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Just Lately – A blog written from the beach in Southern California about travel, lifestyle, food and current obsessions.  

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Train Trips
We drive all the time and sometimes I forget that the train trips are so much fun!  If you live near a train station check out where your train goes and plan a little trip.I love taking train trips!Living in Southern California, means that there is pretty much traffic...
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Why I’m Making a Christmas List
Christmas Wish List I love the holiday season!  Almost everything about it, everything from shopping, cooking and wrapping to eating, drinking and laughing with friends.  I try to find the perfect gifts that I know my friends and family will love and this year I am...
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Nuuly Clothing Rental
I love renting clothing from Nuuly every monthIf you haven’t heard of Nuuly it’s a clothing rental company that has all your favorites from Anthropologie and Urban Outfitters.  It isn’t as fancy as Rent the Runway but I’ve been doing it for about a year now and really...
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Butter Boards
I made my first butter board and I am officially in love with the new trend!!Have you made one yet?  If so let me know your favorite toppings.  This is the first and only one I’ve made so far but I plan to try a few more.  I found this recipe on Aubreys Kitchen and it...
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Texting and Driving

Nov 2022

My current opinion of texting and driving is that it is selfishTexting and driving causes accidents.  My latest...

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Places to Eat in Newport Beach
Hungry, but don't know where to go?  These are some of my favorite places to eat in Newport Beach that don't disappoint The Cannery One of my favorite go to restaurants in Newport Beach.  Reservations are usually needed for downstairs but I prefer upstairs.  The menus...
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10 Halloween Cocktails
Halloween is just around the corner and it’s time to get ready to make your favorite Halloween Cocktails!  Here are 10 of my go to spooky Cocktails.Blood Sample CocktailBlanco tequila, pomegranate juice, and blood orange juice make this spooky Halloween Cocktail extra...
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Two Harbors, Catalina Island
We love going to Two Harbors, Catalina.  It feels as if you are on a faraway island, yet you are only about 30 miles away from Los Angeles.  Two Harbors is also known as “The Isthmus” and is much sleepier than Avalon where most tourists can be found.Two Harbors is...
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9 Tips to a Happier Day
Happier days is definitely an ongoing goal.Here are my tips for having happier days.  Of course, life gets int he way and throws some curveballs, but these little tips help. #1 Don’t waste time or energy when things don’t go right.  That car that cut you and and...
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First Birthday Gift Ideas that Parents Will Love Too

First Birthday Gift Ideas that Parents Will Love Too

Sep 2022

You’ve been invited to that First Birthday Party and you don’t know what to get . . .We’ve all been there, and here are some ideas for gifts for the first birthday party.  These days, for all first birthdays, I focus on getting a gift for the parents.  Let’s be...

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I Tried the Marie Kondo Method

I Tried the Marie Kondo Method

Sep 2022

The Marie Kondo Method - I loved the results, but it's not for meIf you don't know anything about the Marie Kondo method, you can read more here.  It's a method of tidying up your house that is done in a specific order and all at once, while only keeping what sparks...

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How to Make Your Social Media a Positive Experience

How to Make Your Social Media a Positive Experience

Aug 2022

When I think of social media so many thoughts come to mind . . . is it good, bad, just trying to sell me things, waste of my time, why am I on here, should I set myself rules, I like to see what my friends are up to and many more.  Oftentimes, I get trapped in what my...

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