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Lake Atitlan, Guatemala
DIY Flower Crown
A Fall Brunch – Potato Skillet & Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Pancakes
New York City in 2 days! – Part 1
Sunken City – San Pedro, California

Lake Atitlan, Guatemala

Central America

DIY Flower Crown

DIYs

A Fall Brunch – Potato Skillet & Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Pancakes

Recipes

New York City in 2 days! – Part 1

Tay Explores

Sunken City – San Pedro, California

Beaches
Madrid, Spain

Madrid, Spain

Europe

Accommodations (Sep. 27-30) AirBnb in Atocha Neighborhood This was the perfect place for my mom and I. There were two beds but it could accommodate up to three people. It was very stylish, clean and spacious enough for us. I preferred the location too as it was a more quiet area compared to probably somewhere closer to the city center. I would definitely stay here again if I ever came back. Photos from AirBnb. If you don’t have an account already and want $40 off your first Airbnb stay, click here. Accommodations (Oct. 5-6) Hotel: SLEEP’n Atocha I booked a hotel for our last night in Madrid, on our way back from exploring Andalusia. The hotel was in a great location, right next to Reina Sofia Museum, lots of restaurants and El Retiro park. The rooms however, were tiny, but I was definitely expecting that. And when all you go…

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Seville Spain

One Week in Spain (An Itinerary)

Europe

*This post contains affiliate links. I will earn a commission at no additional cost to you if you make a purchase using my links.* A dream of mine came true when I had the opportunity to visit Spain in October. This dream began back when I was studying Interior Design at California State Northridge. Part of our curriculum was to take a couple of architecture history classes in which we studied Moorish architecture in Andalusia (south of Spain). I immediately fell in love with the photos of the architecture I was seeing and told myself that I will one day go see these places on my own (God willing). At the time I time I didn’t think I’d be going with my mom. But it totally made my trip even more special because I got to go with her. This post will briefly layout my week itinerary. Each city will…

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FREEbie Friday – Coloring Page 38 Autumn Inspired

Free Printables

I know I’ve been MIA with the freebies and the blog in general but I’m trying to get back into the swing of things. Here is the latest free coloring page. Get this coloring page plus MORE by subscribing to my newsletter below! Once your subscription is confirmed, you will get a link to access a library of free coloring pages. Isn’t that great? (Don’t forget to check your spam or promotions folders for my email!) I promise not to spam your inbox and you can unsubscribe at any time. I will be sending you blog post updates and new coloring pages straight to your inbox. In addition, don’t forget to check out my Etsy Shop for more printables. Subscribe to our mailing list * indicates required Email Address * First Name

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Mexico City, Mexico

24 Hours in Mexico City

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After being in Chiapas for about five days, we headed out to explore Mexico City. This was a total last minute plan as our original plan to see Puebla got changed because our flight was cancelled. It was a bit annoying but Mexico City ended up being more charming than what I was expecting. Lunch at Belmondo Since we got in really late the night before (3 a.m.), we started the next day a little later than we hoped and went straight to lunch. After having Mexican food every day for nearly a week, I needed a burger. And this burger did not disappoint! It was very juicy and delicious. The restaurant also had a choice of bowls that were really fresh and tasty. To be a little different (I usually order water), I got a matcha mint lemonade which was surprisingly good and refreshing! Historic Center of Mexico City…

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FREEbie Friday – Coloring Page 37

Free Printables

I know I’ve been MIA with the freebies and the blog in general but I’m trying to get back into the swing of things. Here is the latest free coloring page. Get this coloring page plus MORE by subscribing to my newsletter below! Once your subscription is confirmed, you will get a link to access a library of free coloring pages. Isn’t that great? (Don’t forget to check your spam or promotions folders for my email!) I promise not to spam your inbox and you can unsubscribe at any time. I will be sending you blog post updates and new coloring pages straight to your inbox. In addition, don’t forget to check out my Etsy Shop for more printables. Subscribe to our mailing list * indicates required Email Address * First Name

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Chiapas, Mexico Part II

Central America

So now that you know all the amazing places you can dine at while visiting Chiapas Mexico (specifically San Cristobal de las Casas), it’s time to share all the beautiful places we saw during our visit. Scenes Around San Cristobal de las Casas First of all, the city itself is so beautiful! Cobblestone roads and colorful architecture adorned in florals and greens. A very picturesque city situated in the mountains. It was a lot more artsy than I was expecting! What a neat storefront idea, hanging wine bottles! Every corner was so beautiful that standing around in one spot waiting for the rain to stop (that came out of no where) was not even that annoying (for the most part) because there was always something to see and look at. Guadalupe Church On our last day of the Mission, we walked up 70+ steps to this church to see the…

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Chiapas, Mexico Part I

Central America

My niece and I arrived in Chiapas on a Friday evening. It was such a long journey! We took three flights starting from Baltimore. Although it was long, it was worth it the moment I began to see where we would be landing. Out of the airplane window I started to see lush green land and mountains and I was already in awe of all the beauty in front of me. We were picked up by the Humanity First Guatemala Team* from the Tuxtala Airport which was about an hour drive from San Cristobal De Las Casas, our final desitnation. San Cristobal is located in the Central Highlands region of Mexico in the state of Chiapas which makes for some interesting weather conditions. We were greeted by rain and a pleasant 70 degree temperature. As soon as we got into town and checked into our hotel, it was time for…

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Ramadan 2019 Printables in the Shop

Tay Designs

This post should have gone out sooner, but here I am sending it less than a week from Ramadan. But that is what’s great about printables! You don’t have to wait for anything to ship. You can just purchase, print and enjoy! Here are some new items in my shop this year: Ramadan Planner for Kids Ramadan Kareem Print with Prayers for Keeping and Breaking Fast Iftaar Party Fill in the Blank Invitation Plus many more!

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Free Ramadan Coloring Page

FREEbie Friday – Ramadan Inspired Coloring page

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I can’t believe Ramadan is just a few weeks away! Get this coloring page plus MORE by subscribing to my newsletter below! Once your subscription is confirmed, you will get a link to access a library of free coloring pages. Isn’t that great? (Don’t forget to check your spam or promotions folders for my email!) I promise not to spam your inbox and you can unsubscribe at any time. I will be sending you blog post updates and new coloring pages straight to your inbox. In addition, don’t forget to check out my Etsy Shop for more printables. Subscribe to our mailing list * indicates required Email Address * First Name

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Easy Jalapeno Bean Dip

Jalapeno Bean Dip

Recipes

I LOVE dips so today I am sharing a recipe that I kind of made up by looking at various other bean dips. I took it to a recent BBQ party that we had on one of those rare days the weather was above 40 degrees. We are desperate for warmth out here in the east coast! With summer around the corner (I HOPE!), this is a great recipe to add to your backyard parties! Ingredients -One 16 oz. can kidney beans-2 tbs olive oil-2-3 jalapenos, finely chopped (preferably, unseeded if you like the heat)-1/2 onion, finely chopped-3-4 garlic cloves, finely shopped-8 oz. packaged cream cheese, room temperature-3/4 cup sour cream-1 cup shredded cheese (Mexican mix)-1 package taco seasoning-4-5 green onions, chopped (for garnish)-handful fresh cilantro, chopped (for garnish) Instructions 1. Use a skillet an saute the onion, garlic and jalapenos in olive oil until translucent. 2. Rinse and add…

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