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    City Guide: Rome

    Pasta, ruins, & a whole lot of wine! There’s good reason that Rome has been a world-famous destination for over millennia! Rome is one of the few places where there are almost too many iconic sights to see. It might take you a trip or two to get all of these under your belt because there is just *so* much history in the city to tackle – & pasta to eat! So be sure to come with a pair of comfortable shoes and an empty stomach!

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    When I put my things in storage in NYC a few months back, I came home to Dallas with just the essentials. They were the staples that my closet couldn’t…

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    To be honest, I’ve been slacking. I’ve been slacking on my own health! It’s been years since I took proper vitamins and supplements, and when I did, they were never…

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    The first stop on our New England road trip was the furthest way ~ the great state of Maine! It was my first time in Maine, and I was eager…

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    Provincetown is a small and historic New England town at the very tip of Cape Cod. It’s actually the very first place the pilgrims landed when they reached the shores…

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    My level of activity these past few months has been pretty stagnate. As cities have slowly started to open up and the weather has gotten nicer, I’ve been able to…

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    December 16, 2019

    We’re in that final leg of the year. The one that always seems to slip away so quickly! It’s the holiday season that’s sandwiched between Thanksgiving and New Years and…

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    When it comes to the holiday season, in regards to skincare, I think of the cold and my dry, dry skin. Mostly guys hesitate before a close shave with a…

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    Earlier this month, I was back in Scottsdale, Arizona for such a fun opportunity. I got the chance to test-drive Hyundai’s new 2020 Sonata and cruise around the deserts of…

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    This post is sponsored by Hill City and ShopStyle. HILL CITY is a brand I recently learned about and the first time I’ve been excited about an apparel line in…

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    This week, the temperatures fluctuated and I got a little excited. Excited for the upcoming fall season in New York City. I’m sad to see summer fade, but honestly… bring…

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