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Jul 3

Road Trip Essentials

As a parent I love recreating some of my favorite childhood memories. One of my fondest memories was going to sleep away camp in Tuxedo, ...

May 28

DIY Tie-Dye

Tie-dye has made a big comeback in 2020 and it looks like it’s here to stay. Every brand is taking a run at it; one of my personal favori...

May 7

Favorite Summer Dresses

Summer is almost here and I’m rounding up some of my favorite lightweight dresses. Perfect to throw on and style for day or night. For re...

May 5

Skinny Margarita Recipe

If you love a fresh summer cocktail you will love this skinny margarita recipe. Exchanging mixes and syrups for freshly squeezed juices a...

Apr 9

Best Blazers Under $50

A good blazer is the ultimate fashion staple. Perfect for dressing up any causal look; a work dress, your favorite pair of jeans or in my...

Mar 31

March Top 5 Favorite Products

Can’t quite believe its the end of March already but here we are. My top 5 favorite products for the month of March — 1. My Kindle. I’ve ...

Mar 26

Swimsuit Try-On

Looking for a little distraction these days? I can’t remember the last time I did a try-on with you guys so with summer around the corner...

Mar 17

Beach Wave Hair Tutorial

When I first wrote this the title was 'Just in time for Spring — the long awaited beach wave hair tutorial!’ and while that statement is ...

Feb 27

February Top 5 Favorite Products

I decided to start a new video series this month. Here are my Top 5 Favorite Products for the month of February! 1. Gold statement neckl...

Feb 26

Favorite Graphic Tees

Graphic Tees are very on trend and for a good reason. They are super easy to dress up or down, are comfortable and reasonably priced. Tw...

Feb 15

Spring Sandal Round-Up

Anyone else ready for some spring weather? I’m talking sunny skies and 70’s. Well today I’m rounding up the cutest spring sandals. You ca...

Feb 14

Beach Bag Essentials

It’s a long weekend for us so we are packing up and headed south to enjoy some quiet pool and beach time with the kids. There is somethin...

Feb 3

Valentine's Gift Guides

I’m a hopeless romantic and February is the month of LOVE. With Valentine's Day coming up I think it’s the perfect opportunity to show th...

Jan 31

Workout Legging Comparison Guide

Long before my blogging days and becoming a Realtor I co-owned and operated two local fitness franchises called Pure Barre. You may have ...

Jan 28

Bar Cart Styling

A bar cart doesn’t need to be exactly that all the time. For the most part unless we are entertaining our cart serves as the perfect home...

Jan 27

Back To Basics

Good basics are hard to come by, whether a simple white tank or slouchy v-neck tee. I’m breaking down some of my favorite basics that are...

Jan 24

Valentine's Giveaway

With Valentines Day around the corner I wanted to show my love and appreciation for all of you in the form of a giveaway. This Valentines...

Jan 21

Master Bedroom Reveal

Filled with natural light this is space is the ultimate oasis. Our bedroom is one of the few spaces in the house that isn’t painted white...

Jan 16

Target Haul

Over the last year Target has really stepped up their game in the clothing department. They have some great new labels and I think they'r...

Jan 15

VICI Collection Collab

I’m beyond excited to be sharing my collaboration with VICI Collection. I was introduced to the brand over a year ago by another blogger ...

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