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Travel Essentials
Below are some items that make travel easier for me: *These silicone bottle covers are life-changing. I always have issues with toiletries leaking and these really work! None of my bottles leak when I use them and they are super stretchy *Cute luggage tags that stand out on my boring black luggage and help me find my bags at the airport *I used to use gallon Ziploc bags for all of my toiletries but I recently got these plastic packing cubes and I love them. They’re reusable and high-quality *Carpe setting spray is fantastic- It genuinely helps my makeup stay put even when I get really sweaty *Comfy neck pillow…
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Favorite Breastfeeding Support Products to Try
I listed the companies by Instagram handle below so you can check them all out! Some offer one type of product while others offer several different products, all intended to support milk supply. Please keep in mind that no product is one size fits all. Sometimes, what works for one doesn’t work for another. And, at the end of the day, the best things to do are drink water like crazy, take in enough calories, get rest, and support yourself with oats and a nice pat on the back. BUT some of these companies make really awesome drink mixes, cookies, treats, and other items that help boost your supply and/or…
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Disney 2022
Lake’s second trip to Disney (at 2.5 years) and Roan’s first trip to Disney (at 7 months) was one to remember. Lake is very in to Toy Story so the Buzz Lightyear ride in Magic Kingdom and Toy Story Land in Hollywood Studios were his favorites, along with the Star Wars area at Hollywood Studios and all the “Sausage sandwishes” AKA cheeseburgers. Roan was such a little trooper and was the happiest girl all week. We all loved wathcing them both have fun. I am so thankful for these memories made with our kids, my parents, and my grandparents.
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The Happiest Place on Earth {October 2020}
Disney never felt so good: After two COVID delays, our should-have-been March, turned should-have-been May trip FINALLY arrived and in October, we were able to make the trip to Disney World in Orlando, Florida. This was a special trip, as it was Lake’s first. We joined my grandparents and parents, we stayed in Kidani in the Animal Kingdom Lodge, and we spent one day at each park. Day 1: Magic Kingdom Day 2: Hollywood Studios Day 3: EPCOT Day 4: Animal Kingdom Travel: Drinks: Shop Lake’s outfits:
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Spicy Grapefruit Margarita How-To
Spicy margaritas are perfect for hot summer nights, breezy days at the lake, and fun get-togethers with friends. Make one today and enjoy this twist on a classic margarita with grapefruit, chili powder, and jalapeno as the stars of this cocktail. Ingredients: Juice from 1/2 of a grapefruit 2 ounces lime juice plus a few lime wedges Simple syrup- sugar and water 2 ounces tequila 1 jalapeño Chili powder Salt Directions: Add 5-6 slices of jalapeño to the tequila and refrigerate for 4-24 hours (the longer, the stronger) Make the simple syrup by combining 1 cup sugar and 1 cup water in a pot on the stove. Stir and bring…
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Perfect Autumn Cocktail
There is nothing quite like sitting around a fireplace, curled up in a blanket, watching football on a crisp fall weekend. Wait, yes there is- doing all those things while sipping the perfect autumn beverage. I love apple cider, so naturally I decided to pair it with my favorite alcohol to see how it went. Hint: It went well 😏 If you are looking for a great cocktail that will give you all the fall feels and will make you think you are sitting in the middle of a pumpkin patch, then here ya go: The Bourbon Apple Cider Ingredients: Glass Rim- Maple Syrup Granulated Sugar Cinnamon Drink- Bulleit Bourbon Apple Cider Cinnamon…
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Whiskey Smash How-To
When I was in high school, I was blessed to get the opportunity to travel to Ireland with my dad’s side of the family. My grandparents, Bob and Jay Clancy, have always done an excellent job of teaching me about my Irish heritage and I was thankful to get to experience the country with them. We toured castles, we ate weird food, we hung out in pubs, we waltzed through fields and chased sheep. Blarney Stone, Guinness brewery, Jameson distillery, Cliffs of Moher; you name it we did it. What I learned on that trip was that Irish people have a very special way about them. They have particularly kind…
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How Disney World is Even Better as an Adult
My family first packed me into the car at 18 months old. I knew all of the characters’ names from watching and memorizing The Little Mermaid, Beauty and the Beast, and Aladdin. From that trip forward, I was a Disney World girl. I cherished the short thrills on rides that I earned from standing in long lines. I collected autograph books and hugged Mickey and Minnie as my mom took pictures. I knew how to get around the Magic Kingdom before I knew how to get around my own hometown. You might think that Disney World loses its magic as you grow up, but it doesn’t. The magic simply changes. Just…
