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4 Tips to Stay Motivated With Your Fitness Goals During The Winter

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Hope you had a great weekend! Hubs and I finished our first half marathon this weekend. It was one of our fitness goals last year and we were finally to accomplish it this year. It was definitely hard to train during the holidays and in the winter when it’s so cold. But we came up with some different alternatives to keep motivate and finishing the race was such a great feeling. So if you are in a slump when it comes to your fitness goals during the winter, here are some tips to keep you motivated.

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I Tried Botox For The First Time And This Is What Happened

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Hope ya’ll are having a great week! Today I am getting a little personal and sharing with you my first experience getting botox and my honest opinion. I honestly feel like it is important to share my thoughts because it is a subject that is kept under the radar. Like plastic surgery, some people do not want to be open to sharing what they have or have not done. But as an influencer I feel it is important to share so you are educated, empowered on the subject, but also so don’t have this unrealistic perception of beauty. I’m thirty and also a mom and as I get older I am open to try new things to keep looking younger longer. But let’s face it, botox can get expensive. Botox can cost hundreds of dollars and can get expensive if you continuously do it. So is it worth it? I’m sharing my honest opinion and my before and after pictures in this video, plus sharing this gorgeous wrap dress that is perfect for the holidays. See more below!

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Fashion

10 Valentine Sweaters You Will Fall In Love With

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Hope you are doing well! Today I wanted to share a quick post on all my favorite Valentine sweaters. With Valentine’s coming up you will want to stock up on all these cute and cozy valentine sweaters including this adorable pink sweater dress. Check out how I styled this dress and my top ten valentine sweaters you will fall in love with below. Plus I’m sharing my plans on where I am headed tomorrow with my #DSWSTYLESQUAD!

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Family

8 Snow Activities For Kids

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Hope you are having a great week! This past weekend we celebrated our little guy’s fourth birthday with the family. I can’t believe how much he has grown! Check out Jayden’s birth story and first birthday. Last week we had such a blast on our family trip to Colorado. Jayden loves the snow, and there wasn’t anything we didn’t do with the little guy when it came to snow activities. We even took him snowboarding again. And if you thought he was good last year, then you have to check out the video above and watch him shred the slopes by himself. I still can’t believe how talented he is. I had so many questions about him snowboarding and all the other activities Jayden was doing and so today I am sharing my top activities for kids for your next snow trip. Check them out below!

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Colorado Instagram Roundup + 12 Winter Outfits To Copy This Season

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Hope you are doing well! We are officially back from our vacation. I took a week off during our trip so I could enjoy my time with our family. We had the best time and so glad we came back to Frisco. You can view last year’s travel guide here. Today on this post I’m answering some of your most asked questions like where we stayed, what we did, plus giving a complete round up of all of my oufit details and tips for dressing for the snow. Check out more on this post below!

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My Top Cold Weather Athleisure Wear For The New Year

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Hope you had a great weekend! With the New Year upon us I know there will be many of us who will be hitting the gym to hit their fitness goals. As a mom I love wearing fitness gear that I can also transition to day to day activities. Today on the blog I’m rounding up my favorite cold weather athleisure wear for the New Year that you can easily transition from home, to the gym, and out about in your daily activities. Check out my picks below and this fun pink workout outfit. Because who says you can’t be fit and fabulous?

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Top 9 Luxury Purchases of 2018

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Hope you are having a great week! Today I wanted to share my favorite luxury/name brand purchases I made in 2018 that I honestly can’t get enough of. If you are questioning whether it is worth the investment then you will want to check out this post. Plus I’m sharing this work wear chic outfit with one of my favorite “boss lady” shirt I purchase for under $20. Check out my nine top luxury purchases of 2018 below!

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Family

2018 Year In Review

Happy New Years friends!

I hope ya’ll had a wonderful time ringing in the New Year. We celebrated with our traditional Filipino New Years dinner at my parents house. 2018 has been an amazing year and it’s crazy to look back and see everything we have done and accomplished. As a family we have been more intentional in giving our life to the Lord and having full faith in what he has in store in our life. This year has had its shares of ups and downs. I’ve been to more funerals this year than I have last, and of love ones who have passed way sooner than we have imagined. Life has a way of really putting things in perspective for you and making you realize that the time we have here is precious. Each moment we have to make count. God has truly blessed us this year, and each memory we made this year we are truly thankful. Today on the blog I’ve rounded up my favorite memories and milestones of 2018 as well as sharing some of the most popular post of the year. Check them out below and see if any of your favorites made the list!

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Be BOLD – Red Carpet Look

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Hope you had a great weekend. We just got back from celebrating one of our dear friends wedding day! It was a beautiful wedding, and there’s nothing like ending the year with celebrating the union of two people you love. We had the best time celebrating with our friends and family and also reminiscing on the journey that took us to this very moment. Time has a way of flying by, and the next moment it’s a brand new year. Today will be my last post of the year before I share my 2018 recap in the New Year. I wanted to share this sexy and daring dress that is not only perfect for the New Year but for your next red carpet event. Inspired by the Golden Globes next week I thought this dress would be perfect for the occasion. Check out more of this look below.

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With Love From Paris

Today is a special day. My husband’s birthday is today. So thankful to have him in my life for the past eight years and to be together for five years. Today I am sharing my favorite photoshoot we took in Paris at the Eiffel Tower. It was the most magical and most romantic time and everything you could dream of and more. I’m so blessed to share these memories with my best friend. Happy birthday my love, here’s to spending every birthday with you!

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Fashion

Sweater Dresses Under $100

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Hey guys hope you are having a great week! Today I rounded up my favorite sweater dresses and sharing how you can style it in the video above. I love a good sweater dress for winter and these sweater dresses can be worn for a day at work or even out to your next holiday party. Check out these looks and let me know which one is your favorite.

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Last Minute GIFT GUIDE For Your Girlfriends

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Happy Monday friends! 

Hope you are having a good one! Today I wanted to share this fun holiday photoshoot I did with my favorite girls, my #dswstylesquad, and to share some great last minute gift guides for your girlfriends. Check out our coordinating holiday looks below and the perfect Christmas gifts to get your best girl friends!

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