November 27, 2022

My Ultimate Guide to Cyber Week 2022

Black Friday 2022 starts NOW! I know that Cyber Week can be a bit overwhelming, especially with sales changing throughout the week…it never ends!)–that’s why I’ve put together this handy little guide. Be sure to check back for updates so that you know exactly when and where to shop this season! 2022 Cyber Week Sale […]

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October 11, 2022

2022 September Favorites

Well, I guess fall is here to stay! Or is it winter? Seriously, what’s up with this weather? I’m pretty sure it was like 90 degrees only a few weeks ago. We’ve been bundling up with hot chocolate, pumpkin spice rice cereal treats, and lots of blankets over here. I wanted to get my September […]

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February 9, 2022

Be Your Own Valentine this Valentine’s Day

*This post is sponsored by Babbleboxx. All opinions are 100% my own. If you have been around for a while you probably know that I love Valentine’s Day. I love, love and fully believe it should be celebrated! The best part about this holiday (made up or not) is there is always someone you love […]

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September 27, 2022

Spooky Halloween Playhouse Decorations

There’s a chill in the air, and that means Halloween is around the corner! I love how Charlie gets more and more excited about Halloween as she gets older. She’s been talking nonstop about what she wants to dress up as, and she’s been super into decorating around the house! One thing that we started […]

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November 18, 2022

6 Items for Stress-Free Holiday Entertaining

*This post is sponsored by BabbleBoxx.com. All opinions are 100% my own. Thank you for supporting those brands that support Afternoon Espresso. One of my favorite things about the holiday season is spending more time with friends and family. I especially love hosting guests at home, but the stress of planning and getting everything ready […]

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NYC -> Street Style #nycstyle #nycstreetstyle #howtostyle

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Mar 13

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Day Off Mood. Except there was no sunshine today and it snowed. So really the mood is way worse. #pittsburgh #pgh #cityofgloom #moody #casualoutfits #joggerstyle #momlife #coffeeaulait #coffeesnob

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Happy International women’s day- today and everyday. I was at the coffee shop today and a woman was asking me about some of the baked goods and homemade syrups and without a hesitation she was like, “do you even sleep?” The answer is no. In fact, I don’t. I’m mostly stressed 24/7 and thinking about the list I have to do that never gets smaller and if I’m not thinking about the list I’m actively working on it. I would say my mid thirties have been a time where I have really felt the weight of being a woman. The expectations we put on ourselves, the expectations society puts on us, juggling and managing our households, careers, families, while trying to fulfill our needs within ourselves and let’s not forget about self care and constant wondering of what people are going to think if I do this or that. It’s e.x.h.a.u.s.t.i.n.g. We need to be soft and nurturing but fierce and a force to reckon with. We make endless sacrifices and at times do some of the most thankless work. Sometimes I don’t even know how I manage- and sometimes I truly don’t manage well at all. But here is a little reminder you beautiful woman- Let’s never forget we ARE fierce. We ARE strong. We ARE resilient. Let us always uplift each other. Let us always cheer each other on. Let us always give each other grace. Most importantly, let us always empower ourselves and each other to be the best version of ourselves. Cheers to the women we were, the ones we strive to be, and the growth we continue to find in ourselves. #internationalwomensday #womensupportingwomen #womenshistorymonth #womenempowermentquotes #womenarestrong #womenarebeautiful #loveyourself #loveyourcurves #badbitchenergy

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Feb 11

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Be your own muse. #NYFW day 1 #nystreetstyle #streetstyle #fashionweek

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Romanticize your life 🤍🖤 February is the perfect time to prioritize some self care! Cozy on over here because I teamed with some of my favorite #Pittsburgh small businesses to help you do just that! We are giving away: • $25 gift card to @coffee.aulait + bag of coffee • $50 gift card to @noshandcurd + a bag of Blue Cheese Popcorn, •2 candles from @soyilcandles •@bridgecitybraces is giving away a water tooth pick, a set of teeth whitening trays, and a mug to make the perfect cozy night! Here is how to enter: 1. Follow: @coffee.aulait @noshandcurd @bridgecitybraces @soyilcandles 2. Like / comment on this post 3. Bonus Entry: Share this giveaway in your stories and tag us! The winner will be selected Thursday, February 2.

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Be your own Valentine 🤍🖤 #grwm #allblackoutfit #blackismyhappycolor #leatherharness #altgirl #grwmreel #harnessfashion #flowers #allblackeverything

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November 18, 2022

6 Items for Stress-Free Holiday Entertaining

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November 9, 2022

October 2022 Favorites

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Okay, sooo somehow it’s already November? Seriously, guys, is anyone else feeling like it’s going to be 2023 tomorrow? This year is literally flying by. I decided I had to get these October 2022 favorites posted ASAP before I go into full-blown Christmas mode. This favorites haul is a really good one–I’ve been wearing many […]

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November 18, 2022

6 Items for Stress-Free Holiday Entertaining

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October 2022 Favorites

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October 26, 2022

‘Homegating’ Must-Haves for Game Day!

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*This post is sponsored by BabbleBoxx.com. All opinions are 100% my own. Thank you for supporting those brands that support Afternoon Espresso. It’s game season! Usually this would mean planning the perfect tailgating event, but I’m much more interested in ‘homegating’! Basically, it’s all the fun of tailgating, but you can do it from the […]

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