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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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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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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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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DETAILS: POLKA DOT PANTS | WHITE BIKINI TOP (UNDER $100 – LOVE THE BACK DETAIL) & BOTTOMS | STRAW TOTE | STRAW HAT (UNDER $50)

Hi guys! TGGGGIF! A bunch of you have been dm-ing me asking for details on our trip so I wanted to put together details on our stay. Putting this travel guide together is making me MISS the beach!  I’m excited to share a few more pictures of our trip, along with 8 reasons why we loved staying at the Montage Kapalua Bay in Maui. 

DETAILS: FRINGE SWEATER (UNDER $100) | CHAMBRAY PANTS | SUNGLASSES | LEOPARD PRINT BIKINI

1. Breakfast of Champions: Breakfast is my favorite meal of the day and the breakfast at The Cane & Canoe restaurant was as delicious as it looks! Our server recommended the pog juice (passion fruit – orange – guava) and I almost turned it down for my favorite fresh-squeezed orange juice, but I’m so glad I didn’t! The pog juice was delicious – definitely try it when you get a chance! The mini muffins were a close second – yum! I went back every morning and got them as a morning snack even the days we went off property to eat 😉 

DETAILS: CROCHET BIKINI TOP AND BOTTOMS (ALSO GOT THIS SET – TOP & BOTTOMS)

DETAILS: WHITE MAXI DRESS | SUNGLASSES

2. Spacious Rooms: The suites are really large and perfect for families! We stayed in a 2 bedroom suite with  Cody’s brother and his family. It’s so perfect for family trips!  The room had a full kitchen so you can cook/prepare meals instead of eating out every meal. It also has a full washer and dryer which comes in handy after a few family trips to the beach. The balconies are also amaaaaazing they have tons of places to sit with a super comfy oversized chair and half you can cuddle with the fam and a table and chairs to eat dinner or play games.  We would just sit and enjoy the view every night! All of the rooms are ocean-facing so you have beautiful views wherever you are at which is pretty unique for properties.

The view from the spa!

Before and After at the spa – such a cool facial!

3. The Spa: The views at the spa are insane! Cody and his brother still love to work out even when were on vacation, and they said the facilities were really nice. I go for more of the R&R approach 😉 I had the Valmont North America masterpiece facial and it was heaven. I always try to pack face masks on trips because traveling wreaks havoc on your skin, but obviously I would take a spa facial over a sheet mask any day haha. They do multiple masks on your skin so you leave GLOWING! One of the masks during the facial is called the ‘Cinderella mask’ because it just makes your skin beautiful and I was really excited for the collagen mask – it’s a medical grade collagen mask so it has instant plumping and fullness. Seriously so good! You have to try it if you have a chance to visit the spa. Also the view from the spa was all the heart eyes.

4. Always thinking of the kids. One of my favorite things about the Montage is they really cater to kids. We’ve stayed at a couple of their properties around the US and they always appeal to the kids to much. They give them free stuffed animals, Beckam still has his shark, and picked out one for Mara and Wes. They also do this merit badge program for the kids! They can earn different badges for activities like seeing wildlife, learning how to hula, going to a luau, all sorts of different things. Beckam was set on getting as many as he could and he would carry his paper with his badges around all day. We brought them home and he wants to put them on his backpack now 🙂 Another hit with the kids is the koi pod. Beckam loved getting to feed the fish in the Koi pond – he remembered it from last time we came to the Montage for lunch and was so excited to be able to do it again while we stayed here this time!

5. Cliff Jumping: Cody is always looking for his next chance to do something crazy! Last time we were here I did it too, so ladies get brave it’s not that bad! I was just paranoid with being pregnant doing anything extreme. But this is a super close walk from the resort, maybe 5 minutes, and the water is so clear and crystal blue!  Even Beckam jumped! Proud/terrifying mama moment! Haha. 

DETAILS: WHITE MAXI DRESS | SUNGLASSES

6. The Grounds and Gardens. I am a sucker for flowers it’s no joke, the whole property at the Montage is covered with the most gorgeous flowers! and gardens! I was stopping every couple minutes so excited about the flowers haha. 

7.  Easy Beach access and Whale Watching: Walking around the property in the early morning, you could see whales! They have access to a beach that is a 1 minute walk. Everyone we talked to said its some of the best snorkeling! We didn’t make it snorkeling but have it on our list for next time!

The pool area is so nice they have lots of padded lounge chairs, umbrellas, and the big chair and half that you fit with a couple people, and it’s not over crowded. There is nothing worse than when you feel so claustrophobic at the pool jammed with people. It was peak season, full occupancy during Spring Break and you didn’t feel crowded at all. 

One of my favorite pictures of B, I didn’t say pose like this or relax on the floaty or anything I just looked over and he had his arms up like this with his eyes closed I could not stop laughing! They also have a large shallow area for the kids, Beckam made instant friends with other kids staying and they would play catch for hours!

DETAILS: WHITE ONE PIECE (UNDER $100)

8. We’ve never met a beach in Hawaii that we didn’t like, but when it comes to pools these ones were so beautiful! We always bounce back and forth between the pool and the beach and the Montage Kapalua has an amazing pool area, complete with multiple different pools, tons of places for kids to play (including mini waterfalls!).

9. The views. When you first walk into the resort the view literally takes your breath away (I’m so mad I took like 4 videos of it but didn’t get a picture 🤦🏼‍♀️🤦🏼‍♀️🤦🏼‍♀️🤦🏼‍♀️). Every person that walks in pauses, and especially at sunset its unreal. Make a point to go down to the beach or the lawn at sunset, it’s so beautiful!  

Now that I’m reliving it I’m ready to go back, haha! Do you guys have any fun beach trips coming up?

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XX, Christine

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DETAILS: WHITE ONE PIECE (UNDER $100)

DETAILS: LEOPARD BIKINI TOP

Hawaii is always one of my favorite destinations – it has become a family tradition to go every winter and we are always jumping at any chance we have to go back. I always get so excited for the beautiful flowers, great weather, and of course the chance to trade in my sweaters for swimsuits!

I just got this white one piece and love the mesh cut out details. It’s also super comfortable – it has adjustable shoulder straps which I have discovered is a game changer if you have a long torso like me. A lot of times with one pieces, it’s either a wedgie in the back or my boobs hanging out in the front haha – so needless to say I love that you can adjust the shoulder straps for Summersalt’s suits. They also have built in padding in the bra so you don’t have to worry about getting too cold (if you know what I mean ;). All of their suits are really great quality and under $100 too. (It’s also a smaller company and the owner is so sweet I love supporting other women-owned businesses!)

Below are some other Summersalt styles I love:

XX, Christine

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DETAILS: SWEATER | SHORTS | SHOES

I wore this outfit on my instagram recently and got so many questions about this sweater (women version here)   Isn’t it the cutest?! Our family loves to get decked out in all things Disney for our Disney trips and I thought this sweater was perfect for our trip.  These are some of my new favorite jean shorts and they are on sale right now!

DETAILS:  DRESS | NECKLACE

So in love with this dress!  Its perfect for a beach trip – I love how it flows and feels relaxed and comfortable but is so beautiful!  I have been wearing a lot of dresses by this brand lately and I’m addicted!

DETAILS:  DRESS | NECKLACE | SHOES

I was so excited to get this dress in time for our trip.  The color is so pretty and combined with the lightweight material its the perfect wrap dress for Florida! I do a need to steam this baby real bad though 😉 I also just got these new slides!  They came just in time for our trip and are on sale under $100!

DETAILS:  DRESS | NECKLACE | BAG (UNDER $20) | PHONE CASE

DETAILS:  TOP | PANTS | MICKEY SWEATSHIRT (ON SALE UNDER $30)

This two piece set is so fun!  Not to mention the pants are so comfortable! I love making it casual with a cut off sweatshirt. Did you guys catch me DIY-ing this on instastories.

I love both the print on this one and that A-line hem!  Its so different than your normal little black dress and I am going to wear this one to a nicer dinner out. It would be cute to wear back home in the summer with a jean jacket over it to make it more casual too.

DETAILS:  DRESS | NECKLACE

DETAILS:  SWEATSHIRT | JEANS | BAG | SHOES

We kicked off the trip sporting our Mickey gear right away 😉 Such a comfy travel outfit for Disney! This is the sweatshirt you guys watched me cut the bottom off of on my insta stories to make it a little shorter and distressed. I love how it turned out! This bag has been my go to travel bag lately – it holds so much and is so easy to keep clean. And these jeans!  They have been my favorites for awhile and are part of the big sale going on right now too – so grab them while you can!

Hope you guys have a good weekend! See stories and pics of our Disney trip on Instagram @hellofashionblog!

XX,

Christine

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This swimsuit is one of my new favorites! So comfy & flattering.

DETAILS: SWIMSUIT BOTTOM | TOP | HAT (Old -Similar)  | SUNGLASSES

Everyone loves a good beach trip right?! I got so many requests and messages asking me to share what I packed / what my beach vacay essentials are. My outfit above is one of my favorites from the trip, and I have rounded up some other essentials that I took with me as well.

On beach trips, I always pack a big floppy straw hat to help protect me from the sun, and a big straw bag (shown in pic below) to hold all my stuff in for the beach. This is the bag I took to Hawaii recently and I loved it! I’ve actually had it for 2 years I think and they just restocked it. It’s such a good bag and can hold a lot but not be too heavy.

The majority of the clothing I take with me are cute swimsuits, cover ups, and light weight linens for the beach and pool! I found this brand last year called POSSE and their pieces are AMAZING! They are really light weight and I love the neutral color palette they have. I’m wearing their rose linen top above. I try to take neutral cover ups that go with anything, so that I can wear them more than once.

This flowy maxi dress (shown above) is amazing! This brand has lots of cute flow pieces that are colorful and playful.

You can’t forget swimsuits!! I love this swimsuit, this one piece suit, and this one piece that I shared on my Instagram!  This swimsuit (shown above) on is a good one for any body type, comes in like 10 colors and it’s under $100.

Comfy pants are an essential of mine for beach vacations too! I like to have something lightweight and flows (in case you get burned 😉 or it’s just too hot and you don’t want crazy tight fitting clothes.  I got these pants and wore them almost every other night to dinner. I love how effortless and cute they look and they’re so comfy to throw on after a long day outside they feel like pajamas! These are a BIG STAPLE!

For makeup, I always stay very minimal when outside at the pool and beach – I rarely do my makeup when we travel.  I usually just put on some tinted moisturizer – this one is a recent favorite and I love that it has SPF in it!

And of course – its always important to have a good suitcase to get you to the beach!  I got this cute red suitcase a couple months ago and I am still loving it. I have also been using this bag when traveling – I love that its big and holds everything I need as a purse and is easy to clean!

Let me know if I missed anything you saw me wearing and I will be sure to link it!  Hope this helps when packing and hope you are all going somewhere fun & warm soon 🙂

XX,
Christine

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1. SANTORINI, GREECE

DETAILS: 1. BIKINI

Water is warm and the sea adventures are a must do!

DETAILS: 1. WHITE OFF-THE-SHOULDER BODYSUIT | 2. BLUE SHORTS (SOLD OUT – SIMILAR HERE)

(SEE FULL POST HERE)

2. HAWAII

DETAILS: 1. STRAW HAT (SOLD OUT – SIMILAR HERE) | 2. SWAN POOL FLOATIE

Hawaiian sunset colors are UNREAL! (SEE FULL POST HERE)

3. COSTA RICA

DETAILS: 1. TANKINI TOP | 2. HIGH WAISTED SWIM BOTTOMS

4. BALI

DETAILS: 1. RED BANDANA (SOLD OUT – SIMILAR HERE) | 2. BLACK BIKINI TOP | 3. BLACK BIKINI BOTTOMS | 4. SILVER WATCH | 5. SUNGLASSES (SOLD OUT – SIMILAR HERE)

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5. PUNTA CANA, DOMINICAN REPUBLIC

DETAILS: 1. ORANGE JUMPSUIT | 2. BAMBOO CIRCLE BAG | 3. GREY SUEDE SLIDES

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Where are you planning your next getaway to?!

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DETAILS: WHITE  DRESS | WHITE SUNGLASSES | PRINT HEADBAND (ALSO GOT THIS ONE) | HOOP EARRINGS (UNDER $25)

I was so excited to go back to the flower fields with the family. I took Beckam when he was two years old and talked Cody into going again because I am obsessed with all things flowers! They still get me every time! The colors were actually richer this year than when I went last time.

This is the perfect little white dress! It’s more of a beach coverup but we had just come from the beach so it worked 😉  I love the playful length of it so it works great for the beach or grabbing lunch. Love pieces that do double duty, especially for traveling! It’s such a great price point too.

This cute sports bra is under $20! I ordered both colors they are super comfortable.

Cody’s brother and his family came with us on the trip! We usually do every spring break with their family – don’t know if you guys remember last year’s trip to Costa Rica 🙂

DETAILS: PINK SPORTS BRA (UNDER $20) | BLACK LEGGINGS | LONG-SLEEVE STRIPED TEE | SNEAKERS | GREY HAT

We hiked Runyon canyon (my first time) Cody’s been a couple times,  and it was so cool to get a different view of the city! It was a little smoggy so you couldn’t see everything – I want to do it again next time we go to get the full views!

DETAILS: STRIPED BIKINI TOP (UNDER $50 – WEARING SIZE 6) AND BOTTOMS (UNDER $50 – WEARING SIZE 4) | WHITE SUNGLASSES

As much as I wear neutrals, I really love color so I’ve noticed I always go for something bright with swimwear. I saw this one on my friend Jaci’s account and was in love, plus it’s under $100!

DETAILS: BLUE BANDEAU BIKINI TOP & BOTTOMS | HEADBAND | WHITE SUNGLASSES | HOOP EARRINGS (UNDER $25)

I guess I’m on a bandeau bikini kick! I was obsessed with this one the second I saw it! Blues are one of my favorite colors for this season. I love the bright blue shade of this one and the ruffles make it feel super unique. Also, headbands! I’ve been wearing them non-stop lately. They are such a fun detail to add to a spring look. Also what do you think of Cody wearing my sunglasses lol. He always forgets his and ends up wearing some of mine. These ones aren’t bad but sometimes I only have really girly ones and he still wears them lol.

DETAILS: BLUSH WINDBREAKER (UNDER $100) | CROPPED HOODIE | BLACK LEGGINGS | PINK SNEAKERS (WEARING KID’S SIZE 5.5 – TYPICALLY 7.5 ADULT) | AVIATORS

It rained a couple of the days we were down there 🙁 We were hoping for a little warmer weather. So when we couldn’t hit the beach we biked around the city – one of the hotels we were at let you rent bikes for free for a couple hours so everyone got to ride. I had just got this cute  blush windbreaker under $100, so I was excited to bust it out with the cooler weather on the trip :).

Even on the colder days we had to check the beach to see if the weather was bearable. I snapped this shot of Cody and loved how it turned out! We’ve been doing all our own pics lately, we used to do about 50/50 and I’ve just been so excited to be a little more creative and shoot our own stuff. Even on a cloudy day, the beach is so stunning! And this beach was close to the airport in San Diego so planes fly over every like 15 minutes its so cool!!

DETAILS: COLORFUL CROCHET  TOP | COLORFUL CROCHET BOTTOMS | SANDALS (UNDER $100) | WHITE SUNGLASSES | BLACK AND WHITE TOTE (CLUTCH VERSION HERE)

Haha ok I’m realizing a trend now – does California bring out anyone else’s love of bright, bold pieces? I saw this crochet two piece combo and was obsessed. Definitely a statement piece and so much fun to wear! And your probably wondering where Mara and Wes were in these last couple pics – people get so weird if they don’t see them in every picture – they were off getting donuts with their cousins while we said goodbye to the beach 🙂 Whenever we travel with family all the kids – Beckam included  love playing with their cousins so much I feel like we have to drag them away to hang out with us. Anyone else have this problem 😉

Below are a few more colorful favorites:

XX, Christine

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Love this striped top for spring!

DETAILS: STRIPED BOW TOP (UNDER $100) | DENIM CUT OFFS (UNDER $100) | SANDALS (UNDER $100 – SO GOOD FOR SPRING!) | WHITE SUNGLASSES | HOOP EARRINGS (UNDER $25) | MINI LEATHER BACKPACK

Happy Friday guys!! We are in California for the kids’ spring break. One of my favorite parts of Southern California is all the flowers! I swear, every other corner is more picture perfect than the next. It’s supposed to rain all weekend back in Salt Lake City so I’m soaking up every minute of sunshine before we head home. It was the perfect chance to get to pull out some of my new spring pieces. Obsessed with this top from my friend Chriselle’s collection at Nordstrom – so cute and under $100! It has pants that go with it to make the cutest set!! I also got these sandals in multiple colors. They are perfect for spring and also under $100. Below are a few more of favorite spring buys:

XX, Christine

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The many faces of B – I can’t believe how big he is getting!!

DETAILS: GREY FELT BASEBALL HAT | GREY KNIT SWEATER (ON SALE UNDER $25) | LEGGINGS | SNEAKERS (MY NEW FAVE AND UNDER $100!) |  BLACK SUITCASE | BECKAM’S SNEAKERS

Hi from NYC! Cody is working as the brand ambassador for Westin (so proud of him!) so we are in NY for the next couple days for an event. Normally flying is a breeze and doesn’t phase me. Yesterday we were stuck on the tarmac for an hour and half before we took off because of weather in nyc. We were in the very last row with no window and I was getting major anxiety lol. Like claustrophobic feeling times 100. Usually Cody is the one who gets anxiety but it was totally me yesterday lol.

I got these sneakers earlier this week I’m obsessed with the colors. They are my new favorites and under $100! My other travel staple is a good baseball hat and I’m obsessed with this one. It’s felt so it’s a little different from anything else I own and I love the soft shade of grey, it goes with everything! Also this sweater I’m wearing here is super cozy and on sale under $25 (comes in three colors). More great travel style options below!

XX, Christine

XX, Christine

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DETAILS: GREEN SKI SUIT  | ILY BEANIE (old not available anymore 🙂 | CODY’S BLACK PARKA

Whistler Blackcomb Skiing/Snowboarding: I did cross-country skiing as a kid and really enjoyed it but I have only been downhill skiing once before this trip. I went once in high school and fell down so many times trying to get down the bunny hill that I gave up and spent the rest of the day drinking hot cocoa in the lodge while everyone else was skiing. This time, we had an Olympic athlete, Robbie Dixon, actually teach us how to ski. He thought we had all been skiing before so he took us to the top of the run. When he realized none of us knew what we were doing it was an “uh oh” moment for sure haha. It felt like the hill went on forever! For the first few minutes I kept falling while I was practicing the ‘pizza’ move. I was going straight instead of criss crossing across the mountain. Once he helped coach me on going side to side it was so fun! I will say my legs were sore for like 3 days after, but so worth it! Maybe I won’t wait 15 years before going again haha.

Dining with a view: We ate at this restaurant on the top of the mountain called Christine’s (so obviously I was destined to like it ;).  It’s a little fancier food as far as restaurants go but it has 180° views of the mountain and ski resort, so it was such a cool view to go with your meal. They also have a cafeteria side, the Rendezvous, where the views aren’t quiet as good but it’s a good option for something more budget-friendly.

The Bread At Sidecut Steak House: Yes, this deserves a bullet point all on it’s own! One night we had dinner at Sidecut, the Four Seasons Steak House and seriously, when you go – order 50 loaves of their bread! It’s the best bread I’ve ever had in my life and there’s something in the butter that makes it sweet. I think I ate 3 loaves all by myself. I could go on forever about the bread but it still won’t do it justice – you have to try it! The rest of the food was amazing too – the crab was also so yummy.

DETAILS: WHITE AND BLACK PARKA | BLUSH BIKINI (UNDER $50) | MOONBOOTS

Pools/hot tub: I don’t know if it’s just me, but I always look forward to pool perks at hotels! The pools were heated, and  during the winter with the snow falling, it feels like a scene from a movie – especially at sunset! Plus, not a bad way to warm up after being on top of a glacier, haha.

Landeau totally spoiled us with tons of flowers! They are actually based out of Vancouver. I’ve always been obsessed with their flowers on Instagram and we don’t have one in Salt Lake so I was excited to get some of their bouquets and so sad I couldn’t make them fit in my suitcase on the flight home!

Nighttime snowmobiling: This was such a fun excursion! You take a snow mobile ride (you can choose if you want to ride solo or with your plus 1) for about 45 minutes to an hour up to a cute log cabin for a fondue dinner. If you are a first-timer on a snow mobile, it’s the perfect intro. The guys started to get a little antsy and kept trying to go tricks and got in trouble because we were all supposed to stay in a single file line. For the girls, we were perfectly content obeying the rules haha. (Tip: The food was delicious but fondue is usually a light dinner so we had pizza by the slice beforehand.)

Timmy Horton’s – This trip was my first intro to Timmy Horton’s. Our bus driver got us super excited for this Canadian classic, and while it wasn’t what we expected it did not disappoint. There was one every couple feet, so you have to stop at least once and try it. It’s a donut shop, and from what we heard definitely a Canadian culture staple – it was actually started by a famous Canadian hockey player.

DETAILS:  WHITE SNOW PANTS (FULL SUIT HERE) | BLACK PARKA | MOON BOOTS | OVERSIZED KNIT SCARF | ILY GREY BEANIE (OLD ILY – SIMILAR HERE) | SUNGLASSES

CODY: BLACK PARKA | SNOW BOOTS

Blackcomb Helicopter Glacier Tour: This was such an amazing experience  – definitely something you need to try once in your lifetime! You can see the full post here, but they have helicopter excursions to the glaciers, but also to check out the ice caves or just to go on a scenic helicopter ride. Such a cool adventure and hands down one of our favorite things this trip.

DETAILS: ONE SHOULDER SWEATER (SO SOFT!) | DISTRESSED DENIM | BLACK BOOTIES | BEANIE | SUNGLASSES

CODY: DENIM JACKET | BEANIE | JOGGERS | SNEAKERS

A night in: We stayed in the residences at the Four Seasons Whistler instead of the hotel side. I was a 3 bedroom residence, so we had plenty of space, but it was so nice having a place to hang out altogether – I really recommend the residences for large groups or families traveling together. There’s a full kitchen, fireplaces in each of the bedrooms the living room. It was super cozy and the perfect spot for everyone to get together and hang out to play card games. We’ve heard summers are incredible here so we are planning to come back with family or friends.

Have you guys tried any of these before? Or what are some of your favorites that I missed?

Below is a quick video we made from the trip 🙂 If you don’t already subscribe you can subscribe to my YouTube here. Have a great weekend!

XX, Christine

*In collaboration with Four Seasons Whistler and Landeau.

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I don’t feel like the pictures do justice but these were the beautiful glaciers! It was seriously so surreal to see! So many of them are melting, they said they are continually getting smaller each year so was really thankful to see them!

If I’m totally honest we all got matching moon boots just because we thought they were cute but they were the warmest boots!  And really light weight! You know when your walking around in the heaviest boots and it feels like your feet are a million pounds. These are so lightweight!

We all started our blogs around the same time and used to have monthly girls lunches when we all lived in Utah before we had kids – all these girls have amazing blogs if you don’t follow you should 🙂 From left to right (Rachel – Pink Peonies, Cara – Caraloren, Amber – Barefoot Blonde)

This was one of the coldest Cody and I have ever been! It was crazy windy and soooo chilly but the views were so so worth it!

DETAILS:  WHITE SNOW PANTS (FULL SUIT HERE) | BLACK PARKA | MOON BOOTS | OVERSIZED KNIT SCARF | ILY GREY BEANIE (OLD ILY – SIMILAR HERE) | SUNGLASSES

CODY: BLACK PARKA | SNOW BOOTS

In case you guys missed it we were in Whistler last week. The Helicopter Glacier Tour was definitely one of the highlights of the trip (Thanks to Blackcomb Helicopter Tours for having us!!) The glacier is twelve thousand years old and seven thousand feet from sea level. I literally had on four layers, two pairs of gloves and hand warmers, and I was still the coldest I have ever been in my entire life. (Literally the only part of my body that was warm was my feet from my boots and this isn’t even sponsored 😂 – they are just so warm, I was shocked!). The windchill was nuts but I think the adrenaline rush got me through it haha. It was 360 views on top of the glacier above the clouds. It felt like a movie! We were going to have lunch up there too, but with the strong winds we weren’t able to do it. We were up there for like 45 mins, so you’ll definitely want to wear pretty much every layer you pack. These pictures don’t even do it justice though – you have to see it in person!

The guys went in the second helicopter behind us, and as soon as we took off, their pilot told them they had 2 minutes to get in the helicopter. After they got on and took off, the pilot told them that if they had waited any longer to get in the chopper, the clouds would have moved in and they wouldn’t have been able to take off. I guess it had happened once before when the pilot told the group they had 3 minutes and they took 7 minutes taking pics, etc. They ended up stuck on the mountain for 3 days and people had to hike up food and supplies to the group until the clouds cleared enough for them to be able to take off.  (So glad it was the guys and not us that left second – no doubt we would have been late and totally gotten stuck on the mountain! lol) It sounds a little intense but Blackcomb Helicopter Tours know what they are doing, so as long as you don’t ignore them when they tell you to get back to the helicopter, you will have the best time ever! It was Rachel and Cara’s first time in a helicopter and they said it was one of the best things they have ever done! So if your nervous don’t be its one of those amazing things you will look back and be so glad you did! Tomorrow I’m sharing a full travel diary of our trip and a little video so be sure to tune in 🙂

XX, Christine

* Big thanks to Blackcomb Helicopter Tours and Four Seasons Whistler for setting up this amazing excursion and having us!

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I can’t get over how pretty Whistler was! So much green everywhere.

These jeans on repeat!

DETAILS: ONE SHOULDER SWEATER (SO SOFT!) | DISTRESSED DENIM (LOVE THE DISTRESSING!) | BLACK BOOTIES | BEANIE | SUNGLASSES

Happy Friday guys! We are home sweet home!! We had such a blast with our friends in Whistler. You know when everyone just clicks so well it is nonstop laughter. I wore this look one of the nights we were up there. You guys have seen these jeans on my stories a ton, I have been wearing them on repeat! I love the relaxes fit and acid wash. Paige has so many cute jeans right now. Love this pair (the perfect acid wash!) and this one – such a good hem. The sweater was another recent buy, love the cut out shoulder details and I’ve been really into turtlenecks this year so I love the flirty detail with it.

Below are a few more of my favorite pieces to transition your wardrobe for spring. I also got this ruffle jacket and love the feminine spin on a denim jacket – perfect with a simple jeans and tee combo!

XX, Christine

*In collaboration with Paige.

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