I've been using Starbucks' $3 reusable cup and straw since last year when I first saw the option suitable for iced drinks. Starbucks already had a reusable hot coffee tumbler, but I had never seen one for cold beverages, which are all I drink. You can use the plastic cup for iced drinks whenever you go to Starbucks, and of course for water or whatever beverage you want to drink at home. I often ... Read more
Annie the Brave STEM-Inspired Dress for Kids
I recently came across a Kickstarter campaign that I wanted to support because it encourages kids to go for their dreams. The company behind it is Annie the Brave, and it was founded by Chelsea Coulston. According to the website, Annie the Brave is a brand that "encourages girls to engage their interest in STEM through a line of whimsical, STEM-inspired dresses." During that Kickstarter, 277 ... Read more
Takeaways From “Lucky B*: A Guide for Exceptional Women to Create Outrageous Success”
My latest audiobook listen was "Lucky Bitch: A Guide for Exceptional Women to Create Outrageous Success" by Denise Duffield-Thomas. If you follow my blog you will know I also recently finished "Get Rich, Lucky Bitch" and "Chillpreneur." I have enjoyed her narration and enthusiasm, which prompted me to buy another of her audiobooks. This one focuses on how she manifested a dream trip around the ... Read more
Amazon Favorites for Baby
** This post contains affiliate links. I am compensated for purchases made through these links at no additional cost to you. Thanks for supporting Floradise! I recently shared my lifestyle favorites but I left off baby/toddler products that have made life easier and more fun for us lately. These are items I've ordered from Amazon and they've all worked out well for us. Also, Prime shipping has ... Read more
Exploring Skokie Lagoons, Illinois
I made a vow recently that I would spend more time outdoors this summer after not fully taking advantage of the season last year because of all my postpartum emotions. We explore more of our area over the weekend by visiting Skokie Lagoons. I had never heard of the park until Graham mentioned it one day. The Skokie Lagoons are located between the Chicago suburbs of Winnetka, Northfield and ... Read more
Trying Popular Lush Bath Bombs
I'm a bath lover, especially using colorful bath bombs. Taking baths is something I like to do about once or twice a week as part of my bedtime routine. It helps me relax so that I can fall asleep more easily and gives me much-needed me time at the end of the day. I recently received a bunch of Lush bath bombs as a gift, and I thought I'd share my thoughts on using each one, along with photos of ... Read more
Lifestyle Favorites
** This post about lifestyle favorites contains affiliate links. I am compensated for purchases made through these links at no additional cost to you. Thanks for supporting Floradise! I'm kicking off the second half of the year (How is it already July?!) by sharing some of my favorite lifestyle products. These are items I have been loving and that have made life easier or more fun. My favorites ... Read more
Recent Cruelty-Free Beauty Empties, Vol. 15
My beauty empties have been piling up, so it's time for another round of cruelty-free products I've used up. I'm sharing my thoughts on these makeup, skin-care and hair products I've been using for the past several months (or longer). Kenra Volume Spray (1.5 ounce bottle): I like this hairspray, but I haven't used it in a while. I bought a travel size for my wedding trip to D.C. This hairspray ... Read more
Things to Do in Munising, Michigan | Upper Peninsula
I really enjoyed our family's relaxing trip to the Upper Peninsula of Michigan, which is a 5.5 to 6 hour drive from Chicago. I was pleasantly surprised that family-friendly and dog-friendly things to do were plentiful in the area. I'm sharing some ideas to get you started on your trip planning to the UP, although I acknowledge we have a lot more to see. We mostly explored the Au Train and ... Read more
Our Pictured Rocks Cruise Tour on Lake Superior, Michigan
One of the highlights of our Upper Peninsula family road trip was our cruise with Pictured Rocks Cruises, which is the only approved vendor at the National Park Service's Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore. We booked the 2.5-hour cruise that ventures all the way to Spray Falls one afternoon. Other options for cruises were the classic cruise and the sunset cruise. We paid four tickets were $92. ... Read more