“Travel is rich with learning opportunities, and the ultimate souvenir is a broader perspective.” ― Rick Steves
Happy Summer! I feel like I wait all year long to finally come alive these next few months.
Now that summer is officially here, I love wearing my whites, my linens, and now my new favorite - crinkle gauze! I love this crinkly gauze material because it gives you the look and breathability of linen, but doesn’t wrinkle like linen does. I wore this outfit on the plane and I looked just as refreshed after a six hour flight as I did before I left. Do you love crinkle gauze clothing for the warm summer days? I have a few pieces linked on my LTK in my bio and in my stories. #happysummer #summerstyle #crinklegauze #travelstyle #styletip #ltk @shop.ltk
Jun 20
Rome is Calling.
It keeps popping up in my photo memories, and I figured that was my sign to put together a reel. Two years ago today, we were on our Roman Holiday, wandering those cobblestone streets, eating gelato, and falling (even more) in love with the Eternal City.
Rome might just be my favorite city in the world...and one I’ll never get tired of visiting.
You can find my 3-day Rome itinerary, packed with all the must-sees, linked in my bio.
What’s one place you could return to again and again and never get bored? #rome #romeitaly #travelrome #romeitinerary #rometravel #italytravel
Jun 18
Who else is ready for summer adventures?! Something about these next few months always makes me feel more alive. Next stop for us: Japan.🇯🇵 Where are you headed this summer? #wanderlust #familytravel #europesummer #summertravel #travelinspo #travelideas
Jun 17
A few snaps from our kid-free escape to Mexico to celebrate our 25th anniversary.
It had been seven years since we’d gotten away, just the two of us, and did we need it! You forget how relaxing a vacation can be when it’s not full of refereeing sibling fights. The only people we had to yell at were each other! 😂
We stayed at the Royal Hideaway in Playa del Carmen, a favorite of mine from past girls’ trips. It’s small, quiet, and perfect for doing absolutely nothing. 10/10 would recommend for anyone needing to hit the pause button.
#anniversarytrip #25yearsmarried #playadelcármen #royalhideaway #kidfreevacation #couplesgetaway #rivieramaya #allinclusiveresort #adultonlyresort
Jun 16
Celebrating 25 years of marital bliss. Now, was it all bliss? Of course not. But it’s been love, laughter, growth, and grit. It hasn’t all been candlelit dinners and romantic getaways... it’s also been bills, laundry, loud chewing, and figuring out who’s turn it was to unload the dishwasher. And guess what? I wouldn’t trade it for anything.
Marriage isn’t always easy, but building a life together for 25 years? That’s something to celebrate! Here’s to us and all the adventures still ahead. ❤️ #25yearsmarried #anniversarylove #happyanniversarytous
Jun 11
👩🎓 And that’s a wrap on middle school.
Audrey graduated yesterday, and somehow my youngest is now headed to high school. I’m so proud I could burst, but my heart is feeling all the feels. It’s the end of one chapter and the beginning of another. I’m still trying to figure out how time is moving this fast. 😭
#congratulations #graduate #middleschool #momlife #momlifebestlife
Jun 7
Cuteness overload! We we had such a fun time and wanted to adopt them all. Although our two dogs and cat at home may have objected to that idea. 😂
The Itty bitty kitty Café is part of IBOK rescue, which is a nonprofit kitten rescue dedicated to rescuing orphaned kittens from high kill shelters.
The café is located in Cambrian Park in San Jose and is open on Saturdays and Sundays. The cost is $15 for 50 minutes of play, love, and cuddles. I have the link to it in my bio. #ittybittykittycafe #catcafe #sanjose #catsofinstagram #dailycat #catlove
Jun 2
With all my ripe blueberries, I couldn’t resist making this delicious and easy blueberry cobbler. This recipe can be made with just about any fruit or berry. It’s so easy and so delicious. It’s a perfect summertime treat. I have the full recipe up on stayingblonde.com. Link in bio #easybaking #easyrecipe #summerrecipes #blueberrycobbler #cobbler #cobblerrecipe
May 31
We’ve got a new licensed driver in the house!
I know I’m late posting this—but it’s May, and if you’re a parent, you get it.
Honestly, I wasn’t prepared for all the emotions that come with this milestone. I’m so proud of him (he’s a great driver!), but I am also a little terrified. Not because of him—but because of all the crazy drivers on the road. I’m finally understanding that there is no end to the worrying once you become a parent. There will always be something to worry about! 😩 #newdriver #momlifebestlife #congratulations #newdriverontheroad #momlifeunfiltered
May 28
This is definitely a travel Hack I wish I knew sooner. We used to spend so much on international data, but on our last trip, we decided to try an eSIM, and now I will never travel without one.
We use the Airalo app and had no problems whatsoever. It’s seriously now one of my top travel essentials when traveling abroad.
✨ Link in bio for 15% off if you’re a first time user and 10% off if you are an existing user. #travelhacks #traveltips #traveltipsandtricks #internationaltravel #europetravels #familytravel #esim #travelessential @airalocom
May 23
Let’s talk travel gear! You know, the must-haves you refuse to leave home without.
For me? My trusty belt bag, a perfectly organized pill case, and noise-canceling headphones that have saved my sanity more times than I can count.
These are just a few of my tried-and-true travel essentials. I’ve rounded up all my go-to gear over on StayingBlonde.
Tap the link in bio to see the full list and get packing like a pro!
#travelessentials #packingtips #familytravel #carryononly #stayingblondetravels #traveltips #europetravels #internationaltravel #travelgear
May 21
Happy Monday!
Just a few pics from the weekend, which was gloriously uneventful—which really means I cleaned, organized, washed the car, grilled, ran errands, relaxed… and just enjoyed being home with zero plans.
I’ve come to love these no-plan weekends. They’re the perfect mix of catching up and slowing down. How was your weekend? #happymonday #momlife #momlifebestlife #littleredcorvette
May 19
Have you ever tried Vietnamese coffee? It’s one of my all-time favorite caffeine fixes. This coffee is rich, bold, and sweet, thanks to the delightful combination of strong black coffee and condensed milk. I had my very first cup in Vietnam, so I was thrilled to find it at Disney’s California Adventure. It did not disappoint! If you’re in the park and need a little pick-me-up, I highly recommend giving it a try. #vietnamesecoffee #disneyland #disneylandcalifornia #disneyscaliforniaadventure #disneyfood #disneyeats #disneytips #disneymom
May 15
