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The first show!!

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Must Have Travel Accessories- Holiday 2019

Must Have Travel Accessories- Holiday 2019

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Must have travel accessories

Do you have a traveller on your holiday shopping list? Of course you do! Here’s a quick list of my must-have travel accessories that would make you the…

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Go Here, Do This, Eat That- Paris!

Go Here, Do This, Eat That- Paris!

GO HERE.

A little history…

Paris was founded in 52 BC by Gauls who sailed up the (then unnamed) Seine and started a settlement on the site where Notre Dame now stands. The original settlement was called “Parisii” (pronounced par-e-see), which translates to “for Isis,” in honor of the Egyptian goddess of life and magic, Isis. All around Paris, it is easy to see the Egyptian influences.

Place de la…

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Adventure Awaits

Hey y’all!!!

I’m getting ready for my first adventure of 2019! And I want to include y’all in it!

Next month, to celebrate my birthday, I will travel to…

Not so fast, I’m not giving it away! Here’s how you can be in on the surprise!!

We are doing our first ever giveaway! The first person to correctly guess my destination, will win a surprise souvenir!

Here are the rules…

1. Must be a follower of…

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5 Ways to Make 2019 Your Best Year Yet!

5 Ways to Make 2019 Your Best Year Yet!

Happy New Year!

Yes, I know. Our New Year is already almost 2 months old. This year, I decided to ease into my new year’s “resolutions” and all that…

I am always inspired by the beginning of a new year. Taking a deep breath and feeling the new year. The new year invigorates me to try something new, take chances, and grow through experiences. Here are my tips for making 2019 my best year yet!

1.…

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Shopping in Paris- Louis Vuitton

Shopping in Paris- Louis Vuitton

This is a HUGE topic to cover, as Paris is known as one of the most fashionable cities in the world. And I do not have unlimited finances, soooo….

  Shopping in Paris is definitely one of my favorite adventures. When I was 12, I bought my first Gucci at the Galleries Lafayette. I’d saved some money and my Mom gave a bit more. My first purchase was a Gucci clutch, a gift for my Mom for sending me…

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Safe Travels

With recent events in Toronto,  and similar events in London, Nice, Berlin, and NYC, it’s hard to feel safe anywhere. These events seen so random, that it is nearly impossible to know where to have a “safe” vacation anymore.

  So let’s talk about a travel safety plan.

Do you need one? Yes, yes you do.

Do you have one?

What should it encompass?

Here’s what you need..

If travelling internationally,…

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Airline Review: Norwegian Air

Airline Review: Norwegian Air

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Product Review: Skyroam Solis

Product Review: Skyroam Solis

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Mall-Hopping in Singapore Another place to add to my Asia travel wishlist!

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Sometimes Mommy needs a cocktail....

Sometimes Mommy needs a cocktail….

I’d like to share with you one of my favorite drinks, The Bramble.

The recipe is very simple. The result is a fruity, slightly tart drink with a smooth finish. The Bramble.

2 parts gin. (I prefer Hendrick’s)

1 part lemon juice

1/2 part simple syrup. (I bought this for convenience, but it’s easy to make)

1/2 part Créme de Mûre (blackberry liqueur) 

Combine in a shaker and pour over ice. 

Voilà!

E…

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Don’t leave home without these 5 things!

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New OmniPod Cases - Update.

New OmniPod Cases – Update.

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ISO-The Adult Friendship

They're the women who are there for break-ups and make-ups. They cheer for us at graduations. They stand beside us at our weddings. They cradle our children as only "aunties" can. They pick us up when we fall. They grieve our losses as their own... They are our girlfriends. When we as women think back on our friendships, it is easy to recall our best friends forever, or BFFs, from childhood, high school, and college. But once we are out in the workforce, how many of us make new friends in these environments? New friendships in adulthood are worthwhile and rewarding. So why do we not pursue them?          Because adult friendships aren't easy to cultivate, and are a lot of work to maintain. Sad, but true. Think back. When we were children and young adults, potential friends were in abundance. Bonds were easy to make and maintain. We spent the majority of our time together- in class, after school activities, etc. The more "adult" we become, the more and more our time is committed, to other pursuits- our spouses, children, careers, etc. We've moved away, and in some cases moved on, making it at times, hard to maintain these friendships.We barely have time for individual pursuits, let alone the time and energy for actual interaction with another human being. Work relationships can be wrought with office politics and mistrust, making friendships difficult to cultivate. With the advent of social media, these virtual "friends" are but a keystroke away, allowing us to reconnect with friends from former lives and even connect with new "friends." But what happens when you're a fully formed adult, and faced with the prospect of making a new friend?�� I am writing this because a few weekends ago, I had the opportunity to meet (in person) a few ladies that I previously only known through an FB group. I'll be honest, I was nervous. We vibe quite well on FB, but FB is a land of editing, and for some make-believe. I'll admit that I was a bit nervous for many reasons... What if we don't like each other in real life?       What if the vibe is only a virtual one?                         If we don't mesh in real life, can our virtual sisterhood survive? Luckily, my fears were unfounded, and I had the best time!!! A better time than I had had in a very long time. I'm so glad that I took a chance and put myself out there. This experience has led me to ponder about how hard it is to make new friends as an adult. And so I reached out to FB and got back beautiful images of adult friendships. Some are long standing and some are new and thriving!    The verdict?  Continue to pursue these friendships, as they enrich us and make us better wives and mothers. Friends are still worthwhile.. ❤️,  Dr. Peaches http://peachesandpickles.org/2016/03/iso-the-adult-friendship/

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See Something, Say Something

My whole heart is heavy. I’m treating this beautiful young sister in here for a “fall.” That’s what she told them in triage and they ran with it.  I look at her, her lip is busted, several abrasions on her face, swollen black eye, bleeding from her ear, and she can’t really open her mouth. So I asked her what happened. 

They were fighting and he pushed her down the stairs. He said he was sorry…. S…

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Self Care. Step 1: Awareness

   We all have heard of burnout.Physician burnout, caregiver burnout… Anyone can feel the effects of burnout, but how many of us recognize the warning signs? I discussed awareness of burnout on my Periscope broadcast ( which will be available for rebroadcast on Periscope and is also available on the blog’s Facebook page). Here are a few helpful schematics that I found on the web! 

              Joi…

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Traveling Solo

I’ve travelled to many wonderful cities since I gave in to my wanderlust, and have loved nearly every place that I’ve visited. But, when I recall my solo trip to Germany  and Italy, I will always say that it was my best vacation ever. EVER!

I had never travelled solo for vacation before. I’d travelled many times for work and conferences ( work/school related), but more often than not, I’d always…