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Welcome to cold and flu season!  With two littles in the house, one in preschool and the other in 1st grade, the likelihood of someone (if not all) getting sick is high.  But who wants that?  So I feel like I’m on constant repeat, telling my kid’s to drink water, wash your hands, don’t share straws, don’t… Read More

7 Fashion Quotes To Live By

I have always loved fashion and quotes, but there was something about the Carrie Bradshaw era that made me truly appreciate quirky little sentiments that were not only memorable, but relatable.  We all remember the statement, “Shopping is my cardio,” and to be honest, I still think about that when I skip the gym to… Read More

Seattle Yoga Retreat

A few week’s ago (my mom!) and I attended Nourish – a Women’s Self-Care & Yoga Retreat in the Seattle area.  My mom was admitedly nervous to be surrounded by 20-something yogis competing for the strongest chaturanga or worse, wearing nothing but a sports bra and barely-there shorts all weekend.  Thankfully, this was not the case –… Read More

About That Squirrel Photo On My Instagram Feed…(+ Giveaway!)

Two weeks ago I posted a photo of myself with a guy in a squirrel costume on Instagram.  Since it wasn’t one of my typical photos, the comments and questions flooded in.  So today I’m filling you in…and how I was part of something that raised over $19,000! View this post on Instagram When you… Read More

You’re Invited! My Macy’s Holiday Parade

You’re invited!  The 26th Annual My Macy’s Holiday Parade is the day after Thanksgiving – Friday, November 25th, downtown Seattle! What:  My Macy’s Holiday Parade Where:  Downtown Seattle – Kicking off at 7th and Pine Street! Who:  Everyone is welcome!  Bring the whole family! When:  Friday, November 25th, 9am Details:  A Seattle tradition, My Macy’s Holiday Parade is celebrating it’s… Read More

  • “Focus on the powerful, euphoric, magical, synchronistic, beautiful parts of life, and the universe will keep giving them to you.” . Join me this Saturday at 3pm @yourhotyoga for a vision board workshop and let’s manifest exactly what we want this year ✨. . DM for details ✨. . 📷 @j.lailei
  • @lakechelanwinevalley is described as being ‘naturally intoxicating’ ...from the lake effect to the 30+ wineries and tasting rooms, it definitely lives up to its newfound legacy. What impresses me even more is how the community formed a collective after the apple market collapse about 20 years ago. They knew the topography of the lake offered something special to winemaking...and they were right. The success of the area is astounding, especially to those of us who have been visiting Chelan for as long as we can remember. If you haven’t been in awhile, I urge you to plan a weekend to rediscover all that is @washingtonsplayground ✨ #waplay
  • The off-season is the new in-season...trust me on this. Don’t underestimate a dip in temps...it just means you get a little closer 💋 Chelan in the wintertime is absolute magic ✨ @washingtonsplayground #waplay. . 📷 @jadensmiley
  • “What we find in a soulmate is not something wild to tame, but something wild to run with.” . 📍 @washingtonsplayground #WaPlay
  • My husband and I are headed out of town for the weekend and we are SO EXCITED to spend a few days together...just the two of us ❤️. . Last night, however, my sweet Adalyn wrote a letter saying how much she was going to miss me, how she prefers to travel WITH me and that she was sad she couldn’t go. THEN SHE SAID THIS >>> “I know how important it is for you and daddy to spend time together and that makes me really happy” 🙏🏻 Bless her little soul. . Despite all the mom guilt, you have to show them how important your marriage is. How you love your partner so much you want to be with them, just them, for a night or two. Your kids will understand (in fact they’re probably going to have WAY more fun anyways with their aunties, uncles, grandparents, etc). Start when they’re young and keep it up. Some seasons will be rough - but weather through. Your marriage is important...and your kids are paying close attention. 📷 @j.lailei #ExperienceAdvocate
  • Need a last minute #ValentinesGift? Spend the evening planning a weekend away together (or with the family). Forget the notion that you need to BUY each other anything but time together. #ExperienceAdvocate 💕 📷 @j.lailei
  • {TRAVEL GIVEAWAY ✈️} . I’ve partnered with @marcopoloapp - my favorite way to stay connected to friends and family - to giveaway $100 to ANY airline of your choice! #ExperienceAdvocate . Contest Rules: . 1. Follow @obsessedbyportia 2. Follow @marcopoloapp 3. Like both of our recent photos and tag friends! 4. *Bonus - Share on Insta Stories . Disclaimer:  This giveaway is in no way sponsored, endorsed or affiliated  with Instagram, Inc.  By entering, entrants confirm that they are 18+ years of age, release Instagram of all responsibility, and agree to Instagram's terms of use.
  • We just hit a record! This February is Seattle’s snowiest month since 1916...with 20.2 inches and counting! . While I know the excitement is long gone for some of you, I really love being home with my girls, clearing my inbox, purging things that ‘no longer bring me joy,’ writing blog posts, listening to podcasts and diving deep into SEO research. From someone that travels often, I kind of feel like the universe was giving me a nudge to slow down. I hope you’re able to use this time for good too ✨. This is a pretty remarkable week, and we may never see anything like it again in our lifetime. . And for those of you working around the clock to clear the roads and turn power back on (like my husband), thank you 🙏🏻 We appreciate you so much. . {This photo is from our trip to @cdaresort and makes me happy >>> #konmarimethod } 📷 @j.lailei #ExperienceAdvocate
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