Concealed Carry Glock 43 vs Heckler & Koch VP9SK

When I first got my Heckler & Koch VP9SK I was so excited because it meant that I would be able to start carrying a sub-compact version of my favorite handgun, the HK VP9. I was curious to see how well the VP9SK would fit with my wardrobe compared to my Glock 43 especially going into the summer months when fabrics are lighter and layers are minimal.

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Best Makeup Setting Spray

It's that time of year where our makeup routine is getting put to the test. Sweltering heat, humid days, and weekends full of outdoor activities are having us question whether those 15 mins (or 30 min or 60 min, no judgement here) spent in the mornings are better spent sleeping in versus perfecting your smokey eye.

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Love At First Shot

For those that are on social media, you might have seen a little announcement back in May that I'll be joining season five of NRA TV's Love At First Shot. I'm super excited and a little bit nervous. When I was first presented with this great opportunity, I was all for it as Love at First Shot is a show I've watched many times before and they always have such great tips and information for women.

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Konjac Cleansing Sponge

You might be thinking what in the world is a konjac cleansing sponge? For a while I wasn’t sure how to pronounce it. Is it Konjack or Konyack? It’s actually pronounced liked Cognac. So now that we have that out of the way let’s talk about this small but mighty beauty tool. 

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Tips for Carrying a Full-Size Gun

I'm often asked about why I carry a full-size gun versus a sub-compact. When I first started carrying, the only gun I owned was my HKVP9. Then I got my Glock 43, which is a great option for carrying concealed. However, I preferred for so long to carry my HKVP9 because it's the gun that fit in my hand the best, the one that I preferred to shoot, and at the time, the one I trained with the most.

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Carrying a Gun for a Woman is Very Practical

I can't help but sit here and shake my head at some of the things I hear on the news. I intentionally keep this space free from discussing my views on current events, not because I don't have an opinion but because that's not why SMT was created. I want you to feel inspired and encouraged when you come here. However, when I hear public figures preaching the exact opposite of what the mission of SMT stands for I tend to get a little defensive.

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My Tips for Staying Organized

I know we all can relate to feeling like there just aren't enough hours in the day. We all have distractions and other priorities in our lives competing for our attention and some days you wonder how you are going to power through. Lots of coffee comes to mind.

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Beauty & WellnessEmily V.
Meet Amy Robbins of Alexo Athletica

Hello friends! I am so happy to introduce you to an expanded version of the Coffee Date series here on SMT. If you're not familiar with my Coffee Date series, I created it as way to connect with you, the readers a bit further. It's an opportunity for us to have a chat so-to-speak where you send me questions and I answer them monthly. I like to think of it as our way of having coffee together, albeit virtually. 

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Style Me CommunityEmily V.
Is it Time to Toss Your Make-Up?

With the fresh start of the new year still on our minds, it's the perfect time to take a look and assess some of your favorite beauty products that got you through 2017. Maybe even 2016...which means they probably need to be tossed. Trust me, I know how hard it is to say good-bye to some of your favorite beauty products especially when it can seem like you are just throwing money down the trash.

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Beauty & WellnessEmily V.
Winter Weather Preparedness

It's that time of year when the dip in temperatures can bring on some hazardous winter weather. This can include any combination of extreme cold, freezing rain, sleet, snow, and/or high winds which in turn can cause power outages, accidents, blocked roads, damaged homes, and possible injuries.

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