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Friday Favorites [4.11.25]


Hello and welcome back! A lot has happened in the nearly two years since I've checked in on here. First and foremost, I've become a mom! I gave birth January 6th, 2025 at 12:31 pm to Eleanor Marie who clocked in at 8 pounds 7 ounces and 21 inches long. While on maternity leave from work, I've wanted several times to pop back in here as a way to document this new "Era" of life. (See what I did there?? A Tay gif and a reference all in the first paragraph! I'll try and stop there.)

What a way to make a comeback than to jump right in by linking up with Andrea and Erika for Friday Favorites.



My absolute favorite over the last three months of being postpartum is my Kindle Paperwhite. This has been a lifesaver during those middle of the night feedings when I need something to keep me awake and don't want to turn the light on to read. I've had my current Kindle since 2022 and it's still in great shape! I love that I can use it outside on a sunny day and still see the screen but can also dim the background so it's not too bright in the dark room while I'm feeding. The battery life on it is amazing as well.

My most recent trial of Kindle Unlimited came at the perfect time! Thanks to this, I was able to read 15 books in three months -- again, those middle of the night feedings really helped my reading game. The fact that for less than the price of one book a month I have access to millions of books?? Yes please!

Just look at this crew! I've been planning this trip for some of my favorite clients for more than a year and they finally got to set sail on this Viking river cruise down the Danube and they sent me this picture. It made me so happy to see all of them together as they celebrated anniversaries, retirements and friendship. Be sure to reach out to my travel agency for help planning your next vacation. We book everything from single night hotel stays to amusement park vacations, all-inclusives, cruises, custom trips and more! Reach out to me at angela@daydreamdestinationstravel.com.

This is an all day every day favorite...baby snuggles with my best girl. Is there laundry that needs folded, dishes that need washed, hair that needs brushed? Definitely. Will she ever be this little again? Sadly, no. I'm giving myself grace for things that should be done and instead, trying to soak up every minute with this precious baby.

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  1. Kim CarberryApril 11, 2025 at 10:16 AM

    Congratulations about becoming a mom! What exciting news! Your girl is just adorable! Welcome back!

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