vegas and what I've learned.

My husband, brother, and I went to Vegas for NYE. It was a lot of fun, but it was more of a learning experience for us! I decided to put together a little list of the things we learned.

1. If you’re wanting to visit Vegas on a busy weekend (NYE, Memorial Day, Labor Day, 4th of July, Halloween) book your hotel at least 4-6 months in advance. As it gets closer to the holiday, the prices continue to go up. For example, hotels on NYE day were around $300-400 for one night if you wanted to be on The Strip. 
2. If you plan on going to any clubs, buy your ticket well in advance. I cannot stress this enough. If you wait to purchase your ticket at the door, they will (almost guaranteed) be double the price of what’s listed online. Purchasing in advance will also put you in a shorter line and get you into the club sooner. *Keep in mind that men's tickets are always double the price of women's.
3. Always bring a back-up card/money. And be sure to call your bank to let them know you’re traveling! We forgot to do this on our last trip to Vegas and the card was stopped. We couldn’t call because it was a holiday! Super frustrating. The time before that, Cameron’s card got lost on the dance floor and my card was eaten by an ATM. Our back-up card/money seriously saved us. 
4. If you’re going with a group of people, always decide on a meeting spot if you get separated. This was such a lifesaver for us. I got separated from my group with no phone (it was awful) and I was able to find them at our spot! 
5. If you’re planning on drinking at the club, I highly recommend pregaming in your hotel room. Drinks at any club on The Strip are usually around $15 each, not including tip. You can buy an entire bottle of Vodka for the same price at a nearby Smith’s! Definitely a money saver.

Hope this list helps!

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vegas and what I've learned.

atlanta.

Romper: Forever 21 // Shoes: Forever 21

We just got back from Atlanta, GA last night! We were there for a business conference. It was a short trip, but super fun.

It was my first time in Atlanta, so we tried to pack as much as we could in the few short days. We went to The World of Coca-Cola, the Georgia Aquarium, Martin Luther King Jr. National Historic Site, and of course Waffle House.

The World of Coca-Cola was pretty fun. Coke is my favorite drink, so it was really cool to see how it all started.

Aquariums are my favorites places, ever. Whenever I travel, I make sure to go to the nearest aquarium.. The Georgia Aquarium is voted #1 in the US and honestly, I didn't agree with the rating. Monterey Bay Aquarium is by far the best I've been to.. Don't get me wrong, the aquarium was enjoyable. But not as "wow-worthy" as Monterey.. I will say though, the Dolphin Celebration legit made me cry. Dolphins are such smart and beautiful creatures. That show alone made it worth it.

Visiting the MLK Jr. site was very eye-opening. It was so heart-breaking to see what Martin had to do to pave the way for the Civil Rights Movement. I only remember bits and pieces of it from learning about it in high school. So it was great to learn more, even though I can never understand fully what they went through. Especially with the Salem to Montgomery marches.

There was a Waffle House right next to our hotel, so we went several times. Haha. I seriously love that place. Utah needs to get one, stat.

I would have taken more pictures, but I forgot to bring my camera charger. Such a bummer.. I posted more pictures on my Instagram.

I also learned that downtown Atlanta has a ton of fun walls like this one pictured.

Happy Monday everyone!

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atlanta.

blood moon.

Here are some shots I got when watching the lunar eclipse. We drove out to the middle of nowhere. It was so much fun.. I've been wanting to capture pictures of the stars, but never could figure it out. I'm so happy I was able to get the night sky! It was so beautiful.

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blood moon.

zion national park.

Fitness Clothes: c/o Aeropostale // Keens: Cabelas // Teva Sandals: Urban Outfitters

Zion was an absolute blast. I didn't want to leave! It is undoubtedly beautiful. The hikes were hard, but so worth it! I'm so proud of myself for finishing Angel's Landing. They weren't kidding when they say strenuous! Then we only hiked a little bit of The Narrows.. It was so much fun. I feel so lucky to live in such a beautiful state. I can't wait to explore Utah even more!

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zion national park.

LA life.

I just got back from LA! I was on set of a music video for Mates of State. #likewhoa I was helping out with wardrobe and random things. It was such a blast! I still am in awe that I got to hang out with Jason and Kori. They are so awesome and nice. That family is definitely my goal in life! How fun would it be to make music with your best friend, your husband, and have your kids be the star of your music videos? Totally rad.

UPDATE: Here's the video!

Mates of State - Staring Contest (Official Music Video)

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LA life.

downtown chicago.

Shirt: Old Navy // Jeans: Old Navy // Shoes: Old Navy

Today we ventured downtown Chicago! I tried a Chicago dog (yum), visited the bean, and got to meet the lovely Krystle! It was a really fun day. Chicago is such a pretty city.

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downtown chicago.