looking for some fun ways to stay connected (other than FaceTime) here you go!

Mother’s Day Gift Guide 2020

Hey guys! I know that we might not have been thinking of it as much this year, but Mother’s Day is getting SOOO close! Since it’ll be trickier to get out and buy gifts this year, I’ve compiled an ultimate list of Mother’s Day gifts for 2020, all available online! This list has the perfect gift for your mom, grandma, etc!

My Spring Playlist 2020

Hey guys! The weather is getting so much nicer & warmer and school is almost over. (okay, maybe not almost, but we’re getting close) Even though we’re still quarantined (and may be for some time still) I feel like the warmer weather lets everyone get outside a little more, which makes it seem not too bad. 😉 Anyway, I thought I’d share 12 energizing, healing and hopeful songs for spring. ❤