The Urban Darling

7 Things To Do in Cancun

By Esperanza on February 5, 2019

Valladolid, Mexico, travel, Cancun, What to do in Cancun, Road Trips from Cancun, Chichen Itza, Tulum Ruins, Tulum, Coba, Xcaret, Gran Cenote, cenote, mayan ruins.

My parents went to Cancun last year and they loved it so much that they wanted to go back again with me and my siblings! Our top priorities were to see some ancient Mayan ruins, cenotes, and relax on the beach. Cancun was a lot different then I thought it would be! There actually isn’t a lot to do in the main city of Cancun besides shopping and eating out. All of the cool adventurous things to do are about 1-3 hours outside of Cancun. So I thought I would put this guide together with some tips for anyone traveling to Cancun!

Valentine’s Day Casual Outfit Ideas

By Esperanza on February 1, 2019

Valentine's Day, Valentine's, Casual Valentine's Day Outfit Ideas, Casual Valentine's Day Outfits, sweaters, tops, fashion, fashion blogger.

Let’s face it. Not all of us want to get super dressed up for Valentine’s Day. But you can still look super cute with these casual (and comfortable) Valentine’s Day pieces. They’re the perfect pieces for any Valentine’s Day date or Galentine’s Day outing!

Holidays

8 Ways to Celebrate Galentine’s Day

By Esperanza on January 26, 2019

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Before I had a Valentine, I would always celebrate Galentine’s Day with friends! Even if you do have a Valentine, it’s always fun to hang out with your best gals and what better way to do that then by celebrating Galentine’s Day! Need some ideas on how to celebrate? I’ve got you covered! 😉

Holidays

Galentine’s Day Guide: How to Throw the Perfect Galentine’s Day Party

By Esperanza on January 13, 2019

Valentine's Day, Galentine's Day, Valentine's Day Guide, guide, party guide, party, valentine, galentine, decorations, activities, food, gifts, chick flicks, fashion, friends, lifestyle, blogger, The Urban Darling.

Galentine’s Day is the perfect excuse to celebrate you and your friends and be a little extra during the season of love! In this guide, you will find everything you need to throw the best Galentine’s Day Party ever. I’ve got you covered on everything from decor to party favors, activities, and food!

Gift Guides | Holidays

Under $50 Amazon Prime Valentine’s Gift Guide

By Esperanza on January 10, 2019

I love getting gifts for the guys and gals in my life, especially ones that I can buy from the comfort of my home! Some people think that you have to buy extravagant gifts for Valentine’s Day but you should never have to break the bank to show someone you love them. Thoughtful gifts are always the best! So I’ve put together a gift guide with gifts from Amazon Prime all for under $50 for the guy, gal, or bestie in your life!

My Life | Wellness

8 Goals to Set for the New Year

By Esperanza on December 31, 2018

2019, new year, goals for the new year, goals, new year goals, healthy habits, blogger, lifestyle blogger, The Urban Darling

This past year was full of learning lessons, first accomplishments, and good and bad experiences. Even with the good and the bad, 2018 was a great year and I know 2019 will be even better! I wanted to share some of the new habits and goals I’m starting for the new year. I hope that you guys can find this post helpful and set some goals of your own! Let’s own this year guys!

Holidays | Style Guides

5 Perfect New Year’s Dresses

By Esperanza on December 17, 2018

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I found this velvet green number at Target for under $20! I thought it would be perfect to wear for Christmas dinner with my family or maybe even for New Year’s! Schyler and I never really do anything super special for New Year’s. One year we went to a comedy club with my friend Elle and her family before we moved to Portland. A lot of the New Year’s events in the Portland area are super spendy! Maybe we will go to a party at a friend’s house this year.

Couples Style | Holidays

Christmas Photos at Furrow Farms

By Esperanza on

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I love all of the Christmas traditions like sledding, making gingerbread houses, and picking out the perfect tree. Another favorite Christmas tradition of mine is taking annual Christmas photos. This is my fourth Christmas with Schyler! Time flies by so fast, it’s crazy.

Wellness

Why I’m Finally Sleeping Better

By Esperanza on December 14, 2018

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I’ve had neck and back pain from a very young age so sleeping comfortably at night has always been a struggle for me. I could never seem to find the right pillow with enough support. For a time, I even slept without a pillow because I just couldn’t find the right type of pillow to elevate my head just right! So when Tempur-Pedic reached out to me to try their new TEMPUR-Cloud pillow, I had high hopes. It’s exceeded my expectations by far!

Wellness

Taking Time for Self Care During the Holiday Season

By Esperanza on December 10, 2018

Beauty does comes from within… but we can all use a little extra help am I right?! Especially during the holiday season! My secret is the NeoCell Super Collagen powder. It helps replenish lost collagen fragments and proteins that are important for beauty, joint health, and skin elasticity. It also increases skin hydration leading to firmer, softer skin. I’ve partnered with NeoCell to try their new Berry Lemon and Flavorless powder. So far I’m loving them!