My Story
Michelle Tucker
A mom of two seeking a little sanity in the everyday.
To me, blonde isn’t just a hair color, it is a state of mind. Blonde has always made me feel bright, optimistic, and that I can take on the world. I have been blonde since my teen years, and I have found that just like life, maintaining blonde takes lot of work and a ton of maintenance to keep those those dark roots from taking over.
“Blonde isn’t just a hair color, it is a state of mind…”
Today, I am happily married raising our two children in the San Francisco Bay area. I am still blonde, but I am finding that blonde is even harder to maintain while navigating the trials and tribulations of parenthood and life over 40. So, come be blonde with me as I share my experiences and tips on everything from family life, to our experiences with learning disabilities, and how I have learned to find sanity in the everyday.
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I live for these little moments. It would be great though if time could just slow down a little bit.
I get very nostalgic whenever we head down to Disneyland. We’ve been coming since the kids were babies and every time we go it brings back sweet memories. I’ve already warned my kids that they better continue make the trip with me, even when they’re adults! 😂
If you are wondering, I do have our scrunchies linked in my bio and on my LTK. Aren’t they the cutest! https://liketk.it/4iQqD #momlife #momlifeisthebestlife #momlife❤️ #nostalgia #littlemoments #disneymom #disneyfamily #disneyfam #disneylandresort #disneylandcalifornia #itsasmallworld #scrunchie #disneystyle #ltkfashion #ltkfamily @shop.ltk @disneyland @disneyparks @disneyfamily #disneymagicmoments
Sep 21
Who else could use a little “dolce far niente?” This looks a whole lot better than the school drop off line that I’m currently in right now! #dolcefarniente #cinqueterre #cinqueterreitaly #vernazza #italy #italytravel #italytrip #familytravels #travelingwithkids #beautifuldestinations #beautifulplaces #sweetnessofdoingnothing #momlife #mombreak #mommentalbreak #stayingblonde #europetravel #travelinspiration
Sep 18
Nothing gets me in the mood more for Halloween than visiting Disneyland during this time of the year! Are you ready to jump straight into Halloween or do you just want to enjoy a little fall first? My kids are begging me to put up the Halloween decorations this weekend. I think I am going to try to hold out for one more week! #disneylandhalloween #pumpkinmickey #disneylandcalifornia #disneyfamily #halloweentime #halloweenready #disneymagicmoments #momlifebestlife #momof2 #momofteensandtweens #momofboth
Sep 16
We all had so much fun at the Oogie Boogie Bash. I have more about it including tips and tricks to make the most of the night right now on stayingblonde. Link in bio. #oogieboogiebash #disneylandhalloween #californiaadventure #disneyfamily #disneyvillains #villainsgrove #evilstepsisters #disneylandcalifornia #familytravels #travelingwithkids #familytime #familygoals #disneymagicmoments #oogieboogie #oogieboogiebash2023
Sep 14
Have you ever loved a piece of clothing so much that you bought it in different colors? That is me and this swimsuit top!
I originally bought it in the cream for our Europe trip. I ended up loving it and wore it so much that I bought it in black as well. It is probably the most comfortable bikini top I’ve ever owned. It also looks really cute under a button up shirt.
I almost can’t believe that it’s mid September and I’m still getting wear out of it. We spent the weekend at Disneyland. Since it was hot we took advantage of the pool before we had to get into our costumes for the Oogie Boogie Bash. I can’t wait to tell you all about it!
I have my suit linked here https://liketk.it/4izSZ and in the link in my bio. #montceswim #grandcalifornianhotel #whatiweartoday #swimsuits #bikini #bikinitop #fashionover40 #endlesssummer #comfortablefashion #styleover40 #ltkswim @shop.ltk #travelstyle
Sep 13
What’s your favorite way to travel? I think mine is train. I actually loved traveling by train while we were in Italy. I do wish I enjoyed flying more. I just get so much anxiety when we fly. Still totally worth it though! Have a great weekend! #travel #travelingwithkids #familytravel #funny #italytravel #amalficoast #cinqueterre #rome #traintravel #europetravel #europetravels #travelingwithkids #wasteoftime
Sep 8
I’ve decided that mentally I’m going to be here today.
Does anyone else feel like they just can’t get their shit together lately? Since we started school a few weeks ago, I feel like I’m always a few steps behind. It doesn’t help that we’ve already had a couple IEP meetings, and my daughter is currently home sick.
We are actually supposed to be leaving to go to Disney soon and I can’t even wrap my head around getting ready for that. Normally I always have my shit together for a Disney trip, but I can’t even get that together. Anyone else feeling like this and want to mentally join me here in Cinque Terre? There’s plenty of room on the step. 😂 #momlife #momlifebelike #cinqueterre #wishfulthinking #iepmom #italytravel #vernazza #StayingBlonde
Sep 7
I figured that I needed to post a good summer wrap up reel since today is the last “unofficial” day of summer. This summer is going to be hard to beat. Maybe I should already start planning for next summer! Happy Labor Day. #summertrip #summertravels #europesummer #europetravels #familytravels #familytravel #travelingwithkids #italytravel #paris #venice #rome #london #cinqueterre #amalficoast
Sep 4
Best day ever! If you’re ever on the Amalfi Coast, do yourself a favor and book a boat tour. It’s seriously the best way to visit the Almafi coast. I have the link to Frankie Boat Tours in my bio. #amalficoast #amalficoastboattour #frankieboatours #positano #amalfi #praiano #italytravel #familytravels #travelingwithkids #europetravel #summertrip @frankieboatours
Sep 2
Today was a big travel day. We were on our way to the Amalfi Coast. Before getting to the small town of Praiano, we stopped in Pompeii to tour the sites. You can find our entire Italy itinerary, complete with links to our transportation and where we stayed in the link in my bio. #amalficoast #pompeii #travelstories #travelstory #praiano #positano #amalfi #familytravels #travelingwithkids #italytravel #europetravel #europesummer #italysummer #wanderlust
Aug 31
This just scratches the surface of things to do in Rome. There is just so much to see and do in the eternal city. I have the full list up on Staying Blonde right now. Link in bio. #romeitaly #rome #rometips #italytravel #italy #italytips #travelrome #colosseum #colosseo #pantheon #travelwithme #mouthoftruth #piazzanavona #trevifountain #vatican #stpetersbasilica #romanforum #palatinehill #trastevere #trastevereroma #familytravel #travelblogger #wanderlust #europetravel #romecity
Aug 29
Another fantastic day in Rome. Although isn’t every day in Rome fantastic? I really liked having so many of our activities planned in advanced. It was nice never having to stand in any of the long lines. I have our whole Rome itinerary up on the blog now, complete with links to sites and activities. Link in bio. #rome #romeitaly #familytravel #travelingwithkids #wanderlust #travelstories #rometravel #italytravel #italytravels #colosseo #colosseum #mouthoftruth #trastevere #romanforum #travelstory #europetravel
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Aug 28
We roamed in Rome! Rome is such a fantastic walkable city. We spent our first day hitting all the sites that didn’t require advanced reservations. I have our full three-day Rome itinerary up on the blog right now. Link in bio. #rome #romeitaly #roaminginrome #familytravel #familytravels #travelingwithkids #travelwithkids #rometravel #travelstories #travelstory #pantheon #trevifountain #piazzanavona #italy #italytravel #europetravel #momlife #momofteensandtweens
Aug 25
With all the fall content I am already seeing on here, I felt like I needed to fight back with a summer reel. I like fall and all but I’m definitely a summer girl. I especially like it because the kids are out of school and we don’t have any of the school stress we get during the year. Where are all my other summer girlies and guys? #summervibes #summervacation #summervibes☀️ #beachdays #italysummer #amalficoast #positano #positanoitaly #cinqueterre #venice #familytravels #familytravel #momlife #momlifebestlife❤️ #travelwithkids
Aug 24
Save this post if you want to visit Italy in the summertime. This itinerary includes two beach/coastal areas which are perfect places to visit in the heat of summer - especially if you’re traveling with kids!
I did get some criticism for not having Florence on this itinerary. I love Florence, but in the summertime it can be sweltering. That is why for this trip we opted for coastal areas. Getting to experience both Cinque Terre and the Amalfi coast in one trip was a dream. I have our full itinerary plus our day trips on Staying Blonde right now. Link in bio. #italytravel #italysummer #italy #italyitinerary #italytips #italytravels #italytraveltips #romeitaly #veniceitaly #cinqueterre #amalficoast #wanderlust #familytravel #familytravels #europetravel
Aug 23
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Nothing gets me more in the mood for Halloween than visiting Disneyland this time of the year! Are you ready to jump straight into Halloween or just want to enjoy a little fall first? My kids are begging me to put up the Halloween decorations this weekend. I think I am going to try to hold out for one more week! #disneylandhalloween #pumpkinmickey #disneylandcalifornia #disneyfamily #halloweentime #HalloweenReady #DisneyMagicMoments #momlifebestlife #momof2 #momofteensandtweens #momofboth
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Our Halloween decorations are going up tonight!
Have you ever loved a piece of clothing so much that you bought it in different colors? That is me and this swimsuit top!
I originally bought it in the cream for our Europe trip. I ended up loving it and wore it so much that I bought it in black as well. It is probably the most comfortable bikini top I’ve ever owned. It also looks really cute under a button up shirt.
I almost can’t believe that it’s mid September and I’m still getting wear out of it. We spent the weekend at Disneyland. Since it was hot we took advantage of the pool before we had to get into our costumes for the Oogie Boogie Bash. I can’t wait to tell you all about it!
I have my suit linked here liketk.it/4izSZ and in the link in my bio. #montceswim #grandcalifornianhotel #whatiweartoday #swimsuits #bikini #bikinitop #fashionover40 #endlesssummer #comfortablefashion #styleover40 #ltkswim @shop.ltk #travelstyle
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I totally do that!! I have a “favorite tank bodysuit “ I originally bought in black and white, and have ordered it in blue, orange, and two more blacks!! 😂
Looks great on you!
How in the world do you look so fabulous?!
You’re a bathing beauty💕😎
I’ve decided that mentally I’m going to be here today.
Does anyone else feel like they just can’t get their shit together lately? Since we started school a few weeks ago, I feel like I’m always a few steps behind. It doesn’t help that we’ve already had a couple IEP meetings, and my daughter is currently home sick.
We are actually supposed to be leaving to go to Disney soon and I can’t even wrap my head around getting ready for that. Normally I always have my shit together for a Disney trip, but I can’t even get that together. Anyone else feeling like this and want to mentally join me here in Cinque Terre? There’s plenty of room on the step. 😂 #momlife #momlifebelike #cinqueterre #wishfulthinking #iepmom #italytravel #vernazza #StayingBlonde
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Me, me!!
Wish that I had a gelato - I'd sit next to you and even share it with you. JS
I’ve so felt that way! We are headed to Italy soon. We won’t have a chance to go to Cinque Terre but we are following in a few of your footsteps. I’m waiting to hear back from Frankieboatours 🙂
Mentally I’m back on the Amalfi coast.. 🇮🇹♥️🍋
How often do you experiment with your style? I have to admit, I never experiment anymore. I used play around with my style in my 20s, but now I usually play it safe— that is until last night! I don’t know what came over me, but I wanted to have some fun on our date night.
I call it rock ‘n roll on top and classy on the bottom! 😂 What do you think?
I got this skirt while I was in Rome. It is by @tina.sondergaard.rome
I’ve had the shirt tucked away in my closet for quite some time. It had been begging to make an appearance once again. #datenight #datenightstyle #fashionover40 #styleover40 #whatiwear #whatiweartoday #tinasondergaard #rollingstones #funwithfashion #stayingblonde
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I love it!
Looks great. I definitely would have thought you bought the clothes together!
You look great!!!
The shoes look fantastic with it! You look gorgeous!
Love it
Love it!
Love it !!
Love it!
❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
Luv luv luv it
Date Night!! The hubs and I are getting out before the school craziness starts next week.
I can’t even believe school is already starting. Mentally, I’m still in Europe! 😂 I am not even done writing and editing Europe reels! Oh well, I’ve never claimed to be the fastest of bloggers. I am more of the “I will get it done eventually” type of blogger. 😂 Have a great weekend! #datenight #momlife #endofsummer #whatiwear #whatiweartoday #travelblogger #honest #stayingblonde #honestblogger #telerificbarcelona
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I know right…Cheers!!🥂
Hope you had a wonderfull evening! Love you're blogs, greetings from The Netherlands, Europe!
Yum! What is your cocktail?