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My Amazon Favorites + Prime Day Picks

What did we do before Amazon Prime? It’s been a life-changing service for sure, helping me find budget items, everyday essentials and random products our family loves. Here are some of my most popular Amazon finds along with Prime Day steals and deals. Amazon Favorites The 10 items below are either items I order on...

30A Mama Home - Girls Room Design Plan Mockup
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Girls Room Design Plan

In imagining the girls’ shared space, I knew I wanted a light, beachy and feminine vibe. With pretty pastels and an eclectic mix of pieces, here’s the design plan I have in mind. If you saw the before photos in this post and were totally horrified, don’t worry, we’ve been making good progress and I’m...

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...

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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...

Favorite Podcasts 2019 - 30A Mama :: Gold Digger :: Rachel Hollis
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My Favorite Podcasts 2019

I used to always have Netflix or a TV show playing in the background while I worked to keep the silence from interfering with my work flow. A few years back, I got hooked on Serial (my first podcast as a listener!) and love finding a new one to tune into. I typically binge listen...

30A Mama x Coastal Biplane
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Flying over 30A with Coastal Biplane

Remember when I shared a little preview of our aerial adventure with Coastal Biplane on Instagram stories? It was so fun and honestly the most exciting thing I’ve done in awhile. I am so excited to share the full video that includes everything from our flight starting from Sheltair at ECP airport, taking off, flying...

30A Mama - Walmart Baby Essentials including Graco 4-in-1 car seat
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3 Baby Essentials I’m Loving Right Now

This is a sponsored conversation written by me on behalf of Walmart Baby Savings Days. The opinions and text are all mine. One thing I’ve learned with having a second child is that no two kids are the same. I know you mamas of two or more can attest to this! It’s easy to expect...

Mompreneur Series: Why Original Content is Important
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Mompreneur Series: Why Original Content is Important

This one is for my fellow mompreneur ladies and small business owners. Let’s talk a little bit about originality and the importance of creating original content. On a regular basis, I receive questions about my photos, my editing style, my blog and requests for advice on how business and aspiring influencers can learn some of...