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15 hard truths about marriage
in Lifestyle, Wedding

15 Hard Truths About Marriage

It’s Valentine’s Day. Last year, you may recall that I shared this post about how Alex and I met – our love story. While it wasn’t written for this purpose at all (I literally was just opening up and writing about us from the heart), the post garnered a lot of attention, people reacted so positively to it, and I received so many heartfelt messages. A year later, it remains one of the most popular posts on my blog. However, this year, I wanted to share a continuation of the story because last year’s post truthfully only tells one side:…

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Valentine's Day Cheese and Charcuterie Board
in Food

Valentine’s Day Cheese & Charcuterie Board

I can’t believe Valentine’s Day is already here! Do you know what you’re doing for dinner? Going out can be such a hassle. Lots of restaurants offer prix fixe menus for Valentine’s Day (which are usually not that different than their regular menus, and a lot more expensive, to boot). Scoring a reservation can be difficult, if you don’t book early. Plus, there’s the added complication of venturing out in the wintertime, finding parking, and walking in the snow or slush in a pair of heels! To avoid disappointment, my husband and I have been opting to stay in on…

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things you'll wish you knew before your wedding
in Lifestyle, Wedding

17 Things You’ll Wish You Knew Before Your Wedding

Wedding planning season is in full swing! And while it’s been over a year and a half since my husband and I tied the knot (you can read all about our wedding details here and here), I still get questions about how we planned our wedding, and find myself frequently giving advice to friends who are just beginning their own wedding planning journeys. It’s an exciting time, but it can also be an extremely overwhelming time. It’s very easy to get swept away in the planning and eventually bogged down with all the details, especially if you’re trying to tackle…

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Melia Braco Village beach
in Travel

Where to Stay in Jamaica | Air Transat’s Luxury Collection

I just got back from a one-week trip to Jamaica with Air Transat where I was given the arduous task of checking out their Luxury Collection offerings on the island *sigh*. I’ve been fortunate to visit Jamaica 3 times in my life, and each time, I’ve had a vastly different experience. I’ve done everything from the standard all-inclusive, to budget friendlier, to luxury all-inclusive resorts. You may remember that I also had the privilege of joining Air Transat in Jamaica last year (which I wrote all about here). Being one of the most visited islands and the 4th largest in…

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5 career lesson's i've learned
in For Creators

5 Career Lessons I’ve Learned as a Full-Time Blogger and Content Creator

I left my full-time career as a lawyer after 9 years to jump, feet first, into the unknown. At the time that I left law to blog and create content on a full-time basis (which still sounds flaky as hell to a lot of people, I might add), influencer marketing was new. I wrote all about why I decided to quit my job as a lawyer in this blog post. In it, I explained that when I left, I didn’t have a solid plan. I hadn’t saved in preparation for quitting, I hadn’t mapped out what my first year as…

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Valentine's Day Gift Guide
in Fashion

Valentine’s Day Gift Guide – Gifts for Her

*This post has been sponsored by Etsy and ShopStyle. However, all opinions and thoughts are 100% my own. Valentine’s Day is just around the corner. Chances are, you’re still trying to figure out what to get your partner, or trying to find ways to casually drop hints to him about what he can get you! Even if you’re not celebrating Valentine’s Day and are just looking for an excuse to treat yourself, I’ve got the perfect gift guide for you. I’ve curated a list of 9 one-of-a-kind gifts for her for Valentine’s Day below! When it comes to gift-giving, I…

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Breakfast egg cups
in Food

Breakfast Egg Cups

The start of a new year usually signals people making resolutions or setting intentions, heading back to the gym, and trying to eat well. While I’m not a fan of new year’s resolutions per se, I definitely see the benefit of setting goals and treating the new year like a fresh start. I started a health and wellness journey in October of last year, and while there were periods I couldn’t keep up with it last year, I’ve committed to it more than ever before for this year. New year, better me! A big component of my wellness journey is…

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Intentions for 2019
in Lifestyle

Consistency, Focus & Balance: My Intentions for 2019

I was really banking on having some downtime in January – time to collect my thoughts, plan, organize, get inspired. At least, that’s how it was for me last January. Last year, I had time to ‘settle’ in to January, ease myself into the new year, get comfortable (you get the idea). More importantly, I had the time and space for my creative process to happen. I taught myself video editing and was hyper-inspired with ideas for content. Now that I have more than 1 full year under my belt as a full-time blogger, I kinda figured it would pan…

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Cartagena travel guide
in Travel

Cartagena Travel Guide

Cartagena is one of those places that you instantly fall in love with. It’s so incredibly beautiful that pictures don’t do it justice – you just have to see with your own eyes! At the end of 2018, I went on an origin trip to the eje cafetero (coffee-growing region) in Colombia to learn about sustainable coffee-growing. It was my first time traveling to Colombia and to South America and I had no idea when I’d be returning. So, I knew I had to extend my stay to visit Cartagena. I went to Cartagena on my own; and as a…

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how to make the perfect cheese and charcuterie board
in Food, Lifestyle

5 Simple Tips for Holiday Entertaining and for Creating The Perfect Cheese and Charcuterie Board

The holidays are just around the corner and there’s nothing I love more than hosting my own holiday party. I love entertaining, but not gonna lie, it’s taken me many years and lots of practice to get the hosting down to a science and to ensure that I have as good a time as my guests. After all, that’s what the holidays are supposed to be about – bringing family and friends together, being merry, and enjoying! So, while throwing the perfect holiday party may seem a little daunting to some, I’ve got 5 simple tips that will ensure your…

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