5 Simple Ways To Give Back At Halloween

Lifestyle

Do you know that Halloween isn’t only about pumpkins, hayrides, picking out costumes, scary movies, trick or treating and getting lots of candy? You can also give back during Halloween season in a variety of ways.   Now I’m not trying to start some sort of Halloween wars here by saying you can’t have fun collecting all the treats and Halloween snacks, but you can make giving back to the community and others a part of it as well.  This post contains affiliate links, which means I receive a small commission when you make a purchase at NO additional cost to … Read more

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20 Best Cozy Scarves for Fall and Winter

Lifestyle

Winter will be here again before you know it  (at least on the East Coast), which means it’ll be time to break out all the warm clothes, coats and layers. Speaking of layers, scarves are cute, cozy and make the perfect cold weather accessory. Although I can’t promise they will make you like winter any more though.  Scarves have always been one of my favorite accessories. I love that they can be used to not only keep you warm, but also to add a little color and fun to an outfit.  With so many types of scarves to choose from, including … Read more

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accessories / women's fashion

Tieks Sale, When Is The Best Time To Buy?

Lifestyle

Tieks are stylish and comfortable Italian leather foldable ballet flats that I have been wearing for over 10 years. Even though they are admittedly pricey, the popularity of these flats keep increasing so a Tieks sale would be very welcomed. With so many beautiful new additions to the Tieks family, people are constantly asking when is the best time to buy Tieks shoes. I don’t want you to hold off on buying your first, or next pair, waiting around for a deal, so I want to tell you the truth about Tieks shoes .  This post contains affiliate links, which means I receive … Read more

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ballet flats / Tieks sale / Tieks shoes / women's shoes

Crowded Disney Park Strategies for the Best Experience

Disney

You know what is magic to a Disney Park lovers ears? A not crowded Disney park, or non peak season in Disney World. We’ve definitely done our share of visiting the Disney Parks on those ultra crowded days. When you show up in the park on a slow day (slow for Disney at least)… it feels amazing!  Something to note about the future of travel, is it’s getting harder to tell what non peak season is anymore. Disney is becoming an expert at packing in the guests year round.  In case you get caught off guard, learn how to make the most of Disney World theme … Read more

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Horseshoe Bend Arizona and How To Experience It

Travel

Last summer my family and I took a road trip from Colorado to Arizona. When we originally planned our trip one of the top places we wanted to visit was Horseshoe Bend Arizona. For as many times as I visit Arizona each year, that has been one of the main spots on my bucket list along with Glen Canyon, yet it kept escaping me. When our road trip got rerouted and I missed seeing Horseshoe Bend, again, I was so disappointed. You can probably imagine my excitement when I received a unique sponsored trip invite from Aramark. The invite was to be … Read more

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Arizona / Arizona travel / family travel / solo travel / travel tips

5 Reasons To Stay At The Marriott San Juan

Travel

Where should you go when it’s time to take your next beautiful, affordable, family-friendly vacation? A top suggestion of mine is always the Marriott San Juan in Puerto Rico. The island of Puerto Rico is the perfect vacation destination, and if you want an excellent resort there, I have 5 reasons to share why the San Juan Marriott Resort & Stellaris Casino is the best place to stay. </p> Where is the best area to stay in San Juan, Puerto Rico?  The Condado Beach area is one of the most highly recommended places for people to stay when visiting San Juan. It’s a centrally … Read more

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family travel / Puerto Rico / travel tips

What You Need to Know About Holiday Inn Club Vacations Orange Lake Resort

Travel

What do you look for in a resort when traveling, especially with family? Since I am usually the main travel coordinator in our house, I can tell you that my standards are pretty high when it comes to where we stay. Last year, my kids and I stayed at Holiday Inn Club Vacations at Orange Lake Resort for our very first time, and I can tell you that the entire experience exceeded all of our expectations.  The Holiday Inn Club Vacations Orange Lake Resort truly makes you feel at home.  This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Holiday … Read more

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The Ultimate Back To School List

Lifestyle

No matter where you live, there’s one thing I’m sure many parents can agree on, back to school this year looks a lot different. There’ll be kids heading back to class in person, while many students will be learning online from home. Whether your kids will be attending school virtually (like mine), or not, I have an ultimate back to school list that’s perfect for everyone — including parents. The best part is that I bet you would never think you could get it all at DICK’S Sporting Goods store. Thanks to DICK’S Sporting Goods for inviting me to their virtual back … Read more

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How To Easily Get Gel Nails at Home

Lifestyle

Something I like to do along with the change of seasons is switching up my makeup, beauty products and nail colors. Since I don’t always have time to go to the nail salon, plus it can get pricey, I was happy to discover a simple and affordable way to do my own gel nails at home. This is especially the perfect time right now to learn this skill, especially with being stuck and home and nail salons closed.   Do you love the look of gel polish but feel like it’s too much to keep up with at times? I want to … Read more

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beauty tips / gel nails / nail polish / nail tutorial

5 Fun Back To School Outfits For Girls

Family

When you ask my now 11 year old daughter what she’s excited about for a new school year, her first response is fun back to school outfits! She loves our tradition of a day out together. Our day always includes lunch, school supplies, new shoes and of course cute back to school outfits. Here are 5 back to school outfits for girls to help give you some stylish inspiration for your kids.  This post contains affiliate links, which means I receive a small commission when you make a purchase at NO additional cost to you. Thank you for supporting this site! … Read more

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back to school / kids / kids clothing / kids fashion