Boho Wild ONE First Birthday Party

My Outfit - Misa Los Angels (Sold out - Similar)

Baby Veer’s Outfit - Dress Shirt: Ralph Lauren / Cardigan: Ralph Lauren
Jeans: Ralph Lauren / Shoes: Nike

Happy First Birthday to my greatest joy in life. This past year has been one of the fastest in my life and I wish time would slow down. Each day has brought something new and exciting. To Veer, I love you very much and I am honored to be your mother. You always light up the room with your smile and bring us much joy. You make us complete in a way I could never have imagined.

We celebrated Veer’s first birthday with a Boho Wild ONE birthday celebration in Peoria, Arizona at my in-laws home. The mix of animal patterns and pretty textures while still keeping the theme fun yet elegant was what I had imagined. I am so happy with how everything turned out!

Vendors:

Cake & Cookies: The Baking Momma

Decor: AZEVENTS_BYMARIE

Facepainting: Got You Covered Entertainment

Food: OM Indian Bistro

Photography: Snappr

Table Decor: Amazon

Tables, Chairs & Linens: Party Rentals Arizona

Welcome Sign: Etsy

Top 10 Holiday Must-Do's in Philadelphia 2021

Cardigan: L'Academie / Faux Leather Leggings: Spanx
Headband: Old (Similar) / Bag: Chanel / Boots: Sam Edelman (Similar)

There are so many fun holiday attractions for all ages in Philadelphia during the holidays. This year the holiday season is back in Philadelphia and better than ever before!

Below is a roundup of my Top 10 Holiday Must-Do’s in Philadelphia for 2021:

1. Head over to Dilworth Park to visit the Christmas Tree, stroll through the Wintergarden on the Greenfield Lawn, ice skate at the Rothman Orthopaedics Ice Rink, try a variety of yummy foods, visit the Rothman Orthopedics Cabin, stroll through the Holiday Market and ride on the Carousel and Ferris Wheel

2. Visit Macy’s on 1300 Market Street for the iconic Christmas Light Show and Dickens’ Village

3. Buy a ticket to see the Philadelphia Ballet’s The Nutcracker

4. Visit one of Philadelphia’s favorite traditions Blue Cross Riverrink Winterfest

5. Take your kids to the dazzling winter wonderland at the LumiNature at the Phladelphia Zoo

6. Visit the Winter in Franklin Square

7. See a variety of performances at the Kimmel Center

8. Visit Comcast to see the outside show, as well as, the Universal Sphere (advance reservation required)

9. Drive to South Philly to see an old tradition, Miracle on South 13th Street, which brings neighbors together with holiday lighting and extravagant decorations

10. Take a stroll through the Festival of Lights on Boathouse Row

    Which Philadelphia holiday experiences are you looking forward to?

The Ultimate Black Friday Sale Roundup 2021

Dress: ASOS / Bag: Chanel
Shoes: Sam Edelman

After Thanksgiving Day comes Black Friday which is the biggest shopping day of the YEAR! I used to get up early to get to the stores as early as 5am (or even sooner!) but now with everything accessible online there is no need to fight the crowds! This is definitely the best time of year to get all of the items you have been eying and a great time to get all of your Christmas shopping done.

Click on the links below to shop. Everything is in alphabetical order ranging from fashion, baby, beauty, home, etc.

The Ultimate Black Friday Sale Roundup and Discount Codes 2021:

7FORALLMANKIND // 40% off Sitewide // Code: BF40

ABERCROMBIE + FITCH // 30% off Everything

AMERICAN EAGLE // 40% Off

AEROPOSTALE // 60%-70% off Sitewide

AMAZON // Amazing deals everyday!

ANN TAYLOR // 50% off Purchase // Code: FRIDAY50

ASOS // 80% Off Almost Everything

ATHLETA // 20% off Purchase

BANANA REPUBLIC // 40% off Everything

BAUBLE BAR // 30% off Everything // Code: BB30

BCBG // 40% off Everything // Code: FRIYAY

BLOOMINGDALE // 25% off Select Regular & Sale Items

BUYBUYBABY // Amazing deals for baby and kids!

CHICWISH // $10 off $50 // Code: BLK10

COACH // Select items 25% off // Code: THANKS25

COLE HAAN // 50% off Almost Everything // Code: THEBEST

CLUB MONACO // 25% off Everything // Code: BLACKFRIDAY

EXPRESS // 40%-50% off Everything

FREEPEOPLE // Up to 50% Off

GAP // 40% off Everything

GUESS // 30% off Sitewide

H&M // 30% off Sitewide

HUNTER BOOTS // Up to 20% off Select Footwear

INTERMIX // Up to 70% off Sitewide & $50 Every $250 You Spend

JCPENNEY // So many amazing doorbusters and deals!

JCrew // 40% off Purchase // Code: SHOPEARLY

JCrew Factory // 50% off Everything // Code: HOLIDAY

KATE SPADE // Up to 75% off Everything // Code: TGIBDF

KOHLS // $15 Khols Cash for $50 Spent

LOFT // 50% off Purchase // Code: FRIYAY

LUCKY BRAND // 50% off Sitewide

MACYS // So many amazing doorbusters and deals!

MADEWELL // 30% Off

MICHAEL KORS // Up to 70% off Select Styles

NEIMAN MARCUS // Up to $500 Off // Code: THANKFUL

NIKE // Extra 20% off Select Items

NORDSTROM // Amazing Deals!

NORTHFACE // Up to 50% Select Styles

OLD NAVY // 50% off Everything

PINKBLUSH MATERNITY // Up to 50% off // Code: BlackFriday

POTTERY BARN // So many items on Sale!

REVOLVE // Up to 65% Off

SAM EDELMAN // 30% off Everything + Free Shipping // Code: GIFT30

SEPHORA // Up to 50% off Items

SHOPBOP // 15%-30% off Sitewide // Code: HOLIDAY

STUART WETIZMAN // Over 50% off // Code: SHOESBF

TARGET // Amazing Doorbusters!

TORY BURCH / Up to 50% off

URBAN OUTFITTERS // Take 25% off your Purchase

VICTORIAS SECRET // So many items on Sale!

WEST ELM // So many items on Sale!

Caribe Hilton Review in Puerto Rico

Coverup: Playa Lucila / Swimsuit: Beach Riot / Sandals: Tory Burch
Beach Bag: H&M / Sunglasses: Quay

We just got back from a mini getaway and a friend’s wedding at the Caribe Hilton in Puerto Rico. We had a good time and got so many questions since it seems like alot of folks are thinking about traveling to Puerto Rico! This post is not sponsored in anyway - just wanted to share my thoughts with you all.

GETTING THERE

We took a direct flight from Philadelphia to Puerto Rico which was a little under 4 hours. Once we arrived in Puerto Rico we called an Uber - the Uber rates can be all over the place once the flight comes in. For instance, we paid around $30 getting to the hotel and paid around $9 getting to the airport so prices can really fluctuate! Once we got into our Uber getting to the resort was seamless.

THE RESORT

Once we arrived at the Caribe Hotel, I liked that it was located smack in the middle of everything we wanted to see and do. Check in was pretty seamless and luckily our room was ready early. The downstairs areas - the front desk, lobby, bars, restaurants, outdoors (beach/pool) all were well kept and renovated.

The room itself was spacious as well as the bathroom. The rooms appeared to be a little outdated and could use an update. We had a balcony overlooking the ocean and the view was stunning - I really enjoyed looking at the view each morning!

WHERE TO EAT

We didn’t love the food on the resort and opted to leave the resort for food for the most part. We grabbed breakfast from a bagel place nearby and also across the street. Also, since the Uber ride into Old San Juan was very reasonable we checked out a few restaurants - our favorite was Raices (you have to try the mofongo… it’s amazing).

There are also a few restaurants on the property:

Néctar del Caribe - Buffet
Mojitos - Carribean Fusion
Rustica - Italian
Lola’s - Puerto Rican
Caribar – Tapas (Also the birthplace of the Piña Colada)
Morton’s - Steakhouse

WHAT TO DO

Since we were in Puerto Rico for a wedding our time was limited but we were able to see some of the sights.
On the property there are a number of things to do:

• Three Pools (including kids fountain pool) complete with sun beds and umbrellas

• Beach

• Hammock garden

• An outdoor playground

• Fish feeding or the koi pond at the Tropical Gardens

  Off the resort in Puerto Rico there are a number of things to enjoy and see:

• Bioluminescent  Bay - There are five of these in the world and 3 of them are in Puerto Rico

• El Yunque Rainforest

• La Placita

• La Castillo San Cristobal, one of the two famous forts (The other is El Morro)

• Shops in Plaza de Colon

• Stroll around Old San Juan - Make sure to check out La Factoria which is also one of the top 50 bars in the world!

• Toro Verde Adventure Park which has the longest zipline in the world

WHAT TO WEAR

Pink Romper: NBD / Sandals: JustFab

Resort wear, in my opinion, is the best way to go for an island vacation. For daytime I lived in swimsuits and cute cover-ups and in the evenings I dressed up (there was also our friends wedding one night I opted for a floral dress which is below).

Floral Dress: ASTR / Sandals: JustFab / Clutch: Valentino

OVERALL THOUGHTS

In terms of traveling during the pandemic, before traveling you need to comply with COVID restrictions. We felt very safe and had a good time on our trip. Puerto Rico is beautiful and we hope to visit again someday!

Apple Picking Mommy & Me Style

My Outfit:
Sweater: L'Academie (Sold Out - Similar) / Short Sleeve Tee: LOFT
Jeans: Madewell / Boots: JustFab (Old - Similar)

Baby Veer’s Outfit:
Top: Ralph Lauren / Jeans: Nordstrom / Shoes: Nike

Over the weekend we visited my parents up in Connecticut. The weather was absolutely gorgeous and we decided that it was the perfect time to do our favorite quintessential New England fall activity - apple picking! There’s just something so fun (and nostalgic) about apple picking, apple cider, apple cider donuts and tractor rides! Baby Veer took his first tractor ride and loved eating the apples! That evening my mom made the most delicious apple crisp for dessert. I’m so glad we got to make these precious memories with him like our parents do with us!

As a comfy and practical outfit, I wore an oversized sweater, jeans and booties. Even though it was a little warm out I was soo glad I brought my boots because the grass was pretty long in the apple field and a little muddy from the rain.

If you live near a place that does apple picking make sure you go!