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Nordstrom Anniversary Sale 2019 Early Access Try-On Session

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Hope ya’ll are having a great week! The Nordstrom Anniversary Early Access is here and I am sharing a quick try on session as well as my honest review of the sale. Last year I shared this honest review here of the sale. Today I’ll be giving you my honest opinions of the selection in store and if it’s worth it to shop in store or just wait to shop online. Because if you watch the video you will see I had to bring my four year old with me, and let’s just say it isn’t easy shopping with kids. Plus I’m giving you top ten favorite picks from the sale and which items are worth investing in.

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Coastal Style Family Room Tour

Hey friends hope you are having a great week! It’s been a busy one, especially with the 4th of July coming up. But today I wanted to share a quick little tour of our coastal style family room upstairs in our home. This room is one of the few rooms completed in our house and the most used room outside of our kitchen. Check out our functional family space below!

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10 Summer Wedding Dresses For Under $150

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Hope you are having a great week! With summer here there will be plenty of weddings to be invited to. So today I’m sharing my favorite summer wedding dresses for under $150 that you can wear to the next summer wedding you attend. I wore this gorgeous floral maxi when I was in L.A., and it has the perfect summer vibe that can be worn at a more casual or even dressy wedding. Check out this look below!

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BUDGET FRIENDLY TULUM FAMILY TRAVEL GUIDE

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Hope you are doing well! Today I am finally sharing my full Tulum family travel guide. We decided to come back because we loved it our first time around and this time with our little guy. It was definitely such a fun trip and we are already planning our trip back. Today I am answering all your questions on where we stayed, what we did, and where we ate. Plus I’m giving travel tips on traveling with a child, sharing our packing essentials, and how we traveled to Tulum for under $1000. Read more below!

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5 Must Have Summer Trends + Pay with Ibotta

This is a sponsored conversation written by me on behalf of Ibotta. The opinions and text are all mine. 

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Hope you are having a great week! Spring is officially here! Today I am sharing my top 5 spring trends and how I make money shopping with the Ibotta app and how you can too. Now it’s even easier to shop the latest spring trends using Pay With Ibotta. Check out more of my favorite spring trends and how I am earning money shopping with the Ibotta app.

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Palm Springs Travel Guide

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Hope you are having a great week! Alright so this post is a long time coming! But it is finally here! My Palm Springs Travel Guide! Two months ago I visited Palm Springs twice, once for Alt Summit and the other time for Revolve Festival. I absolutely loved this cute town and all it has to offer. Check out my full Palm Springs travel guide, on where to stay, what to do, and where to eat.

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Sands Hotel Palm Springs

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Hope you are having a great week! Today I am sharing this beautiful ruffle dress I wore at my time at the Sands Hotel in Palm Springs. The Sands Hotel is such a gorgeous hotel with the most beautiful interior decor. From the big arched double doors the moment you walk in to the bright and colorful Pink Cabana restaurant, the Sands Hotel is definitely a place to visit if you are in Palm Springs. Check out more of the hotel and my outfit below!

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Riviera Hotel – Palm Springs

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Hope you are having a great week! We just got back from our fun family vacation from Tulum. I will be sharing full travel guide plus answering your questions in a blog post soon, but you can see more on my IG stories until then! Today I am sharing with you these fun wide leg pants that I wore to the beautiful Riviera Hotel in Palm Springs. Check out the full look below!

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Cheap Technology Free Travel Entertainment for Kids

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Hope you are having a great week! Tomorrow we head to our family summer vacation, and Jayden’s first international travel! Today I am doing a quick post and sharing some travel tips for ya’ll when it comes to traveling with kids. I’m sharing technology free travel entertainment for kids for under $10! If you read this post, you know we have traveled on ten hour road trips with our little guy iPhone and iPad free. You can read more of why here. Some of ya’ll have requested or wondered what we do for entertainment when it comes to traveling with kids, today I’m sharing what technology free travel entertainment I pack for Jayden on flights or long travel days. Read more below!

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My First Mommy and Me Trip + San Antonio Travel Guide

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Hope ya’ll are having a great week! This week I went on my very first mommy and me trip with Jayden to San Antonio with two of my blogger friends and their kiddos. It was my first time traveling by myself with Jayden without my husband or my family. Honestly I couldn’t have asked for a better two day trip with Jayden and our friends because we had the best time. This momma felt like such a super mom after the trip because we made so many unforgettable memories that I will cherish with my little guy. Below I am sharing my travel guide on what we did, where we ate, and what we wore to San Antonio. Plus tips for traveling with toddlers. Read more below!

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How to Create a Guilt-Free Cheese Board – Crusher Wines

This post is in partnership with Crusher Wine . All thoughts and opinions are all mine.

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Hope you are having a great week! Today on the blog I’ve partnered up with Crusher Wines to share with you this easy and guilt free cheese board recipe that will be a sure hit for any family party, get together, or wine night you are hosting. The Crusher Wines is a big advocate for leading a balanced and healthy lifestyle. From work to exercise to home and entertainment, it’s all about balance. And this wine and party platter pairing is no exception. Check out how to pull off the perfect guilt-free cheese board, below.

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Memorial Day Looks With Houston Life TV

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Hope you are having a great week! Can you believe Memorial Day is just around the corner? Last week I had the opportunity to host another fashion segment with Memorial Day looks on Houston Life TV. So today I am sharing with you this fun summer dress that is perfect for Memorial Day weekend. Check out more of the look and the TV segment below!

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