Cranberry Cinnamon Roll Tree
Cranberry Cinnamon Roll Tree

Since this is our first year as a married couple in our new home, Ben and I are excited to host our first ever holiday party! We are looking forward to inviting our close friends and family to our home and share some of our favorite recipes. Growing up, my parents would always request their friends to bring their favorite holiday dish or desert to our holiday parties, and that is something I would like to continue in our own home! It is always so fun to hear the stories behind favorite side dishes or treats - whether it was a recipe that has been passed down through the generations, or something they created on their own!

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What to Eat at Miramonte Indian Wells Resort & Spa
What to Eat at Miramonte Indian Wells Resort & Spa

In November, I did my first ever trip to the west coast for a girls trip! I visited my girl friend Brittany in Palm Springs, California and had the opportunity to stay at the most beautiful resort during my time there! We relaxed by the pool, explored the city, and went off-roading in the desert during my time in California. The Miramonte Indian Wells Resport & Spa was such a great place to stay during my time in California, keep reading for everything I loved most about it!

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4 Ideas for Family Holiday Traditions
4 Ideas for Family Holiday Traditions

As many of you know, Ben and I got married this fall! We are so excited to spend our first holiday season as a family. I started a few traditions with Aimery over the years, and I’m looking forward to starting new ones this year with Ben. There are four holiday traditions that we are really excited to start this year, and wanted to share them with you! Keep reading for the new traditions we will be starting this year!

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How to Make the Perfect Thanksgiving Charcuterie Board
How to Make the Perfect Thanksgiving Charcuterie Board

During the holiday season, I always volunteer to bring my favorite charcuterie boards to events and parties! My mother-in-law also requested that I bring one over on Thanksgiving morning, so I’m looking forward to recreating this one as an appetizer before our big meal together as a family! If you follow me on Instagram, then I’m sure you know making Charcuterie boards is one of my favorite things to do! I love creating them during each season and incorporating seasonal fruit, meat, and vegetables! Looking to create the most perfect Charcuterie board for thanksgiving this week? Keep reading - I’ll share some tips with you!

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Gift Guide for Her
Gift Guide for Her

This one is for all of my ladies! You asked, and now you shall receive ✨What do you get for the girl in your life that already seems to have everything? Or maybe you’re looking to treat yourself in honor of upcoming holiday parties (as if you needed an occasion)?? If so, then this is for you! I’ve compiled a list of my top picks for any lady in your life, along with must have for parties this holiday season. Keep reading for my gift guide for her!

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Overnight Getaway in NYC with Red Collection Hotels
Overnight Getaway in NYC with Red Collection Hotels

A couple weeks ago Ben and I drove into the city for an overnight getaway! The two of us don’t get away without Aimery often, as this was only our second trip without him this year! I often take for granted the fact that we’re only a few hours away from New York City, so it was great having the opportunity to tour a city so close to us. It definitely made for the perfect staycation! With the craziness of the upcoming holidays, it was good for Ben and I to connect before holiday parties and events!

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5 Tips for Stress-Free Holiday Travel
5 Tips for Stress-Free Holiday Travel

During the holiday season, travel is inevitable! My best friend, Lauren, just moved down to South Carolina and I’m already planning a trip to come visit her in December! It can be stressful and hectic to travel around this time of year, but there’s a few things I do to prepare that make it easy and less stressful. Keep reading for my top 5 holiday travel tips!

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Gift Guide for Him (with giveaway!)
Gift Guide for Him (with giveaway!)

As you know, this is Ben and I’s first holiday season as a married couple, which makes this time of year extra special. Despite all of the craziness that comes with this time of year, I’ve been putting a lot of thought into gifts for Ben. I want to get him something he’ll really like but at the same time, he’ll actually use! He can be hard to buy for, so I’ve been taking mental notes over the last few months to get him things that are well thought through. Is your guy also hard to buy for? Keep reading for my gift guide for him AND for a fun giveaway!

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5 Thanksgiving Family Activities
5 Thanksgiving Family Activities

Thanksgiving is one of my favorite holidays! I love the idea of dedicating a day to being grateful for the people and things in your life! This year is going to be extra special because it’s our first holiday that we are celebrating as an official family. Ben and I each have our own traditions growing up, so we’re excited to combine them, and also try out some new activities this year!

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Cranberry Orange Shortbread Cookies
Cranberry Orange Shortbread Cookies

Who has also already started decorating for Christmas? Normally I wait until the day after Thanksgiving to put up our tree, but this year - we decorated the day after Halloween! I was too excited to wait. Along with decorating early, this year we are excited to be starting new traditions like holiday baking. Today we made Cranberry Orange Shortbread Cookies with orange juice and they were SO good! Keep scrolling for the recipe!

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Protecting Your Small Business with The Hartford
Protecting Your Small Business with The Hartford

Three years ago, I started this blog when my son Aimery was born. At the time, I was feeling isolated and was seeking community in other first-time parents. I started spending more time on Instagram and enjoyed talking to other moms about their journey of parenting. I found a passion in encouraging women online while creating content and writing about all things parenting, healthy living, and family travel. As my blog started to grow, I wanted to find another outlet to support other business-focused women looking to grow their online presence. It was that passion that led me to become the Founder & CEO of Being Agency, a marketing agency for bloggers and small business owners.

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Southern Sausage Sliders Recipe (& Contest!)
Southern Sausage Sliders Recipe (& Contest!)

Tailgating football games is one of our family's favorite fall activities! I’m lucky enough that one of my best friends goes to University of South Carolina so we get to go down and visit for games! There’s nothing better than the game day atmosphere of all the fans, rivalries and my favorite part, the food! Ben’s go-to tailgating dish for USC tailgates are Southern Sausage Sliders. They’ve become a huge hit with our friends and I’m excited to share the recipe with you guys! 

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Apple Cinnamon French Toast
Apple Cinnamon French Toast

We had some leftover apple pie filling in our fridge, and so I decided to whip up some Apple Cinnamon French Toast so it wouldn’t go to waste! Aimery absolutely loves french toast - he went through a stage last fall where it was the only thing he would eat. Can you blame him though? French toast is SO good, and this recipe you can eat for breakfast or dessert! Nothing like a huge sugar rush first thing in the morning 😂This is definitely a lazy girl french toast recipe, so keep reading!

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How Not to fαℓℓ Apart: 3 Seasonal Self Care Tips
How Not to fαℓℓ Apart: 3 Seasonal Self Care Tips

As much as I love that fall is (finally!) here, I could do without the colder weather & shorter days. This also means the onset of the busiest time of year for my business. Even in the madness of the upcoming holidays, I sometimes feel selfish taking time for myself. I always try to remind myself that setting aside time for myself only makes me a better mother, wife, and leader in my business. A new season is the perfect time to start new routines, and today I’m sharing with you three ways that I am incorporating self-care this fall!

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Caramel Pumpkin Cream Cold Brew
Caramel Pumpkin Cream Cold Brew

Am I the only one who is not the same person without their morning coffee? 🙋🏼‍♀️ Fall is my favorite time to get really creative with festive beverages! My favorite lately has been my Caramel Pumpkin Cream Cold Brew. It is SO good, and so easy to make - under five minutes! I drink cold brew all year round, and this cold brew is perfect for this fall.

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Easy Halloween Party Ideas
Easy Halloween Party Ideas

We threw a Halloween party this weekend, and had the best time! Aimery and I had so much fun decorating and baking for the days leading up to this party. He loves everything halloween! We made the cutest orange cupcakes and pumpkin rice crispy treats that he would try to sneak away with when we weren’t watching 🤣I’ll share the links for everything at the end of this post!

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3 Positive Bedtime Habits for Kids
3 Positive Bedtime Habits for Kids

When Aimery started going back to school this year, I noticed that he was a lot more tired in the evenings and could no longer make it to his 9PM bedtime. This is the first year that Aimery is in all day care, and his preschool only has one hour naps, which has been an adjustment for Aimery’s sleep schedule. He normally takes three hour naps at home - our kid loves to sleep! Since his nap time was cut in half, he needed to start getting ready for bed earlier. We have found that having bedtime routines work really well for our family! Aimery has started to really enjoy having time devoted to him in the evenings to relax and wind down before he goes to sleep. Here are three bedtime routines we practice on school nights!

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