tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36276526255808419852024-03-14T08:58:38.388-04:00Martinis | BikinisA Lifestyle BlogEmily @ Martinis | Bikinishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13771245700613396017noreply@blogger.comBlogger1189125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3627652625580841985.post-39610194997222561952019-09-03T07:00:00.000-04:002019-09-03T12:57:06.956-04:00The Calm Before the Hurricane<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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It's scary knowing a Hurricane is coming your way especially when the weather reports have been changing by the hour. I've been through several Hurricanes in Florida but Dorian is turning out to be the most unpredictable and, at this time, devastating to the Bahamas. </div>
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As I mentioned on Friday, you just have to be prepared for the worst with a<b> </b><a href="https://www.martinisbikinisblog.com/2019/08/hurricane-safety-kit.html" target="_blank"><b>Hurricane Survival Kit</b></a> and evacuate when needed. It's actually very nail-biting because a hurricane's exact path is technically unknown despite the weather forecast.</div>
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All the worries aside, we enjoyed this long weekend at <a href="https://www.martinisbikinisblog.com/2018/06/lido-key-beach-anniversary-8.html" target="_blank"><b>Lido Key Beach Resort</b></a> on Florida's west coast with a group of friends and their kids.<br />
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Miss Lola even got to tag along as it's a dog-friendly hotel.</div>
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I'm so glad we didn't cancel because the weather was sunny and beautiful all weekend other than a small downfall of rain on Sunday afternoon.</div>
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Sunday night we all went out for dinner in St Armand's at <a href="https://speaksclambar.com/" target="_blank"><b>Speaks The Clam Bar</b></a>. Delish food and a cool concept of craft cocktails, fresh seafood, pasta made right on the spot, and then a huge Italian twist to the menu.</div>
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So happy I got to spend the weekend with good friends and their cute babies. </div>
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We expect Dorian to hit Central Florida sometime on Tuesday so I'm writing this post ahead of time.</div>
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Emily @ Martinis | Bikinishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13771245700613396017noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3627652625580841985.post-44124881908896919832019-08-28T06:30:00.000-04:002019-08-28T18:37:14.164-04:00Hurricane Safety Kit<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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It's Hurricane season and we always have to be prepared living in Florida. A tropical storm can turn into a category 4 hurricane overnight or fizzle into just some heavy rain. You never really know the exact outcome and strength of the storm until it hits your particular city/zip-code/neighborhood. The hit can be that precise so better safe that sorry. </div>
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<a href="https://www.cbsnews.com/news/tropical-storm-dorian-critical-moment-just-hours-away/" target="_blank">Tropical Storm Dorian</a> is currently in the Caribbean and tracking to hit Florida this weekend so I wanted to share some hurricane safety tips and precautions.</div>
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From my experience, when the news gets out that a possible tropical storm/hurricane
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Non-perishable food for each person for 3-7 days.<br />
Bottled water (1 gallon/person/day)<br />
Two coolers: One for drinks & one for food<br />
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Manual can opener<br />
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Feminine products</div>
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Batteries (in different sizes)</div>
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Battery-operated radio<br />
Battery-operated lanterns <br />
Clock (battery-powered)</div>
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Trim trees and shrubs around your home and make sure there is no debris lying around</div>
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Remove all items from your outdoor area that can become projectiles</div>
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Put any important documents in a waterproof folder or container</div>
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Make sure you have enough prescription medications you and your pet take</div>
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Secure any family heirlooms/jewelry</div>
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If the storm/hurricane is sever enough, traffic lights will more than likely not be working and driving will be prohibited so make sure you have the necessities you need ahead of time to protect yourself and your family.</div>
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I posted about some damage to our neighborhood after <a href="https://www.martinisbikinisblog.com/2017/09/irma-update-after-storm.html" target="_blank">Hurricane Irma</a>
in 2017. It was not near as devastating as the damage caused on
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Emily @ Martinis | Bikinishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13771245700613396017noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3627652625580841985.post-73660071097364284362019-08-21T06:30:00.000-04:002019-08-21T08:23:06.675-04:00Paris: The City of Love<div style="text-align: center;">
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Paris is often called the City of Love and Romance but is this really true? I guess the answer is subjective. From my experience as a tourist, it is filled with romantic places to visit with your
partner so you do get that
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However, our first impression of Paris after leaving the train station in a taxi was far from lovely.<br />
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Let me set the stage for the things we saw on the short ride to the hotel. The streets were full of trash along with homeless people and tents near the train station, and I even saw a man pull down his pants and pee directly in the street where our taxi had come to a stop (file under things you wish you could unsee). <br />
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K and I thought "did this train drop us off at the wrong stop in France?" but no we were definitely in Paris.<br />
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The <i><b>saving grace</b></i> was the full day <a href="https://www.takewalks.com/paris-tours/paris-city-tour/" target="_blank">guided tour of Paris</a>
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following day which really made us see the beauty of Paris, learn the
history, and understand the people and culture better. We visited the
Montmartre, Notre-Dame, The Louvre Museum, Eiffel Tower & ended the
evening with a boat cruise along the River Seine. <br />
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The walking tour also included: <br />
* Headsets for live tour commentary<br />
* Transportation between sites via Paris Metro <br />
* Skip-the-line entrance to the Louvre Museum and Eiffel Tower<br />
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<span style="color: purple;"><b><span style="font-size: large;">Montmartre</span></b></span><br />
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<span style="color: purple;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>Notre-Dame</b></span></span><br />
I wrote about the <a href="https://www.martinisbikinisblog.com/2019/07/notre-dame-paris-after-fire.html" target="_blank"><b>Notre-Dame Paris after the fire</b></a> sharing some facts I learnt on the tour.<br />
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<b><span style="color: purple;"><span style="font-size: large;">Walking Paris Tour</span></span></b></div>
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<span style="color: purple;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>The Louvre Museum</b></span></span></div>
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I cannot rave enough about our tour guide <b>Violette</b> from <b><a href="https://www.takewalks.com/paris-tours/paris-city-tour/" target="_blank">Paris in a Day: Walking Tours</a></b>. I've been on both guided tours and recorded tours in beautiful places
but K and I both agree Violette was the best tour guide we could have asked for. She
was knowledgeable, fun, spoke perfect English, Italian and French, and
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A big part of my decision to finally make it across the pond was because my BFF and God Daughter recently moved to England so I wanted to fit in some girl time on the trip.</div>
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After exploring Paris with K for a few days, I traveled back to London to meet up with Crys while K went to Amsterdam.</div>
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We had some fun plans lined up for our "Girls Trip". <br />
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The first night was a wash as I returned back from France later in the evening so Crys and I just hung out at my Aunt's house in London catching up over good wine.<br />
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Miss Scarlett joined us on our last night before we all flew to Italy for a beach vacay on the Amalfi Coast. More to come on that amazing adventure!<br />
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I always love reading about other's Amazon purchases and sharing my own especially when I find cool new products or great deals worth sharing. Many of these purchases were in preparation for our Europe travels but all still handy for everyday use.</div>
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I've never been a fan of hairspray because of the sticky and/or firm
texture it typically leaves my hair feeling. This is a new found love
that I use while blow-drying to prevent frizz. It's a little pricier
than your typical hairspray but I'm willing to pay the extra dollar when
I find a product that works perfectly for my unruly hair.<br />
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Emily @ Martinis | Bikinishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13771245700613396017noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3627652625580841985.post-57789696418844920612019-07-29T07:36:00.001-04:002019-07-29T07:36:29.657-04:00 Life Lately: Italy Edition<div style="text-align: center;">
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Of all the places we visited while in Europe, Italy was by far my favorite. I still have so many photos and details of the trip to share but it's been a whirlwind trying to get back into real life. The past few weekends have been unproductive and lazy to say the very least so just a few things we did while exploring Italy.<br />
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Maiori on the Amalfi Coast, Naples, and Rome<br />
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<span style="color: purple;"><span style="font-size: large;">Drank</span></span><br />
Wine like it was water<br />
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All the carbs (pasta, pizza, bread). There's no such thing
as a low carb diet in Italy although I could live on their olives alone,
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Mainly souvenirs and gifts<br />
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Lots of people watching<br />
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<a href="https://amzn.to/2YoeXhD" target="_blank">The Memory</a> by Lucy Dawson<br />
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Getting lost in Rome (purposefully)<br />
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Getting lost, by my myself, in Naples (not purposefully)<br />
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<span style="color: purple;"><span style="font-size: large;">Walked</span></span><br />
About 15,000 to 20,000 steps per day<br />
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<span style="color: purple;"><span style="font-size: large;">Wished</span></span><br />
I could speak and understand Italian better<br />
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Amalfi
was beachy and relaxing. Rome was busy and lots of walking. We visited
the Roman Forum, the Colosseum, Santa Maria Maggiore Church, Vatican
City, and lots more historical places.</div>
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So much history!<br />
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Real Gelato for the first time<br />
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Emily @ Martinis | Bikinishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13771245700613396017noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3627652625580841985.post-71172723042558135112019-07-26T06:30:00.002-04:002019-07-26T06:30:01.118-04:007 Things I Loved About Europe<div style="text-align: center;">
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It's hard to pick just 7 things about such a huge place with so many different, new, and glorious things. These are just a few that come to mind to kick off some Friday Faves.<br />
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<span style="color: purple;"><b><span style="font-size: large;">1: The History</span></b></span><br />
I think this goes without saying but WOW so much history dating back centuries. I know I only learned a small chunk but the history I did learn was extremely fascinating making each new place and city we explored that much more enchanting.<br />
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<span style="color: purple;"><b><span style="font-size: large;">2: Easy and Affordable Transportation</span></b></span><br />
We took trains, planes, buses, subways and everything worked so efficiently. I wish America would offer such easy and affordable transportation especially the high-speed train system which zoomed us over from London to Paris in 2.5 hours.<br />
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<span style="color: purple;"><b><span style="font-size: large;">3: Wine is cheaper than water</span></b></span><br />
Of course this would be a favorite of mine. I was pleasantly surprised to find out how cheap wine was in certain parts of Europe especially Italy. At a beach-side restaurant on the Amalfi Coast we ordered a bottle of white wine which was 8 Euros and came with free snacks. That's $9 US which you would never find at a restaurant in America. From my experience bottles of wine typically start at $20 in restaurants even for a cheap wine.<br />
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<span style="color: purple;"><b><span style="font-size: large;">4: Eco-Friendly Everything</span></b></span><br />
This I didn't know ahead of time but was so fascinated how Eco-friendly the places I visited in Europe were from the cars to residential recycling and home appliances. Even the restaurants seemed to follow a no-waste policy by using non-disposable cups, plates and cutlery, offering no straws, paper napkins or paper towels in the bathrooms etc.<br />
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<span style="color: purple;"><b><span style="font-size: large;">5: The Italian Language</span></b></span><br />
Of all the languages we heard and tried to learn, the Italian language was by far my favorite to listen to, understand, and try to speak. It just flows so nicely and the people were patient with me.<br />
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<span style="color: purple;"><b><span style="font-size: large;">6: The Olives</span></b></span><br />
This is a random one but I have never in my life tasted such amazing and fresh olives. Oh how I wanted to bring back a dozen jars to feast on at home. This picture doesn't do it justice.<br />
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<span style="color: purple;"><b><span style="font-size: large;">7: Free Drinking Water</span></b></span><br />
In some cities, such as Paris and Rome, there are fountains with drinkable water so you can fill up your water bottles as you walk around exploring.<br />
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Again helping to reduce waste by providing free water, which is another
thing I wish America would adopt. I don't trust drinking our tap water
in Florida or anywhere in the US but it's perfectly safe in London,
Paris and Rome from my experience.<br />
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Emily @ Martinis | Bikinishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13771245700613396017noreply@blogger.com12tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3627652625580841985.post-67114758277323715592019-07-23T06:30:00.000-04:002019-07-23T20:29:07.047-04:00Let Your Smile Shine + Giveaway<div style="text-align: center;">
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Being a routine-oriented person, I have a regimen when it comes
to skincare, dental hygiene and my overall health. I've talked about
skincare several times here on <i>Martinis & Bikinis</i> along with the "forever" products I use but never
really got into <b>teeth talk</b>.<br />
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Admittedly, I've never had pearly whites like you see on TV even though I take great care of my teeth. I use top quality toothpaste and toothbrushes, floss regularly and visit the dentist twice a year. Thankfully, I can say my teeth are good in the cavities department and are in good shape overall despite not being the whitest of white.<br />
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I love finding “forever” products that quickly become part of my everyday routine. I’ve been using <a href="https://www.smilebrilliant.com/product/electric-toothbrush#martinisbikinisblog" target="_blank">electronic toothbrushes</a>
for about 5 years now because I find that they give my teeth that extra clean
feel.<br />
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NONE have been quite as robust as the <a href="https://www.smilebrilliant.com/#martinisbikinisblog" target="_blank">cariPRPO Ultrasonic toothbrush</a>.<br />
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You never know what you're missing until you try something new and that's how my
love for this electric toothbrush and all of its features began when I received it in the mail from <a href="https://www.smilebrilliant.com/#martinisbikinisblog" target="_blank">Smile Brilliant</a>. <br />
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The <a href="https://www.smilebrilliant.com/#martinisbikinisblog" target="_blank">cariPRO Ultrasonic</a> is so different to any toothbrush I have used in the past in terms of how the brush-head pulsates and is MUCH less abrasive than the Oral-B electric toothbrush I was using. I personally love how it gently brushes my teeth and gums yet still cleans all those hard to reach places.<br />
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The cariPro comes with 5 settings to choose from depending on your
specific needs along with a built in tongue-scrubber on the back of the <a href="https://www.smilebrilliant.com/product/toothbrush-heads#martinisbikinisblog" target="_blank">toothbrush head</a> to help prevent bad breath. The standard or "default" setting is gentle yet effective for everyday use.<br />
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It is also waterproof so you can use it in the shower or bathtub if you tend to multi-task like I do (especially in the mornings getting ready for work). <br />
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<b>CLEAN</b>: standard mode and very easy on your teeth<br />
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<b>WHITEN</b>: deep cleans and removes surface stains<br />
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<b>MASSAGE</b>: gentle pulsations to massage your gums <br />
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<b>GUM CARE</b>: gentle cleaning along the gum-line <br />
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<b>SENSITIVE</b>: ideal for sensitive gums and teeth <br />
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The battery life is significantly longer-lasting than my previous electric toothbrush which is an added bonus. It's never fun when your toothbrush shuts off in the middle of brushing so I've always kept a regular toothbrush handy in case.<br />
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The <a href="https://www.smilebrilliant.com/#martinisbikinisblog" target="_blank">cariPRO Ultrasonic</a> comes with a 60-day trial period and is backed by a two year warranty. </div>
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I kid you not, I purchased tickets for a historical walking tour of Paris the day
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I was definitely disappointed that this one stop on our tour would be cancelled but our tour guide was amazing and made sure we learned all the history of this monument viewing from the outside in a beautiful rose garden across the street and walking up as closely as possible.<br />
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It was refreshing to learn that the fire at Cathédrale Notre-Dame de Paris raised almost 1 billion Euros in donations from around the world and France’s President, Emmanuel Macron, has pledged to use the donations to rebuild the Cathedral with expected completion in 2022.<br />
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Some speculate if the design will remain authentic or will be significantly changed with more modern design elements however the French Senate has stated the cathedral’s rooftop should be rebuilt as it was.<br />
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Years it took to complete: 1345<br />
Hours it was on fire: 15<br />
Euros donated for the rebuilt: $600,000,000<br />
Amount donated by billionaire Bernard Arnault alone: $200,000,000<br />
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<i>Also did you know the roof of the Notre-Dame had 3 hives containing 180,000 bees, all who survived the fire?</i></div>
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Later that evening we took a boat tour along the <i><b>River Seine</b></i> where we were able to see the Notre-Dame from a different angle.<br />
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This full-day walking tour of Paris was by far one of my favorite things we did while exploring Europe and we got to see so much more including the Eiffel Tower and Louvre Museum just to name a few, which I'll definitely share in a future post!</div>
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Hi Friends, remember me?<br />
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I took a longer break than planned. While I knew I needed to focus on closing out some huge projects
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We got home from Europe on Friday night and I've been trying to get back into a routine of sorts with little luck. Jet lag is real and NOT fun.<br />
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I'm so happy I had the weekend to try to readjust even though my body clock is still messed up and my brain is a bit scattered.<br />
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It was 14 days of constant travel - walking, trains, planes, buses, etc. My health app shows that I walked almost 25,000 steps on some days so hopefully that counteracts all the good food... and wine! <br />
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Now I'm home with thousands of photos to sort through. How do I simply choose a favorite or two to share? I don't think that's possible but I wanted to check in today with a very quick recap of our time spent exploring different places in Europe.<br />
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<span style="color: purple;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>LONDON</b></span></span><br />
<i><b>4 nights</b></i><br />
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Finally making my way over to Europe makes this jet lag feeling so worth it though. It was a dream trip that I get to cross off my <a href="https://www.martinisbikinisblog.com/2013/04/30-before-bucket-list.html" target="_blank"><b>bucket list</b></a>.</div>
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Emily @ Martinis | Bikinishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13771245700613396017noreply@blogger.com11tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3627652625580841985.post-74108995599906075172019-06-21T06:30:00.000-04:002019-06-21T06:30:05.093-04:00Life Lately + Friday Faves <div style="text-align: center;">
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Life has been crazy busy lately, mainly in the work department so I apologize for being MIA. I've been working til 2 am most nights and then waking up at 6 am to head to the office. Thankfully, yesterday I got to work from home saving me the two-hour round-trip commute and giving me a mental break to focus on getting shit done.<br />
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Having said that, I haven't had much time even on weekends to focus on blogging. It's high season for our products so I don't foresee myself being free of the extra workload until the end of Summer. I will definitely try to check in when possible.<br />
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So that's the little "life lately" update and here comes some favorites I wanted to share.<br />
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<a href="https://shopstyle.it/l/4Qp2" target="_blank"><span style="font-size: large;">Off the Shoulder Sheer Chiffon Blouse</span></a><br />
I love the soft pink color and breathable fabric.<br />
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I know rompers are a pain when it comes to bathroom breaks but I'm still a huge fan especially with a comfortable relaxed fit like this one.<br />
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Last but not least, K and I celebrated our 9-year wedding anniversary on Sunday, which was also Father's Day. We actually kept it very low-key and just hung out at home planning our Europe travels in a few weeks.<br />
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Emily @ Martinis | Bikinishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13771245700613396017noreply@blogger.com11tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3627652625580841985.post-13617039695974852482019-06-10T06:30:00.000-04:002019-06-10T06:30:02.603-04:00Reggae Rainout<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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One of my favorite bands played this weekend at Cocoa Riverfront Park, a nice outdoor venue close to home. The lineup of bands were great (<a href="http://matisyahuworld.com/" target="_blank">Matisyahu</a> and <a href="http://www.tribalseeds.net/" target="_blank">Tribal Seeds</a>) leading up to my favorite, <b><a href="https://www.slightlystoopid.com/" target="_blank">Slightly Stoopid</a></b>.</div>
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I've seen them play at this same venue before and, even more memorable, at <a href="https://www.martinisbikinisblog.com/2017/09/red-rocks-park-amphitheatre.html" target="_blank"><b>Red Rocks Amphitheater</b></a> in <a href="https://www.martinisbikinisblog.com/2017/08/weekend-highlights-exploring-denver.html" target="_blank">Denver</a> a couple years ago.</div>
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Despite the weather, the music was great and overall it was a blast! Not to mention a super fun/funny Uber drive home with Chrissy in the front seat jamming to Bohemian Rhapsody. At least the Uber driver was cool with our drunken shenanigans.</div>
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Emily @ Martinis | Bikinishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13771245700613396017noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3627652625580841985.post-79915248394524514642019-06-07T06:30:00.000-04:002019-06-07T06:30:04.133-04:00Europe Travel Planning<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I started planning our Europe trip in November last year after we scored super cheap tickets flying into London. The 6+ months of planning has paid off with all planes, trains, hotels, tours, etc booked and confirmed.<br />
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<a href="http://www.journeyofdoing.com/" target="_blank"><b>Sara</b></a> has also been a gem in helping me figure out some
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Our two weeks in Europe will be spent in London, Paris, several parts of Italy and back to London before flying back to the US. The icing on the cake is that I'll get to spend a good portion of this trip with my BFF and God Daughter, Scarlett.<br />
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This is a dream trip that is finally coming true, and while I have had my heart set on the Greek Islands for a while, we simply can't fit it all in. Which only means we'll be back again someday to explore other parts of Europe.<br />
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Although I'm not a social media power-user, I do post more often when traveling. You can follow my adventures on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/emilyalisonb/" target="_blank"><b>Instagram</b></a> and SnapChat (emilyalisonb).<br />
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Emily @ Martinis | Bikinishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13771245700613396017noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3627652625580841985.post-32570659360199477802019-06-03T06:30:00.000-04:002019-06-03T06:30:02.707-04:00Hello June: Life Lately<div style="text-align: center;">
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May came and went pretty quickly (like the rest of the year it seems) so I wanted to share some happenings from May and a few tidbits from the weekend.<br />
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Can you tell that I love thrillers?<br />
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The marriage of two friends at their gorgeous wedding </div>
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My favorite <a href="http://caddysatthepointe.com/" target="_blank">Tiki Bar and Restaurant</a> in Sarasota</div>
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<b><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lovebug" target="_blank">Lovebug</a></b> season in Florida. This is what K's car looked like when he returned home from a work trip in Miami. My car is in pretty bad shape too from my daily commute.</div>
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The 3-day weekend was a nice break, albeit I was in bed sick for a good portion of it. We had our friend from Boston visiting Thursday through Saturday so the guys golfed while I was at work on Friday and then we had a fun pool day on Saturday.<br />
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I caught a case of exhaustion on Sunday which was the day we had two pool parties to attend. Maybe it was all the sun from the day before or just long work days recently but I could hardly keep my eyes open. </div>
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I barely managed to get through Episode 1 of <a href="https://www.imdb.com/title/tt4786824/episodes?season=1&ref_=tt_eps_sn_1" target="_blank"><b>The Crown</b></a> in an attempt to brush up on my British Royalty history before our trip over the pond next month. I have no clue what hit me but I've never in my life felt that exhausted.</div>
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I felt a little more human on Monday but the exhaustion was still lingering. K and I went to the pool for a couple hours. I relaxed after and caught the second episode of the Crown.<br />
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It wasn't the fun weekend I had planned to catch up with friends but I hope all the rest/sleep I got makes this week go smoothly.<br />
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I'm enjoying the 3-day weekend we get in the US for Memorial Day today but wanted to check in with a tribute in the form of a quote.<br />
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I certainly didn't start 2019 right health-wise although I'm not one for New Year's resolutions. I do set personal and professional goals for every quarter of the year (the business side of me, if you will).<br />
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The last few weekends have been very low key so it was nice to head over to Florida's west coast for a beautiful wedding, fun with friends, and lots of sunshine.</div>
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The wedding of Josh and Madison was on Saturday at the charming <a href="http://palmettoriverside.com/bnb/" target="_blank"><b>Palmetto Riverside Bed & Breakfast</b></a> "resort".<br />
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The "Send Off" with sparklers for the beautiful bride and groom.</div>
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The weather on Sunday was gorgeous making it tempting to stay another night and forget about our "adulting" responsibilities like work on Monday.</div>
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Before making the 2 hour drive home, we stopped off at <a href="http://caddysatthepointe.com/" target="_blank"><b>Caddy's</b></a>, our favorite Tiki Bar and Restaurant on the river for some seafood lunch.</div>
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I haven't done a restaurant review in a while but a trendy new spot recently opened up close to home and I love the concept. I know there's nothing new about a brewery or a pizza restaurant but <a href="https://parkpizzalakenona.com/" target="_blank"><b>Park Pizza & Brewing Company's</b></a> menu is eclectic with a delicious variety of rotating beers brewed in-house.<br />
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Inside the restaurant is huge with a family friendly dining area along with a large bar for adults to enjoy. There's a sports style addition to the theme with large TVs throughout the restaurant plus plenty of seating outside, usually with live music on the weekend.</div>
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My favorite is the Chicken and Goat cheese pizza (not pictured) but you can also customize your
own pizza. Below is K's custom concoction of ingredients.</div>
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If you live in Orlando or the Central Florida area, I highly recommend a trip to <a href="https://www.facebook.com/ParkPizzaLakeNona" target="_blank"><b>Park Pizza & Brewing</b></a> for some delicious pizza and cold brews (they also have a full liquor bar for non-beer drinkers)!</div>
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Emily @ Martinis | Bikinishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13771245700613396017noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3627652625580841985.post-40290508058951506142019-05-12T08:00:00.000-04:002019-05-12T08:00:00.272-04:00Happy Mother's Day<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Since it's basically Summer temps here in Florida, I have my heart set on a few things for enjoying the sunny days spent at the pool or beach. That doesn't mean we get perfect weather, it's actually a 50% chance of a beautiful weekend or a rainy and stormy one. Thankfully this weekend looks like a sunny one.<br />
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Lola has managed to chew most of my good flip flops, I only wear $5
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This gorgeous pool float reminds me of the <a href="https://www.martinisbikinisblog.com/2019/04/life-happiness.html" target="_blank">Angel Wings Project</a> which I've talked about the a few times here on my blog (please note I have no affiliation with the AW project or the artist). It is just something I've become intrigued with.</div>
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Emily @ Martinis | Bikinishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13771245700613396017noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3627652625580841985.post-25421926171046584672019-05-06T06:30:00.001-04:002019-05-06T06:30:06.852-04:00Favorite Travel Accessories<div style="text-align: center;">
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I guess you can say travel is on my mind as I gear up for our one big trip of the year. While I love that we've done some fun long weekend getaways to US cities
over the past few years, we decided to put all of our eggs in one
basket this year and finally make Europe happen.<br />
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I mentioned last week that we'll be heading over the pond this summer and shared some items needed for <a href="https://www.martinisbikinisblog.com/2019/04/packing-for-sleep-comfort-on-long.html"><b>sleep and comfort on a long fligh</b>t</a>. I have a few more items to share that I always travel with, whether international or within the US.<br />
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<b><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="https://amzn.to/2L8Kti6" target="_blank">World Traveler Luggage Tags </a></span></b><br />
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These may only be useful in US airports but I still like to lock my luggage. If TSA feels the need to open it up, then can with these luggage locks. Frustratingly (from my experience), they have not always put the lock back after searching my suitcase so I no longer buy $10+ luggage locks.<br />
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<b><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="https://amzn.to/2GIXWbf" target="_blank">Passport Holder</a></span></b><br />
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<b><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="https://amzn.to/2L8JM8u" target="_blank">Antibacterial Hand Sanitizers</a></span></b> <br />
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I'm such a germophobe, I keep hand sanitizer in my purse at all times, especially when traveling. I love these minis from Bath & Body Works.</div>
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<b><a href="https://amzn.to/2DFZ2Uq" target="_blank"><span style="font-size: large;">Sony Smartphone Headset with Mic </span></a></b><br />
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I love that these will block out noise and have a swivel fold design so they are compact and not bulky for traveling. The Smartphone feature allows you to talk hands-free via your phone and I think the price is extremely reasonable for a good quality Sony headset.<br />
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Emily @ Martinis | Bikinishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13771245700613396017noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3627652625580841985.post-51859917151563160012019-04-29T06:30:00.000-04:002019-04-29T06:30:08.700-04:00Packing for Sleep & Comfort on Long Flights<div style="text-align: center;">
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I've been shopping for our Europe travels this summer and recently
purchased items specific for our 8-hour direct flight over the pond. In an
attempt to fight jet lag when we land at 7am, I really want to get some
sleep on the plane so we can hit the ground running when we arrive in London.<br />
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<a href="https://www.journeyofdoing.com/" target="_blank"><b>Sara</b></a> has been a gem giving me advice to help plan out our Europe adventures and her recent
post about <a href="https://www.journeyofdoing.com/jet-lag-solutions-beating-embracing-and-overcoming/" target="_blank">overcoming jet lag</a> solidified the fact that we need to just
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I usually have no issues falling asleep on a plane but I need to be comfortable for such a long flight. Also accepting the fact that I'm <a href="https://www.martinisbikinisblog.com/2014/11/not-morning-person_6.html" target="_blank">not a morning person</a>, means sleep is going to be much needed so I'm not a grumpy bear on our trip of a lifetime.<br />
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I love that this <a href="https://amzn.to/2XQR0ja" target="_blank"><b>Travel Wrap and Blanket</b></a> has dual purposes and saves on packing a blanket in your carry-on bag.</div>
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I bought this <a href="https://amzn.to/2GMKDaJ" target="_blank"><b>Memory Foam Neck Pillow Airplane Travel Kit</b></a> (with 3D Sleep Mask and Earplugs) for both K and I. I have had a travel pillow for a while but it's been through too many airports and isn't washable. The fact that this pillow is machine washable and comes in a compact bag will make traveling so much easier.<br />
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Plus ear plugs! Ever had a screaming baby on your flight? There's always a chance and, while I feel bad for the Mom having to deal with an upset baby, I need a way to block it out especially if said baby is sitting close by. <br />
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Traveling to different destinations always messes with my skin so this <a href="https://amzn.to/2DByUtP" target="_blank"><b>Aromatherapy Lavender Cedarwood Travel Size Body Lotion</b></a> from Bath & Body Works will be in my purse to feel rested on our flights to and from Europe.<br />
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Airplanes always seem to get very cold after take off so a warm pair of socks is a must. My favorite are these <a href="https://amzn.to/2PwpR25" target="_blank"><b>Super Soft Plush Slipper Socks</b></a>. I have no shame walking down the aisle to the restroom in these socks.<br />
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One of my favorite things recently is to spot creative street art on my travels. Whether it's a polished wall mural, decorative sign, or just random street art, I feel like it brings out the culture and soul of the place I'm visiting. <br />
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This was a restaurant mural that I thought was funny and fitting.</div>
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Houston had some of the best I've seen in the US.</div>
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It was nice having Good Friday off of work so we could head south towards my in-laws and enjoy a long weekend with Lola in tote. I took very little photos but I think we accomplished a lot on this quick trip visiting friends and family along with new babies and new homeowners.</div>
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The traffic was horrendous getting there on Friday due to multiple accidents on the highway so, needless to say, I was hangry when we finally arrived. We had lunch with my in-laws and then headed over to our friends' house to meet 1-week old baby "Lulu".</div>
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They did an amazing job decorating her nursery with so many cute details. I want those pink flower vases in the first photo for my house!</div>
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On Saturday, we headed over to my favorite beach in Florida, <a href="https://www.martinisbikinisblog.com/2015/05/siesta-key-florida.html" target="_blank"><b>Siesta Key</b></a>. The sun was shining but the winds were blowing 25-30 mph picking up the sand and just covering us and our towels so it was by no means relaxing.</div>
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As much as I LOVE this beach and was so happy to finally visit after a few years, getting sand in your eyes,
mouth, hair etc. wasn't fun. The drive over to the beach wasn't wasted because Siesta Key Village is just as fun to shop, eat and drink.</div>
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<a href="https://www.daiquirideck.com/" target="_blank"><b>Daiquiri Deck</b></a> and <a href="https://www.skob.com/" target="_blank"><b>Siesta Key Oyster Bar</b></a> are must-stops while visiting so we enjoyed that.<br />
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On Sunday we had a small Easter celebration at my SIL's new home. K and I offered to cook up brunch for the family as part of their housewarming. We brought over all the ingredients and K did most of the cooking while I prepped the "buffet" for our small family of 6.<br />
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As for housewarming gifts, a Home Depot gift card will always be handy for new homeowners but we also bought them this <a href="https://amzn.to/2Xw6xok" target="_blank"><b>wooden box sign</b></a> (which is so their personality). My SIL said she wishes she could find a <a href="https://amzn.to/2IygfDd" target="_blank">doormat</a> saying the same thing and I found one on Amazon.<br />
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It was a nontraditional Easter weekend but that's just how our family rolls sometimes.<br />
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