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My makeup tutorial on how to get a rested and refreshed look…
even after a long flight!
For complete details on products used, check out “What’s in my travel makeup bag?”
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Happy Halloween from my little Boo Crew 👻
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It’s been a Spooky Season full of fun—Oliver really embraced everything this year (as you can tell by his array of costumes).
PSA for anyone else thinking a sheet ghost family costume would be an easy photo opp… think again.
Swipe for some laughs at me fighting for my life to get the shot, and how hard AI failed at helping me piece together any hope of a usable photo 🤣
Main image is my own Photoshop masterpiece—and a screenshot of the process at the very end—proof that AI can’t always replace our skill sets lol.
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#familyhalloween #happyhalloween
These might just be the best travel bags ever ✨
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Ollie and I recently traveled to Washington and brought the @noreceptionclub travel bags along. And I have to say, these bags have completely changed how I pack with a toddler. Traveling with a little one means not only making sure you have every snack, every toy, and every detail covered — but also making sure you have it all within reach. And if it can look good too? All the better.
We brought with us:
• The Getaway Bag, which works as a diaper bag when your kids are extra little (and as a family travel backpack for bigger kids), includes customizable compartments, an insulated lunch bag and even stroller clips!
• The Hideaway Carry-On Duffel with a cubby system and dividers that you can pull out and hang in hotel closets for optimal convenience. It even has backpack straps and a luggage pass-through for other carrying options!
• The Sidekick V2 has its own compartment in the Getaway Bag and is great for small day trips and hands-free storage. The mesh pockets hold smaller items while the magnetic flap in the back makes it easy to grab baby wipes fast!
• The Dopp Kit, made with parents in mind, keeps personal care essentials organized and accessible.
•The Sliders Complete Set with clear windows and smart compartments making it easy to see and grab everything you need!
Pack smarter for family adventures and get your hands on the @noreceptionclub bag that speaks to you! Use BLONDEABROAD20 for $20 off purchases of $150 or more
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#noreceptionclub #familytravel #travelwithkids #noreceptionclubpartner #travelbags #travelpacking
#EGAmbassador Wondering where to plan next year’s adventures? 🗺️
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If you’re looking for a different kind of vacation destination, one that’s not all over your feed or overrun with tourists, then @expedia’s got you covered!
Expedia just launched Unpack ’26, their definitive guide to emerging travel trends for the year ahead, powered by first-party data from Expedia, Hotels.com, and Vrbo, and enriched by global insights, Unpack is designed to help travelers explore more consciously and creatively.
Some of these were a HUGE surprise, but I wasn’t shocked to see The Cotswolds made the cut! I traveled there last fall and fell in LOVE! So much so that I’m planning a month-long stay with Ollie so he can enjoy all of the cute lambs and cozy cottages too!
The Cotswolds are a region in the UK compromising of over 100 villages and 300 towns! There’s so much to be discovered here, but these are the 7 villages you have to visit if you’re planning a trip to The Cotswolds this fall and beyond:
•Castle Combe
•Bourton-on-the-Water
•The Slaughters
•Stowe-on-the-Wold
•Broadway
•Snowshill
•Bibury
For more amazing, best-kept travel secrets, check out @expedia’s Unpack ‘26 list (in my stories) and hurry to book your travels before these less-explored gems become part of the beaten path!
Have you been to The Cotswolds? Which were your favorite villages?
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#UnpackTravelTrends #autumn #TheCotswolds
Raise your hand if Autumn is your favorite 🤚
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I don’t know what it is about the magic of Fall foliage, but the whimsy of apple picking and leaf peeping is just too strong to resist!
If you find yourself wanting a similar adventure, I have something just for you: My New England Map & Autumn Travel Guide 🍂
Last year, I did a ton of research in anticipation of my dream road trip across this area for the best of the best when it comes to fall foliage, farms, orchards, scenic drives, tasty eateries, cozy inns and picturesque towns. And I want to pass that knowledge onto you!
Let me know below if you’re interested with ‘MAP’ and I’ll make sure to send it your way 🍁
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#fallfoliage #newengland #autumn
FALL-ing in love with New England one leaf at a time 🍂 🍎🍁
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Last year, I took my dream trip to New England to experience some exquisite leaf-peeping and all of the fall things with my mom and son and it was truly one of the most magical trips I’ve taken.
I did a ton of research and scoured the internet for the best of the best when it comes to fall foliage, farms, orchards, scenic drives, tasty eateries, cozy inns, and picturesque towns. And I want to pass that knowledge onto you!
If you’ve been dreaming of a trip across New England during the fall season, I created a New England travel guide and map, including my itinerary, a packing list, and a downloadable map of the region.
Let me know below with ‘MAP’ and I’ll make sure to send it your way.
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#fallfoliage #newengland #autumn
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I’m on hostelbookers mailing list, and just checked their travel blogger awards post and i’ve been quickly going through the list, looking for some awesome bloggers. Made my way to yours, saw this video, and got inspired!
Don’t you just hate those super long flights (24hrs or more), or the brutal long haul, bus rides (19hrs or more), and at the end of those trips, you now resemble a zombie, clothes all tattered and dirty, you’re missing flesh around the face, a few front teeth and even an eye ball, perhaps. Well folks, to get that rested look, I’d like to share with you my one and only travel make up tip that’ll you’ll ever need:
step 1 – take a big, as wide as you can bite on the passenger directly next to you. within seconds, this person will turn into a zombie and begin infecting the next person. the process will continue to repeat itself, until all passengers are now zombies. screw, looking rested. be a zombie.
adios.
Hi Lovely, where can I buy the HD makeup forever make up ? I want to try it. 🙂
Hey Kendra! You can get it at Sephora 🙂 http://www.sephora.com/hd-invisible-cover-foundation-P217905?SKUID=1097013&ci_src=17588969&ci_sku=1097013&om_mmc=ppc-gg-pla