I Finally Caved

I Finally Caved

I finally did it guys - I caved, and picked up my first pair of non-skinny jeans. This millennial still highly prefers the more tailored and slimming look of skinny jeans, but had fun taking my first pair of boyfriend jeans out for a spin to go to dinner the other night. I chose this pair because they weren't super baggy in the waist area, and I liked the distressed look and that they were cuffed which pairs great with heels, sandals, or a comfy pair of sneaks. 










On Tuesday last week, we took the day off for my birthday and headed out to the beach. We lucked out with beautiful weather, played in the waves, and grabbed some lunch on the water. Just what I needed to melt away some stress mid-week. Oh and a box of Crumbl Cookies on the way home - YUM!





And speaking of birthdays, I received the sweetest surprise in the mail from Andrea. So many fun goodies, and she even included a pack of stickers for Lil' Miss who noticed them immediately and squealed! 



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Birthday Brunching

Birthday Brunching

First and foremost - a BIG Birthday Eve shoutout to my birthday twin Nadine. I hope you have a fabulous day tomorrow sweet friend! 


My friends spoiled me over a fun birthday brunch this weekend. It's always so hard to pick a restaurant because we have the really great problem of so many brunch spots to choose from in Central Florida. This time, we went to Maxine's on Shine which is super cute neighborhood restaurant tucked away close to Downtown Orlando. Oh did I mention they have giant mimosas? 


Dress {only $35} | Sandals in Sea Shell Pink | SunniesNecklace | Drusy Ring in Rose Gold | Lipstick in Creme Cup












In other news, Lil' Miss officially started VPK last week. She had been in Pre-K, and is now one of the "big kids" at her school since VPK is the last year before Kindergarten which she is very proud about. Where did my itty bitty baby go?! She's also a champ about wearing a uniform, and still wearing a mask to school. 



Last weekend, H and I snuck in a quick date night to hit up a few local spots. We finally checked out a hidden tiki bar for pre-dinner drinks, and enjoyed dinner outside under a big covered patio due to the rain. Has it been extra rainy this summer where you are too? 


Tiered Cami {50% off} | Shorts | Bag | Sunglasses | Sandals








And last but not least - I caved and ordered my first ever pair of boyfriend jeans which I'll report back on after they arrive, and I take them out for a spin. Despite what Gen Z'ers may say, I'm still one of Team Skinny Jeans' biggest cheerleaders. So, I chose a pair that doesn't look too baggy in the waist area, and are cuffed at the bottom for definition. Fingers crossed! 




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Hello August

Hello August

I'm still over here amazed that we're already in August (hello birthday month!), but then noticed we are actually almost halfway through. Lots has been going on, and I'm just now playing a little catch up over here. It wouldn't be August without a fun beach day, and we decided to check out a new-to-us beach. We'd made our way up to Flagler Beach before to meet some family for lunch on the water, but this was our first time enjoying a beach day there. The sand looks like cinnamon, and the waves were bigger than we expected. 








I ventured downtown to celebrate one of my fav co-worker's birthdays. She rented out a space at a hotel, and everything was catered and we enjoyed music and dancing. Oh and of course some cocktails. I didn't get back home until 2:00 a.m. which I haven't done in foreverrrrrr. I was pretty exhausted when Lil' Miss came bounding into the room the next morning excited to head to the beach. This old hag was very excited to settle back into the couch later that evening and watch the Olympics. 



Speaking of sleep (oh beautiful sleep!), I recently was able to try out Dr. Emil Nutrition's Bedtime Burn. It's a nighttime fat burner (hello!) and sleep aid. I love that it's free of GMO's and harsh stimulants, and is designed to calm the mind and body. Who else has their mind race at night when it's time to settle in? I can't be the only one who wakes up in the middle night freaking out about things that would never send me into a panic during the day. Head over to my Instagram page where I'm holding a fun giveaway to win a free bottle! 






And last but certainly not least - a certain someone was VERY excited to start gymnastics this year. She picked out a mermaid leotard for her first day (of course) and very proudly brought her Anna and Elsa water bottle. We watched her first go on the (mini) uneven bars, and can't wait to see her test out the balance beam (which is on the floor level for the littles). Yes I was that mom that called to make sure parents are allowed inside (because COVID), and watched through the glass the entire time! 




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