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cupshe swimsuits : affordable swimwear

It's swimsuit season, so let's talk affordable swimwear and the best swimsuit options for a pear shaped body type…… this review of cupshe swimsuits will help you find your favorite suits at reasonable prices. Hello, it's me….your resident bathing suit lover. As the weather warms, and we start to...

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A Guide to Spring Outfits For a Pear Shape Body

Can we talk cute spring outfits? I'm sharing 10 pieces that are must owns for anyone with a pear shaped body! Is anyone else a little overly excited to start thinking about spring outfits? As much as I love sweaters and cozy jackets……I'm ready for sunshine, dresses, and sandals. ...

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Light Blue Jeans Outfit Ideas

Looking for the fun and easy light blue jeans outfit ideas for a pear shaped body? Let's talk about the best light denim and what to wear with light blue jeans! It's jean season…..let's be honest…..in Southern California it's pretty much always jeans season. It's warm, sunny, and perfect...

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The Best Long Sleeve Holiday Dress

Looking for the best long sleeve holiday dress? This is a total steal (and super flattering on all body types)!  ‘Tis the season.  Thanksgiving is officially over, and we've all got a million holiday party plans on our calendars.  If you're like me, finding the ultimate holiday dress is...

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The Best Black Leggings | Pear Shaped Body

Let's talk leggings.  I tried on over 17 pairs, and I'm sharing the three BEST pairs of black leggings for a pear shape body! I know, I know.  We all wear black leggings more often than we'd like to admit.  They're a total staple in most women's wardrobes.  And...

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Unexpected Fall Staple: How to Style Leopard Booties

Looking for great pieces for your fall wardrobe? Color me surprised when I started to explore how to style leopard booties and found a TON of ways.  You can expect to see a lot of these around here!  Ok, I have to admit…..leopard booties were NOT at the top...

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The Best Jeans for a Pear Shape Body

Let's talk jeans……..I'm sharing (after 5 years of research)  the best jeans for a pear shape body type! I can't even believe how long I've been working on this blog post.  I started it almost three years ago and have updated it twice as new styles released (I mean...

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How to Style a Graphic Tee: 9 Options

Want to know How to Style a Graphic Tee? These 9 options will help you stretch your wardrobe and get a ton of use of of that basic item we all own! One of my big goals this year is to get more use out of items I already...

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Kut From the Kloth: The Best Jeans from the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale

Let's be honest, we all love a great fitting pair of jeans.  I tried on all the new Kut from the Kloth jeans that will be a part of the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale, and I'm sharing my favs (trust they'll sell out, so buy fast)! Kut From the Kloth:...

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The Best White Jeans for Pear Shaped Bodies

Looking for the best white jeans for pear shaped bodies? I tested out 15 pairs of white jeans, and these are the BEST! Yes, I'm serious.  Truth time, I've avoided wearing white jeans for years (or even trying them on).  WHITE? On a pear shaped body? No thank you.  I...

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Five years ago. This exact place. Robbie had jus Five years ago.  This exact place.  Robbie had just finished two years of grad school.  And it had been a long, tough two years.  That year involved one major teacher strike in my district, many many many jobs and gigs for both of us, minimal time off together, a whole lot of unknowns and a whole lot of stress.The Disney and Aulani team probably had no idea that they were giving us the gift of much needed peaceful time together when they invited us on a trip to this magical place.  A trip that….to be honest, was beyond our means at the time.  We cherished every moment. A lot has happened since then.  A move, buying a house, seeing those years of hard work pay off.  And now….we did it.  We’re back.  Lazy river here we come. TLDR? If you’re in the thick of it, I see you.  We’ve been there. Family, Welcome Home……we did it.  Aulani for the week.
Now, if I’m being totally honest…..this pulled Now, if I’m being totally honest…..this pulled muscle? I should have known better.  When training for my race, I didn’t stretch or warm up enough most days and….here we are.Lesson learned.  I’m 4 weeks post race (do not recommend running a 10k on a pulled muscle) and I’m……almost better.  I’m learning to stretch and walk and to take better care of myself so that I can start running again REALLY soon (we’re almost there I think).For now? I’m doing recovery walks and trying to strengthen my leg.  And trying to make sure I get enough protein.  When I talked about Built Bars on my stories, a LOTTTTT of you raced about their Puffs.  Yup, I get it.  They’re AMAZING.  I’ve been bringing them along on my walks (and gluten free friends….they have some great options for us).Have you ever pulled a muscle? What was recovery like for you?#youGOTTAtrythis #BUILTProtein #BUILT #BUILTbar partner
💕Double Tap when you see who we found at the zo 💕Double Tap when you see who we found at the zoo (and swipe to the end for a close up)⠀⠀🌴Coming to San Diego for Spring Break or a Summer Vacation?⠀⠀📍Let’s talk San Diego Zoo (and yes, I got off a plane yesterday, picked up Lydia and we spent the afternoon at the zoo…..it was LOVELY).⠀⠀A few things to help you plan visits to San Diego and the Zoo:⠀1️⃣ the San Diego Zoo and Safari Park are NOT close together.  The Zoo is close to downtown, the Safari Park is about 25 miles north.  I’d suggest one day at each.  They’re totally unique and both worth a visit.  The Safari Park is smaller, but has REALLY unique exhibits (Walkabout Australia is my favorite).⠀2️⃣ both have some really fun and unique dining experiences that you can reserve in advance: Albert’s at the Zoo is a FANCY and fun sit down option, and The Watering Hole at Kijamii Overlook at the Safari Park is great for happy hour or a fun lunch ⠀3️⃣ there are great kids play areas at both locations, the Wildlife Explorers Base Camp area at the San Diego Zoo is brand new and absolutely amazing⠀⠀✨ Now, a bonus tip.  Undercover Tourist now has NATIONWIDE savings on over 500 attractions in 50 cities and up to 25% on tickets for theme parks, zoo, museums, aquariums, city tours, water parks, and movie tickets. And the deals they have for San Diego?  AMAZING (I’m sharing details in my stories).⠀⠀@themeparkfrog #UncoverSavingsNationwide #ad
In high school, I wasn’t supposed to cross the b In high school, I wasn’t supposed to cross the bridge without permission.⠀⠀I grew up about 20 minutes from San Francisco, on the OTHER side of the Golden Gate Bridge.  Yes, you know that opening scene in Full House where they’re driving across the bridge? I was on the other side of that.  And one of MOST parents’ rules where I grew up? No going into the city without permission.  Sorry mom and dad, it’s been long enough…..now I can disclose that we broke that rule constantly.⠀⠀San Francisco is my favorite city.  It’s intimate and moody and filled with history and some of the best food in the world.  It reminds me of childhood trips to the zoo and Golden Gate Park, it reminds me of my first apartment after college and my first serious relationship.  It reminds me of 22 year old carefree nights with friends and milkshakes at Mels in high school and coffee in North Beach and nights in the Marin Headlands (the closest we were supposed to get to the bridge).⠀⠀So when I had the opportunity to spend 20 hours in my city by the Bay? I took it.⠀⠀Photo Diary:⠀1) nothing like a hotel room to yourself ⠀2) basically drove through a monsoon in San Diego yesterday to make it to the airport⠀3) through the fog? You can see the Golden Gate Bridge⠀4) SFO ⠀5) drove right through North Beach where my mom lived until she was 2, and texted her this photo of a church where she remembers going to weddings as a child⠀6) dinner with Dove, talking about the importance of diversity and representation in gaming avatars ⠀7 and 8) anyone else got a roblox fan in their house? Dove is changing the game (pun intended) and we love to see it.⠀⠀Have you been to San Francisco?
Are you a road trip or a fly in the sky vacationer Are you a road trip or a fly in the sky vacationer? What’s your ideal?⠀Figured this was a good day to ask since….I’m boarding a plane this morning for a VERY quick trip.⠀❤️Over on stories, we are playing this or that. We’re making this a regular little weekly coffee chat.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀☕️So, five of you will get a coffee on me.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀Want to join in?⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀1) like this post⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀2) answer the polls in stories⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀3) tag a friend in comments, or tell me what your ideal vacation looks like, and how you’d get there!
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