This sleeveless burgundy dress has been a viral bestseller for me – for good reason! And its currently on SALE 20% off! Use code: EARLY

It looks expensive but is super affordable (under $100), comes in a bunch of colors and looks amazing on all body types. Its so flattering and comfortable! I’m loving this deep burgundy color for fall/winter, so I had to share! I’m wearing size small.

I’ve rounded up more fall/winter wedding event dresses below too! These are perfect as wedding guest, bridesmaid, event, gala, etc dresses. 100/10 recommend!!

Love both of these burgundy / floral dresses included in the sale! Sharing some accessories to wear with them all – everything linked here.

So many pretty dresses on sale! So perfect for fall/winter weddings, holiday parties & events. Use code EARLY for 20% off – all dresses linked here.

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I’ve been on a major amazon shopping spree lately. I’ve been craving new pieces for fall but wanting to keep it affordable. I’m so excited because I’ve found the cutest things…I had to share!

This brown purse is so good for fall and is a recent bestseller – its under $100!  And this striped shirt is so good I ordered it in multiple colors.

I also just saw my new fave super soft pajamas are on sale 30% off this week!  They are so cute and come in a bunch of different colors and prints. Now under $20! Love these for a teen girl too.

This brown leather purse is a recent bestseller for good reason! It looks designer but is under $100. I love the medium-smaller size of it – the perfect easy, every day cross body bag for fall. All outfit details linked here. 

This oversized brown suede jacket is such an amazing find that I grabbed it in 2 colors!  Its such a good look for less at under $50. The fit and suede texture are so perfect for fall! Outfit details linked here.

I wore this brown polka dot dress recently and now I’m loving all things polka dot– polka dots are trending! This dress is a great transitional fall piece, easy to layer with a denim jacket, etc as it the weather cools down.

I’ve been really into layered necklaces lately and loving these – they are under $15 each!

I’m so happy boat shoes are back! This brown leather pair is more of a splurge but they are a great quality, investment pair. I’m obsessed with the multi colored laces!  I linked some more affordable pairs too.

I’ve been wearing these sunglasses on repeat!  I wore them on my recent trips to Vermont and Hawaii and now loving them for back in Utah as fall approaches. The best part – they are under $15!!

This striped top is such a great dupe for a $70 version I have (and love too!) This striped long sleeve tee comes in a bunch of colors. Its under $20 so I grabbed a couple. The perfect fall uniform!  Full outfit linked here. 

Obsessed with these new stacked rings!  Loving it with my designer look for less watch. Both under $30 and go with everything!

I just got these ribbed knit socks and they are so cozy and perfect for fall!  Love that they are soft and cozy but still look polished. Comes in a 5 pack for under $10!

These chunky statement rings are the best find – the whole set is under $10! Such a fun way to accessorize your outfit for fall.

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I got so many questions about things I wore and links, so I wanted to do an outfit roundup from our trip today!  So many good fall pieces I’m excited to start wearing for fall!

I love loved this new brown leather bag and its under $100!  So excited that boat shoes are making a come back – I loved the laces on this new pair. This striped rugby polo shirt was one of my top requested items on instagram too! I also found this version thats on sale under $30.

Let me know if I missed anything! Hope you’re having an amazing week!

Loving all things chocolate brown for fall!  Linked all my new brown accessories here. This brown bag is under $100!

Everything I packed for our trip linked here. Lots of brown tones. Will be wearing all of this on repeat this fall!

I’ve been eyeing this Prada bag since last year! treated myself on our trip – I’m obsessed with it! Its so so pretty in person. But you know I love mixing high and low!  This brown polka dot dress is such a pretty dress and perfect transitional dress for fall and it’s an Amazon find under $50! I’m wearing size small

This beige sweater will be a closet staple this fall!  Its so comfy cozy and comes in a bunch of colors. Wearing size small. The fit is oversized but it’s not a baggy oversized so its really the perfect fit. Paired it with one of my fav jeans from last year and new boat shoes. I linked some more affordable boat shoe alternatives & loafers here as well.

Dress under $100 and linked some pretty fall wedding guest dresses under $100 too here.

I wore this striped rugby polo shirt over my shoulder for the plane and threw it on when we got there – paired it with my brown polo hat and hoops. Full outfit linked here. Also had a few dms asking for a polo under $50 and found this one under $30.

This jacket I bought last year and they restocked this year. It’s a closet staple and a great price point. Full outfit linked here.

My airport travel day outfit was full of my new must haves for fall!  This striped rugby polo shirt with a basic tee and wide leg sweatpants was comfy and perfect for travel. I recently got this brown suede bucket bag and its such a great find – a great designer look for less. Full outfit linked here.

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Some of my tried and trues have run out and thought it would be fun to share some of my recent restocks, random buys and things I’m loving lately. Like this counter spray -I love this scent!

Let me know if you’ve tried any of these items and what you thought! Always love hearing what you think!

I just got this new pajama set and they are SO soft!! They come in a few colors and now I want more!

A recent travel outfit – I’ve been loving baseball hats lately and just got this dark brown one. Wearing the Abercrombie tank here too in white. Full outfit details linked here!

I was out of 4 of my tried and true skincare products and it was crazy it hasn’t landed like that in awhile and my skin immediately broke out when I was trying to sub different products before my stuff came in the mail. I think more than ever it was the affirmation how much I love these products, but also find your tried and true routine and if it’s working you don’t need need to switch it up!! Snail mucin / elemis anti-wrinkle hydrating essence

I’ve been living in these double lined, bra-free camis this summer. They are the perfect thickness and are so flattering and smooth you out and suck you in. I had to get it in multiple colors. Love the tshirt version too! These gym shorts are also a closet staple for me – I have them in multiple colors and have loved them for years!

These clear pencil boxes are the best – I’ve been organizing a ton using these. I totally organized our art cabinet with the larger size – I love that they are clear so I can see whats inside them in the cabinet. I used one for stickers, for paint, for colored pencils, etc. I used the smaller size to organize my medicine cabinet.  The smaller size is also amazing for keeping snacks in my purse on the go. I love that the hard case keeps the snacks from getting smashed and they are easy to grab and go! 10/10 recommend these cases for so many different uses!These clear pencil boxes are the best – I’ve been organizing a ton using these. I totally organized our art cabinet with the larger size – I love that they are clear so I can see whats inside them in the cabinet. I used one for stickers, for paint, for colored pencils, etc. I also used the large size to organize my medicine cabinet.  The smaller size is amazing for keeping snacks in my purse on the go. I love that the hard case keeps the snacks from getting smashed and they are easy to grab and go! 10/10 recommend these cases for so many different uses!

I just got Ollie these new velcro adidas for back to school shoes and they’re so perfect for kindergarten! I shared a video of how easy they are for him to put on without laces here. Linked the other colors they come in too!

This face cream has being a holy grail skincare product for me – I’ve repurchased this multiple times!  My dry skin just drinks this up, especially in the summer. Its a great price point for a clean, high quality face cream too!

just got Cody this new tee in a few different colors – we love this camo print! Under $10!!

I just got this new pair of white APL sneakers and love them so much!!

I wore this green dress to my niece’s wedding this weekend – it comes in a bunch of colors and is under $50!! Full outfit linked here.

these Target picture frames are on sale 30% off!

This is the only item I recently ordered from the Nordstrom sale! All my boys love and wear these so I stocked up on them for back to school.

I can’t help myself – I recently started hearting a few things I’ve had my eye on for fall. Here are a few things from my recent order and things I’m loving lately!

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I’m excited to share with you that I’ve rounded up 22 beach vacation outfits for you! I hope this is helpful for your upcoming Spring Break trips and for summer too!

Pink crochet coverup // YSL beach tote // bucket hat // sunglasses

yellow bikini // green button up // white sandals // white shorts // Chloe bag // hat // Ollie’s swimsuit

pants // red bikini // sandals // hat // necklace // bag (old-similar)

floral bikini // white pants // sandals // Chloe bag // necklace // earrings

long dress // bag // necklace // sandals

white pants // white tube top // Gucci heels (similar) // purse // necklace

black shell bikini // black pants // sandals // beach bag // necklace // earrings

pink swimsuit // pink skirt coverup // necklace // wavy bracelet // necklace //cuff bracelet

white dress // white sandals // hat // necklace // beach bag

blue crochet coverup // bucket hat // YSL beach bag // sunglasses

white dress // necklace // purse // sandals

long black dress // bracelet

white crochet coverup // mesh beach bag // pink swimsuit

blue bikini top // necklace

my dress // shell clutch // Mara’s set // necklace

brown bikini // skirt coverup // bracelet // necklace // hat

top // shorts // sandals // bag // necklace // colorful necklace

white dress // clutch // earrings

blue bikini // bucket hat // sunglasses

red dress // sandals // bag

black top // white pants // sandals // Chloe bag // necklace

colorful swimsuit coverup // bag

black swimsuit // denim shorts // YSL Beach bag // necklace // sandals

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I just got this blue dress and I’m in love with it.  It would be the perfect wedding guest dress or event dress. The color is SO beautiful and vibrant – the perfect cheerful blue color for spring and summer!  Its so flattering and such a great fit. With the sale happening now it’s under $150!!

I’ve been wearing and raving about these gray jogger sweatpants for YEARS!  They are such a closet staple and something I wear multiple times per week. They are so comfy and great quality – they hold up so well and wash so well.

This black zip up hoodie is new, I had it in navy and loved it so much I got another color. The material is more silky-ish scuba material and super soft. I love that it feels a little more luxe than just a basic zip up sweatshirt

This gray scoop tank is another item I’ve had for years in multiple colors. Its such a great basic and something I wear all the time.

Abercrombie is one of my favorite places to buy swimsuits and when they are on sale like this, they are such a great price point for the amazing quality!  They are thick and hold their shape so well and don’t fade. I am loving this brown swimsuit – the white line detail is so flattering and the top is super supportive!  It comes in a cute one piece version too.

These cut off jean shorts are another major closet staple for me. I wear them ALL the time and they are such a great price right now with the 25% off!  They are so comfy and such a great length for chasing my kids around. Full outfit linked here.

This green dress is so beautiful and also included in the sale!! It would make such a great spring or summer wedding guest dress or bridesmaid dress. You can wear it with the sleeves up like I have shown, and I also love it with one side hanging off the shoulder too.

I’ve raved about these straight leg jeans so many times– for good reason!! You can’t beat the under $100 price for such a great pair of quality staple jeans. I love them dressed up with heels or down with sneakers.

I just got these new denim shorts and I LOVE them!!  They hold their shape so well and don’t crease – they are so flattering!  They are a little shorter and more fitted than my dad shorts I’ve had for a long time, so a good alternative if you are looking for a different style.  Wearing with my Abercrombie scoop tank!

It wouldn’t be an Abercrombie sale without me mentioning my family’s FAVORITE hoodies!!! My entire family wears and loves these essential hoodies. They are SO soft and cozy – they wash so well.  I wear the mens size large for an oversized comfy fit!

Another view of my go to Abercrombie jeans in a darker color that included in the sale! Love these with no distressing- they are perfect dressed up with heels like shown here.

Wedding event dress roundup – these are all 25% off making them under $150 each!! They have so many beautiful dresses right now its hard to choose. These are perfect for all wedding events – as a wedding guest, a bridesmaid or rehearsal dinners and events.

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Friday 5:  Beis luggage // black maxi dress // sunglasses // black travel tote // purse

Tortoise sunglasses:  I’ve had and loved these sunglasses for years!  They are really thick and sturdy feeling — they feel super expensive and they are under $100!  I love the gold line detail across the top, it makes them look more luxe. The large size of them gives great face coverage from the sun too! They come in multiple colors. Love these!

Woven shoulder bag:  This woven purse is so classic!  I’ve had it for years and I pack it on every beach vacation trip we take. It goes with everything and makes the perfect vacation purse. I love the chain strap detail on it. Highly recommend!

Black Skims Dress:  This long black maxi dress is another item I have had and loved for years. Its so comfy and stretchy – I pack this on every trip and love wearing it on the airplane. I love that its so comfy that I feel like I’m wearing pajamas but I look put together at the same time. The black is my favorite, its super flattering. I have and love the long sleeve version too!

Suitcase:  These beis suitcases are my all time favorite suitcases. They are so sturdy and such amazing quality. If you travel freqently enough, they are totally worth the investment!  I love how stylish all the different color options are, and the hard shell makes it so easy to wipe clean after traveling. I love this black beis weekend bag too! This full travel outfit and other beis suitcases I have and love – linked here. 

Black travel bag:  This Baggu cloud bag is seriously amazing!! I’ve used it on so many trips over the years and its held up so well. Its a great price point for how much use I get out of it!  Its like jumbo sized and holds so much. The black color and material is easy to keep clean too.

Friday Five: Purse // Black Travel Tote // Sunglasses // Beis luggage // Black skims dress

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1. First up is this beautiful wood arched cabinet from Walmart! This cabinet kept selling out for good reason – its such amazing quality and looks so much more expensive than it is…and its under $400!! This specific cabinet comes in 3 colors and it also comes in a few different similar styles too. If you are looking for a cabinet for your living room or kitchen, this is the best find!

2. I did an entry way refresh last year and this console table was the perfect piece!! This ribbed light wood console table is so sturdy and such great quality and you won’t believe the price!  I love how the light color brightens up our entry way and that it has storage inside to hide loose ends.

3.  This white boucle swivel accent chair continues to be a best seller and I can’t recommend it enough! We bought two of them last year and have had them in our primary bedroom – they make the perfect bedroom accent chairs for reading and watching TV. The chair is oversized enough its like a chair and a half and perfect for curling up and lounging in it.

We recently moved one of the chairs to my living room because I wanted to refresh the space – I am obsessed with how the swivel chair brightened up my living room! It’s so cozy and the boucle material is such great quality – it has held up so well over the last year. The chair is under $300 and I will recommend it over and over again!  I was excited to see it now comes in a smaller kids version too that is under $100! 

4. This burgundy sleeveless long dress is so beautiful and flattering that I’ve worn it to multiple events over the past year and have it in multiple colors! Its been a staple go to dress for me and some of my favorite and most worn dresses come from this retailer – they are affordable and so gorgeous!  This one is under $100!

5. These knee high brown boots were such an amazing find!  I was excited that tall boots are back in style and love this brown suede pair – they are super affordable under $100!

6. My shark vacuum carper and upholstery cleaner is something we can never live without now!  With four kids and a big dog, I feel like I am always cleaning up carpet stains. I love that this cleaner worked so well on our white couches too. The before and after was mind blowing!

7. You guys know I’m obsessed with Abercrombie and these black pants from there are some of my top favorites!  They are the perfect wide leg pant. I love how they can be dressed up more polished for a work pant, or down with sneakers. I like to wear them when I’m traveling on an airplane too because they are so comfy. They are under $100 and they go on sale a lot – and they come in lots of different colors! I love the lighter colors for spring and summer too!

8. This pink crochet swimsuit coverup is something I wore on repeat last year for our beach vacation and over the summer. I love that its flowy and not too short so I’m comfortable chasing around my kids and hanging with the family, but its also so stylish and flattering!  I love this pink dress so much that I just ordered the new bright blue color for my beach trip this year! I also love this affordable alternative version– such a great dupe for under $40!

9. I’m such a huge fan of adidas and these burgundy spezial adidas were a most loved pair from this past year!  They are such a great, comfy everyday sneaker to wear with jeans or sweats. I love all of the different colors for different seasons! 

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DETAILS: MENTAL HEALTH CLUB SWEATSHIRT (WEARING SIZE L) | TIE DYE TEE (UNDER $50 – WEARING SIZE S) | RIBBED BIKER SHORTS (UNDER $50) | SNEAKERS | YELLOW CLOUD BAG (UNDER $100) | OLLIE’S TRIKE

And we’re off!! The beach has been calling our name! Travel style always means comfy style – I bought this cute tie-dye tee but always freeze on the plane so it’s the sweatshirt travel style life for me haha. Also loooove these APL sneakers! It’s my second  pair, but first one in this style. I know I’m late to the game but I am obsessed with these ones. So comfortable and love the speckled detail on the sole! I’ve had these biker shorts for a year now and they are hands down my favorite – you guys are probably sick of seeing them 🙈 but the ribbing is so soft and comfortable – seriously the best and under $100! Also using this yellow bag again – I think I found my new go-to travel bag. It’s huuuuge and fits pretty much everything you could possibly need for the flight. (It’s also a really comfortable plush material and really comfortable to carry around the airport.)

A lot of recents DM’s from you guys have been about a few Ollie/travel-related things so I thought it would be a good to answer in a post with some of the common ?’s and some of my tips.

The Trike/Stroller

Most genius invention ever. It’s a mix between a trike and a stroller and perfect for toddlers, both while traveling or at home running errands, going on walks, etc. It folds up so you can fit it in a backpack it comes with. We didn’t have anything like this when Beckam. It’s a must! (Also make a great gift since it’s a bit of a splurge, but it’s worth every penny.) If your baby is younger the Doona stroller that converts from a stroller to a carseat was a FAVE of ours too. We loved both Doona products.

Lap-seat or splurge for a separate seat?

Almost all airlines will let you take an infant (under 2) without making you purchase a separate ticket for them. The only catch is no ticket = no seat so they have to sit on your lap for the duration of the flight. After Ollie turned one he stopped falling asleep in my arms, so I usually decide whether I get him a seat or not depending on how long the flight is. For flights under 2 hours I’ll usually just have him sit on my lap and not spring for another ticket. For flights over 2 hours, I’ll get Ollie his own ticket so I can bring his car seat so he’ll be able to take a nap during the flight.

Car Seats

Which brings me to this point – bringing a car seat on the plane. I was surprised at how many DMs/comments I got that some of you didn’t know you could bring a car seat on the plane. A lot of people will check or gate-check their car seats but you 100% can take them on the plane. It makes naps sooo much easier when traveling – especially with long flights.

Milk

This is a random one, but so many flights don’t have milk on the plane anymore. So don’t forget to bring milk on longer flights.

Use Food As A Toy

Ollie is still so intrigued with snacks, I always bring lots of snack options over toys. Especially when your landing and taking off, something they can suck on or chew helps their ears pop.

Don’t Board First

Okay a lot of times were late 😂 But even when we aren’t I never board first. It’s more time your child has to sit in their seat. It definitely takes a second to get settled with kids but if your traveling with someone maybe have one person go on first and get seat set up and put stuff away while the other tries to get as much energy out of your little one as you can.

Crying is OK

I think one of the biggest things, especially with long flights is managing expectations. Your child might cry and that’s ok. But kids pick up on our stress so if your freaking out it will only stress them out more. 90% of the time people are super understanding and you’re probably more worried about it then they are. I always have an emergency treat in case all else fails, but I try to save it as a last resort. For Ollie it’s suckers or mints 🙂

Hope this helps a little! I know some people ask if I’m glad we travel with the kids and the answer is 100%. Some of my favorite memories ever are on trips. We’ve had bad flights, but once you get to your spot and get to make the memories you will quickly forget and enjoy the family time!

Linking to more of my travel favorites below!

XX, Christine

*In collaboration with Nordstrom.

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WILLIAMSBURG TRAVEL GUIDE

Traveling as a family is one of my favorite things in the world. It’s so amazing to see the kids exposed to new cultures, foods, history, and people. I love watching them experience things for the first time through their eyes. Every summer, we go on a big family trip and spend multiple weeks abroad bouncing between places, but it’s looking like this summer (like last), we will be staying closer to home. Unlike last year when we barely traveled at all, this year we have been exploring more within the U.S.

A couple weeks ago, we got to go to Williamsburg, VA, and we had so much fun! It was a super family-friendly destination, so I wanted to share where to stay, where to eat, and where to play – for both parents and kids 🙂

MUST-STAY IN WILLIAMSBURG: KINGSMILL RESORT

I’m a sucker for splurging a little extra to stay somewhere nice when we travel. Especially with kids, having somewhere comfortable and cute to come back to at the end of the day or a cool property where the kids can swim and play games – it’s priceless. The Kingsmill Resort did not disappoint. 🤩  It’s right on the James River so it has the most beautiful views, especially at sunset!

We stayed in the cottages, which are super cute and great for families. I slept sooo well while I was there (not enough, because we were moving non-stop trying to see it all). The beds were really comfy. They have cottages with 3 or 4 bedrooms, so it’s the perfect spot for families. They have full kitchens, washer and dryer, LARGE bathrooms, plus each bathroom has a full-size jetted tub. You also have full access to all the resort amenities – two championship golf courses, the tennis club, marina activities, multiple restaurants, etc.

DETAILS: WHITE DRESS | SUNGLASSES | SANDALS

Prettiest cherry blossoms!

We were there pre-season, so the outdoor pool wasn’t open yet, but since we were there with Visit Williamsburg, they let us check out the pool at The Estate at Kingsmill. It used to belong to the Busch Family (of Busch Gardens and Budweiser Beer), but they sold it to Kingsmill, so now it’s available as a luxury rental. The home is so gorgeous! The decor is sooo stunning and all of the bedrooms are insane. It would make for an amazing family vacation rental for a big family get-together! We loved spending our nights swimming there!

The prettiest pool overlooking the river – sunset was so magical!

DETAILS: GRAPHIC HOODIE

MUST-EATS IN WILLIAMSBURG

ELECTRIC CIRCUS TACO : 9 times out of 10, you’ll find us either at a Mexican or Italian restaurant. We ended up at Electric Circus Taco for lunch the first day, and it was the perfect intro to the Williamsburg food scene. It’s right in the heart of Williamsburg, so you can walk and tour the city after. The restaurant has tons of arcade games for the kids, so they loved it!

ANTONIO’S RISTORANTE: We got this to go after we went to Busch Gardens and the garlic knots were amazing! Thin crust New York-style pizza too. It was one of our favorite meals! 

WATER STREET GRILLE (Yorktown): Nothing beats a good pizza 😉  Cody took the healthy route and ordered a steak salad. Loved the views and they have the prettiest tables out on the balcony that overlook the river.

MAURIZIO’S RISTORANTE ITALIANO: This was a local favorite – it was super busy, and the pasta options were all really popular, but we were craving pizza again, no surprise haha. It’s right at the entrance of the resort, so it was super convenient to stop and grab food. 

MOBJACK BAY COFFEE ROASTERS (Yorktown) : I could talk about this place for hours! It’s the cutest coffee shop with all handmade (and amaaaazing) pastries. The building it’s in is actually one of 7 buildings that were built in the 1700s. At one point, it was owned by a female who actually sold coffee – the current owner was so inspired that she wanted to open a coffee shop of her own with her family. The owners have also had multiple ‘ghost’ encounters in that building (but friendly :). Such a cool spot with soooo much history! They also had a picnic area in the back with an outdoor fire going. You’re also within walking distance of a lot of the historic sites in Yorktown.

Favorite thing we tried: Nutella Donuts – we had waaay too many! The kids loved the pink macarons. Also loved the Caramel Macchiato – their coffee is all roasted in-house so it’s super fresh. This place was probably my favorite!

WYTHE CANDY & GOURMET SHOP: Cody always finds the best sweets! This place had caramel apples, homemade fudge, chocolates, and more. Also, our fam loves jelly bellies, and they have a wall with all the flavors.

MUST-PLAY & MUST-DOS IN WILLIAMSBURG

*Disclaimer – we aren’t much for museums. Our kids have pretty short attention spans and would rather be outside or doing something active. There’s soooo much to do in Williamsburg that I didn’t think the kids would gravitate towards the more historical or educational elements, but they totally did! Tons of live exhibits and replicas make it feel like you are there experiencing it and not just listening to an audio recording looking at pictures on the wall.

JAMESTOWN SETTLEMENT: Jamestown Settlement was the perfect mix of history and interactive experiences – the kids loved it! They kept seeing “come see this” or “wow! look at this!” It was honestly the best museum-type experience we’ve had. Wes kept talking about what he had learned in school, and it was cool to see it all come to life for the kids.

While there, you can see re-creations of the ships that first came to Jamestown in 1607. They have replicated a lot of the original structures and ships from early Jamestown. We got to board a life-size replica of Susan Constant – the biggest ship that brought over the original settlers of Jamestown. There were 71 people that came across on that ship, which put it all into perspective how cramped and uncomfortable the journey overseas would have been. They also had a recreation of a Paspahegh town to see how Powhatan and Pocahontas and their people would have lived. So cool!

DETAILS: DENIM JACKET (SIMILAR HERE) | TANK | BLACK DENIM | WHITE SNEAKERS

BIKE RIDING: Without really meaning to, we’ve started the tradition of renting and riding bikes on almost all our vacations – The Brooklyn Bridge in New York City, the beach in Newport Beach, and now we get to add along the Greensprings Interpretive Trail in Williamsburg. We love being active and outdoors, and riding bikes is the perfect way to combine the two and get to explore new places. We rented bikes from Spoke + Art Provisions Co – they had options for a hybrid or recumbent bike and also have toddler wagons available. The trail was sooooo beautiful! So green and tons of wildlife (including a baby deer!). Also had the cutest wood bridges over different ponds, and the woods were gorgeous.

After the bike ride, we went back to return the bikes and got to talk to the owner more. He’s from England, so I got to talk to him about our obsession with “The Crown” haha. They have a cute outdoor sitting area in the back where you can get snacks, have coffee, and listen to live music either before or after your ride. They also do a British tea once a week! Such a cute spot and one of my favorite things we did on this trip.

SISTER CITIES FRENCH MARKET: The Yorktown Market Days are a Saturday staple, with special theme markets through the year and our weekend corresponded with the Sister Cities French theme! It was the cutest waterfront farmers market complete with food trucks, cute shops, and artists, and more. Yorktown is the sister city of Port-Vendres, France, so the market is re-creation of their Saturday market and has the coolest French feel to it! Cody snuck away for a crepe and didn’t save us a single bite haha. 

HISTORIC YORKTOWN: Yorktown was such a cool village to visit. I love cute picturesque towns and fell so hard for all the beautiful buildings here (as my 100 pictures in front of the buildings can attest haha). It was crazy to think how much those buildings must have witnessed over the centuries

We stopped at Yorktown Bookshop and got to see a Bible they have for sale from the 1600s. 🤯 The kids each got to pick out a vintage comic book, too, and they already looked them up to check resale value haha. One of them was already worth $70!

We also got to watch The Fifes and Drum of York Town play 18th-century field music, and it felt like we were taking a step back in time. During the war, they couldn’t hear the commander, so drummers would play specific beats to send orders to the troops.

DETAILS: WHITE PULLOVER | DENIM | SNEAKERS

BUSCH GARDENS: (Tied: Kids’ Favorite) We couldn’t come within miles of the iconic Busch Gardens and not go… haha. Wes is always pulling up videos of roller coasters, so he was probably the most excited. The Williamsburg Busch Gardens also has 9 European village ‘replicas’ throughout the park. Their Food & Wine Festival is taking place right now (through May 23), so you can try authentic foods from around the world. Such a cool way to bring Europe to us since we can’t go to Europe this summer.

Post-park nap 😂  Always a sign of a fun-filled day.

I got a lot of questions about Covid restrictions. They limit the number of people who can enter the park each day, so you have to reserve your tickets beforehand, but it was actually nice to not have it so crowded. Most of the roller coasters and rides were open, and the kids got to go on every open roller coaster. Cody and I both went on a few – I made him go on the crazy upside-down roller coaster, so he got his moment to shine as the adventurous parent haha. Everyone wears masks unless they are eating. It was our first theme park experience post-Covid and was just like the old days, plus masks and minus insane crowds haha.

Have you guys been to Williamsburg? If you have any favorite places to stay, restaurants you recommend, or other activities you would suggest, leave a comment below for others planning future trips. 🥰

XX, Christine

*In collaboration with Visit Williamsburg.

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SHIRT JACKET (SIMILAR HERE) | RIBBED TANK | LEGGINGS | SNEAKERS | CHECKERED TOTE BAG (UNDER $50) | MARA’S SANTA CRUZ SWEATSHIRT | WES’ SANTA CRUZ SWEATSHIRT | BECKAM’S TIE-DYE SHIRT & SNEAKERS

OLLIE: VANS | TRICYCLE

Travel outfits – comfort always! The kids love these Santa Cruz sweatshirts and also found the cutest matching Vans for Beckam and Ollie. Also got a million questions on Ollie’s trike/stroller – best invention ever! It completely folds down into a backpack which is awesome for traveling!

DRAWSTRING DRESS (SIMILAR HERE & HERE UNDER $30) | ESPADRILLES (MORE SIZES HERE – SIMILAR HERE)

This dress was a steal (under $30)! Only available in a few sizes but I found this similar long sleeve one here and a shorter one here. Also obsessed with these espadrilles! They come in multiple colors and with the platform heel they are actually really comfortable and so feminine/flattering.

SHIRT JACKET (SIMILAR HERE) | DENIM SHORTS | BEADED PHONE ACCESSORY

Perfect spring jacket! Really lightweight and super soft so it works as both a cute shacket over a tank and shorts on warmer days or as a cute layer when you want to bundle up more. I have it in black too, so when I saw the grey color I had to snag it too. Im wearing a size small in grey. When I bought the black they only had medium so it’s even a little more oversized. So both small and medium work depending on how oversized you want the fit.

My cute parents 🥰

You guys know how much I love sunsets!! It was like a 5-10 minute walk to the beach from our resort, and one night we caught the most beautiful sunset. My sister in laws would wake up early and walk the beach in the morning too (haha I like to sleep in) but they said they saw dolphins too!  The water was stunning, the weather was perfect, and the sun was setting at the most beautiful spot. Love a good beach sunset!

STRIPED RUGBY SHIRT (UNDER $50) | NIKE ZIP SWEATSHIRT | SWEATPANTS | SNEAKERS | BUTTERFLY EARRINGS

DENIM SHORTS | HIKING SANDALS (UNDER $30) | BEADED PHONE ACCESSORY

These denim on repeat! Great price point under $50 – I’ve been sizing up on for a slouchier/baggy look and love the fit of these. Also these sandals come with me every time we go to the beach – they are under $30 but really comfortable and perfect for family hikes or just trying to keep up with Ollie.

GREEN BIKINI TOP & BOTTOMS

WHITE BELTED ONE-PIECE (UNDER $50)

Obsessed with this suit from my friend Caitlin’s collab! It was sold out for a while but just restocked in a few sizes – so cute and under $50!

So serious about his motorbikes! Haha his faces kill me!

LEOPARD BABY CARRIER | DENIM SHORTS | EMBELLISHED SANDALS | SUNGLASSES (UNDER $20) | OLLIE’S VANS

Finally got my hands on this leopard baby carrier after they had been sold out forever. Love the print!! Babybjorn is the best brand – you can adjust pretty much everything to make sure it’s comfortable and works for infants or toddlers. I have another neutral color too that I used a lot when Ollie was a baby.

After the beach, biking is probably our favorite outdoor activity together. We always love renting and riding bikes – especially around California! You could rent cruisers for $5 an hour. All the kids loved it.

Too cute not to end on! These Vans I got matching for Ollie and Beckam. I’m obsessed!

What did you guys do this spring break?

XX, Christine

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OMBRE MAXI DRESS

After every trip to Hawaii, I always have a few DMs asking where we stayed, our favorite beaches, etc. Especially with spring break around the corner, I wanted to share a recap of our trip a couple weeks ago.  (I’ve shared a few recaps of where we’ve stayed and our favorite activities when we went as a family – this trip was more of an adult trip but I have multiple posts with guides on past Hawaii trips: a Maui Travel Guide, Oahu Family edition, and more of our Oahu faves here.)

Since I’ve shared a lot of our favorites in the past posts, I’m just going to highlight my favorites from this trip like what to eat, where to stay, and where to play (like beaches, hikes, etc. 🙂

DETAIL: BLACK BEACH DRESS

EAT:

Best Burgers: Seven Brothers

So good I ate it before I could get a picture haha.

Food Truck: Shrimp

Shave Ice: Matsumoto

Dessert: Leonard’s Bakery & Ted’s Bakery

From Leonard’s I always get the Cream Malasadas. Ted’s has a bunch of different pies but I think the one I had was Chocolate Haupia (coconut) Pie – their signature!

STAY:

Marriott Beach Club Ko Olina

DETAILS: PINK HIGH-WAISTED SHORTS (TONS OF COLORS – UNDER $30!)

This was our first time staying here. We did a two bedroom condo and shared it with Cody’s family. Its great if you are traveling with friends. They have a kitchen, so you can cook some of your meals if you want to, it’s nice for breakfast especially. The views are gorgeous, I love seeing the ocean, mountains and beach all right there. It’s a little ways from down town so it’s not as busy and you have private beaches just for the resort.

PLAY:

Kahauloa Cove

This cove reminded me so much of the beaches in Europe! It’s right down from Hanama Bay. The water was crazy clear and sooo pretty! We saw turtles and whales – one whale fully jumped out where you could see it’s entire body. I’ve never seen that from the beach before – one of the coolest things I’ve ever seen!

The Pillbox Hike (Lanikai)

DETAILS: TIE DYE SWEATSHIRT | PINK HIGH-WAISTED SHORTS

This is one of our favorite hikes. The views are amazing and it’s pretty moderate – it’s a little less than 2 miles. We’ve also done with the kids but were able to go a little farther to the second view point just adults cause Beckam was like 4 when we went and got really tired. So depending on your kids age it could work with kids 🙂

FLORAL MAXI DRESS (SOLD OUT – SIMILAR HERE & HERE) | SANDALS 

I also wanted to share some of my favorite spring break pics if you’re headed somewhere sunny and warm! Almost everything is under $100 and the majority is under $30. 🎉

1. MESH DRESS COVER UP
2. LEOPARD COLOR BLOCK BIKINI
3. RUFFLED SUMMER DRESS
4. BLACK RUCHED ONE-PIECE
5. WOVEN SANDALS
6. BLACK CUT-OUT ONE PIECE
7. WHITE SUNGLASSES (UNDER $15)
8. GREEN SHIRRED BIKINI SET
9. DISTRESSED CUT-OFF SHORTS
10. GOLD HUGGIE HOOPS
11. BLUE RUFFLED DRESS
12. WHITE BABYDOLL T-SHIRT DRESS
13. FLORAL TIERED DRESS
14. WOVEN TOTE
15. BLACK HIKING SANDALS
16. BEADED SMILE BRACELET
17. WHITE STRAPLESS ONE PIECE (ALSO LOVE THIS ONE OVER 50% OFF!)
18. PINK COVER-UP DRESS
19. RIBBON-TRIMMED VISOR
20. LEATHER SLIDES
21. RIBBED BELT ONE-PIECE *This product pic does not do it justice! Click to see a better shot – the ribbed detailing with the belt looks so high-end – there are 5 colors that have the ribbed/belt combo and they are under $30!*

Comment below if you guys are venturing out for spring break or staycation-ing it!

XX, Christine

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TRAVEL STYLE DETAILS: WHITE HOODIE (UNDER $50) | CAMEL COAT (UNDER $100 – ALSO COMES IN BLACK) | LEGGINGS | HIKING BOOTS (ON SALE 25% OFF) | BROWN DUFFLE BAG | FACE MASK

We made it to Boston this week! It’s my first time seeing New England in the fall and I am so excited to see the leaves and experience all things fall!

Each trip I feel like I appreciate even more since travel has changed so much during Covid. We all had to get Covid tests before we left.

Even though a lot has changed travel wise, my travel style is still pretty much the same! I could wear leggings and an oversized sweatshirt every day 🙂 you know I love my loungewear. These Lululemon leggings are my all time favorite – they are insanely comfortable, super flattering, and have pockets. I have multiple pairs but I’ve had my eye on this pair in blue cast – so good! They also just this new print and I’m obsessed. They are definitely an investment, but are amazing quality and will last forever, but I also got this pair recently that has the same vibe but are more budget-friendly and are on sale for under $25.

This camel coat was one of my recent buys (last seen in this post) – it’s an amazing price point under $100 and super versatile. It transforms my lounge look to make it more elevated. You can also pair with a sweater dress and over the knee boots for more of a date night look. I love it with this casual look and these shearling boots. I ordered these in both colors, black and brown – they are actually on sale right now too – 25% off! I also got this duffle bag and love the color – it’s even better in person. Tons of pockets and so practical for traveling, especially with kids.

Follow along on our trip on IG stories! Would love to hear any suggestions you guys have if you’re familiar with the area. 🙂 Below are more pieces I love for travel style.

XX, Christine

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Cody and I kept thinking we would go on a babymoon before the baby arrived, but time slipped away from us and all of a sudden I was past the point that I could fly anymore! With all the chaos going on at home with them ripping out and reinstalling the floors, we thought it would be nice to get away for the weekend so we stayed at the Grand America for a little babymoon staycation. Here were some of the highlights and a few reasons to visit the grand America next time you are in Salt Lake!

1. The Room Service! First and foremost, the Grand America had the best room service I’ve ever had! You know how honestly a lot of times the room service food isn’t as good by the time it gets to your room. I always order room service since the convenience usually outweighs the fact that the food is usually just average, but the Grand America was the first hotel where the room service was actually just as good as eating in the restaurant! We had both breakfast and dinner and it was so yummy! (Side note: Also make sure to try their  chicken noodle soup with their rolls at the cafe on Sunday – so good!)

2. The Grand Spa. Cody and I broke away for a trip to the spa and it was the perfect touch for our babymoon staycation. They have tons of facial and beauty services, but one of my favorite parts was the 17-head shower before the couple massage, So relaxing! If you do it turn the side sprayers on cold and the overhead ones on hot, it feels so good! They also had the yummiest creme brûlée when you come into the couple massage – I’m not sure if its the pregnancy in me, but I’m realizing all my highlights are revolving around food haha.

3. Location. Whatever brings you to SLC, downtown is definitely the place to be. The Grand America has super easy access to downtown so it’s really convenient. We used to live downtown, so it was nostalgic to be back! We walked to dinner, rented city scooters to get around, and loved soaking up more time downtown.

DETAILS: DRESS (UNDER $10 – NOT MATERNITY – WEARING SIZE SMALL) | SNEAKERS

4. Tea Time! One of my favorite parts of the Grand America is their Afternoon Tea! It’s the perfect excuse to get dressed up with friends for a really unique event. It’s available almost every day (excluding holidays) and the finger sandwiches and tea pastries are all amazing. I also found out they can host private tea times for larger events – it would be so cute for a bridal shower/birthday party/etc.!

5. Something for the kids. They have a big candy shop and toy store inside the hotel and it’s the perfect attraction for kids! They gave Beckam a cute wood token when we checked in for a stuffed animal.

DETAILS: MATERNITY SWIM (I JUST PULLED DOWN BOTTOMS FROM OVER MY BELLY TO GET MY TAN ON 😉

6. The Grounds: The pool was a highlight 100%. We’ve actually stayed at the Grand America a couple times but I have only been to the indoor pool. This was my first time at the outdoor pool and it was so nice! It has a pretty view of the hotel from the pool, and they have a kiddy area, regular pool, and jacuzzi, so its the best of everything. Also have to mention how beautiful all their gardens are grounds are in general, major inspo! All of the grounds are just  so beautiful!

I love all the marble in the interior – so pretty, feels like an escape to Paris 🙂

7. The Staff: Last but not least, everyone on the staff was soooo nice and accommodating! It’s one of the biggest factors that make and break whether I will be back to a hotel or property, and the staff was definitely one that made me excited to come back. Also don’t forget to get the free yummy chocolate chip cookies when you check in!!

Have you guys been to the Grand America? What are some of your favorite parts?

XX, Christine

* Special thanks to the Grand America for hosting our family! We can’t wait to go back!

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So also on my bucket list was renting an RV to cruise somewhere! So Cody got an RV for our family and his sisters (our families are close) and we cruised to Powell!

Our first stop was Horse Shoe Bend its just on the other side of the border between Utah and Arizona on the Arizona side! You guys have probably seen it on insta a lot, I feel like its a popular place for engagements and wedding photos. I think there was a fire somewhere close because it was kind of hazy when we went but it was still so BEAUTIFUL! It really blows your mind when you see grand landmarks like that and how beautiful nature is.

The rays were coming through the clouds it looked so pretty!

After Horseshoe Bend, we headed to our camp grounds and did a sunset swim! During the summer, the water gets over 80 degrees so it’s the perfect temperature your never cold! We stayed at the Wahweap campgrounds, they have a sandy beach you can walk to, and have showers a convenient store and other basic necessities.

Day 2: We rented a boat to explore the different areas. The lake is HUGE!! We swam up different canyons and spent so much time in the water! There are tons of options for boating on Lake Powell. A lot of people rent a houseboat for the trip, so you can live on the water during your stay. We rented a pontoon boat (it held 12-14 people). People also rent regular speed boats, the pontoon is nice because it doesn’t get as rocky when you are going through the channels. Being pregnant, this was huge, it wasn’t bumpy or rocky ever and we could go up to 55mph (which is huge because a lot of the canyons are spaced far apart) The pontoon can do almost everything that a regular boat can, the kids can still tube and everything, the only thing they can’t do is surf behind it.

Antelope Slot Canyons was probably my favorite, but all of them are really beautiful!

When your swimsuit unintentionally matches the boat 😜

Got tons of questions on these necklaces – this shell set is under $10!

Cody and the boys went cliff jumping at different spots, I’m starting to think that cliff diving is to Cody what sunsets are to me, haha. There are endless cliff jumping options here for the more adventurous at heart 😉

DETAILS: BIKINI TOP AND BOTTOMS (ALSO COMES IN WHITE AND BLACK HERE) | SUNGLASSES | SCRUNCHY (ALSO LOVE THIS SET) | INITIAL NECKLACE | SHELL NECKLACE SET

CODY: CHECKED SWIM SHORTS

DAY 3: We woke up early and headed to Rainbow Bridge, we wanted to get up there to try and beat the heat as much as we could because I am SLOW HIKER this pregnant. After we went exploring again, there are so many spots you can just anchor your boat have lunch, swim, and look over the mountains.

DETAILS: GREY TANK (ON SALE UNDER $25) | DENIM SHORTS | SUNGLASSES | | SCRUNCHY (ALSO LOVE THIS SET)

RAINBOW BRIDGE! 😍😍 The hike is about a mile long, so not at bad, some parts are a little shaded, but it’s an easy hike with family and kids. Bring a bottle of water for everyone – we had all our kids carry their own, half of it you drink, and half you poor over your head to stay cool, its high 90’s low 100’s during our trip so you start sweating quick!

DETAILS: CROCHET BIKINI TOP (ON SALE 50% OFF) | CROCHET BIKINI BOTTOMS (ON SALE 50% OFF) | DENIM SHORTS | SCRUNCHY (ALSO LOVE THIS SET) | SUNGLASSES

Below are a few other common questions I got from you guys on Insta, so I wanted to answer all in one spot:

• Where is Lake Powell located? It’s right on the border of Arizona and Utah – about a 5-6 hour drive from Salt Lake City or a 4 hour drive from Phoenix. You can also fly into Page, Arizona which is a regional airport, so you’ll have to go through Las Vegas or Phoenix, but it would save you a drive.
• Did you rent a boat or take a tour? We rented a boat! Cody actually researched and picked out the one we went with specifically. It went up to 40-50 mph on the water (a little faster than some of the other boat options) so it was a smoother ride (if you go fast enough, the boat sits on top of the water so it’s not quite as bumpy which I wouldn’t have loved being as pregnant as I am haha.) It also meant  we could cover more area and explore more of the lake!
• Did you stay at a hotel or in the RV the whole time? We stayed in the RV. The first night we mistakenly booked a campsite where you had to cut off your generators after 10pm (it was the ‘quiet’ campground). I was kind of freaking out that first night because we couldn’t run our AC that night  I’m already constantly hot and I thought I was going to go into labor I was so hot haha. I kept waking Cody up and making him turn on our generator just for a few minutes so I could cool down, but people kept walking by our RV and hitting it to tell us to turn it off. I felt so bad! So the next day we moved to the other section of the campsite where you could run your generator all night. So lesson learned! And after that is was smooth sailing. 🙂
• What areas did you visit? We stayed in Page at the Wahweap campground. I liked staying in Page because they have restaurants near the campsite so we would make breakfast and lunch at camp but then go out to a restaurant for dinner. As far as other sites, we also went to Antelope Slot Canyons, Horseshoe Bend (in Page), and Rainbow Bridge. All so amazing – I can’t recommend them enough!

Have you guys ever been to Lake Powell? What did you think if so and let me know if I missed you favorite parts in the comments! Can’t wait to go back again soon!

Pin now – read later:

XX, Christine

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One of my favorite family traditions is our two week trip we take every summer with all the kids. We try to explore at least one new destination every year. I could spend hours on pinterest or Google trying to research and plan to try to make sure I hit all the best spots and don’t miss any of the highlights. This summer, with being pregnant and working on the remodels of our house, we didn’t have as much time to plan. One of my friends had told me about this travel service called Noken that helps plan and customize your trip. I have only used a travel agent once and we had a really bad experience so I was kind of nervous, but Noken seriously exceeded every expectation we had and made this trip the easiest trip we have ever planned!! Now that I’ve used it, I don’t think I could ever go back! It was such an amazing service so I wanted to share how it makes traveling abroad so seamless!

1. Choose your destination: Noken has 7 different countries available to book right now. 5 in Europe – Italy, France, Portugal, Iceland, and Ireland – and they also have trips available in Japan and Australia. They are always adding new countries so if your bucket list destination isn’t on their list yet, keep checking back 🙂 They are so detailed and spend lots of time getting each country’s experience perfect. We knew we wanted to do the northern coast of Italy and Florence. I had been dying to take the family back to Florence where I studied abroad in college.

2. Customize: Our entire trip was planned out before we left.  We sent them our dates, cities we were interested in, budget, and any hotel preferences (I said I wanted at least half of our stay to have hotels with pools because the kids LOVE to swim, 4 star accommodations and above, and at least one with a view of the water when we were in Cinque Terre.  This is where you can really set any budget! If you want to save and have a price point you are trying to hit you can let them know that too!) They did all the research on what hotels and sent us a couple options to choose from and we selected our favorites! Typically when we go on trips I spend HOURS reading reviews trying to find the best spots, and I was so impressed with their selections!! We loved every hotel! We stayed at Villa La Calvane in Tuscany, Best Western Tiguillio Royal in Rapallo, and The First Riomaggiore in Cinque Terre. Also this was huge – you don’t pay any more for your hotel then you would if you booked on your own! You also book the entire trip in one transaction which, if you’ve ever booked like 4 different flights and hotels for multiple people, you get the appeal haha.  They coordinate everything – it really is life changing!

Our view from our room in Cinque Terre overlooking the cutest town. Facing the other direction, you could see the ocean. We loved just sitting and watching the sunrise!

The pool views in Tuscany! The kid’s favorite part 😉 They went swimming every morning and night and the Tuscan Hills in the background.  😍

3. More than Hotels and Flights: Outside of your flight and hotel, they can also book your car rental, plan activities and excursions in the different cities you visit, and make restaurant reservations (especially in peak season you want to book reservations for popular restaurants some are weeks out). We rented a boat when we were in Rapallo and it was one of our favorite parts of the trip! We got to see all the pretty coastal towns along the way and the kids even got to drive for a little bit 😉 I can’t recommend doing this enough!! Noken can suggest things in your area or you can tell them what you want to do and they will book it.

4. A Personalized App: This is really what sets Noken apart from every other travel service out there. Before your trip, Noken creates a 100% personalized app with your itinerary. It has everything you could think of – from packing guides, your hotel, car, and activity confirmations (if you travel a lot you know how nice it is to have it all in one spot!), directions to each location, your daily itinerary with suggestions of sites to see, restaurant recommendations (and directions so you don’t have to flip back and forth between apps!). One of the suggestions in Cinque Terre was Ristorante Miky which is where we got the best spaghetti I’ve ever had! It also gives you an idea of costs for each activity or restaurant. Then each day your itinerary is set out, with your destinations, and travel tips, you just wake up and EXPLORE!

Had tons of questions about the cost, and I was seriously shocked when I found out. It’s ONLY $5 per person, per day. So for our family only $25 day!  So worth all of the planning, research, and time  it saves you, and the convenience of having a personalized app for your family for your specific trip! You pay the same price you would pay for hotels and other activities, so there aren’t any markups for anything. If there’s one thing I’ve learned about traveling abroad, it’s that you never have enough time to see everything but Noken saves you so much time planning and putting together the perfect itinerary so you can tailor the trip to make the most of your time! Can’t recommend it enough! Now if it could only help me unpack my suitcase too… haha.

I’ll be sharing more from our trip over the next few weeks with travel guides for each city so comment below if you have any questions about Noken or our trip! Noken and I are also hosting a giveaway for a chance to receive $500 towards their service – details for how to enter are on my IG so be sure to check it out and enter!!

XX, Christine

*In collaboration with Noken.

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Comfort is always a must when it comes to travel style! Love their matching Nike sneakers!

Dying over their matching hoodies!

When you usually borrow everything from his closet, but his sneakers never fit so you have to buy your own. Love these!

DETAILS: WHITE NIKE JACKET | SNEAKERS (ALSO GOT THESE)

CODY: WHITE NIKE JACKET | SNEAKERS | SHORTS

MARA:  CROPPED TEE | SNEAKERS

WES: ZIP UP HOODIE | SNEAKERS

BECKAM: ZIP UP HOODIE | SNEAKERS

Europe is one of my favorite places in the world especially Paris! The Eiffel Tower still gets my every time like the first time. Why is it so magical?? I’m excited to start sharing all the pics from our trip earlier this month!

Packing for a long family trip always seems to have a few mishaps and a few more this time with my pregnancy brain! I forgot an entire packing cube with more of my underwear and swimsuits this trip!) Cody forgot his swimsuits too! But there are a few things I always make 100% sure we have packed for every person in the family. I didn’t realize until I was looking at pictures from out summer trips the years before, but sure enough I pulled up our pictures from our visit to the Eiffel tower and the boys were both in their Nike sneakers and tees. I didn’t even realize it, but we have the same picture in their Nike gear (100% unplanned!). See below 🙂

Anytime we fly to Europe, we always try to fly in and out of Paris so we have at least 1 day in the city. (It’s a direct flight from SLC which is amazing, so we usually start our summer trips in either Paris or London.) It’s always one of our favorite cities to go back to! Mara says Paris is her favorite city in the world and all the kids were excited to pick out Eiffel Tower keychains for their school backpacks. We loaded up on banana crepes, rode the carousels, and wandered the streets. While we were out exploring this year, a HUGE thunderstorm hit and we were all instantly soaked, but it make for some great memories. 🙂

This year, I got everyone a pair of sneakers from the Nike White Collection – there’s nothing more versatile than a good white sneaker and they go with anything in your suitcase, from comfy airport style and sportswear to street style and cute dresses. You have to have comfortable shoes to walk around! I actually ordered this pair for me at first, but when these sneakers that Cody picked out arrived, I loved them and needed a pair too haha. Love finding great men’s sneakers! Just size down 1.5-2 sizes! I’m usually an 8-8.5 and these are a 6.5 in men’s. I’m obsessed with the shoes I ordered for the kids. They come in tons of colors – I love the look of white and think I’m going to order a darker color for back to school.

I also found some great jackets and hoodies for the trip. I loved this Nike pullover jacket and got one for both me and Cody (sized up to a large for the bump :).  For this kids, I pack one hoodie or sweatshirt for the whole trip and loved these matching hoodies. I actually which we would have ordered one for Mara too! They are definitely unisex. Clearly I’m obsessed with coordinating outfits for the whole family and I love all the pieces from the Nike White collection! The monochromatic white also makes it so easy to spot everyone when we are traveling so we don’t get too far (and not quite as intense as matching family tee’s ;).

Below are a few more of my favorites from the Nike White Collection:

XX, Christine

*In collaboration with Nike.

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THE DESTINATIONS

Royal Caribbean has so many amazing destinations to choose from, but our day at Perfect Day at CocoCay, Bahamas, the first in their new Perfect Day collection of private island destinations, was probably our favorite stop yet! Honestly, I could put together a whole post just on the island – there was so much to do! It’s the perfect destination for families who have different speeds or interests (or both :). Cody and the kids are really adventurous, so they got their thrill with the helium balloon, Up, Up & Away (which gives you the highest view in all of the Bahamas!), Thrill Waterpark (which has 13 slides, including the tallest water slide in all of North America), and a 1,600 foot long zip line — did not disappoint. Then, over on the other side of the island is the most beautiful beach, Chill Island, where you can lounge and relax. The water is warm, super clear and a gorgeous color and when the tide is right, you can walk out really far (a couple hundred yards). We even found star-fish on the beach, which was a huge hit. There were also tons of great food options on the island. I could go on forever, but Perfect Day at CocoCay really had something for everyone in the family, and all in close proximity so you don’t lose any precious daylight going back and forth between different activities.

The view from the ship as we pulled up to Perfecy Day at CocoCay.

Getting ready to go up on Up Up & Away!

It’s the highest view point in The Bahamas — so cool to be able to go up and see a view you can’t get anywhere else!

Next stop – Thrill Waterpark!

Last but not least, the most beautiful beach!

You know it’s a been a good day when you can’t keep your eyes open, haha.

THE FOOD

Food is half of the experience of a cruise, so you definitely want to choose a cruise line that has the good stuff! Royal Caribbean has so many great options. I love good Mexican food so we hit up the taco spot, El Loco Fresh, every day for lunch while on Navigator of the Seas. Cody and I got the steak and chicken tacos every time and the kids’ quesadillas were really good, too! We also tries Jamie’s Italian one night for dinner and the food was amazing. Call me crazy, but the kid’s spaghetti was my favorite. And the desserts alone were worth the trip. 😂 And last but not least, the unlimited soft serve ice cream – I swear it is every kid’s dream come true! Strawberry swirl all day long!

THE WIFI

It’s the last thing you think about when you book a fun vacation, but one of the first things you think about when you are out at sea and start to lose cell coverage. I love that Royal Caribbean has Voom – the fastest at sea Wi-Fi – so we can stay connected to family at home. Plus it meant we were able to share some of our highlights in real time ;).

THE JOURNEY

Whoever said it’s all about the journey and not the destination was probably thinking of cruises haha (although the destination was pretty hard to beat!). We were on Navigator of the Seas which has so much to do on board that it was impossible to do everything. It has one of the longest waterslides at sea, The Blaster, and also The Riptide waterslide – which actually twists and turns over the water – the coolest view and feeling like you are floating in air! Wes also rode the FlowRider surf simulator for the first time. Wes got up so easy; that kid is so naturally athletic. It’s so cool to experience so many firsts with the kids… One of my favorite parts of traveling!

The FlowRider is so much fun to watch, I can’t even imagine how fun it is to actually do it!

The waterslide went over the water it was so crazy! The coolest waterslide! It felt like you were floating above the ocean.

Mara, Wes, and Beckam splashing on the Navigators of the Seas pool deck.

THE SUNSETS/SUNRISES:

Ok, we need to come to terms with the fact that all of my travel guide must-dos will include a sunset or sunrise view! I love a good sunset no matter where I am in the world, but there’s something about being out at sea and having the full horizon light up the sky with so many colors! I will never get tired of it!

Special moments aboard the Navigator of the Seas.

Have you guys cruised with Royal Caribbean before? What are some of your favorite ships or destinations? I would love to add to our must-do list!

XX, Christine

*In collaboration with Royal Caribbean.

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