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Pretty Swim

We do a heavy amount of water activities in the summer, so I need a swimsuit that I feel great in and also can last through lake water, being washed, and plenty of chlorine. I have a handful of the swimsuits pictured above and can personally tell you that they… Read More

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Is your hair brassy? Or is it burnt?

A few years ago I commented to my hairstylist that my blonde seemed to be turning brassy and dull faster than usual. “Well, it almost looks like it’s burnt,” he said. And it was like a lightbulb went off in my head. It did look burnt. And it… Read More

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8 Products I Can’t Quit

I was washing my hair with a new (to me) shampoo recently and thought, “I need to write a blog post gushing about some of the things I’m using and loving lately!” So here we are! I really love this shampoo. I pair… Read More

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Primary Bedroom Refresh

When it came to updating our primary bedroom decor, I really was just looking to modernize it a bit. The furniture we had in that room was from many, many years ago and the decor/accent pieces felt tired. We kept much of the big pieces of furniture and simply updated… Read More

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Casual, Family Friendly Spots to Eat in Raleigh, North Carolina

After recently gushing on Instagram Stories about a burger place my family and I went to last weekend, I thought it was time to share a post about our favorite casual places to eat as a family in the area. We don’t eat out much, but when we do… Read More

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Meals I’ve made for my sister & her husband after they had twins

FIRST OF ALL: my sister had twins and they are so cute. It’s so sweet to see Liam, my 3-year-old nephew, enjoy them too! TWINS! I’m still in shock. My mom stayed to help with the transition for a while but after she left I… Read More

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