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A Look Back at 2017

Hey everyone!

Can you believe we are only a couple of days from the New Year. This is officially my last post of the year! Today I just wanted to round-up some of my favorite moments and some milestones I am very proud of with my blog. This year was a big one, and it was a year of first, from my first sponsored international trip, to my first trip to New York Fashion Week and getting to be a hair extra on E News with Marianna Hewitt! I was able to accomplish so many of my goals including doubling my Pinterest, and Instagram following, to reaching 10k views on one of my YouTube videos! I’ve also had the opportunity to work with a talent agent, partnered in some amazing events, and even tripled my blogging income! But most of all I was able to grow my brand, and grow my network by meeting so many amazing people along the way. I honestly couldn’t have done it without the support of everyone who has followed along on this journey. So thank you, thank you for being part of this journey with me and I hope you enjoy this recap of my blogging year in 2017.

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Fashion

Holiday Vacation Packing List + Sorel

 

Hey everyone,

We are officially off on our holiday vacation. You can keep up with us and our trip on Instagram or on Facebook. Today I am sharing what we are bringing on our trip and these Sorel boots that I will be taking with me. I can’t believe we will be in snow and in the mountains for the whole week and for New Years. We made sure to pack extra layers and cold weather accessories to keep us warm and dry on our trip. Check out our holiday vacation packing list below.

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Fashion

Best After Christmas Sales + Bell Sleeve Top

Happy Tuesday everyone!

I hope everyone had a great Christmas! I am changing up my posting schedule these next two weeks as I will be gone on vacation with my family. I will have a post up today, Wednesday, and ending my last post of the year on Thursday. I will be officially taking a week off of my blog to enjoy my vacation with my family, but you can keep up with me on Instagram, Instastories, and my Facebook page. Today I have rounded up my favorite after Christmas online sales, and sharing the cutest bell sleeve top for under $20 in this outfit below!

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Fashion

Hotel Alessandra – Birthday Staycation

This past weekend we had the opportunity to spend the weekend at the newest luxury hotel in Houston, the Hotel Alessandra, for a little holiday staycation to celebrate my husband’s birthday. Did you know I never knew about staycations until I became a mom? Let’s face it, when you have kids it is hard to get away for long periods of time, especially finding someone to watch your child for longer than a weekend. But sometimes as parents you just need a weekend to getaway and recharge, and just focus on your other half. Staycations are perfect for those moments, whether it be for your anniversary, just because, or in our case a weekend away to celebrate my husband’s 30th birthday. Today I am sharing all about our luxurious weekend at the Hotel Alessandra and the perfect outfit for a night out on the town.

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Fashion

Fitness Gear for the New Year + My Fitness Resolutions

With New Years approaching  so is our upcoming fitness resolutions. I have to be honest, since Thanksgiving, working out and going to the gym has been the last thing on my mind. I’ve been so busy with family, and enjoying everything that comes with the holidays including the food, and honestly I am ok with that. This year I changed my New Years resolution, not to reach a certain goal or weight but rather a level of acceptance and happiness. Today I on the blog I am sharing this fun work out outfit, my New Year Fitness resolutions, and my fitness gear for the New Year Travel guide. Read more below.

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Travel Essentials Gift Guide + $360 Lipault Paris Giveaway

Happy Monday everyone!

Today I am excited to share our holiday travel plans plus this travel essential gift guide and GIVEAWAY with Lipault Paris. Next week after Christmas our family will be headed for a fun family road trip with our in-laws to New Mexico and Colorado for a week. We will actually be ringing in the New Year in Colorado! This is our first ever holiday vacation with Jayden and our first time in Colorado and New Mexico. We can’t wait to be going with Josh’s family too. When Josh was a kid he had fond memories of family road trip with his family so we are keeping the tradition alive with Jayden. Plus it will be such a beautiful trip with the mountains and snow. So whether you are taking a road trip, or flying somewhere special, or know someone who loves to travel here is my travel essentials gift guide that is perfect for Christmas!

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Family

Pet Lover Gift Guide

Happy Saturday everyone!

So excited to share my favorite gift guide of them all. Why is it my favorite you might ask, because I had so much fun hand picking each gift idea, and honestly it would put a smile on my face if I got anything on this list. If ya’ll know me I might be slightly obsessive about my fur babies. Haha next to Jayden they are the cutest things ever. I tell my son pets are angels sent from heaven to watch over us. Anyone else agree with me? So today I can’t wait to share with you this pet lover gift guide for that person in your life who just loves their pets as much as I do, and a little tidbit about each of our fur babies and why they are so special to us! Read more below.

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Fashion

A Velvet Affair + Dooney X Zappos


Sponsored by Zappos.

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Happy Monday everyone!

Hope everyone had a great weekend. Can you believe we only have two more weeks till Christmas? I can’t believe how fast this month has gone by, and soon it will be New Years! Today I wanted to share with you one of my favorite trends for the holidays and the Dooney & Bourke bag every girl needs to complete her outfit. Check out this velvet inspired look and my new favorite Dooney & Bourke bag from Zappos.

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Family

5 Tips for Fun Family Pictures with Toddlers + Gift Guide for Him (GIVEAWAY)

Thank you Minted  for partnering up with me on this post.  As always all thoughts and opinions are mine alone. Thank you for supporting those who support this blog.CHRISTMAS CARDS, MINTED HOLIDAY CARDS, COORDINATING FAMILY OUTFITS, FAMILY PHOTOGRAPHY, FAMILY PICTURES, CHRISTIAN LOUBOUTIN HEELS, TIPS FOR FAMILY PICTURES, TIPS FOR CHRISTMAS PICTURES, CITY CHRISTMAS PICTURES

I am so excited to share with your our Christmas card photos with Minted. I’ve been working all day to send them out to all of our family and friends. This year for our shoot we decided to go downtown to change-up the scenery. We always do our cards in a more country setting, but this year we wanted to do something a little different. We wanted to go with a more urban lifestyle scene. Today on the blog with Minted I am sharing 5 Tips for Fun Family Pictures with Toddlers and my gift guide for him (there’s a giveaway for him too!). See our looks and cards below!

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Gift Guide for Toddlers

Ya’ll I can’t get how stinking cute these pictures of Jayden are. Seriously that smile melts my heart! This stage is my favorite stage. Jayden loves Christmas, and has been counting down the days till Christmas comes! I created this gift guide for toddlers and some of my favorite things for Jayden including items I’ve personally bought for him and he has loved! Check out my gift guide for toddlers and these adorable pictures of Jayden!

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Fashion

Knot Back Sweater – Gift Under $50

Happy Friday,

This weekend I am extra excited because my hubby and I will have a kid free staycation at the newest luxury Hotel Alessandra. My husband turns thirty this month, but unfortunately has to work on his birthday, so we decided to celebrate early on his weekend off. We have a weekend of relaxation and fun planned, starting with a spa date at the Hotel Spa and then ending with a fancy dinner out Lucienne Restaurant. I honesty can’t wait. But before we do all that I wanted to share with you one of my favorite knot back sweater for this cute and casual winter look plus my gift guide under $50. Check it out below!

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Family

The Meaning of Christmas- Be Good for Children

Thank you Be Good for Children  for sponsoring this post.  As always all thoughts and opinions are mine alone. Thank you for supporting those who support this blog.be good project, be good for children, be good 3-piece gift set, the meaning of christmas, teaching your children about Christmas, holidays with toddlers, mommy and me pjs

Three more weeks till Christmas and we are counting down the days with my little guy.  Every year it get’s more and more exciting as Jayden grows and realizes more what Christmas is all about. We have been watching Christmas shows and movies all year to prepare for this time, and Jayden is so excited for Santa. He tells us non stop how Santa is going to give him presents. His Great Grandma even got him an Elf on the Shelf this year. However, I don’t think he quite knows what it is other than something he wants to play with lol. But as much as Christmas is for the kiddos with presents and Santa, I also wanted to make sure Jayden knew what the true meaning of Christmas and why we celebrate it. Today I partnered up with Be Good for Children to share with you our night-time routine, and how we are teaching our toddler the true meaning of Christmas.

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