A little girl assembled her favorite stuffed-animals next to her younger brothers as she prepared them for a spelling test. The spelling tests were a frequent occurrence in the home located in the small town of Kingman, AZ. In school, the same little girl appreciated every opportunity she had to assist her teacher. She knew…
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Lululemon Festival 520
Read moreYesterday, Lululemon– Tucson celebrated their fourth anniversary with their all-out event, Festival 520. Across Tucson, they featured complimentary classes courtesy of local businesses. The classes ranged widely from yoga to crossfit! I attended their morning 5K run at 8:00am to join in on the celebration. Some members from my running club, A Happily Pink Journey,…
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Tucson’s Top Five Margaritas
Read moreFor everyone in Tucson looking to grab a hand-crafted margarita for Cinco de Mayo weekend, look no further! I have five local places that offer diverse margaritas: Café Poca Cosa, Guadalajara Grill, Reforma Cocina Y Cantina, Downtown Kitchen + Cocktails and Pasco Kitchen + Lounge. 1. Café Poca Cosa In general, this place takes the…
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Kendra Scott X Happily Pink Giveaway
Read moreI am so excited to share with you the newest giveaway on Happily Pink: I partnered with Kendra Scott–Tucson to give one lucky follower THREE pieces ($200 value) of Kendra Scott jewelry! All entries must be completed on Instagram to be considered for the contest. The Tucson Events Manager, Chelsee, and I thought it would…
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Red Velvet Cupcakes
Read moreThese are by far the BEST red velvet cupcakes you will ever have in your life! You may have caught a glimpse of them on my Instagram story! The best part of this post is I’m sharing the recipe so you can enjoy these treats as well! I recently baked these delicious, red velvet cupcakes…
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70.3 Training Update
Read moreIn roughly six months I compete in my first 70.3 Ironman!! My training is going well since I am gradually exposing my body to more heat and carefully monitoring my heart rate. In Southern Arizona, the weather is pretty warm (think mid-90s and up) in October, and any physical activity will only escalate the heart…
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Spring Fling
Read moreI would say “classic” best defines my personal style. I grew up watching classic movies with Audrey Hepburn (Breakfast at Tiffany’s and Sabrina are my favorites!) and quickly incorporated timeless pieces into my wardrobe! Since I’m petite but have an athletic build, full skirts are my go-to to give the illusion of an accented waist.…
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Tucson Values Teachers Fundraiser
Read moreEducation is, and will always be, a top priority for me to support in my community. Growing up I struggled with a speech and learning disability, but thanks to my educators and specialists I was able to overcome those obstacles. Arizona is one of the states that leads the nation with the most legislative cuts…
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Warrior Woman Wednesday: Alli Gooch
Read moreAlli only places her energy into something she is 100% passionate about, and anything below that doesn’t make the cut for the ambitious high school senior. This system is working out for the Phoenix-native considering she has not only had seven films screened at professional film festivals, but also walked down the runway during New…
