Archives for 2017

17 things that 2017 taught me

2017 is coming to an end and I am starting to reflect on this year. First and foremost, I can say: I learned a lot. In 2017, I officially completed my Master’s, got married, changed careers, moved from New York City to New Jersey, and hosted Thanksgiving for my parents for the first time. Honestly,…

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Last Minute Amazon Gift Guide

If you’re anything like me and still have a little holiday shopping left to do, don’t worry. Today is the last day to get FREE two-day shipping [if you’re an Amazon Prime member]. If you plan to place an order over $35,  you can also get FREE one-day shipping [on most orders] with your membership….

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The Ultimate Spotify Christmas Playlist

With Christmas just days away, I’m blasting festive music every chance I get. I created the ultimate Spotify Christmas playlist for your enjoyment. You can find everything from classics to pop hits. This playlist was last updated in December 2020 so if you find this post after the original post date, it’ll still be relevant!…

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Top Ten Hallmark Christmas Movies

Cheesy Christmas movies are my favorite thing to watch this time of year. Last year I shared my top 10 Christmas movies on Netflix. I’ve been watching far more made-for-tv movies than I’d like to admit. This year I’ve rounded up some of my favorites on the Hallmark channel. 1. Miss Christmas Holly, dubbed “Miss…

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The Palace Hotel at Christmas

The Lotte Palace Hotel is one of my favorite spots at Christmastime. In my New York City christmas guide, I mentioned that hotel lobbies are the equivalent of house lights for New Yorkers. Their huge tree is stunning–Joe and I even took our holiday card photo there last year.  Located just a few blocks away…

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Stocking Stuffer Gift Guide

The first week of December has come to an end. I still haven’t done any Christmas shopping. I always tell myself I’ll start earlier next year & it never happens. The easiest place to start is stocking stuffers.  Here are my picks: ONE // These little guys make all the difference in not dropping your phone…

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Holiday Bucket List

With the holidays upon us, it’s time to maximize the fun and festive activities. I don’t want to risk missing out so I’ve created a holiday bucket list. Take a peak at my holiday goals: Decorate the tree Bake Christmas cookies Watch Hallmark Christmas Movies while sipping hot chocolate Decorate my home with festive decor…

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The Ultimate New York City Christmas Guide

There is no place like New York City during the holidays. 2017 marks my third Christmas season in New York. After exploring all the festive activities this city has to offer, I want to share some noteworthy spots to make your holiday season the best it can be. ALSO, I did a Christmas guide on…

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Dear Santa…

I’m getting my holiday gift guides started with my personal Christmas wish list. I’m sharing some of the gifts high on my list [and yes, I know I’m not getting a Louis Vuitton Neverfull this year–a girl can dream!].  Over the next couple weeks, I’ll be sharing more gift guides–from stocking stuffers to home products….

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Spreading Holiday Cheer with Basic Invite

The holidays are upon us once again. Thanksgiving has come and gone. It is time to spread holiday cheer with season’s greetings in the mailboxes of family & friends. Living on the East Coast makes me very conscious of being far away from family during the holidays [most of my family lives in California]. Old…

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