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Moving in together changes EVERYTHING
 
At first, it’s all cute good morning texts, heart-eye emojis, and making plans just to spend more time together. But the moment you share a space?
 
Whew
 
That’s when things get real.
 
Suddenly, you’re not just enjoying each other’s company—you’re co-managing a household.
 
Dishes don’t magically clean themselves, the bills don’t auto-pay (unless you set that up), and your partner’s one tiny habit—the one you never noticed before—now haunts you at all hours of the day.
 
Doesn’t mean things are bad—they’re just… different.
 
I grew up in a family where moving in before marriage wasn’t exactly the norm, so when I took that step, my tías had questions.
 
Wait… why did you get married and not tell anyone?
 
I wasn’t married (yet), but in my culture, once you live together, people just assume.
 
So there I was, bracing myself for the potential backlash, ready to explain:
  • No, we are NOT married.
  • Yes, I’d like to be someday, but I also wanna make sure we actually work before signing legal documents.
  • And no, Dad, I’m not ‘giving away the milk for free.’ 🙃
 
And instead of the lecture I expected, my tías hit me with:
 
"Wow, I wish I could’ve done that. If I had known what I was getting into before getting married, I never would have gone through with it."
 
YIKES
 
Knowing before committing is a privilege. Probably would have gotten stoned to death if I had tried to pull this little stunt back in the day.
 
You get to figure out what works, what doesn’t, and what you need to keep the relationship strong.
 
Your business (and your website) go through the same phases.
 
Your Business Had a Honeymoon Phase, Too
 
Remember when you were obsessed with your business?
 
Late nights in Canva, tweaking colors and fonts like your career depended on it.
 
Posting on Instagram with excitement, dreaming about the clients you’d book and the impact you’d make.
 
That new-business rush had you in a full-blown romance.
 
But over time? You got busy. You found your rhythm. You got clients.
 
(or life got in the way)
 
Your website kinda became an afterthought.
 
And then one day, you look at it and realize...it looks like an afterthought.
 
my two cents fOr the week
 
Reignite the Spark With Your Website
 
Just like relationships, your website needs maintenance to keep it feeling fresh and exciting.
 
Here’s how to bring back that new-business energy:
 
1️⃣ Check in with your website like you would with a partner.
  • Is it still aligned with your offers and business goals?
  • Does it reflect where you are NOW, or is it stuck in the past?
2️⃣ Make it easier to work with you.
  • Is your site clear about what you do, for who, and how to hire you?
  • If someone lands on your site today, would they instantly get it?
3️⃣ Update the things you keep putting off.
  • Broken links, outdated pricing, that one page you’ve been meaning to fix—handle it.
4️⃣ Give it a glow-up.
  • You don’t need a full redesign—sometimes, small tweaks (like better images, updated testimonials, or clearer calls to action) make a HUGE difference.
If your website needs a little rekindling, I’ve got just the thing—
 
 
FOR FREE. ZERO DOLLARS. THE PRICE OF AIR.
 
And whether you’re DIYing or working with a designer, this will give you the exact plan you need to get your website back on track—without the stress, overthinking, or late-night Canva crises.
 
💾 Get it here before you and your website grow further apart
 
Because “it’s complicated” is not a good relationship status for your business.
 
 
Ready to put a ring on it?
 
A good website isn’t just about looking cute—it needs strategy, structure, and personality to actually work. 
 
My templates? 
 
They’ve been 5-star rated by other designers for strategy and approved by copywriters for SEO-friendly formatting.
 
I used to think, how could I ever compete with big brands? 
 
But the truth is, most of them just look good—they don’t actually do the heavy lifting.
 
So I built my templates to be a whole mood—but also smart, strategic, and designed to help you book.
 
Ready to commit to a website that actually works? 💍
 
 
 
 
The Guapa Edit
🎧 Listening: Anhelo by Adolescent's Orquesta (been on my salsa shit)
🌮 Snacking: Vaporub like my life depends on it - sick girl probs
🖥️ Using: Dupe for stock images
📺 Watching: Modern Family (Cam and Lily are my faves)
🎮 Playing: Plants V Zombies 2
🥂 Celebrating: Completing the new freebie in less than a week
🛍️ Buying: Nizoral: Psoriasis shampoo because it's about that time of the year
 
 
With all the good vibes,
Joyce Aguilera
 
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