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Pink is for Breast Cancer Awareness Month
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. When my friend Ada reached out to me about collaborating one day and showcasing pink, I jumped at the opportunity. We are both wearing pink accessories: she is sharing her pink slip on sneakers while I am sharing a pink purse. I am one of the worst people to take care of myself as far as check ups go and I really rarely go to the doctor. I did do a yearly check up for my insurance a few times in the past 10 years (because I got rewarded with a gift card for going) and do go for my regular gyno and dentists…
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Charleston: The City
We spent our first full morning walking around Charleston. Our hotel was located in the historic district so it was about a 25 minutes walk to rainbow row. We took our time walking and taking pictures and choosing which street to walk down. We were surprised with pretty doors and garage doors along the way, alleys and flower boxes. We only explored for a few hours as everyone got thirsty and tired. The first thing we noticed on our walk was how pretty the fire station was and we loved the little park right next to it: bushes, plants and a bell as well as a small fountain (no picture,…
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Charleston: What to Wear
While I did love all of my outfits on this trip, it was a little warm at times. I am itching to wear some fall clothes but we are still having some pretty warm temperatures and Charleston was a few degrees warmer than Atlanta. Without further ado, here is what I wore! The first thing we did after we checked in at our hotel was head to the beach (Folly beach) as a treat for the kids. I wore my zella joggers for the roadtrip and they worked out well for the beach as I was able to pull the legs up. This fun tee that I got on Poshmark…
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Charleston: Where to Eat
I planned my budget for our Charleston trip knowing that the majority of our expenses would be related to food since we planned to eat out for lunch and dinner. Charleston is well known for its restaurants and offers quite a variety of dishes. You can enjoy low country food, seafood and also international fare. I had a list of restaurants to try and we ended up eating at 3 of them and discovered a couple of other gems. We did not have a bad meal and had fun having the kids rate their dining experiences. I will start with our best meal on our trip: we ate at Fleet…
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Patriots Point and USS Yorktown (Mount Pleasant, SC)
I decided to start my travel posts recapping our trip with our last excursion. This was the only activity I had not planned in our vacation budget (which we totally went over, more on that later) but I thought the boys would really enjoy it which they did. If you visit Charleston and enjoy history, I would definitely take the time to visit Patriots Point Naval and Maritime Museum. It is just accross the Arthur Ravenel Bridge which takes you from Charleston to Mount Pleasant and was only 10 minutes from our hotel. We ended up spending close to 4 and half hours here including a break for lunch on…
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A Perfect Fall Look: Dress and Jacket
While I said I would not be shopping till the new year, I have decided that not spending money equals to not really shopping. So I was able to purchase a few things without spending a dime by redeeming credit card points for a $50 gift card and finally reached my $20 on the Ibotta app to redeem for cash. I was able to get this dress and the hat at Target for 20% off. The Ibotta points paid for a TjMaxx dress on clearance and I have about 10 dollars left. Therefore I am helping my finances and budget by not spending money on clothes while still getting a…
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Mommyhood: When We Don’t Have the Answers
While there are certain areas of being a mommy that come naturally to me, I definitely have some areas where I don’t know what the right answer is. Having children from the age of 2 (almost 3) to 14, there are certain things that I have learned but a lot that I struggle with. Am I too lenient? Am I too tough? I definitely believe in structure, consistency and a routine but a schedule is easy compared to figuring out how much privacy is too much for a teen or whether your child is hurt or faking it. I also wonder sometimes if I am tougher with one kid versus…
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Charleston, SC: Planning Food and Outfits
We are heading to Charleston at the end of the week and as I shared in this first trip planning post, we will have free lodging and breakfast and are planning mostly free or very inexpensive activities. Where we will be spending our money is with eating out! Charleston is well known for its low country dishes: shrimp and grits, she-crab soup, fried green tomatoes, corn bread,etc. To make the most of our trip, I searched family friendly restaurants that were recommended for their tasty meals. Restaurants to Try Leon’s Oyster Shop Hen and the Goat Famalari’s Brewery and Pizza Co Fleet Landing Restaurant and Bar (fresh seafood, on the…
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October Sunday Showcase and Link Up: Kimonos: Dressy and Casual Looks
Welcome to the Sunday Showcase! Today we are visiting the idea of kimonos: there are many different types of kimonos with different length, fabric and cuts… and they are very versatile pieces to have in your closet. I have a couple of light weight floral kimonos and a few solid kimono/cardigans. Ada and I are sharing ways to wear them casual or dressy. At the end of the post, I will have a little slideshow of my kimonos so you can really see that versatility! Don’t just wear yours one way! They are meant to be fun, add a little whimsy to an outfit! Make sure to visit Ada’s post…
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Favorite September Looks (Part 2)
I am concluding my review of my September look by sharing my fallish looks. If it is too warm, I try to incorporate fall with colors and textures or prints. While our early mornings have cooled down, the afternoons are now in the mid 70s and we have to shed the layers. Transitioning to Fall This is the 2nd skirt my neighbor and friend gave me: I love it! Isn’t this tie dye print and aren’t the colors perfect for fall? I added this thrifted denim jacket with it to make it fall worthy but had to shed it in the afternoon. Never used to wear booties with skirts but…