Author: Alicia

Alicia Lawrence is a Harrisburg-based writer and entrepreneur specializing in communication and health. She works as a content coordinator for a tech company and is the founder of MarCom Land. Her hobbies include tennis, cooking and restoring a 1985 Mustang. For more about Alicia, find her on Google+ or follow her on Twitter @Ali_MarCom.

5 Ways that Being Outside Can Better Your Body and Spirit

Once upon a time, young people spent their entire summer outdoors. This is markedly different than the youth of today, who are constantly distracted by electronics — television, video games, computers, smartphones — and, of course, the Internet. This year, make an effort to spend more time outside, and you’ll be handsomely rewarded, as it […]

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How Pinterest Can Help Make Your Twenties a Breeze | Genpink

How Pinterest Can Help Make Your Twenties a Breeze

This guest post was written by Ali, leave her your thoughts in the comments! See her other genpink posts here. Let’s face it, your twenties can be really hard. Financial instability, crappy jobs and simply feeling lost can really take a toll on your happiness and life. Don’t let anyone fool you, the quarter-life crisis […]

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Benefits of Singing | Genpink

7 Surprising Benefits of Singing

This post was written by Alicia Lawrence, check out her other posts on Genpink. Did you ever sing in a children’s choir at Christmastime, or join in a school musical? How about that time in music class? Did you know that while you were playing around with your friends in a garage band you were […]

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5 Things to Know About Outdoor Décor

5 Things to Know About Outdoor Décor

Whether you are moving into a new place or updating your home, it is important to update the exterior style of your house as well as the interior. If you watch enough HGTV, you probably have a basic understanding of curb appeal: trimmed lawn, pruned bushes, a crisp paint job and living plants all make […]

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Five Awesome Spring Break Vacations

This guest post was written by regular contributor Alicia Lawrence.  After months of suffering through the snow, ice and freezing temperatures of the winter season, many college students and working professionals take a well-deserved spring vacation. There are many different ways to spend your spring break. Traditionally, travelers sit on sunny beaches with a tropical […]

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{Gen Y} How to Find Stability When You’re Unbalanced

This guest post is written by Alicia Lawrence. See her full bio at the end of the post. I know a lot of women who are struggling to manage all of the challenges in life. With burdensome weight on their shoulders, they had to find an outlet to get relief from the stress. Stressed stay-at-home […]

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Why Gen Y is so Unhappy (and What We Can Do About It)

This guest post was written by Alicia, her full bio is at the end of the post.  All generations have particular issues and mindsets that define their lives to a large degree. Each generation’s characteristics even impact the next one. The Greatest Generation grew up during the Depression and became frugal and focused on economic […]

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How to Enjoy the Holidays Without Going Broke

The holidays may be the time for rockin’ around the Christmas tree, but all those festivities can carry a hefty price tag. If you’re like me, the holidays mean new party gear, visits to friends and family (hello, gas and airfare!) and lots and lots of presents. All that celebrating can wreak havoc on your […]

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What to Consider Before Switching Careers

This guest post was written by Alicia Lawrence, a Harrisburg-based writer and entrepreneur specializing in communication and health. See her full bio and other posts here. Decades ago, a career was something that an individual could expect to be singular. A person went to college to pursue a career path or had on-the-job training directly out […]

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10 DIY Halloween Costumes

10 DIY Halloween Costumes

If I have to see one more “naughty nurse” or “sexy kitty” costume I will vomit pumpkin. Seriously, ladies, Halloween is the time to whip out your creativity and put it on display for everyone to see. You can finally put your Pinterest obsession and DIY skills to work. 1. Taco Bell Sauce Packet That […]

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