Haaaaaappy WEEKEND! Happy Memorial Day Weekend, at that - nothing in the world beats a long weekend, amiright??? I hope you've got something fun on the calendar, whether that's a mini vacay to the beach, some quality time at the pool, or some quality time in your bed catching up on some R&R - may it be a long weekend to remember. (ICYMI, I … [Read more...]
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Long Weekend Must-Haves – Memorial Day Weekend Checklist
Is anyone else sitting here in shock that Memorial Day Weekend is this weekend?! I mean, excuse me as I pick my jaw up from the floor and pack my bags for a lil' weekend getaway! MDW is always a little sentimental since it marks the beginning of summer. Everything from big sales to bigger fireworks will be on everyone's radar as we celebrate … [Read more...]
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The $18 Bodysuit of the Season + What is “Flattering”?
What is "flattering"? This is a question I've been thinking a lot more about lately, especially since every blogger and her mom throws the word around like candy anymore in describing the clothes they're sharing. It's a word that's also garnered some heat in the fashion world, since it's been said to not be inclusive, and to be a term used moreso … [Read more...]
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My Experience with MICROBLADING (+ Best Microblading in Philly!)
Hello, hello! I'm SO stoked to be sharing today's post with you finally, after what feels like months in the making - ha! It feels like it's been a long time coming because my microblading journey began over a month ago. I had been curious about microblading and wanted to get it done since well before being pregnant with Olivia, but since it's not … [Read more...]
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“I Am My Next Choice.”
Happy Monday, friends. It's been a hot sec since we Monday Mantra'd up in here, so let's chat choices, shall we?I got to thinking about this as I chowed down on some Cheetos last week. Those things are laced with crack, I swear. Because you can't just eat one or two. No. It's half the bag or bust. I'll be the first to admit - my daily diet … [Read more...]
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WEEKEND READING, Vol. 33
What a CRAY CRAY weekend ahead! Besides it being Mother's Day, it's also Olivia's Baptism weekend, so we've got a whooooole lotta family time on the agenda. Can't complain. :) I hope you've got beautiful plans to come, whether you're spending time with your own mom or mother-figure, or you are a mom or mother-figure yourself. Diving right into some … [Read more...]
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From the CURowd: All-time Favorite Beauty Products (+ WHY!)
TGIF, friends! SO stoked to bring you another CURowd roundup today, with all of YOUR all-time favorite beauty products. (Past CURowd roundups included easy recipes for your week, Bible verses for strength, + fall date ideas!). This is one of my personal fave buddening series on the blog, since it brings you right in on the action and connects … [Read more...]
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COME HANG OUT + SHOP MY CLOSET!!! (Blogger Closet Sale Details)
If there's one thing I lovelovelove, it's a good party.And good people.And good wine.And good causes.And good spring cleaning.For SO LONG now, I've reaaaaaally wanted to throw a lil' bash for the CURowd to come together and hang out like girlfriends do. Obviously we all live all over the country (slash world), so that isn't … [Read more...]
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$25 Lululemon Dupes (and they’re on Amazon!)
If you know me, you know I lovelovelove a good dupe. You also know I lovelovelove Amazon. I've shared designer dupes before, and designer dupes on Amazon specifically. Today, I'm stoked to highlight Lululemon dupes that are SO GOOD, I'm actually shooketh.But let me rewind a hot sec.I went years without ever having touched Lululemon … [Read more...]
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One Day at Disney World – Our whirlwind 24-hour Disney trip!
What an absolutely WHIRLWIND last week was, with a hot sec spent in Orlando with my friends at Walt Disney World! The occasion: to celebrate the beginning of Minnie's Garden Party at the Epcot International Flower & Garden Festival. When the Mouse calls, even for one day at Disney World...you RSVP HECK YES and pack your ears. ;) I grabbed the … [Read more...]
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30 Mother’s Day Gift Ideas (from a First-time Mom!)
Mother's Day is riiiiiiight around the corner - how the heck did that happen?! This Mother's Day is especially sentimental to me since it's my first as a mom myself, which makes me all teary-eyed thinking about. SO much has happened since Olivia graced (see what I did there???? ha!) the world with her light, it's been one heckuvah whirlwind six … [Read more...]
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All about The Outfit Bar at Kohl’s
Thanks to ShopStyle and Kohl's for sponsoring today's post! Before a few weekends ago, I couldn't tell you the last time I spent a long time in a Kohl's.Not intentionally by any means - we just weren't close to one growing up, and there wasn't one near my college campus, so my sole Kohl's experiences were on summer shopping trips with my aunt, … [Read more...]
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