The Teacher Diva

Sonoma County Wine Month

Last month I was able to visit Sonoma County and still have not stopped thinking about this trip — nor have my girlfriends. I had about 15 text messages between our group of friends already planning a girls trip next spring. With that being said, if you're looking for a girls getaway or a romantic weekend with your loved one, you may want to consider Sonoma County. It has 18 unique regions, and more than 60 grape varieties thrive there. Each growing regions and every vineyard is distinctive, with climate, soils, and site creating unique characteristics. ...

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Our Favorite Pizza Spots Around New York City

Being in New York this past week had me seriously craving a good slice of New York style pizza. While the week has been pretty busy, we were able to make it to a few pizza places around the city that were too good not to pass along. Some of these places came from suggestions by you guys, so thank you for contributing to today's post! If your favorite place didn't make the list, let us know your recommendation in the comments below. ...

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My Ultimate NYFW Beauty Survival Kit

Happy Fashion Week everyone! Today kicks off part two of the festivities and I wanted to give you guys a little peek in my beauty bag this trip. In the six years I've been attending NYFW, I've learned a few things about skincare. What works, what doesn't and what I will never leave home without. Below I'm breaking down my ultimate NYFW Beauty Survival Kit. Have you tried any of these? Or better yet, let us know what you always pack when jet-setting! ...

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5 Ways to be a Tourist in Your Own City this Fall

Dallas is an incredible city and I feel so lucky to call it home. We have a great food scene, beautiful neighborhoods, and arguably some of the best shopping. And though I love the hustle of New York City and San Francisco, this is a perfect place for us to call home. But sometimes, Austin and I struggle to get creative when it comes to dates or things to do on the weekend. We have our typical "dinner and a movie", which I honestly love, but there are times when you want to mix things up a bit. ...

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Here’s What We Did on Our Trip to 30A Florida

Earlier this summer, Austin and I went to 30A with the Robertson crew. We had several of you ask for a travel guide on things to do, places to eat or where to stay, so it only made sense to put everything here in a blog post. My apologies this post has taken a minute to go live. Our home projects are in full swing and are taking up more of our time than originally expected. Funny how that goes, right? But I am happy to finally share a little guide from our recent trip to Rosemary, Beach. ...

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What I Packed For Our Trip To California

Hello from sunny California! Austin and I left on Wednesday to head to Orange County to spend some time with our family and take a mini-vacation. Many of you know that I actually lived here until I was 10 and many of our family members still live in the area. We always try to make a point to get out here a couple times a year and spend time with them.  ...

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Mother-Daughter Trip to Camp MacKenzie-Childs

Last month, my mom and I traveled to upstate New York for an incredible experience at Camp MacKenzie-Childs. This was my second trip to MCHQ and couldn't wait to take my mom, Yvette, with me this time around. She and I both adore all things MacKenzie-Childs so I knew she would love being a part of this opportunity.  ...

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48 Hours in New York City

So you're planning a quick trip to NYC. If you're anything like me, you scroll through Pinterest trying to find the cutest restaurants to grab dinner or looking at hashtags on Instagram to find the most "IG-worthy" brunch spot. Hey, if anyone gets it, it's us! And while 48 hours is a very quick trip to NYC, it's definitely doable if you have a plan. ...

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The 5 Beauty Products I Always Travel With

Travel, in general, can be a stressful thing. Sure, we get excited about the destination or the vacation spot, but usually, there are some crazy moments involved. To keep my skin in check, I always travel with products focused on helping keep my skin hydrated and blemish free. Which we all know can be a feat traveling or not.  ...

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My Tips for Easy Travel Style

Spring is a big travel season for me. Having just returned from a work trip and gearing up for two more in March, my packing strategy and travel outfits have become somewhat routine.    ...

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