A few weeks back I was invited on a trip to Maine with my friends from Chappywrap! They brought a great group of bloggers together to experience the season change and get a sneak peek of their up-coming collections.

For two nights we got to experience the best of Southwest Harbor, Maine from the comfort of the newly renovated Claremont Hotel. The historic hotel has been around since the early 1900s but recently went through….

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A few weeks ago, we packed up my little babe and headed to Capri, Italy for a dear friends wedding. My husband, Teagan, and I brought along two friends to experience  some of the beauty and culture Italy has to offer. We spent 4 nights in Capri and our 5th and final night in Rome.

After 9 hours of traveling, we checked into our Air BnB and hit the ground running with The DIOR Capri Riccio Pop-up being one our first stops.

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We recently spent a long weekend in the Bahamas for a joint bachelor/bachelorette party at the SLS Baha Mar Hotel. You know I’m always down to celebrate special moments so I went into instant planner mode and added a few fun elements to the weekend so that it wouldn’t feel like any ordinary trip.

If you or one of your girls is getting married in the near future, here’s your sign to PLAN THAT BACHELORETTE TRIP!

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Earlier this month we took a quick trip to wine country– WITH AN INFANT!! I’m here to report that you can totally do it, but you should be prepared to ensure you make the most of your trip. Be sure to make a reservation before arriving as most wineries only allow children during specific hours and it fills up quickly. Also, be sure to pack your baby wrap bc there a few vineyards that banned strollers.

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Just this past week, I took a short girls’ trip down to Savannah, GA with my mom, aunt + of course Teagan. It was a quick stay, but we had the best time exploring what the city had to offer. We stayed at the Thomspon Savannah which is located alongside the Savannah River and is a modern hotel in the heart of this historic city. From the moment we walked into the hotel lobby, we felt like we were in a luxury urban oasis.

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With the kids finally out of school for summer break, we decided to take a trip down to 30A with some friends. If you haven’t heard about 30A, I hadn’t either, so don’t feel bad. I was first introduced to the scenic highway in the panhandle of Florida when the Miss Tennessee from my class at Miss USA got married there a few years back. Since then, I have continued to hear how great it is from other friends and now bloggers, so we wanted to see what all the hype was about.

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This past weekend, I spent 36  hours on the West Coast with one of my all time favorite brands + one of my favorite childhood memories: Show Me Your MUMU x Barbie! It was truly a full circle moment on soo many levels having the opportunity to work with both of these brands at the sae time. I had the best time shooting the collab, meeting all the girls, + really diving into the Malibu Barbie lifestyle.

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One of the most requested topics on my blog is how I plan our trip itineraries. It’s definitely taken some practice over the years, but through trial and error, I’ve found the perfect method that works for my family. It requires a mix of research, organization, dividing responsibilities, and being realistic. Having an itinerary is so important to me because it actually allows for spontaneity. I know, this sounds paradoxical, but the truth is that you can always veer off your plan and make cancellations, but you can’t make a last-minute reservation or booking when you’re in the midst of traveling.

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Last week I hopped on a plane to a freezing cold Dallas for a few days with the Mary Kay team. I became a true fan of the brand after an indepth introduction  during my ambassadorship last year. I quickly learned 2 things: their products are the real deal + the brand’s foundation is that of empowerment and kindess. Stay tuned on IG throughout the rest of the year as I share how to use some of my favorite products from their comprehensive beauty line.

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We recently took Teagan on his first plane ride and I’d be lying if I said I didn’t have concerns before we boarded. What if he cried the entire time? Could I trust the air on a plane during a pandemic? And how difficult would it be to travel with all of the items he needed?

Happy to report that it was a success! Not only did we survive, I think he actually enjoyed it.

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