The Clever Girl Life

The Clever Girl's Guide to Kauai's Beaches

by Jordan Krouse September 07, 2018

Hey Clever Girls! While I do like to get out on my trips for some excursions, the real meaning of vacation to me is doing absolutely nothing at a p...

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The Clever Girl’s Guide to Hiking Kauai's Kalepa Ridge Trail

by Jordan Krouse August 31, 2018

Hey Clever Girls! My latest trip to Hawaii slid me right out of my resort-life comfort zone, quite literally. I spent one early morning slipping, s...

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What the Hotels Don't Tell You

by Jordan Krouse July 20, 2018

Hey Clever Girls! Since everyone’s traveling this summer, I wanted to send out a few tips I picked up while working at one of the major hotel chain...

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The Clever Girl's Guide to Summer Vacation

by Jordan Krouse June 14, 2018

Hey Clever Girls! Summer is just about here and if you’re anything like me, you’re counting down the days to that long-awaited vacation. We’re not...

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My Vegan Journey

by Jordan Krouse May 01, 2018

Hey Clever Girls! Clever Designs LA and the blingsling® are coming to you IRL this month for a couple of vegan festivals! As I’ve mentioned before...

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Clever Girl Power

by Jordan Krouse April 21, 2018

Hey Clever Girls! With Women’s History Month and Equal Pay Day having just passed and Mother’s Day fast approaching, I wanted to take a minute to r...

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What to Pack for Your Spring Break Getaway

by Jordan Krouse March 07, 2018

Hey Clevergirls! Spring has always been such an uplifting and inspirational time for me. Growing up in the Midwest, hitting March meant there was ...

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What's With the Price?

by Jordan Krouse January 13, 2018

Hey Clevergirls! I’m glad you asked! Being one of the most frugal ladies on this planet, I totally get you! I’m one of those wear-it-till-it-tears...

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A Procrastinator's Guide To Getting Things Done

by Jordan Krouse January 04, 2018

Hey Clevergirls! Happy New Year! Is it just me or did 2017 absolutely fly by? I say that every year, but seriously?! What a blur! Here at Clever ...

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Barbies to blingsling®

by Jordan Krouse December 18, 2017

Hey Clevergirls! Thanks for all your support as Clever Designs LA made our way through our first few holiday markets! It was such a pleasure to me...

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Shopping Small This Holiday Season

by Jordan Krouse December 05, 2017

Hey Clevergirls! It’s here! Like it or not, we’re fully immersed in the holiday season. At every turn, we see new commercials and billboards, soc...

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Hey Clevergirls! It's Launch Day for CDLA!!

by Jordan Krouse November 17, 2017

Hey Gals! Today’s LAUNCH DAY! I just want to take a second to share my story. Almost 10 years ago, I had this crazy idea for a bag that would kee...

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