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'There is beauty in simplicity.' ✨⠀ ⠀ I reme

'There is beauty in simplicity.' ✨⠀ ⠀ I remember walking the streets on the Strand in Galveston. The streets were empty, nary a soul here and there. It was off-season and we enjoyed the ability to shop uninterrupted. ⠀ ⠀ Jump to a couple of months later and so much has changed. ⠀ ⠀ Both of my girls are March babies and we've celebrated their birthdays at home in self-isolation. They are completely understanding and I was able to get gifts delivered, we made them their fave meals, and I made their cakes.⠀ ⠀ The world has changed. I'll be honest, when this is all over, I'll appreciate the busy bustle of a tourist town, the happy chatter at restaurants, all of life's events (like birthdays), traffic, waiting in line, and the simple things in life that we take for granted and even find frustrating. ⠀ ⠀ It is an eye-opener.⠀ ⠀ What will you appreciate more once this is all over?⠀ ⠀ P.S. - When you can, stop by Tina's on the Strand. They have great stuff! (@tinas.galveston)⠀ .⠀ .⠀ .⠀ . ⠀ #LoveGalveston #galveston #texas #pleasurepier #architecture_views #architecturelovers #galvestonshopping #texaslife ⁠#myunicornlife #candidchildhood #motherhoodinspired #truemotherhood #yourlifeunscripted #momentsinmotherhood #mommingsohard #galvestontx #galvestonisland #tinasonthestrand #galvestontexas #galvestonlifestyle #happyathome #galvestonphotography #withintheordinary #yourlifeunscripted #momentsweadore #beyondmotherhood #kindredmemories #historicalgalvestonisland #galvestonstrand #celebrate_childhood

'In a world where you can be anything, be kind.' 💙😊⠀ ⠀ Are you wondering what you can do to help others right now? I put together a list of things you can do from the comfort of your own home.⠀ ⠀ ⚡Check LINK in BIO⚡⠀ ⠀ During times of uncertainty, kindness can go a long way. Support our front line workers, cashiers, and truck drivers who are keeping us afloat. Check-in with the most vulnerable in your community, support small and local businesses, and yes, even us freelancers and content creators. ⠀ ⠀ With every adventure that we take, I bear witness to Gabby and Mimi navigating the world. It's exciting and scary at the same time. ⠀ ⠀ Though, the one thing that I wish with all my heart is that they continue to make kindness a part of their everyday life.⠀ ⠀ Even when it's hard.⠀ ⠀ In a world that is uncertain right now, it can make all the difference.⠀ ⠀ Let me know if you have any other ways to help others during this time of social distancing. I'd love to hear them! ⠀ ⠀ Since we are spending more time at home and not traveling, I'll be sharing a virtual trip to Mexico and road trip in Texas the next week or so. Hope you'll join me!⠀ .⠀ .⠀ .⠀ .⠀ #LoveGalveston #galveston #covid19 #architecture_views #architecturelovers #littlebellows #celebrate_childhood #runwildmychild #motherhoodrising⁠ #motherhoodunplugged #mytinymoments #nothingisordinary #momentsofmine #happylife #texaslife #galvestonhistory #galvestontx #galvestonisland #daughtersrock #galvestontexas #galvestonlifestyle #galvestonphotography #withintheordinary #yourlifeunscripted #momentsweadore #livesimply #beyondmotherhood #kindredmemories #historicalgalvestonisland #galvestonstrand

'Nothing is certain but, the uncertain.' 🤔✨⠀ ⠀ Has COVID-19 changed your spring break plans?⠀ ⠀ Right now, all over the world, is a feeling of uncertainty. Our schools are closed until April 5, we cancelled our spring break trip to Florida, and we are practicing social distancing. ⠀ ⠀ ⚡ICYMI: ⚡ I did a thing and I made a list of things to have on hand if you will be spending more time at home. No panic buying but, preparing for nothing to the worst-case scenario. Please don't hoard TP. Check the LINK in BIO.⠀ ⠀ While we are binge-watching the 'flix and doing projects around the house, I'm thinking back to this moment on the Strand. How cool is it that they have an old school telephone booth? Mimi got a kick out of it and it was a beautiful day of exploring.⠀ ⠀ I am hoping that this pandemic is contained sooner than later. For all those who are sick to recover and life to return to normalcy for everyone. ⠀ ⠀ I think we can all do our part by social distancing as our frontline workers work tirelessly to flatten the curve, to be kind to employees working to serve you at grocery stores, gas stations, and beyond. Most importantly, to help each other out if we can. How are you dealing with coronavirus?⠀ .⠀ .⠀ .⠀ .⠀ #LoveGalveston #galveston #texas #pleasurepier #architecture_views #architecturelovers #galvestonshopping #texaslife ⁠#covid19 #candidchildhood #motherhoodinspired #truemotherhood #yourlifeunscripted #momentsinmotherhood #galvestonhistory #galvestontx #galvestonisland #galvestontexas #galvestonlifestyle #galvestonbay #galvestonphotography #withintheordinary #yourlifeunscripted #momentsweadore #beyondmotherhood #kindredmemories #historicalgalvestonisland #galvestonstrand #coronaviruscanada #coronavirususa

'Go somewhere you've never been before.' 😜✨ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⚡TAG ME in your one of your fave places, I'd love to see!⚡ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Sometimes it's going to a different state, sometimes it's right in your very own town. We always make it a point to go places we've never been and if we have been there, we look for something new. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ We are always discovering something new when we visit Galveston. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Did you know that Galveston happened to be the first city in Texas to have light? It was the first city in Texas to have lights powered from gas in 1856 and the first city to have electrical lights later in 1883. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ How cool is that? ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ The Strand still boasts historical beauty and to think so much was lost in the storm of 1900. The charm in this beautiful island remains. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ A fun way to get around is using the Galveston Island Trolley. It's $1 for adults, while minors who are accompanied by adults can ride for free. The trolleys pass each stop on the trolley route approximately every 30 minutes. A transfer between the Downtown and the Seawall Loop is included in the price. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Just don't forget to bring exact change! ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Have you ever been to Galveston? . . . . #LoveGalveston #galveston #texas #pleasurepier #architecture_views #architecturelovers #galvestonshopping #texaslife ⁠#galvestontrolley #candidchildhood #motherhoodinspired #truemotherhood #yourlifeunscripted #momentsinmotherhood #galvestonhistory #galvestontx #galvestonisland #galvestontexas #galvestonlifestyle #galvestonbay #galvestonphotography #withintheordinary #yourlifeunscripted #momentsweadore

"The most common way people give up their power is

"The most common way people give up their power is by thinking they don't have any." — Alice Walker ✨⠀ ⠀ And we do.⠀ ⠀ We have the power to control how we think, feel, speak and treat others. The power to be whatever we choose to be.⠀ ⠀ Some of the things that I strive to teach my girls is the importance of knowledge and education. The power of having initiative, drive, and passion. ⠀ ⠀ The gift and freedom to have a voice as a woman because of those who came before us. The ones who fought for our rights today and those who continue to.⠀ ⠀ Today is #InternationalWomensDay and I honor it by raising girls who understand their power and the gift to dream and achieve whatever they set their minds to.⠀ ⠀ Like the great Maya Angelou said, 'success is liking yourself, liking what you do, and liking how you do it.'⠀ ⠀ I know they will be phenomenal women.⠀ ⠀ I also know that all of you ladies are phenomenal women and many have or are raising phenomenal women too. ⠀ Are you celebrating today? #InternationalWomensDay2020⠀ .⠀ .⠀ .⠀ .⠀ #LoveGalveston #galveston #texas #phenomenalwomen #michaeljacksonfan #galvestonbeach #mayaangelouquotes #greyskies #converseoriginals #michaeljackson #michaeljacksonpose #galvestonseawall #texaslife #galvestonhistory #galvestontx #galvestonisland #galvestontexas #galvestonlifestyle #galvestonbay #galvestonphotography #withintheordinary #yourlifeunscripted #momentsweadore #livesimply #beyondmotherhood #kindredmemories #historicalgalvestonisland #michaeljacksondance

⚡DOUBLE TAP⚡ if you love being out by the wate

⚡DOUBLE TAP⚡ if you love being out by the water!⠀ ⠀ I've always found piers incredibly fascinating. Of course, whenever I go anywhere, I want, well, NEED to know its history.⠀ ⠀ The pier in Galveston does not disappoint. The pier was originally built as a recreational facility for the United States military during World War II. In the 1940s it became the Galveston Pleasure Pier and quickly became king as the largest of its kind in the country.⠀ ⠀ The Galveston Pleasure Pier operated as a tourist destination until 1961 when Hurricane Carla severely damaged the property. The hurricane struck the Texas coast as a Category 4 hurricane, becoming one of the most powerful storms to ever strike the US.⠀ ⠀ But, as you can see, it's still going stronger than ever and it's definitely a must-visit if you're down this way! I love how it lights up the sky at night on the island too.⠀ ⠀ Have you ever spent a day on a pier? ✌😎⠀ .⠀ .⠀ .⠀ #LoveGalveston #galveston #texas #pleasurepier #travel #galvestonbeach #blueskies #beachcombing #beachhouses #texaseats #galvestonseawall #texaslife #jamaicabeach #galvestonhistory #galvestontx #galvestonisland #galvestonisland #galvestontexas #galvestonlifestyle #galvestonbay #galvestonphotography #withintheordinary #yourlifeunscripted #momentsweadore #livesimply #beyondmotherhood #kindredmemories #historicalgalvestonisland #galvestonstrand

Weekend loading... 😎⚡ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ It's been a long week but, we made it! For me, it's felt like a week of catching up and to be truthful, putting a few things on the back burner. But, I am ready to relax, chill with the kidlets, and quite frankly--do absolutely nothing. Kinda like the vibes that Mimi here is feeling. What are YOU up to this weekend, anything fun? #FridayVibes . . . . #LoveGalveston #galveston #texas #pleasurepier #travel #galvestonbeach #blueskies #beachcombing #beachhouses #gulfofmexico #galvestonseawall #texaslife #murdochsgalveston #galvestonhistory #galvestontx #galvestonisland #galvestonisland #galvestontexas #galvestonlifestyle #galvestonbay #galvestonphotography #withintheordinary #yourlifeunscripted #momentsweadore #livesimply #beyondmotherhood #kindredmemories #historicalgalvestonisland #galvestonstrand

There is beauty around every corner. 👀⚡ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ You just have to look. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ The world can be so fast-paced and I'd love to read what beauty you've found lately or what's inspired you! . . . . #LoveGalveston #galveston #texas #architecture_views #architecturelovers #littlebellows #celebrate_childhood #runwildmychild #motherhoodrising⁠ #motherhoodunplugged #mytinymoments #nothingisordinary #momentsofmine #staircasesof instagram #texaslife #galvestonhistory #galvestontx #galvestonisland #staircases #galvestontexas #galvestonlifestyle #galvestonphotography #withintheordinary #yourlifeunscripted #momentsweadore #livesimply #beyondmotherhood #kindredmemories #historicalgalvestonisland #galvestonstrand

Walking into the weekend like... ✌🏽😜⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ 👉🏽DOUBLE TAP if you're screaming, FRI-NALLY!⠀ ⠀ Oh my goodness, it has been a long week but, I'm ready for family time and just relaxing. What are you up to this weekend? #fridayvibes✌⠀ .⠀ .⠀ .⠀ .⠀ #friyayvibes #LoveGalveston #galveston #texas #pleasurepier #architecture_views #architecturelovers #galvestonshopping #texaslife ⁠#myunicornlife #candidchildhood #motherhoodinspired #truemotherhood #yourlifeunscripted #momentsinmotherhood #galvestonhistory #galvestontx #galvestonisland #galvestontexas #galvestonlifestyle #galvestonbay #galvestonphotography #withintheordinary #yourlifeunscripted #momentsweadore #beyondmotherhood #kindredmemories #historicalgalvestonisland #galvestonstrand

'Whatever is good for your soul, do that.' ✨💙

'Whatever is good for your soul, do that.' ✨💙⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Sometimes, we can learn a lot through kids. Like the simple act of slowing down and just taking a breather. Something so simple often proves difficult for us grown folk.⠀ ⠀ We were in Galveston, TX exploring the shops on the historic Galveston Strand. I watched Mimi sit down, put down her @LaKingsCandy treats down next to her and she just sat for a little while.⠀ ⠀ After that, this kid took the time to walk through the building with her Auntie and we discovered what an incredible work of art the building is.⠀ ⠀ The Hutchings, Sealy & Co. Buildings were at one time considered the "Wall Street of the Southwest." The outside is a Renaissance Revival style, with gorgeous arches, terra cotta detailing and more. ⠀ ⠀ It's these kinds of things that you may miss when you're always in a rush. So, I'm making it a point to take a seat the next time I see a bench, taking in the moment, and just taking a breath.⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ How often do you slow down? #GalvestonTX⠀ .⠀ .⠀ .⠀ .⠀ #LoveGalveston #galveston #texas #pleasurepier #travel #galvestonbeach #architecture_views #architecturelovers #quotesoftheday #galvestonshopping #galvestonseawall #texaslife #jamaicabeach #galvestonhistory #galvestontx #galvestonisland #daughtersrock #galvestontexas #galvestonlifestyle #galvestonbay #galvestonphotography #withintheordinary #yourlifeunscripted #momentsweadore #livesimply #beyondmotherhood #kindredmemories #historicalgalvestonisland #galvestonstrand

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