San Diego is the best place to experience a real California summer. There's so much sunshine and plenty of parks and beaches to enjoy your time outdoors. My list of top 10 spots will help you plan your most perfect summer days.
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I love this Ginger and Citrus Spritzer with Beet Juice recipe because it's so simple to make but is full of dynamic flavors. The combo of the citrus and ginger really compliment the rich and earthy taste of the beets and it feel fresh and light.
This beverage is perfect for serving at pretty much any gathering with friends and family. Mocktails are especially great from baby showers because then the mama-to-be can enjoy a glass too!
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Getting dressed after having a baby is a new kind of experience. Your big prego bump is gone but your body isn't the quite the same as it was before. You secretly hope that your pre-pregnancy clothes will still fit, but in my case they certainly did not. My daughter was born on May 25th and I am currently 7 weeks postpartum. Not only am I carrying some extra weight, but the shape of my hips and waist have changed. Needless to say, it was time to hit the mall and do some shopping.
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Just because we are parents, that doesn't mean we don't like to have adventures and explore! Being prepared and having the right gear will make or break your travel experience. Read on to see what we pack when getting ready to travel with little Scout.
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From the moment Scout was born we were just so in love with her. It was important to us to capture these moments in photos, so that one day we can show them to her when she's older.
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Pregnancy is a time filled with so many mixed emotions. For first time mothers youβre feeling both joy and anxiety on how youβll handle motherhood. In addition to all the emotional stresses, we also deal with physical changes and discomforts. Thereβs a lot going on in those 9 months!
Self-care is vital at this time of pregnancy, because when the baby is born life gets even more hectic. During postpartum with a newborn youβll be super sleep deprived, stressed and have much less time to take care of yourself.
This blog post is filled with my personal tips and experiences from my own pregnancy with my daughter.
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It's that time of year! Long summer days ahead with endless sunshine. Everyone is scrambling to buy their festival tickets as the dates get released. While it's always very exciting, for a first-time attendee the process and planning for a festival can be a little overwhelming. It can be hard to know what to expect but with my help you can arrive prepared and ready for a great time.
In this guide I provide very helpful tips to making your festival and outdoor concert experience the best possible. From Coachella, Outside Lands in San Francisco, SXSW in Austin, BottleRock in Napa, and many more, this guide applies to all these big summer events.
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Almost the entire Lady Bird film takes place in Sacramento and it has been dubbed "a love letter to the city." We just recently moved to Sacramento a few months ago and I am still very much exploring and discovering our new city. Watching this movie made me really fall in love and gave me so many ideas of places to visit when playing tourist in my own city.
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Becoming a mom has always been a great milestone in a woman's life, but the modern millennials mommas are shaking things up and doing it our way. Our hustle and grind is going strong, we run our empires from our homes and make big moves. We still travel, we still worship style and we continue to have an independent life outside of motherhood.
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I am always on the lookout for good travel deals on Booking.com and I came across a steal for the luxury hotel Pullman San Francisco Bay (previously known as Sofitel) located in the Silicon Valley. We decided to take a road trip from Sacramento to the bay area and enjoy some cool temperatures and a relaxing atmosphere.
It was such an indulgent trip, sleeping on Egyptian cotton and laying out by the pool in a cabana. It was first class all the way with fine dining and bay views. Mother nature put on a spectacular show with one of the best sunsets I've ever witnessed. The colors were so vibrant and it took over the whole skyline. The perfect ending to our stay. :)
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For years Palm Springs has been a coveted California desert retreat, know for its modern and chic style. In short, it's a lifestyle photographer's dream location with so many Insta-worthy hotels, restaurants, and neighborhoods. The inhabitants of Palm Springs are not afraid to use bold pops of color on pretty much everything.
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I had a once in a lifetime opportunity to have an inside look behind the famous Palm Springs Pink Door. This house is a private residence and very few people have seen the interior of this famous abode.
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The Moorten Botanical Garden in Palm Springs has been an Instagram favorite location for a while now and it's no surprise why, the colors and textures make for amazing photos!
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Welcome to the most colorful place on earth! I attended Alt Summit in Palm Springs, Ca with my bestie blogger pal Kara of Whimsy Soul. While in these photos it may look like all we did was take fun photos at The Saguaro Hotel and hang by the pool, in actuality we worked really hard and stayed on our grind for the better part of 5 days!
If you are unfamiliar with the concept behind Alt Summit, it's known as the top-notch conference for creative entrepreneurs and trendy social media influencers. The schedule is packed with lectures, workshops and networking gatherings all tailored to the blogger and creative industry. As an attendee, if you plan ahead and stay focused on your goals, the knowledge and confidence you gain can help you take leaps and bounds with your business.
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Whether you're in a relationship or not, Galentine's Day is a special holiday to celebrate your friendships. It's all about spending quality time being fancy schmancy. Never discount the value of putting on a party dress, doing your hair and makeup and heading out on the town.
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Basecamp self describes itself as "high style but affordable, embodying the spirit of exploration" and 7x7 Magazine called it the perfect escape for the modern mountain man. On first arrival I felt like I had entered a summer camp for chic adults, with stylish curated touches everywhere.
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We just recently made a big announcement to our friends and family, we are expecting our first baby in May next year! I was especially excited to make our first family card for the holidays. I am an avid thrift shopper and I wanted to find us some great classic outfits on a budget. The clothing for portrait photos should be in "like-new" condition to give you that spiffy look.
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This holiday season I am all about those warm and cozy comforts, which most definitely includes spending the afternoon in the kitchen cooking. This Honey Glazed Baked Pears with Gorgonzola and Walnuts recipe is so simple yet so rich and decadent.
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San Diego is one of the most photographed cities in California, and for good reason. The mix of pristine beaches, laid back surfer style and colorful urban backdrop make it a virtual playground for photographers. My collection of San Diego photography is full of diverse genres from landscape, cityscapes, portrait and lifestyle.
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