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Wow - Can't believe my last post was over 4 months ago. What can I say? Life is just busy. My husband and I flew to sunny FL last weekend to celebrate 2 special birthdays. He took a couple of pictures for me and I thought they turned out so nice so I wanted to share them here. I purchased this dress during my recent trip to Vietnam (pics coming soon) so I can't link it for you. The party was

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Continued our journey from Greece to Turkey on our 10-day Mediterranean cruise. As oppose to Turkey, Italy is one of my favorite countries I’ve visited. It's truly breathtaking. There's beauty to be discovered in every part of Italy. Our first stop was Pisa. There wasn't a whole lot to see there besides the Leaning Tower. An hour or so would be enough to experience the tower. From Pisa, we

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My family and I just came back from the long weekend in Turks & Caicos. I thought I'd share some pictures while they're still fresh in my mind. This was our first time visiting the island. Oh my goodness! What a stunning place! One of the most beautiful destinations I've ever visited. We stayed in the heart of Grace Bay. Last year, Grace Bay was ranked as #1 beach in the Caribbean and yes,

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Continued our journey from Greece to Turkey on our 10-day Mediterranean cruise 🇹🇷 It’s probably my least favorite country I’ve visited.📍Kusadasi, Turkey 📍İstanbul, Turkey 📍Attractions: The Hagia Sophia Grand Mosque, the Blue Mosque, the Grand Bazaar.It is very crowded, with both locals and tourists. We were constantly approached by aggressive carpet, leather, jewelry sellers. The

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My husband and I celebrated our 15 year anniversary last September. We took an incredible 10-day Mediterranean cruise sans kids and we loved it so much. I wanted to share our experiences just in case you're interested. There were 2 of us, 4 countries, 10 destinations and a lifetime of memories. I've done quite a bit of research and decided to go with Norwegian Cruise Line on the Viva. As with

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I hope you all had a Happy New Year and are staying warm. 2025, we are here! Where did the time go? Our 2024 certainly had its ups and downs. We lost my mother in law unexpectedly at the end of January. My husband lost his job 2 weeks later. Followed by a couple of trips to the ER due to health conditions. At one point, we couldn't seem to catch a break. Thankfully, things started to turn

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From Maui, we took a short flight to the island of Oahu. I decided to stay in Waikiki because we didn't have a rental car. Parking can be super expensive and challenging in Waikiki. We took a doors-off helicoper ride over Oahu. A bucket list item for sure. To see the island from the air was awe inspiring. The experience was a thrill of a lifetime. That was definitely one of the highlights of the

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Sharing our trip to Hawaii back in June. It's probably one of our top 3 favorite destinations we've visited. Such a beautiful state with lots of stuff to see and do. We started our trip in Maui. We rented an Airbnb in Kihei. It's a little dated but the location is amazing! The condo is located steps away from Kamaoke beach. It's walking distance to everything. Also, it has an in unit washer/

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Summer flew by fast!! Just like that, the girls are back to school. We officially have a 7th grader and a sophomore in college. We had a really fulfilling summer, got to do lots of fun things. I am ready to get back into a productive routine after summer break. Her outfit is so cute! I'll link the pieces here if you're interested. Madelyn's outfit details: Jeans | Top | Shoes

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Sharing a few photos from our trip to Jamaica back in March. It was our first time in Jamaica. We were there for a family wedding. Jamaica is just a short flight from FL. The flight was less than 2 hours from FLL to Montego Bay. It was a jam-packed weekend celebrating my brother-in-law and his beautiful wife. After landed, we took a road trip starting from the North side to the South side of the

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Madelyn had a long weekend back in February. We decided to take a quick trip to Seattle. The first day, we explored Pike Place Market, experienced the Gum Wall and visited the original Starbucks location. It was a jam-packed day. Then we headed to Forks, WA to explore the West side of Olympic National Park. It was on my list for quite some time. Hoh Rain Forest feels like a scene right out of

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I just got this jumpsuit in the mail. I love it so much that I had to share. I've been a fan of Diane von Furstenberg for years. I have always loved her iconic wrap dress. However, spending hundreds of dollars on a piece of clothing is not something I typically do. When Targer  announced collaboration with Diane von Furstenberg for affordable Spring collection, I was thrilled. I placed an

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Can't believe my last post was almost 3 months ago! The first 2 months of 2024 have been a roller coaster ride to say the least. I wanted to come on here to share my annual "What I got for Christmas" and some life updates. One big ticket item I got for Christmas was the Dyson Airwrap. I purchased the Shark FlexStyle last year. I liked it but I wasn't 100% in love with it. The round brush

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Wishing you and your family a very Merry Christmas filled with joy, love and magical moments. The girls are growing up right before our eyes. Courtney is home for the holidays and we couldn't be happier. May this festive season bring you warmth, laughter and happiness. Outfit details: My blazer dress - Size XXS (the quality is amazing!) | Madelyn's dress.

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Hope you’re having a great week! Holiday shopping season is in full swing. I want to get this review up just in case you’re looking to get a work tote for someone. At the beginning of the summer, I started going to the office 4 days a week. It was a big change for me as I was working from home for 2.5 years. Now that I am going back and forth between home and the office, I have to carry my work

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I hope you had a great time celebrating Thanksgiving with your loved ones. My husband and I hosted this year. Courtney came home from college, relatives came visit from out of town. We had a full house yesterday. A night filled with love, laughter, and lots of good food. We might take the girls shopping today. Speaking of shopping, there are some amazing sales going on right now. Take a look if

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I purchased a few dresses for the upcoming holidays and I love them so much. They're on a major sale today so I thought I'd share just in case you're interested. Most Express dresses are $35 or less today. It's a major steal. This off the shoulder midi dress is so classy and perfect for the holidays. I got the same dress in 2 different colors/patterns. The fabric is thick and well made. It hugs

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Hope you're enjoying your weekend. Just a quick post today to share an amazing sale with you - My absolute favorite perfume is currently on sale.  This is a very rare promotion. To say I'm obsessed is an understatement when it comes to Baccarat Rouge 540. I purchased the regular version at first. I love it so much that I purchased the Extrait version soon after. Yes, it's expensive.

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Sharing a few pics from our long weekend in the sunshine state. Madelyn didn't have school last Thursday and Friday so we headed to our home away from home for a few days. This time we invited another family to stay with us so the kids can play together. From cold/dreary Ohio to warm/sunny FL is just a 2-hour flight away. Since we are on the Gulf, the water temperature is still nice and warm.

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As mentioned in my previous post, I was able to purchase an Hermès Evelyne directly from the boutique. I still couldn't believe it. I always asked for this bag whenever I had a chance to visit a boutique. I stopped by 3 Hermès boutiques in Japan and got turned down every time. This time, the expectation was very low. During our stay in FL, hubby offered to take me to Miami for a day of

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I officially turned a year older yesterday. I know I say this every year but I am incredibly grateful for everything in my life. A loving family, wonderful friends, a stable career and more. My girlfriends took me out for an early birthday dinner last week. My husband took me out for a dinner date last night. I've been celebrating all week. Speaking of celebrating, I got something really

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{St. Pete Beach - My swimsuit, Madelyn's swimsuit}My family and I just came back from our summer vacation in FL. It was so nice to have our own place to stay this time. We traveled light, went to the beach everyday, came back home after a few hours, went to the pool and just took it easy. Our Airbnb is less than 2 miles from St. Pete Beach and Pass-A-Grille Beach. It's less than 20 minutes from

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If you're into Taylor Swift then you know scoring general sale tickets for The Eras Tour is next to impossible. I spent weeks learning the Ticket Master system, asking people for their verified accounts, refreshing the site during drop times and searching non-stop for face value tickets. It was exhausting and unfortunately, I was unsuccessful. 4 hours before the concert, I gave up and spent a

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Last weekend, family and close friends celebrated Courtney 18th birthday and her graduation. It was an emotional day for me. I started this blog when Courtney was 5 years old. I was going through tough times and just needed something to distract my mind. Friends weren't what I thought they were. Never thought I’d still be here 12 years later but here we are. My blog is no longer what it used to

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Taking a break from graduation related content to share this exciting news with you - We are officially Airbnb owners!!! My husband and I had been talking about owning a vacation rental for a couple of years now. However, we wanted to wait until Courtney has made her college decision. We always put the kids’ education first. If she decided to commit to an expensive school, we had to hold off

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