30A Mama - Beach Please Inlet Beach - Palm Exterior
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Beach Please Inlet Beach

When it comes to choosing where you’ll lay your head for your next 30A vacay, the list of choices can go on and on. As a mom and entrepreneur with a small business, one of my favorite things to do is support other mom-owned businesses. I’m excited to share an adorable beach rental operated by...

30A Mama - Hurricane Preparedness with Publix
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Hurricane Preparedness at Publix

This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Prepare for Hurricane Season at Publix. All opinions are entirely my own. It’s hard to believe another hurricane season is already upon us. It was less than a year ago that our area was hit by Hurricane Michael in October 2018. It was later...

30A Mama - Local Love Phat Crab in Carillon Beach
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Local Love: Phat Crab at Carillon Beach

I’m excited to share a new local dining spot! Just east of Rosemary Beach and Inlet Beach, over the Lake Powell bridge is Carillon Beach. If you’ve been there, you know what a hidden gem it is. If you haven’t, put it on your list pronto. One reason to hop over the county line is...

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07 – Diana Harbour of Red Dress Boutique on 30A Mama Podcast

Hi mamas and podcast listeners! With this episode, I’m getting right back into the swing of things with an incredible interview with Red Dress Boutique‘s founder and owner Diana Harbour. Scroll to the bottom for some of my favorite Red Dress looks! Now you all know how passionate I am about sharing the stories of...

30A Rainy Day Activities - 30A Mama
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Rainy Day Activities Around 30A

As moms, we’ve all been there. We have a fun day at the beach or an exciting outdoor activity planned for the family and suddenly the weather isn’t being a team player. Thanks a million, Mother Nature! If you find yourself facing a 30A rainy day, don’t fret. There’s plenty to enjoy beyond the beach....

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Style Spotlight: Rattan Accessories + Decor

Here in Florida, coastal style never really goes OUT of style. It’s part of living the beach life, but lately it seems to be having a definite moment. Natural elements like rattan, raffia and woven straw are everywhere in both their typical color palette as well as sun-bleached white. The look is chic while staying...

30A Mama x The Seaside Style - Cabana
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Local Love: The Seaside Style

If you’re reading this, I think it’s safe to guess you’re well acquainted with Seaside, Florida. So much of the Seaside vision and experience becomes tangible thanks to The Seaside Style® and the five stores that make up this collection. But let’s back up. This tiny town’s humble beginnings became groundbreaking as the first community...

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30A Area Summer Camps 2019

For all you 30A Mamas planning summer camps for your kiddos, I’m sharing a list of local camps that offer daily or weekly options. These fill up quickly so be sure to register for any that you’re interested in. OUTDOOR / ADVENTURES Adventure Camp with Florida Boy Adventures Age 9-12, Week 1: June 3 +...

Matching Swimsuits - Minnow Swim
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My Favorite Matching Swimsuits for Girls

I didn’t realize how much I loved matching until I had two to coordinate with each other. Emery and I have dabbled in Mommy-and-me looks, but dressing sisters for the beach or pool has become even more fun. These Florida girls, of course, love palm prints, flamingoes, and sunset shades to name a few. All...

Where the Crawdads Sing by Delia Owens - My Favorite Books 2019
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30A Mama Book Club 2019 Reads

Calling all book lovers and beach bums! If you’re like me and love to get lost in a story while digging your toes in the sand or cruising down 30A, I’ve got just the list of books you need to make these sunny days even better with a good book. Being a busy mom and...

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Taking on a Fixer Upper!

It’s good to spice things up every now and then. There are seasons of life that feel constant and seasons of change. It’s balance – a cycle that needs both. You can’t appreciate one without the other. So in the spirit of keeping things interesting, we decided to take on a new adventure! I’ve been...

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In My Bag: Huggies Natural Care Wipes

Thanks to Huggies for sponsoring this content and thank YOU for supporting the brands that I choose to work with. You know you’re a mom of a little one when your bag is fully stocked with baby wipes at all times. Over the years and with baby #2, I may have edited down what I...

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Shopbop Sale Picks

Use code EVENT19 for 20% off orders under $500 and 25% off orders over $500. (Typically, during this sale you have to spend a certain amount, but this season, there’s no minimum to take advantage of the discount code!)

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Universal Orlando + Cabana Bay Beach Resort

This post comes in collaboration with Universal Orlando Hotels. All opinions expressed are my own. I am so excited to share more of our spring break trip to Universal Orlando on the blog. We had such an amazing time getting acquainted with the parks and our adorable onsite hotel, Cabana Bay Resort. I hadn’t visited...