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The Ultimate NYC Travel Guide

January 7, 2019

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I was lucky enough to take a trip to New York City during Christmastime a few weeks ago and boy, is that an amazing time to go to the city.

I went back in high school for the first time during the summer and fell in love and knew that I needed to visit again during the holidays so I could see all of the magic that NYC has to offer during the holidays.

The Ultimate NYC Travel Guide

Places to Go: 

Times Square // Times Square is one of the most coveted attractions in New York City and for good reason, it is pretty dang cool. During the holidays, it is jam-packed with people so if you’re not a big fan of crowds, it’s probably better to visit during the offseason. I was pretty surprised with how many people were there who had kids in strollers. It was so crowded to have so many young kids bopping about.

Central Park // This was actually one of our favorite parts of New York City. We liked to watch the people on the ice skating rink and also just sit and people watch on one of the parks many benches.

Empire State Building // We actually didn’t make it to the Empire State Building this time around but I did when I was high school and it was definitely a cool experience. I loved being able to see the entire city from the top.

Wall Street // Because my husband is in the finance space, he was all about going to Wall Street and seeing it in the flesh. Definitely not my #1 pick but it was pretty cool to see.

Top of the Rock // The views at the Top of the Rock are absolutely stunning, especially during the winter time.

Rockafeller Center // This is where the ice skating rink is along will the big tree during the holidays. NBC Studios is also here and we were dying to get tickets to see Jimmy Fallon but unfortunately, it didn’t work out.

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Radio City Music Hall // This is where the Rockettes perform and of course, since we were there during the holidays, we went to see them. It was such an amazing show so I totally recommend going to check it out if you’re there during the holidays.

Madison Avenue // Where all of the popular designer stores are aka my kind of place. During Christmas, the whole street has really cool lights and displays set up so it’s really fun to look at.

See a play on Broadway // This was honestly one of the highlights of our trip. We saw Aladdin on Broadway but I’m dying to see Hamilton and the Book of Mormon as well.

The Plaza Hotel // Embrace your inner Kevin McCallister by visiting the Plaza hotel.

Places to Eat:

Dim Sum Palace // My husband and I are dim sum obsessed so we knew we had to find a dim sum restaurant in NYC and this one didn’t disappoint.

Brasserie Athenee // We had brunch here one day and it was really good. I had the french toast and it was yummy.

Momofoku // So we went to this restaurant in Vegas and really enjoyed it so we decided to go again in NYC.

Hunt and Fish Club // We had our fancy dinner of the trip here. I had the burnt lemon chicken and it was super yummy and then we had some really amazing chocolate cake here too. Totally recommend for a fancier dinner.

Your Turn:

Have you ever been to New York City before? If so, what’s your favorite attraction? What about your favorite restaurant. Please feel free to let me know down in the comments of this NYC travel guide.

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28 Before 28 // 2019 Personal Goals

January 2, 2019

I feel like I say this every single year but man last year feels like it just came and went in the blink of an eye. 2018 was a really great year but I’m so ready for 2019 to be an even better one.

Last year instead of setting to yearly goals I set 27 goals before I turned 27 so I’m going to be recapping that list instead of 2018 personal goals so let’s dive in, shall we?

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27 Before 27 Personal Goals Recap

  1. Become consistent with going to the gym and make it a habit // Unfortunately, this didn’t really happen but what can ya do? This is something I really want to get into this year.
  2. Participate in a Whole30 challenge 
  3. Drink more Water // Nope, I’m really embarassed about this one.
  4. Do a deep clean of my entire life // I did a pretty good job at this but I wouldn’t say I was 100% successful which is why I didn’t cross it off. 
  5. Replenish my emergency fund // I have slowly started to build it back up but I’m not happy with how slow the process was so this was half completed too.
  6. Get rid of any clothing that I no longer love // I still have a few things to get rid of but I think I did a good job at getting rid of clothes this year.
  7. Read 12 Books //   I read 17 books before my 27th birthday and I am super happy about that. 
  8. Try new foods more often //   Proud to announce that I’ve gotten much better about venturing out and trying new foods.
  9. Nurture my relationships better //  Going to give myself half credit for this one.
  10. Get on a better working schedule //  I still haven’t perfected this of course, but I have gotten a lot better about how much I work. 
  11. Collaborate more with online business owners // Yes, I did a lot of this in 2018 and it was amazing.
  12. Travel to a new place // I actually didn’t go anywhere new this year. I did travel but it was to two cities that I had already been to haha.
  13. Focus on doing more of the things that I love //   I read a lot more this year and did so many more things that I enjoyed. It was nice to not feel like I had to work 24/7.
  14. Stop overthinking everything // Although I didn’t completely quit my habit of overthinking, I feel like I certainly improved it.
  15. Say no more often //  I totally got better at saying no this year. Its still tough for me to do since I am a people pleaser, but man was it good for my sanity.
  16. Pay off my credit card debt // While I didn’t finish paying off my credit card debt, I did pay it down quite a bit so I have definitely made progress.
  17. Work on being cleaner around the house //  Ever since we moved into our home at the beginning of September, I feel like I have become way cleaner. I make sure to pick up after myself and keep on top of things around the house.
  18. Celebrate the little things in life //  I have gotten better about celebrating my accomplishments – big and small.
  19. Spend more time with my friends and family // I definitely improved at that this year, but I could definitely still be better.
  20. Be more adventurous // I had a few more adventurous moments this year but this is always something I’m looking to improve.
  21. Work on creating more passive income //  I totally did this and it feels so good.
  22. Cook more meals at home // I definitely cooked a bit more in 2018. 
  23. Take better care of myself // I started to do this but I still don’t feel like it’s up to par quite yet so it’s something I’ll need to continue to work on.
  24. Work smarter, not harder // I finally got my systems and processes in place and its helped me be much more productive. 
  25. Go to New York City during Christmastime //  We spent a few days in NYC this Christmas and it was so magical. 
  26. Focus on buying quality over quantity // This is something I have done a lot better at but I still do buy trendy pieces from fast fashion places from time to time.
  27. Schedule more coffee dates //  I had more intentional coffee dates this year and it was so nice to get to know other entrepreneurs better. 

28 Before 28 Personal Goals

  1. Take more photos 
  2. Read at least 15 books 
  3. Keep up with my content calendar
  4. Get into a consistent gym routine
  5. Spend more time on self-care
  6. Travel to a new place
  7. Organize my house
  8. Finish decorating my office
  9. Turn Confetti Social into a full-blown agency
  10. Drink less soda and more water
  11. Eat a lot less fast food
  12. Replenish my emergency fund
  13. Lose at least 10 pounds
  14. Focus on my friends + family
  15. Participate in a no spend month
  16. Get a second pup
  17. Have a successful first year with Uplevel Your Biz 
  18. Work on getting visible on Stories
  19. Work with more amazing brands 
  20. Be more present
  21. Make more meals at home
  22. Go to bed earlier
  23. Venture outside of my comfort zone
  24. Finish paying off my car
  25. Eliminate credit card debt
  26. Complete a 30-day squat challenge
  27. Learn how to prioritize myself more often
  28. Spend more time with my parents 

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Disclaimer: This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc., Abreva, Breathe Right, Clorox, Robitussin and Theraflu. All opinions are mine alone. #SoothesOfTheSeason #CollectiveBias

 

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Cold and Flu Season:

Flu season is here and it’s important for us to be prepared. I work from home so I feel like I am a lot more prone to sickness as I’m not exposed to sick people as often as those in a traditional office environment.

I picked up some of my go-to’s at Kroger in an effort to be prepared in the event that either Michael or I come down with something. Some of the products I picked up are Abreva® Pump Cold Sore and Fever Blister Treatment, Breathe® Right Extra Clear Nasal Strips,  Clorox® Disinfecting Wipes, Robitussin® Maximum Strength Honey Cough & Chest Congestion DM, and Theraflu Power Pods Daytime Severe Cold.

Remember, Theraflu Power Pods Daytime Severe Cold and Robitussin® Maximum Strength Honey Cough & Chest Congestion DM should not be used at the same time.

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Whether in sickness or health, Clorox® Disinfecting Wipes* are always in stock at my house. I use them to wipe down the counters on a weekly basis but they also come in handy when its time to disinfect things.

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Theraflu Power Pods Daytime Severe Cold are basically like a pod for sickness but instead of coffee, you get a powerful relief without a prescription. Beginning on 12/9/18 you can get $1 off any Theraflu product at Kroger. You will also get $2 off Theraflu PowerPods, 12ct Powders, 40ct Caplets, and Syrups Twinpack starting on 12/9/18 through 1/26/19.

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Robitussin Honey can help kick your symptoms to the curb. You’ll get cough relief for hours. You can get a $1.25 off your Robitussin purchase from Kroger stores through 1/4/19.

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Cold sores seem to pop up during cold and flu season and they’re nothing that a little Abreva® can’t fix. Abreva® Pump Cold Sore and Fever Blister Treatment works to heal your cold sore in just 2 1/2 days**.

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With a cold comes congestion and Breathe® Right Extra Clear Nasal Strips are just the thing you need to do the trick and help combat nasal congestion at night.

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Although I’m prepared for cold and flu season, that is not the case for everyone else so I have put together a get well soon basket for my friends and family to help them combat sickness and recover quickly.

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YOUR TURN:

What are you doing this year to prepare for cold and flu season? Please let me know down in the comments.

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November 28, 2018

The first holiday gift guide of the year is finally here and it’s for all of you new homeowners out there. My husband and I purchased our first home back in August and it’s been so fun getting all of the home gadgets so I thought it would be appropriate to share a guide for new homeowner gifts.

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New Homeowner Gifts:

Instant Pot // Our Instant Pot has been an absolute lifesaver since we got it last year. If you know me, you know I’m certainly not the best cook out there and the Instant Pot makes cooking bearable for me.

Initial Wine Stopper // Every new homeowner needs bar accessories for all the parties they’re going to be throwing now that they are homeowners. This is a cute and personalized touch to let your loved one know that you’re thinking of them.

Bar Tool Set // Another bar set because everyone needs a good one. These are not only functional but they make mixing up your favorite cocktails a heck of a lot more fun.

Nest // A Nest isn’t exactly a must have but it doesn’t hurt to be able to adjust your a/c from your phone, right?

Keurig // I’m not even a coffee drinker (team chai latte all the day) but this thing looks so cool. I love that you can make cappuccinos and lattes at home with this in addition to the typical single-serve Keurig offerings.

Roomba // So while I don’t have a Roomba, I have the Braava Jet (mopping version) on my Christmas wishlist so fingers crossed it ends up under my tree this year. I think the Roomba is an absolute must for those with shedding dogs. My pup is hypo allogenic so its not as essential in my household but it’s definitely something that will wow a new homeowner.

Echo Spot // We got this for our bedroom and it’s been nice to have a speaker, video cam, alarm clock, and more all in one. We can even set our home alarm with this which is a total game changer. This is the perfect gift for a new homeowner looking to add a little tech in.

Your Turn:

What’s been your biggest essential as a homeowner? Anything major that I am missing from this new homeowner gifts list? Please feel free to let me know down in the comments.

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There are so many awesome sales going on for Black Friday and Cyber Monday and I just knew that I had to share with you. Keep checking back because I will be updating this as new sales are released to the public.

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Best Cyber Week Sales – Department Stores/Multi Retailers: 

Amazon // Daily deals until the 27th

Macy’s // So many awesome deals

Nordstrom // Tons of sales on all different items

Target // So many sales

Best Cyber Week Sales – Fashion: 

Abercrombie // 50% off entire store + free shipping

American Eagle // 40% off + free shipping

Ann Taylor // 50% off everything + free shipping with code BLACKFRIDAY

ASOS // 20% off sitewide with code HELLO20

Banana Republic // 50% off everything

Baublebar // 35% off everything

BOOHOO // 60% off everything (including sale) Nov 22-26th

DSW // 20% off with code MADHOUSE

Express // 50% off everything and free shipping on all orders

Forever 21 // Up to 80% off; Take an extra 50% off sale with code EXTRA50

Francesca’s // BOGO 70% off

Goodnight Macaroon // 50% off purchases over $450

H&M // 30% off everything + free shipping

J. Crew // Up to 40% off your purchase with code TOGETHER

J.Crew Factory // Extra 40-50% off (online only) with code ADD2CART

Kendra Scott // Buy more, save more. 20% off all purchases, 25% off $100+, 30% off 200+ ends 11/26

LOFT // 50% off your purchase with code THANKS

Old Navy // 50% off your entire purchase

Sam Edelman // 30% off almost everything with code SAMSGIVING2018

Shein // $5 off orders $59 with code BDC5, $10 off orders $89 with code BDC10 and $10 off and $30 off orders $169 with code BDC30

TopShop // Up to 50% off from November 21-26th

Best Cyber Week Sales – Beauty: 

Charlotte Tilbury // Up to 50% off

Colleen Rothschild // 30% off your entire order with code BF2018

Elemis // 25% off from November 22-26th with code BF25

MAC Cosmetics // 25% off

Ulta // Tons of Black Friday deals

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Serena & Lily // Up to 20% off from 11/20-11/25 with code GATHER 

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November 7, 2018

Am I the only one who is just in utter disbelief that it’s already November?! Honestly, this was the fast year of my life but it has certainly been a good one. I’m here to share my November personal goals. My poor blog has taken a total backseat lately as my business has been incredibly busy. Although I am very thankful to have a booming business, I have missed being active here the past few months. I am going to try my best to get back to it just in time for the holiday season.

 

October Personal Goals Recap

Read two books // Didn’t quite read two books, more like 1.5 but I am still reading a little each night even though things have been insanely busy so I am proud of myself for that.

Work on finishing setting up my office // FAIL. So I have ordered the bookshelves as of yesterday but haven’t really gotten around to doing much else. Because my office is in the very front of our place, it’s the very first thing people see so I am really hoping to finish it by the end of the year so that when people walk into our home for the first time, the first room they see is pretty and complete.

Work on batching as much content as possible through the end of the year // This one was a fail too. Somehow Confetti Social got even busier last month so I was even more inconsistent and only ended up publishing two posts the entire month and didn’t even think about content for November and December…but the holidays are quickly approaching so I need to get a grip on that quickly.

So .5/3 goals were accomplished…definitely not proud but there have been some other things that I have been able to accomplish that weren’t goals so I am not completely slacking here.

November Personal Goals

Read two books // Sticking to my read two books goal, I am already halfway through one book so this goal shouldn’t be too impossible to achieve. I have been reading thrillers mostly, especially with the cooler weather.

Make a dent in my Christmas shopping // I’m 95% sure Michael and I won’t be exchanging gifts this year since we’ll be taking a big trip during Christmastime but I definitely need to figure out what I am going to get my parents and Michael’s mom for Christmas. Ideally, I’d love to complete this by the end of the month so that December is relatively worry-free in terms of Christmas shopping.

Transfer my domain to my new name // I have been putting this off for months and its now time to take the plunge. I am so over Breakfast at Lilly’s and feel like my new name is so much more fitting so it’s time to stop being lazy and make the transfer over, even though I am definitely a little scared because I don’t want to lose any content.

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