Funs Things To Do: Portland, OR

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Funs Things To Do: Portland, OR

Much like San Francisco, Portland is a city with a strong counter culture vibe, and it's also smack dab in the middle of so much beautiful geography and activity. Roughly two hours from the rugged Oregon Coast, it's very much a city...that also happens to have a large forest in its northwest section and is close by to several waterfalls and parks. 

There really is something for everyone in Portland, whether you're a literature lover, outdoor adventurer, or cocktail connoisseur. Here are some fun things to do the next time you visit.

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Small Update: New Blog Category, Etc.

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I've ended up working about 50 hours this week between day job and picking up some extra hours doing content marketing elsewhere, so apologies for less posts this week. Since I spent last weekend prepping taxes, I didn't get ahead as I try to with writing out post drafts for the week. Basically, this week has been too much adulting and not enough time for blogging.

As for new blog category, I want to explore doing a few Op Ed pieces every now and then, that aren't necessarily travel or beauty, or sometimes are but aren't quite reviews or tips. IE- I've moved my last post into the Op Ed category instead of travel because I felt it fit better there.

I also wanted to ask, what type of content would you like to see more of? More tips and trick, more reviews, inspirational posts? Let me know in the comments!

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Now's The Time To Seize The Day: Or Why I've Chosen to Prioritize Travel

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Now's The Time To Seize The Day: Or Why I've Chosen to Prioritize Travel

This is a bit of a different post today, and I suppose we can thank Facebook for this. You know that quirky feature where it reminds you of a memory from a year or few years ago? For me, the past few days have been Facebook Memories of the trip we took last year to Disneyworld with a large of group friends. It was fun, there were happy memories, but it was also a very bittersweet trip.

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Closet Refresh- Creating a French-inspired Minimal Wardrobe

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Closet Refresh- Creating a French-inspired Minimal Wardrobe

You know when you can barely walk into your closet and you're at the point of critical clothing mass where you just want to set things on fire?

Okay, you probably shouldn't actually do that, but you can wrangle your wardrobe down to something easier and more manageable, using a method the Internet has dubbed as the "French Five Piece Wardrobe."

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Charlotte Tilbury Cosmetics: Worth the Hype?

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Charlotte Tilbury Cosmetics: Worth the Hype?

Last weekend in my last bit of makeup shopping for a good while, I stopped by Nordstrom's because finally, blessedly, there was a Charlotte Tilbury counter. I could finally swatch this highly coveted brand in person, pick up a few things, and see if it's really worth all the hype it's getting by everyone from pro makeup artist to the online beauty community.

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An Amazing Cleansing Oil For Less Than $11? Of Course They Discontinue It

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An Amazing Cleansing Oil For Less Than $11? Of Course They Discontinue It

Nuance by Salma Hayek at CVS is, to me, an underdog brand that doesn't get as much love as it should. Some of that is the weirdly small to non-existent marketing behind it, were I to guess. The color cosmetics line is pretty straight forward, but there's some real gems in the skin and haircare range worth grabbing. 

Today, I'm talking about a pretty awesome cleansing oil that's both drugstore and less than $11. But, like all goods things such as Firefly, it's too good to be true as CVS has apparently discontinued it. You might still be able to find bottles of it, though, and I highly suggest stocking up.

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Bay Area Adventures- A Sunday In Mountain View

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Bay Area Adventures- A Sunday In Mountain View

Between San Jose and San Francisco, the leafy and quaint Mountain Vew lays tucked away just off US-101 and Central Expressway. It's downtown area, served by a main artery in the form of Castro St., is perfect for a leisurely weekend stroll. I like coming on Sunday, when the Farmers Market is in full swing.

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