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Last Minute Mother’s Day Gift Ideas on Amazon Prime

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Hope you are doing well! Mother’s Day is just around the corner, and let’s face it with everything going on, stores have yet to open, and that means no last minute in store shopping for  Mother’s Day gift. So if you’re still looking for last minute Mother’s Day gift ideas for you or for your own mom, here are some of my favorite things I would 100% recommend that you can currently order and shipped before the weekend! Check out my list below.

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My Quarantine Birthday – Turning 32

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Hope you are doing well! This past week I celebrated my quarantine birthday and turned thirty two. It wasn’t the birthday I planned but definitely a blessing in disguised. We had big plans for my birthday, a family trip and a couples trip plan this month that we had to cancel due to the Coronavirus. Since I’ve started this blog I’ve always written a post to reflect the past year and to share my thoughts of turning a year older. Last year I shared what I learned in my thirties and what I look forward to being thirty one. So this year I thought I would continue the tradition and share my thoughts in the past year and what I look forward to being thirty two.

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Athleisure Outfit Ideas For Summer

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Hope you are doing well! Today I am sharing my favorite athleisure outfits I’ve been wearing during quarantine. These outfits are perfect for summer with their fun, bright, and vibrant colors. When people ask me what is athleisure, I always explain it as outfits that look like you are working out but comfy enough to just lounge around in. I wouldn’t run five miles in these outfits but I could definitely do a fun quick 30 minute workout and yet still look cute to go through a drive thru or run errands. It’s dressing up for staying home home because some days you just want to get out of your pj’s. Not that it’s a bad thing to be in your pj’s all day, because trust me I’ve had those days during quarantine! But if you are looking for another alternative check out my athleisure outfit ideas for summer below!

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4 Looks With The Urban Decay Naked Reloaded Palette

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Hope you are doing well! It’s been a month into quarantine, and lately I’ve had time to really experiment and try on some different makeup looks. One of the things I promised myself was I wouldn’t by another eyeshadow palette, but the Ulta sale happened and I ended up snagging the Urban Decay Naked Reloaded Palette. I’ve heard so many great things about the naked reloaded palette so I thought I would try it out for the week. This type I kept my promise and used every single color in the palette to recreate these four looks. Check out these four looks below and my honest review on the Urban Decay Naked Reloaded Palette.

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4 Must Have Photography Tripods for Bloggers

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Hope you are doing well! A few weeks ago when I was sharing a quick tour of my home office, so many of ya’ll has questions on what tripod I use with my iPhone and camera. Today I am sharing my four must have photography tripods for bloggers that I use in my work. I’m sharing the pros and cons of each and why I have each one of them and what specifically I use them for. Check out more below!

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Dining Room Reveal – Spring Tablescape

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Hope you are doing well! Today I am finally sharing our complete dining room reveal plus our spring tablescape. In my previous post we did a china hutch makeover for my great grandmother’s china hutch and it was the perfect addition to our dining room. We loved being able to display our fine china and my antique tea set collection. Today on the blog I am sharing how we decorated our dining room for spring and our spring table setting. Great for Easter too! Check it out below!

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CHINA HUTCH Makeover DIY

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Hope you are doing well! Today I am sharing a fun home project we did during quarantine, our china hutch makeover DIY. My dad pasted down to me his grandma’s old china hutch for my dining room. I’ve always loved the quality of antiques and older furniture especially when they have family history. This beautiful hutch has been in the family for over three generations and was still in great condition. I had been on a hunt for a year now for a china hutch that also doubled as a buffet/server for my dining room. When my dad showed me this beautiful piece that had been stowed in the garage for years now, I knew this was the one. It was a little outdated and didn’t fit my overall interior decor, so I decided to give it a little makeover. Check out our china hutch makeover DIY below!

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Beauty

Spring Makeup Tutorial + Beauty Essentials

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Hope you are doing well! It’s another week of quarantine for us. And this week with all the time I’ve spent home I’ve been able to film my spring makeup tutorial video.  This easy everyday makeup tutorial is what I wear when I am out and about. I love it because it’s simple, doesn’t take a lot of time, but looks great and is natural.  Check out the tutorial video and more of my spring makeup essentials.

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10 Outdoor Activities to Do With Your Family During Quarantine

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Hope you are doing well! So much has happened in the past couple weeks. With the coronavirus spreading, a lot has changed in our social life. Jayden is out of school for a month, things have closed down, travel plans postponed, and we have been doing our part to practice social distancing. As crazy as it’s been I’m just thankful to have my family together through it all. With Jayden being out of school, we’ve really been taking it easy and taking it day by day. There has been days where we have stayed in and watch movies all day. But I know I don’t want to be inside for a whole month straight, and luckily we don’t have to. Today on the blog I am sharing ten outdoor activities you can do with your family during quarantine while practicing social distancing.

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6 Tips To Getting Your Husband to Take Photos with You

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Hope you are having a great week! So lately after a slew of glamorous photos with me and husband on my blog, my friends commented on how I was lucky to have such a photogenic husband, and asked for tips for how to get their significant other to take professional photos with them. I laughed at their comment because if they only knew the real process of it all, they would see that I was just like every other wife struggling to get their husband to take photos with them. So today I thought it would be fun to give you an inside look of the reality of it all and tips on how to get your husband to take professional photos. For laughs read more below!

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San Pedro, Belize Travel Guide – Mahogany Bay Resort

 

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Hope you are doing well! Today I am sharing my full travel guide to San Pedro, Belize. It was one of our favorite family trips and exceeded our expectations. We had the opportunity to stay at Mahogany Bay Resort one of the most beautiful resorts on the island. We also got to snorkel the amazing Belize Barrier Reef. It was one of the most amazing experiences with my family. Check out our video and read more of our trip below!

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