Holidays-

8 Months Pregnant At The Christmas Tree Lot

By Esperanza on December 16, 2023

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The holidays have been a little hard for me this year needless to say, after having spent them with a partner for the past 10 years and now spending them very pregnant and single. As hard as they have been this year, I know the holidays will be very joyful when I get to spend them with my baby boy in the years to come. I have been so exhausted lately but I still trekked out to a local nursery here in the Phoenix area to shoot some pictures on my tripod to remember the Christmas I was 8 months pregnant with him and I’m so glad I did! Even though my camera charger blew out when I plugged it in to try to sneak in a few more photos. Tis the season lol.

My Holiday Gift Guides For 2023

By Esperanza on December 9, 2023

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I am currently nearing the end of my third trimester and I have been so exhausted! I feel like I have so much left to do to prepare for baby’s arrival but I always enjoy making these holiday gift guides so I decided to try and put a few together for you guys while there is still a little time left to place orders to arrive in time before Christmas. I hope you find these gift ideas helpful while you are doing your shopping for loved ones this holiday season!

Holidays | Pregnancy

Winnie The Pooh Maternity Halloween Costume

By Esperanza on October 31, 2023

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I debated whether or not to try and do a Halloween costume this year… I have been so exhausted going into the 3rd trimester of my pregnancy and I thought maybe it would be better not to add extra stress to my plate. But then I thought this might be the only Halloween I ever experience while being pregnant, so I decided I better do it. The day before Halloween this Winnie the Pooh maternity Halloween costume idea came to me. I had seen it on Pinterest earlier in the month and realized it would be super easy for me to pull together with pieces I already had and a little thrifting. It ended the perfect costume for baby and I!

Holidays | Pregnancy

6 Months Pregnant At The Pumpkin Patch

By Esperanza on October 19, 2023

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My mom took me to a pumpkin patch in the Gilbert area of Arizona called Mother Nature’s Farm. I was very excited to get some maternity photos at the pumpkin patch with my 6 month pregnant belly! It was a little bit of a fiasco trying to snap these photos because two school buses full of children arrived and there were surprisingly a lot of families there on a Tuesday at open. That’s okay though lol, the pumpkin patch is for everyone to enjoy obviously and we were able to manage to get some good shots. I can’t believe how much baby boy has grown and it was so funny seeing the comparison between my baby bump and a mini orange pumpkin!

Gift Guides | Holidays

Neutral & Chic Gift Ideas For Mom

By Esperanza on May 4, 2023

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Mother’s Day is just around the corner and I can’t believe how quickly this year is going by! May is always a busy month with Memorial Day weekend, Mother’s Day and more plus it’s Schyler’s birthday month. I wanted to get this blog post up earlier but I had my nephew Brio’s baptism come up in Salem, OR so I am just now getting around to rounding up my gift ideas today! I wanted to share some chic, neutral, and cozy gift ideas that any mom at any age would love. I’ve included items at all different price points so there is something for everyone!

Holidays | My Style

Retro Valentine’s Themed Photo Shoot

By Esperanza on February 10, 2023

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While scouting for new local shops in our hometown of Tri-Cities, WA (I can’t believe we’ve been back a month already!) we found this amazing heart mural! It’s located in the alley of the Uptown Mall in Richland, WA where I used to work once upon a time. I knew it would be perfect for a fun Valentine’s themed photo shoot and it certainly was! 😉

Couples Style | Holidays

Vintage Inspired Valentine’s Day Couples Shoot

By Esperanza on February 7, 2023

Since we have been back home in Tri-Cities, WA, Schyler and I have been amazed at how many cute shops, murals, and new businesses have opened in the past 6+ years we’ve been gone! We saw this white brick wall while scouting for photo spots and antiquing at the retro Uptown Mall in Richland and thought it would be perfect for a fun Valentine’s photo shoot. These vintage inspired looks were very fitting for the location 😉 We picked up these fun pink and red balloons, the perfect prop for a Valentine’s shoot!

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Cute Valentine’s Day Decor Finds From Target

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I couldn’t help but round up some of the super cute Valentine’s decor I was spotting at Target! These finds are perfect for a Valentine’s (or Galentine’s day ;)!) party but would make very cute gift ideas for someone special too. I won’t really be decorating this year as we aren’t in our own place right now (we are temporarily staying with Schyler’s dad) but it was really fun for me to put this together and I hope it’s helpful for those of you looking for some Valentine’s day inspo. I hope you guys love these finds!

Gift Guides | Holidays

Valentine’s Day Gift Guide For Him 2023

By Esperanza on February 2, 2023

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I just shared my Valentine’s Gift Guide for her in my last blog post (linked here) and I wanted to share a gift guide for “him” too! I’ve rounded up a ton of classic and timeless gift ideas for your friends, brother, husband, son, etc. There is definitely something for every budget from investment pieces to fun affordable finds and of course, chocolate! I hope you guys have a wonderful holiday this February 2023 however you choose to celebrate it <3

Gift Guides | Holidays

Valentine’s Day Gift Guide For Her 2023

By Esperanza on

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I can’t believe Valentine’s day is just around the corner! This year has flown by what with our big move across the country (read more here) but we are finally back in a good work/life routine. I am getting this guide up on February 2nd so I am right on schedule (so proud of myself ;P). I’ve rounded up a bunch of gift ideas for the “her” in your life whether that’s your sister, wife, partner, galentine, whatever! They are all at different price points, a few splurges and investment pieces but some affordable fun ideas too. I’ve listed all of the items in the guide above below in order!