I’m the kind of girl whose thick, long hair takes HOURS to air-dry. Normally I reach for the blow dryer ASAP after my shower. Well, a couple of weeks ago I went to blow dry my hair and found that the cord connected to the dryer was literally hanging by a few wires which made it a total hazard! Buh-bye old blow dryer! Well, recently and super conveniently, I had the wonderful opportunity to try out the VOLO Go Cordless Hair Dryer. After using it for a couple of weeks, here are some of my thoughts about having a CORDLESS blow dryer: No Ordinary Blow Dryer First off, let me…
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Perfect for Toddlers: The Petunia Pickle Bottom Mini Backpack
We sure love a good backpack in this house. They are used quite regularly on day trips, vacations, and basically wherever we go exploring living in the great Pacific Northwest. But one thing I’ve noticed, is that usually backpacks are either cute or functional. Rarely both in my opinion. Maybe I’m just super picky. But thankfully, we found a cute and functional one that my three-year-old daughter can proudly tote around with ease. That is the absolute darling Mini Meta Backpack from Petunia Pickle Bottom. Designed for toddlers in mind, this bag is the perfect size. It’s very lightweight, yet sturdy and has a lot of space for being a…
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Flying with a Toddler: How to Keep your Young Children Busy the ENTIRE Flight
Let’s face it, flying with a toddler truly isn’t the easiest task in the world. Toddlers are simply unpredictable and that can be extremely daunting when going on flights. But sometimes you have no choice! Thankfully I know some ways to keep littles busy based on a couple of flying experiences I’ve had with my own two year old. Yes, I once flew on a 6 hour flight completely alone with my toddler. So if I can do that, you can too! Here are some tips, tricks, and ways from my personal experiences that make flying with young children a little bit more bearable. I hope this post helps you…
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Taking Care of Your Skin and Hair After a Day at the Beach
With the summer season upon us, it’s time to start preparing for our self-care after those long sunny days at the beach! Being in the sun and the salt water all day can be a bit harsh on the skin, so it is important to give extra care at the end of the day. I recently just got back from visiting Florida, and from personal experience of super long days spent at the beach in the sun, the following tips are essential! Here are a few ways you can take care of your skin and hair post-beach day: Take a cooling shower A cooling shower with gentle yet effective products…
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Charming U.S City Breaks to Take This Summer
With the current situation of the world due to COVID-19, it makes traveling internationally quite difficult and in some cases, simply impossible. While we may not be able to travel internationally anytime soon, (safely) travel domestically. Luckily, there are so many beautiful places and cities to explore in the US. Here are some charming U.S. cities to visit for a city vacation this summer: San Francisco, CaliforniaSan Francisco is a city where you are surrounded by nature. With the bay, the Pacific Ocean, parks and greenery scattered throughout the city, you can stop off for a nature break as you explore the city. It is a popular spot for nights…
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The Best Everyday Bag for Busy People | Solo NY Review
I don’t know about you, but I always, always have to have a bag with me wherever I go. I simply don’t get how some can just carry a wallet in their pockets and go on with their day! I would personally feel so odd not having my essentials with me, and trust me, I have a lot! You just never know when you will absolutely need those random things that are rolling around in the bottom of your bag! Right? Okay, I sound a little crazy, but having a nice bag, especially ones with lots of organization that can carry a lot of things are my favorite kinds of…
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The Best Insulated Bottles and Mugs to Help Keep You Hydrated This Holiday Season
Hey guys! Happy holiday season! This is absolute favorite time of year because it’s starting to get so festive wherever you go! It’s also the time of year where we have quite a few family get-togethers and eat, eat, eat! I know since I’m married I get to go to multiple family dinners so I’ve been trying to think of how to not completely over eat this year! I’ve been trying to eat more healthy for quite awhile and one of the ways that’s been helping me stay healthy (and hydrated) are with Healthy Human bottles! I usually try to drink as much water as possible around the holidays because it’s…
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9 Random Things I Can’t Live Without | Summer Edition 2018
If you’re anything like me, when summer comes around, there’s a list of essentials that I just can’t seem to live without! I’m sure we all have a mental list of things that we absolutely need that make life more comfortable and easy in these warm summer months. With summer in full swing, I thought I’d share some of my most random, but necessary essentials that I, personally just can’t seem to live without! Insulated Water Bottle A good metal, insulated water bottle is one of my favorite things to carry around in the summer because they easily help keep you stay cool and hydrated! Not only is a reusable…
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5 Tips on How to Take Better Photos on Your iPhone
Hey guys! With the weather looking a little prettier here in Oregon, I was inspired to share a few of my favorite iPhone photography tips that are definitely a game changer when it comes to taking photos on your phone! Here are some of my favorite tips and tricks to upping my photography game from my phone! Get to Know The Shooting Modes on Your iPhone’s Camera Apple has all kinds of modes like Portrait, Panorama, and Square. It pretty much may be common sense, but when I’m planning on taking a photo for my Instagram, I like to shoot in the Square format because it makes it so much…
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AYUR Copper Water Bottles: An Essential for a Healthier Lifestyle
Hey guys! If you’ve been following some of my past posts, you would know that I’m a pretty big metal water bottle enthusiast. Having collected different insulated water bottles over the last couple of years, I find that I’ve been drinking so much more water, staying hydrated, and doing the Earth a favor by not using as much plastic. With that being said, I actually haven’t owned a copper water bottle until now, and wanted to share with you guys one of my newest bottles that I’ve picked up, and all the good things that come with owning a copper water bottle! I received my copper water bottle from AYUR…
