The #1 Retinol and Hydration Serum You Need In Your Skincare Routine: Rodan + Fields Intensive Renewing Serum and Active Hydration Serum

Over the past year we’ve all been spending more time at home whether we like it or not. And while not every habit I picked up over the last year was positive, I’ve certainly tried to create healthy habits for my body and especially for my skin. As I’m approaching (gulp) my 40th birthday later this year, I’ve noticed my skin tends to dry out more frequently and the appearance of some new fine lines and wrinkles show up every day. I’ve always stressed the importance of a good skincare routine and I’m happy to share with you all today a new addition to mine; Rodan + Fields REDEFINE Intensive Renewing Serum and ENHANCEMENTS Active Hydration Serum.

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Cozy Cabins to Escape to this Holiday Season

If you’re looking for a remote location to escape to this holiday season, Airbnb has you covered. Cozy cabin getaways up in the mountains are the way to go. There you can enjoy some quiet, a breath of fresh air and beautiful scenery without anyone else around. This is the safest way to satisfy your travel urge while navigating through COVID-19.

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Give the Gift of Airbnb Online Experiences this Holiday Season

The holidays look a little bit different this year due to COVID-19 and most of the world will be spending the holiday season at home. Since the usual traditions of gathering and unwrapping presents under the tree with your entire extended family won’t be happening, it’s time to think outside the box with gift giving. If you’re currently in the process of trying to find that perfect gift, look no further! Airbnb has created festive online experiences that are a great way to connect and have fun with loved ones virtually, all while staying safe at home.

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Featured on Brides.com: "I Planned My Dream Wedding In Italy...Then Coronavirus Happened"

I was truly honored when Brides reached out to me to share mine and Raphe's story about having to postpone our Italian wedding due to the Coronavirus. It's been a surreal time and never in my wildest dreams did I think this would happen to us. I will say that this has made us stronger as a couple and we now know we can face all of life's hurdles together. The most important thing as that we have each other!

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Our Beverly Hills Courthouse Wedding

As Raphe and I were planning our Italian wedding celebration, we were simultaneously planning our legal ceremony in the states before we left. This was partly because of legal reasons and also so that those who couldn't make it to Italy, including my parents, could still be a part of our special day. We officially got married on March 6th, 2020, at the Beverly Hills Courthouse!

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Tips on How To Plan A Bridal Shower With Your Bridesmaids

So excited to share my beautiful bridal shower that took place back in February. Out of all the events leading up to my wedding, this was the one event I was looking forward to most. I loved every aspect of it from compiling a guest list, creating my gift registry, picking a dress and more. I couldn’t wait to spend the afternoon with my best lady (and guy) friends sipping tea, playing games and discussing our upcoming trip to Italy.

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Road To Zion- Zion National Park Travel Guide

I've wanted to experience Zion National Park for quite some time and finally got the chance to visit last month to celebrate my friend's birthday. Since traveling abroad is non-existent these days due to COVID-19 (and I'm not ready to travel on a plane just yet), my friend and I thought that a road trip to Zion would be the safest way to satisfy our travel urge.

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Staycation At The Glenmark Hotel

The Glenmark is a small boutique hotel located in Glendale, Calif. just five minutes down the street from where I live. I had seen the hotel under construction for awhile and couldn't wait to check it out when it opened. It finally opened a few months ago and I was luckily enough to get invited for a weekday staycation. With the pandemic and travel restrictions in place, my husband and I have been living for local getaways. Our staycation at the Glenmark Hotel was just what we needed to feel a sense of normalcy again.

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My Go-To Neutrogena Products From Rite Aid

Today I’m sharing three of my go-to Neutrogena products that I purchase on my monthly product runs at Rite Aid, Neutrogena’s Night Calming Makeup Remover Cleansing Towelettes and Neutrogena’s Bright Boost Resurfacing Micro Polish and Neutrogena’s Hydro boost Hydrating Serum. These products have been my daily and weekly skincare obsession helping my skin become refreshed, hydrated and radiant.

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