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August you’re looking kinda chic šŸ¤ • • • #birthday August you’re looking kinda chic šŸ¤
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As much as I’m ready for fall, I am still savoring As much as I’m ready for fall, I am still savoring all the delicious bits of summer, like this tomato cucumber salad for instance. It just doesn’t hit the same in the fall and winter months so I’m trying to make it as much as I can before it’s no longer and acceptable side dish. 

Try it for yourself: 

1 English cucumber, thinly sliced 

1-2 handfuls of cherry tomatoes, slides 

1-2 slices of red or sweet onion, diced

1/4 cup creamy ranch dressing. My favorite brand is from Litehouse (so good!) 

Dill, salt + pepper to taste

Chill for 2-3 hours, give it a good mix + serve! 
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#summerfood #sidedish #summerrecipes
This was my first time to upstate New York and I i This was my first time to upstate New York and I immediately fell in love with it all,  but especially Watkins Glen State Park. This place was a gold mine of beauty. Can you even imagine what it looks like in October? I think I’m going to book a trip back just to see it 
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#watkinsglenstatepark #upstatenewyork #watkinsglen #fingerlakesregion #visitnewyork
In his defense, he does carry the bags and open al In his defense, he does carry the bags and open all the doors for us so I guess it all works out. šŸ¤
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#marriagehumor #husbandandwifecomedy #travelhumor
savoring every bit of summer with this sweet littl savoring every bit of summer with this sweet little girl. We ate our way through the fair and ended our evening dancing in the rain. If you want to live spontaneously, have a child. šŸ¤
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#toddlermom #toddlerlife #summerinohio
The rest and relaxation lasted approximately 4 min The rest and relaxation lasted approximately 4 minutes 😩 who can relate? #adhdbrain
so my blog is conveniently named I Dream in Chic, so my blog is conveniently named I Dream in Chic, so naturally I had opinions on the matter. Here are the things I find (kinda) chic. ✨
✨August 1 so you know what that means ✨it’s my bir ✨August 1 so you know what that means ✨it’s my birthday month which basically means I’m locking in over these next four weeks. 

This is something I started doing last year but I’m loving the tradition I’m creating. There’s something exhilarating about planning and dreaming about all the things yet to come in this next year of my life. 

In a way, I kind of treat this time as a reflection and reset moment and I’m really liking it. Here’s to my birthday month and all the excitement that’s to come. 
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#augustbaby #birthdayseason #millennial #virgoseason
First trip to @popshelf and I totally get the hype First trip to @popshelf and I totally get the hype now.

I walked out with things I didn’t plan on buying as well as a mental list for next time. 

Some of what I found in here honestly rivaled Crate and Barrel at a fraction of the price. 

There are 8 locations in Ohio now. Columbus, we have one at Polaris and in Hilliard. You have to go if you haven’t been here yet! 
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#shopwithme #popshelf #homedecor #budgetshopping #lifestylecreator
And let me tell you, Tulum is such a vibe šŸ¤āœØ • • • And let me tell you, Tulum is such a vibe šŸ¤āœØ
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#tulum #mexicotravel #girlstrip

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