Sponsored: Thank you to The Phoenician: A Luxury Collection Resort for sponsoring my weekend stay! For my 30th birthday celebration I partnered up with the Phoenician: a Luxury Collection Resort to experience their newly-refreshed property, opulent spa and various eateries. Since I had just returned from exploring Maui, a full staycation was exactly what I…
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The Ritz-Carlton, Laguna Niguel: RAYA
Read moreRAYA, one of six eateries at the Ritz-Carlton, Laguna Niguel, offers a locally-sourced restaurant menu influenced by Pan-Latin cuisine. The ambiance makes it impossible to not fall in love with this AAA Five-Diamond Resort: the sound of the ocean’s waves, the salt-scented breeze and panoramic views of the Pacific Ocean from the 150-foot seaside bluff.…
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20 Lessons from my 20s
Read moreI remember exactly how I felt when I turned 20: I felt free, bold and expressive. I was eager to explore the world beyond what I had seen. I knew it would be a time where I would learn and develop the most as a person because of the transition from college to career. One…
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Five Reasons Why I Love to #FlyTucson
Read moreIn case you missed the Five Reasons Why I Love to #FlyTucson on my stories, I wanted to take a moment to share those talking points on the blog. For the latest updates on Happily Pink, make sure you’re following me on Instagram! 1. No Hassle! It is a seamless experience to get to the…
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What I Learned from my First Year of Marriage
Read moreThis year, Alex and I celebrated 12 years together and our first wedding anniversary! Marriage is a holy institution where a husband and wife are bonded through the word of God, and I was able to experience firsthand what this meant after I got married. There are two main things I learned and it only…
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The Ritz-Carlton Earns Forbes Five-Star Rating for Fifth Consecutive Year
Read moreThe Ritz-Carlton, Dove Mountain received recognition as a Five-Star luxury resort for the fifth consecutive year from Forbes Travel Guide. Under this recognition from Forbes Travel Guide, the property continues to be the only full-destination resort in the southwestern United States, and remains as one of the eight most luxurious hotel and spa properties in…
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Alice + Olivia Fall 2019 RTW
Read moreThe moment I walked through the historical wooden doors of the Gothic Revival synagogue, now known as the Angel Orensanz Center, I felt as though I had stepped into another world. That world was filled with magic, fantasy, romance and elicited emotions of pure delight. This was the fantasy world created by Alice + Olivia…
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My Next Walk of Faith
Read moreHolding onto my hat for the next adventure He has planned for me! For the first time everything is uncertain and not planned out. This new journey will be based on my faith and realigning what my true values are. Since my last post in October, I found myself doing some soul searching and made…
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My Own Struggle With Mental Health
Read moreThis past year my mental health has been affected in a way I have never experienced before. It’s hard for me to find enjoyment in the things I used to love to do. I have to put forth a much greater effort to accomplish tasks. I have had to essentially force myself to do a…
