2025-08-12

My 10 year beef-iversary – The Fitnessista

Sharing more about why I started to eat red meat again, how I’m feeling, and a friendly reminder that the best eating strategy is the one that works for you. No shade or judgement here.   Hi friends! How are you? I hope that your week is going well! We had dinner with friends, family dinner at madre’s, Mass,…

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2025-08-11

Our 4th grade homeschool curriculum

Sharing our plan for 4th grade homeschool curriculum! Please keep in mind that I’m NOT a pro at this. We’re figuring it out as we go and it’s our first full year of homeschool after finishing most of last year homeschooling. More about why we decided to homeschool in this post. If you need expert advice, check out my…

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2025-08-08

Friday Faves 8.8 – The Fitnessista

Hi friends! Happy Friday! How was the week? I’m sorry for disappearing on ya this week. I honestly just needed a second to breathe. The Pilot was gone – he’s back today! – and I was getting the girls ready for back to school, but also… I was just having a mini blog crisis. I’ve had one before, and…

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2025-08-08

Caribbean Rum Cocktails: Our Island Pairings Guide

Raise your glass! August is International Rum Month and we’re celebrating the Caribbean’s favorite spirits with a cocktail in one hand and a passport in the other. Every rum cocktail has its own unique flavor and essence, and so does every Sandals Resorts’ Caribbean island. So why not follow your taste buds and have your favorite rum cocktail lead…

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2025-08-07

How To Take Care Of A Fiddle Leaf Fig Tree

Sharing tips on how to take care of a fiddle leaf fig tree, how often to water it, how much water, how much sunlight, all of those important questions! Meet Frida Kahlo. She’s our gorgeous fiddle leaf fig plant that greets everyone who walks into our home. Frida receives SO many compliments both in real life and online, and…

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2025-08-07

Experience a Celebrity Vacation in Saint Vincent

The Caribbean has been a long-time retreat for Hollywood’s elite and since opening, this under-the-radar spot has taken center stage. While destinations like Jamaica and The Bahamas are often top of the list (and with good reason), this resort chain has opened the doors on an up-and-coming celebrity favorite. Off the beaten path and located in the eastern Caribbean,…

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2025-08-06

Best Beaches in Saint Lucia for Sun & Snorkeling

Photo credit: Simon Dannhauer/Shutterstock.com From the famous Piton mountains to the exotic black sand beaches, Saint Lucia is filled with unique attractions. This lush island is famous for its dramatic volcanic peaks, but its coastline is just as spectacular. From lively shores with beach bars and water sports to quiet bays just right for snorkeling, there’s a beach here…

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2025-08-05

Dreamy Caribbean Birthday Celebration | SANDALS

For the first 39 years of her life, Morgan never thought of herself as “a birthday kind of girl.” Her friends didn’t think of her that way either. She’s a bit shy. Laid back. Cool. Surprises or being the center of attention are not her thing. So, you can imagine how surprised Morgan’s friends were when the humble Carolina…

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2025-08-01

8.1 Friday Faves – The Fitnessista

Hi friends! Happy Friday! What are you up to? The Pilot is home from a trip (YAY), we’re meeting friends for a last hurrah swim and dinner at the pool, we have an NCL meeting, and family dinner at our house. Since we got back from Spain, we’ve been doing weekly family dinners again and it has been such…

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