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15 Patio Sets Under $600 at Target

Happy Independence Day, y'all! We're setting up to grill up some hot dogs this afternoon for a low-key celebration, and I thought, what goes better with grilling than a nice comfy chair to relax and enjoy my food in? In the spirit of relaxation, I figured I’d share some of the best patio sets I found at Target under $600.

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Birchbox June Review

We had a bit of a hectic return from our California vacation, but I finally got settled in and was able to review my June Birchbox! It was a welcome respite after a rough week back. Read on, dear friends!

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Back to Reality

We are on our last day of our California adventure, and my heart aches a little at the thought of going back to Texas. I love where I live, but California was and always will be my true home.  

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Friday's Outfit of the Day: A Jumpsuit for Tall Girls

It's Friday! We made it to San Diego yesterday, and if all goes as planned (since I'm writing this in advance), I am currently either sleeping in or doing some morning yoga, and will have my toes in the sand in approximately two hours. As for today’s actual OOTD, you can see it on Instagram!

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Anti-Trendy Sunglasses

My primary focus in fashion is to wear things that make me feel great while still being comfortable and functional (which I feel is most women's goal). So if a trend doesn't make sense to me, I'm not going to go along with it, much less invest money into it, no matter how popular it is. I feel that this sentiment is particularly relevant to this season's sunglasses.

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The Five Best Makeup Palettes for Travel

If you’re like me, you like a simple, effortless beauty routine. That becomes even more important when you’re traveling, especially if you’re only taking a carry-on. In preparation for our vacation, I wanted to share my most coveted, and seasoned favorite makeup palettes that do double-duty to save you some room in your suitcase.

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12 Tips for Flying with Kids

Happy Monday! We at the Ambler household are officially less than a week from our vacation! We are flying out to California, so I figured it might be a good idea to go over some tips and tricks to help when flying with kids.

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Summer Staples on a Colorful Backdrop

It was ridiculously hot for this week’s OOTD shoot, but thankfully we were able to find a cute, colorful backdrop that also happened to be in the shade! Check out my favorite tank top and shorts that I’ll be wearing all. summer. long.

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