Travel Carry On Essentials

Happy Friday!

So I think only Kate knows this life update but I'm starting a new job on Monday! I'm super excited about it because it's a career advancement with better benefits and overall work environment. I'm definitely going to miss my coworkers but, when an opportunity like this falls in your lap, it was a sign to move on and upwards.

With that being said, I've done a little weekend travel before things get busy. Most recently was my trip to Houston which I posted about on Wednesday.  



Houston: The Food & Bar Scene



We packed so much into my Houston trip last weekend, I decided break it up into a few posts focusing on different adventures so this one doesn't turn into a 10-page essay. Today I'm sharing the restaurants, bars, and breweries we visited.

Houston Weekend Highlights

  
I caught a last minute flight to Houston on Thursday to visit friends and they were amazing tour guides driving me around to see all the city has to offer. We packed so much in over the weekend but I got home around midnight last night so I'm doing a quick recap with one picture per day.

Hello Houston!

It was a last minute decision to fly to Houston for the weekend to visit a lifelong friend who is now 7 months pregnant. This is my first time visiting anywhere in Texas so I'm excited to explore Houston and get some quality time with my girl friend.



I'll catch you all next week. Have a great weekend everyone!

Main Event Entertainment Center: Eat. Play. Bowl.


A few weeks ago I helped coordinate an offsite team-building day at Main Event Entertainment Center located on International Drive in Orlando. Main Event has fun and games for kids and adults including state-of-the-art bowling, laser tag, gravity ropes adventure courses, billiards, video games and much more.

Weekend Adventures


It was an outdoorsy kind of weekend. Perfect for getting some color on my skin and wind in my hair.

Easter Weekend


We had a fun-filled long weekend spending time with family and friends in Sarasota.
 

TBB Asks: Spring/April Edition


I hope everyone enjoyed Easter and had a good weekend. I'm linking up with The Blended Blog ladies today sharing a fun Spring Q & A.

New Beauty Voxbox from Target


Another great VoxBox was received from Influenster a few weeks ago filled with some new beauty goodies from Target, which I've been testing and I'm excited to share my thoughts on.

Life Lately


I had some fun plans lined up for Saturday night to celebrate a friend's birthday but caught a stomach bug and was curled up in bed until 10:30am on Sunday. No fun at all!  K went out for the birthday celebrations and had a blast. I guess the silver lining is that I got lots of rest since life lately has been insanely busy at work.

New Workout Gear


It's been years since I refreshed my workout gear and with holes in my favorite leggings, it prompted me to start the search for some affordable yet stylish and comfortable pieces to update my workout wardrobe. Breathable tank tops, supportive sports bras, and comfy tights are high up on my list.

The Weekend with Sunshine & St Patrick's Day


The weather has been all over the place lately but ended up warm and sunny during the day on Saturday and Sunday. I actually woke up on Sunday morning hustling to get ready for work thinking it was Monday, then to realize it's still the weekend so I crawled right back into bed and slept until 9:30. Bliss!

Recent Amazon Purchases Vol. 4



Good morning and Happy Friday!

Hope everyone has some fun things lined up for the weekend or just relaxing and being productive at home. Today I'm sharing another edition of my Recent Amazon Purchases, showcasing some of the gifts I've bought recently for friends and loved ones.

Blackhead Suction Device


I stumbled upon this "Pore Vacuum Cleaner" on Amazon and I'm so glad I decided to purchase it. Costing only $27, it's a steal of a deal and works wonders.

Weekend Things


The weekend didn't start off on the right foot for me. There was a fatal accident on my usual commute home which had the highway completely shut down. My GPS took me on another route which seemed like everyone else was doing. I was in bumper to bumper traffic and when finally merging on to a different highway, a speedy little car zoomed right in front and hit his brakes so I ended up slamming into the back of his car.

Orlando Wedding Venues: The Hidden Gems


I did my fair share of research on wedding venues in Central Florida back when I was planning our wedding and have attended over a dozen weddings in the Orlando area. Some of these venues are fairly new and some have been around for a long time.

Weekending + March TBB Asks Beauty Edition


Hello Monday...you're not my favorite day but I embrace a new week with lots on the agenda. Most of the weekend was spent relaxing at home with a little adventure out and about on Sunday.

Ladies Night: Neighborhood House Crawl


Last weekend I coordinated a Ladies night for the neighborhood gals to get together on Saturday night and enjoy cuisines from around the world.  The idea was to replicate Epcot's food and wine festival by house hopping to enjoy small plates and a drink at each house to celebrate our different ethnicities and cultures.

Spread the Love Gift Exchange


Hope everyone had a great weekend! I recently participated in The Blended Blog's Spread the Love Gift Exchange and was paired with Amy. I love the gifts she sent my way for Valentine's Day! She did a great job of picking out some cute things that are exactly my style.