This weekend my hubby and I had the privileged to stay the night at the new Westin in the Woodlands. We were so excited to have a little weekend getaway from home and have some much-needed adult time to ourselves. I loved the area, because we were still only an hour away from home and from our little guy. Plus the hotel is brand new and next to all the latest restaurants, bars, and shopping, we could walk anywhere.
7 Anti-Aging Tips for Younger Looking Skin
Last month I had my very first facial massage at Massage Envy thanks to my wonderful husband. I enjoyed it very much, but it was an eye opener that I needed to take better care of my skin. Since I was in high school I’ve had the same skincare regiment. I’m pretty low maintenance, I wash my face in the morning and before bed and moisturize after washing, and yes with the same products I’ve been using since high school. But thankfully I have realized as I’ve gotten older my skin has changed too, and though I am pretty fortunate to have been blessed with pretty good skin, my worries are no longer about acne and pimples, but about fine lines and wrinkles. Here are some anti-aging tips for younger looking skin:
Disclaimer: “This post was in collaboration with The Blog Societies and Clinique. All views are my own.
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Spring Forward
Last weekend I put my best foot forward at a Spring blogger brunch with my favorite blogger babes in Houston. Once a month I try to get out of my suburban mom life, ditch the sweats and jeans, and head into the city with the cutest outfit I own to meet up with these ladies. I know it may sound superficial, but when you are a mom, it is really important to do things for yourself and just for yourself. Blogging has given me a voice and a creative outlet to pursue my passions. It is something I do for me. Continue reading “Spring Forward”
Off the Shoulder Street Style
This past week was a challenging time for me and my husband as parents. Our little guy got his first ear infection and gave us a scare when his fever was over 104 degrees! We rushed to the ER only to find out it was a common thing for children his age, and not as life threatening matter as we had feared. Apparently we weren’t giving Jayden the right dosage of Tylenol to break his fever, and were only giving half of the recommended dosage. I think one of the most frustrating things about being a first time parent is learning what and what not to freak out over, and even more stressful when both parents don’t agree. Continue reading “Off the Shoulder Street Style”
Thrive On – 5 Actions to Be a Better Blogger
Two weekends ago I had the best experience at my first blogger conference at Thrive. I connected with so many amazing, talented, beautiful bloggers and learn so much about improving my blog. I highly recommend it to any first time bloggers out there. It can get a little overwhelming when you are a first time blogger because you learn so much. But this week I went through my notes and picked 5 actions I would implement this year.
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RED, WHITE, AND BLUE – 5 Tips to Wearing a Crop Top When You’re a Mom
As a mom, and trying to be stay in with the trends, crop tops can be intimidating if you don’t know how to wear it. Back then I would have worn a crop top with the lowest rise jeans I could find, but now that I’m a mom I’ve grown a little more conservative in my fashion style. However with these 5 helpful tips, I’ve learned how to rock cute off the shoulder crop tops like this one I got a Forever21 for under $20! Here’s a cute way I styled this top, and my top 5 tips to wearing a crop top when you’re a mom.
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5 Tips to Getting Sponsors for a Blog Conference
This past weekend was a great girls weekend spent with some of my favorite bloggers at the Thrive Blog Conference. It was a girls weekend dream come true full of pictures, outfits, unlimited macaroons and cupcakes, and of course a great weekend of learning about all the cool ways to be a better blogger. But more of what we learned next week, this week i’m going to give you an inside scoop on how to get sponsors from big name companies like Kendra Scott and Charming Charlie, to small locally own boutiques like Burd Life and Gray Door Boutique for your next blog conference. Here are 5 tips to getting sponsors for your next blog conference.
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Spring Fling
Woot! Woot! Time to Rodeo! Growing up in Texas, and in the Houston area the Rodeo has always been one of my favorite times of the year. I love the concerts, getting to dress up in my favorite boots, and most importantly the food! Fun fact, ever since I was in elementary school, I would go to the Rodeo because my art work would win best of show in my school. The Rodeo does some amazing scholarships for kids, and I love how they support the arts at such a young age.
Meet my Thrive Roomies
This weekend I am so excited to be going to my first blogger conference. At first I was hesitant to go, because I wasn’t sure if I would know anyone, and I wasn’t sure if I would have someone to watch Jayden for the weekend. But I am blessed to have such a supportive family who encouraged me to go. This will be my first weekend away by myself without my little guy and hubby, and I’m excited to be spending it with some of the most beautiful bloggers I know. Thanks to my PIC, aka Style the Girl for convincing me to go, and getting with these wonderful ladies I call my Thrive Roomies. Meet Shelbi from It’s All Chic To Me, and Dede from Dress Up Buttercup, and of course you know my sorority sister and PIC Margret from Style the Girl. These are all amazing ladies, and beautiful inside and out. Even before I met some of them, I already felt like I knew them.
Hey Senorita!
This week has been an exciting week for me and it’s only Tuesday! First my hubby and I decided it was time to add another addition to our family! EEEK! Continue reading “Hey Senorita!”
Magnolia Market
This past weekend my hubby and I went up north to Dallas for a little Valentine’s getaway. It was our first weekend away from the little guy where we were actually more than an hour away! We didn’t want to go too far, but far enough where we could still call it a getaway.;) Dallas was so much fun this past weekend. I read up on some local Dallas blogs and found all the cool hidden gems of Dallas where all the locals go, and we were able to experience a non touristy side of Dallas. We found ourself mostly in Deep Ellum and lower Greenville area of Dallas. We wanted to make sure we ate a local restaurants and went to local bars in the area. It was so much fun, and we even had our first Uber experience. Let’s just say we had such a great experience we are now part of the Uber bandwagon. We loved the fast and easy service, and it’s affordable. It’s a great way to get around when you are traveling.
My Secret to Having Work Life Balance as a Mommy Blogger
Being a mom is hard work by its self. Add juggling a part time job, starting a business, and running a blog and you wonder how does anyone do it? How do I do it? Well I’m going to be perfectly honest with you, there’s no real “secret” for success. It takes sacrifice, a lot of sleepless night, and tons of help to get it all done. It isn’t easy, but if your passionate about something you will get it done. This week I’ve teamed up with some amazing mommy bloggers to share our story on how we maintain balance as a blogging mom. Here’s my tips on balancing work and family life.
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