30A Mama Jami Ray wearing Glamorous Lilac Dalmation Dress - Seaside Natchez Pavilion
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Feeling Like a Beautiful Mess

Dalmation print dress | Julie Vos Catalina Cuff | Julie Vos Demi Cuff | Furla Bag | BP Heels Click here to try the 30A Mama Lightroom Preset! If I’ve learned anything through motherhood, relationships and entrepreneurship, it’s that I feel ALL THE FEELINGS sometimes all at once. Anyone else? Tired and ready to take...

Looking Back: Best of 2018
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Looking Back: Best of 2018

While I can’t believe we’re at the end of 2018, I’m excited for the year ahead and enjoy taking a look back over the past 12 months as I prepare for the next 12. It’s always good to take a self-assessment and review, so here’s a quick look at what topped my content from style...

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Cozy Sweaters

There’s no time like the present to get cozy and warm with a happy oversize sweater. These are ideal for lounging around, holiday travel or just being out and about on a cold day. I love the turtleneck styles and just want to burrow into them when I have on one of these. It almost...

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Thoughtful Gifts to Grab Now

It’s not too late to finish that shopping and check off buying a thoughtful gift for the loved ones on your Christmas list. From everyday luxuries to special items that will be remembered for years to come, find a fun assortment of items that make the perfect gift for everyone from fashionistas to travelers! This...

30A Mama Christmas Card with Mixbook
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Our Christmas Cards with Mixbook

Thank you to Mixbook for sponsoring this post and to all of you readers for enjoying the brands I love. I didn’t realize how much I enjoy the annual Christmas card tradition until we didn’t send one last year. Collins had just arrived and I was in full newborn mom mode of sleep-wake-feed-change-repeat. This year...

30A Style - Jami Ray wearing a stripe suit in Rosemary Beach at The Pearl RB
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Trending: A Chic Suit in Rosemary Beach

Follow suit and give two-piece sets a try this season. I tested out a stripe version in Rosemary Beach and have to say – I love it! As a Florida gal, I’m not one to jump on board every fall / winter trend that comes along. The weather doesn’t usually allow for sweaters, boots and...

30A Mama Jami Ray - Bibigo Steamed Dumplings 1
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How I Spend My Lunch Break

Thank you Bibigo for sponsoring this post. Visit your local market to enjoy the flavors of Bibigo any day of the week! As a mom and entrepreneur, it seems like no two days are the same. I try to keep the mornings and my morning routine as consistent as possible, so that by lunch, I’ve...

Helping NYFW Feel Like a Walk on the Beach
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Helping NYFW Feel Like a Walk on the Beach

I received compensation from Dr. Scholl’s® to write this post. All opinions are entirely my own. #advertisement For this mama, every September brings an added energy and a new level of excitement that isn’t part of my everyday life here at the beach. On a given weekday, I’m typically going from school drop off to...

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Friday Five – August 24, 2018

Happy Friday! As usual, this week has completely flown by and here I am pre-weekend looking at a to-do list that looks almost the same as it did at the start of the week. Does that happen to anyone else? I know it’s just this season of life with a baby and I’m really enjoying...

Casual Mom Style: Free People Camo and Zella Live In Leggings
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Friday Five: Camo Tee + More

Happy Friday, everyone! Today’s Friday Five covers a couple new product additions, a tried-and-true beauty favorite and my 5 remaining picks for the #NSALE before it officially ends August 5. Are y’all sick of hearing about it or have you been scooping up everything you can while the prices are so good? I’ll say both...

Miami Swim Week - El Paseo Hotel
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Miami Swim Week + My Stay On Española Way

This was my sixth year attending Miami Swim Week and it’s safe to say this is still my favorite event of the year. (Yes, it even tops NYFW for me, but more on that below.) I love everything about the Miami vibe and I feel right at home in a hot, humid and beachy locale...

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#NSALE Favorites in Every Category

The Nordstrom Anniversary Sale (better known as the #Nsale) is officially open to the public! I’m loving the purchases I made during Early Access, which I shared in this post and have already been wearing them daily. These sandals are probably my favorite since they’ll get the most wear and this morning, I actually went back...

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Nordstrom Sale Early Favorites

Hi friends! Currently writing this from a hotel room on South Beach and will be heading to the closest Nordstrom store to share a few more items before we get into the full swing of Swim Week. This is what I’ve either bought this morning or am hoping to buy before it sells out. I’ll...

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#NSALE Prep: How to Score MAJOR Steals & Deals

Ok, ladies! The time has come for the sale of all sales. I am officially counting down to the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale. I’ve covered this sale on the blog before and if you followed along then, you know what a big deal this is.  I typically make a game plan of what I need or want...