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A Mini Travel Guide To Bend, Oregon

By Esperanza on September 12, 2024

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I am finally getting around to sharing what we did in Bend during our Central Oregon visit with my parents. I have come to terms with the fact that as a momma, it takes me a little while longer to get things done and that’s totally ok lol! During our week in Central Oregon we stayed at Eagle Crest in Redmond and drove to Bend to spend the day. I have been to Bend a few times over the years and loved it so I was excited to check it out again and share some spots I loved. I’m so lucky that I have been able to do so much traveling with my baby boy Sage Wylder! I love that I am making and capturing these special memories with him. I have been sharing our family travels in these “mini travel guides” where I like to highlight where we ate, where we shopped, and what we did which I hope you guys enjoy and find helpful for your travels!

Mini Travel Guide To Sisters, Oregon

By Esperanza on August 19, 2024

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Towards the end of July, Sage and I flew to Oregon with my parents to spend time with my brother and his family who live in Salem. We stayed at Eagle Crest in Redmond and during our week there, we spent a day in Sisters. My dad is from Oregon so growing up we would do a lot of road trips, camping trips, etc. all over the state. I remember visiting Sisters when I was a little girl so it was really cool getting to re-visit the western style town with my son Sage. I vividly remember eating at Sisters Saloon which I was happy to see is still there! I also found so many cute boutiques and this adorable coffee shop to check out during our time there. The town definitely attracts a lot of tourists and seemed to be thriving! I’m sharing the spots we checked out in this blog post.

Portland, Oregon, USA | Wellness

Taking Time for Self Care at Root Whole Body

By Esperanza on August 29, 2019

Root Whole Body, Portland, Oregon, sauna, massage, facials, Naturopath, Massuese, Chiropractor, cafe, spa, Acupuncture, cupping.

I have had back problems for several years now because I’m always at my desk working on my laptop or hunching over my phone. It’s a known fact that people who work desk jobs struggle with back pain. I do yoga and get up every half hour but I wanted to do something more to combat the tension. That’s when I found Root Whole Body in NW Portland! I’ve been visiting Root Whole Body for a few months now and it has been exactly what I needed! They have a location in SE as well but the NW location is the newer location.

My Life

How to Improve Your Credit Score with CreditRepair.com

By Esperanza on July 15, 2019

credit, credit score, credit repair, CreditRepair.com, improve your credit score, how to improve your credit score, blogger, lifestyle blogger, Portland, Oregon, Remote.ly, offices.

When I first graduated high school, I didn’t know a lot about credit or if I even had a credit score! It wasn’t until a few years later when I moved to Oregon to attend University and had to find an apartment that I even started to think about credit! The landlord of the apartment I was looking to move in to asked what my credit score was. I had no idea so I immediately went in to my bank to speak to someone about it.

My Style

The Perfect Summer Sandals

By Esperanza on June 19, 2019

Portland, Oregon, sandals, summer sandals, fashion, fashion blogger, Dansko, Dansko sandals, Zappos, summer fashion.

Bring on summer weather and summer fashion- I am ready for it, especially now that I have found the perfect summer sandals from Dansko! I wore the Susie sandals while I was running around downtown the other day and they were so insanely comfortable. I am definitely taking these with me on all of my travels this summer!

My Style | Portland, Oregon, USA

The Prettiest Blouse & Tulip Fields

By Esperanza on April 28, 2019

Spring, Tulips, Tulip fields, flowers, Spring Fashion, fashion blogger, flower fields, Oregon.

There is nothing dreamier than a field full of flowers! I’m lucky enough to live close to a lot of flower fields. My favorite one during Spring is the Woodburn Tulip Farm. I’ve visited the Woodburn Tulip Farm every year for the past three years that I have lived in Portland. Every year is different because they have several different patches that they alternate planting in. This year the tulip patches were especially beautiful! The tulips made a beautiful rainbow of colors.

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

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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.

Fashion

My Must Have Jackets for Fall and Winter

By Esperanza on October 15, 2018

Chicwish, jackets, coats, winter, fall, portland, oregon, fashion, blogger, fashion blogger, style, asymmetrical, plaid

My Style

My Favorite Sweaters this Fall

By Esperanza on September 17, 2018

EcoVibe, EcoVibe Apparel, Portland, Oregon, Fall, fall sweaters, sweaters, fashion, fashion blogger, blogger

I loveee the fall season! Especially fall activities like visits to the pumpkin patch, corn mazes, and apple picking. I know it’s only September and I’m a bit premature, but I already made my first visit to the pumpkin patch! I know, I know, call me crazy (or brilliant!). Naturally, I’ve already started filling my closet with new fall sweaters. I’ve rounded up my favorites to share with you guys in this post!