Who doesn’t wish they were poolside in a brand new outfit right now? I’m super excited to be partnering with Elaine Turner, Green Street, and the brand new Hotel Alessandra to share their HUGE Glam Giveaway with over $2,000 of prizes. The giveaway will be held January 15- 25 and entries will be taken in Elaine Turner Houston stores OR online through THIS CONTEST LINK! … [Read more...]
Walt Disney World Done Right: Copper Creek Villas & Cabins
Heading to Orlando and wondering just where to stay and what to do? Look no further than the newly opened Copper Creek Villas & Cabins. I'm just going to start with the quote from my 8 year old a few hours into our arrival. "Mom, this resort is so great, we don't even have to go to the parks!" OK, clearly we ARE going to go to the parks, but, wow, right? My 8 YEAR … [Read more...]
Tips for Road Tripping with Kids
Ahh, it's summer. The time we've all been waiting for to pack up the car and head to the beach (or the mountains, or the lake...). It all sounds so quaint and you can practically feel the memories being made before you even back out of your driveway, right? Well, I don't know if my kids are like yours, but they are so used to everything happening FAST, and IMMEDIATELY, that … [Read more...]
Brunch Style al fresco
One of the best parts of living in Houston is the winter - meaning, it's the mildest time of year, and the best time to be outside. Although we've had a few legit chilly days, most have been downright perfect "sweater weather" where a sweater and scarf (or light jacket) is all you need to keep you warm, like this ridiculously soft split hem cashmere sweater I'm … [Read more...]
Family Vaca on 30A
Growing up in the midwest, Florida seemed as exotic and tropical as it comes. Oranges and palm trees and the OCEAN, oh my! My grandmother moved to Naples sometime in the 80s, and we would fly down to visit her and be in awe of her bougainvillea tree and fancy condo pool. (My younger sister and I were possibly the only people under retirement age at the time, but … [Read more...]