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My Five Acres

Travel. Adventure. Yoga. Travel. Adventure. Yoga. - Travel. Adventure. Yoga. Love travel but hate packing? Me too! That’s why I created this ultimate list of travel essentials for women based on my travels in more than 50 countries! Read on for answers to all your travel packing questions. What’s in our guide to travel essentials for women? 1. Finding the Perfect Travel Backpack or Luggage 2. Packing Smarter with Packing Cubes 3. Picking Essential Travel Clothing 4. Choosing the Right Travel Shoes 5. Essential Outerwear for Travel 6. Travel Toiletries List 7. Travel Makeup Essentials 8. Feminine Products for Women...

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Hello friends!  Can you believe we’re already looking at the end of October?  It’s just about time to start gearing up for the holidays and today’s post is sure to get you in the mood!

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Hello friends!  Can you believe we’re already looking at the end of October?  It’s just about time to start gearing up for the holidays and today’s post is sure to get you in the mood!

The Gibson x Hi Sugarplum Holiday collection just launched and the styles are a fun take on a traditional look with a modern prep, happy vibe!  The pieces easily mix and match to create outfits as sets or separates that you can wear throughout the entire season. From family holiday photos to festive parties and gatherings, this collection has everything you need!  And I already found my New Year’s Eve dress!  Can someone please throw a party? For size reference : I’m petite, 5’1, 110, 34D.  I usually wear 0P or 25 in jeans and XS or 0P tops. Without...

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An Evening of Mexican Music

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An Evening of Mexican Music

With Las Estrellas de Vancouver, Melinda Salcido, and Nahualli Folklore In a rare showcase of female-led Mexican music, Las Estrellas de Vancouver join forces with Los Angeles-based guest singer Melinda Salcido, and the dancers of Nahualli Folklore for an evening of melodic rancheras, intense sones, and romantic boleros.  More than just a concert, this not-to-be-missed experience is a journey through the contributions women have made to the world of mariachi. From the Golden Age of Mexican Cinema—beginning in the 1930s and lasting until the 1960s—to Las Adelitas, the first all-female group in Mexico City in the 1940s, the impact of...

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2019-11-03

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2019-11-03

Cheers friends… things are about to get super sparkly around here!! Today is a BIG DAY for my friend Cassie via Hi Sugarplum as she launches her brand new HOLIDAY collection with Gibson at Nordstrom… you’ve seen me partner with this amazing blogging friend before on her resort 2019 and summer collections and this one could be the very best one yet! We are kicking off the merry + bright in a big way to set you up to style the holidays the happy way with this all new capsule collection that’s designed to mix and match, and features stunning...

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Build beautiful nesting plant stands with these easy plans from inexpensive scrap wood!

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Build beautiful nesting plant stands with these easy plans from inexpensive scrap wood!

Adding plants to your home is a great idea. It adds such a great layer of texture to your decor and cleans out your air. My goal is to add plants to every single room. I have been finding different plants for the different lighting in each room. And even tried propagating my own with these gorgeous test tube propagation vases. But all those plants needed a better home then the floor so I used up some piles of scrap wood to create these nesting plant stands. This is such an easy build, perfect for a beginner, and super useful...

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