Located on Melrose Ave in West Hollywood, this mural is everything for the modern day feminist. We totally by accident stumbled across the famous "pink wall". Of course we wanted to take a few quick pics.
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Using fresh ingredients in your recipes is the key to amazing food. I try to source locally whenever I can, and this includes fresh dairy products that are produced in California. I used both Real California Milk cheddar cheese and cream cheese in this recipe.
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Oh hello October! This month is definitely a crowd favorite and it's no secret why. You can clearly begin to feel the seasons changing and there's so many special events that are just perfect for October. We love all the pumpkins, feeling cozy in sweaters, dressing up like ghouls, indulging in sweet treats, there's so much to get excited about!
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October is right around the corner, everyoneβs favorite month! You can clearly begin to feel the seasons changing and weβre starting to crave all of those autumn comforts. We love all the pumpkins, chunky sweaters and cooking up our favorite cold-weather recipes.
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When it comes to the scenery and food options, Sacramento can hold it's own to any major city. Read on to see why Sacramento is having a moment, and why you want to be a part of it.
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Fall is a popular season and social media has been buzzing with anticipation waiting for crisp cool air, pumpkin spice and chunky sweaters. There are about one million reasons to love autumn, and on the top of my list is the fashion. Fall brings about a whole slew of style options, and with layering being so important, the outfit style options are endless!
Thrifting has always been the way I find my favorite wardrobe pieces. I don't have a massive budget to pay full retail prices, plus I enjoy the hunt for the gems! Shopping thrift I get way more items for the same amount of $$.
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In the California beach city of Santa Cruz youβll find vibrant colors and photo-worthy vignettes scattered throughout the neighborhoods. From the old to the new, thereβs colorful Victorian style homes to bright and modern eateries and coffee shops.
Santa Cruz is a great weekend getaway from the Bay Area, itβs only an hour and a half drive south from San Francisco. The weather is usually much warmer and it can be a much needed escape from the fog.
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My list of top 10 ways I calm the chaos of motherhood and live my most joyous and stress free life. All you mamas know the hassle of leaving the house when your child is being fussy. The simplest errand of going to the store becomes a stressful and daunting task with a screaming baby. Enter Prime, your new best friend! I have all my essential household items delivered to the house within 2 days.
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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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