The Teacher Diva

Everything I packed for Hilton Head

Over the weekend, I went to Hilton Head to celebrate my SIL's bachelorette party. It was so much fun, but I was quickly reminded how I simply can't hang like I used to. Austin's sister, Caroline, and her friends were 7-8 years younger than me and let's just say, I needed my rest. It was such a blast though and honestly, I needed a little weekend getaway. Should I share our itinerary and where we went in Hilton Head? I did pack a few outfits that I loved getting to wear on the island. And if you follow me on IG, you know I am quite the planner when it comes to packing. I just find it so much easier to know exactly what I am wearing for each event and it also helps me not overpack. ...

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What I Packed for a Family Trip to the Beach

We just got back from our first family trip to the beach and I wanted put together a quick list of what we packed. I know many of you had questions on packing for littles, so hopefully this is helps. Our families have spent many summers traveling to 30A, but this is the first time Austin and I have been with the boys. It was so sweet to see them at the beach and it was a great week full of family memories. But, we are definitely exhausted. ...

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Toddler Travel Tips + Must-Haves

We took the boys to Disneyland over the holidays, which included a flight from Dallas to Orange County. Since I got a lot of travel-related questions, mainly pertaining to doing it with toddlers, I wanted to write everything out. Honestly, I'm always interested in how other parents do it with little kids because it stresses me out - so I hope you find something useful here! ...

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Where to Stay, Eat and Shop in Aspen

A few weeks ago we went to Aspen for the fist time and absolutely loved it. Austin was turning 35,  so we wanted to celebrate him and go somewhere that's always been on our bucket list. We usually never take snowy trips because we love the beach, but this trip really surprised us. We loved Aspen. So much, that we are planning another trip for next year. It was wonderful, cozy and there is so much to do. ...

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SLOPE STYLE: Current Ski + Snow Picks

Austin and I snuck away to Aspen to celebrate his birthday and we're absolutely obsessed with this town. If you haven't been, it's such a chic, quaint mountain town, and I highly recommend visiting! By popular demand, I'm sharing everything I packed for this trip, plus other ski + snow picks that have caught my eye. Quick reminder that you can always shop my full looks on my LTK account here. ...

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What I Use Every Time I Travel

With the holidays approaching and a busy travel time of year, I wanted to share the travel essentials I never leave home without. I packed all of this for our recent Vegas trip and it inspired me to write this up for y'all. I'm always so interested in what people pack, so let me know what your travel must-haves are in the comment section. ...

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Everything You Need for a Day By the Water

One of my favorite parts of warmer weather is getting to spend more time by the water. It's usually the pool or lake for us here in Dallas, but I'm also looking forward to some beach trips in the next year or two. I, of course, have a specific 'packing list' for days by the water, even if it's just heading to a friend's pool, and it looks something like this... ...

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What I Pack for a Staycation

    This past weekend Austin and I celebrated my birthday with a staycation in Dallas. It was so much fun to have a weekend just the two of us and truly relax. It's a great way to "get away" without actually getting away. Highly recommend a staycation if you are getting the travel bug, but not ready to fly. We've done a few staycations this year and I wanted to share what I typically pack for a staycation. I keep it low-key and try to eliminate any extras I don't need. I hate unpacking and this saves me from putting back the things I didn't even wear or use. ...

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Our Dallas Staycation

Birthdays have looked much different this past year and with Austin's birthday (today!), I wanted to celebrate him in a way that was safe, yet allowed us to feel like we were on an actual vacation. I surprised him with a Dallas staycation over the weekend and we had the best time. ...

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