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Does anyone else feel like February came and went in the blink of an eye? This month has been an especially busy one for me, with a weekend vacation to Tampa and St. Pete, a day of park-hopping at Disney, a Breakfast at Tiffany’s themed dinner, the Orlando Apollos launch game, and a trip to Wonderworks, along with a two-week bout of laryngitis. My happiness project is still going strong, and I’m excited to share my recap of Month 2 on tomorrow’s blog. 🙂

What links are you loving this month? Check out my latest favorite reads below and share your own in the comments!

As a fan of Clyde Butcher’s Florida landscape photography, I loved reading his insights on why everyone should care about the Everglades.
Cookie Monster did a Reddit AMA (Ask Me Anything). Cuteness ensued.
Looking to up your Instagram game? Check out Kate’s guide to some of the amazing photo-friendly murals throughout Orlando!
Orlando is getting a dog park with a bar? Count me in!
The Yayoi Kusama LOVE IS CALLING exhibit may be gone from the Tampa Art Museum, but you can still check out the pictures from my recap and learn about some of the other great exhibits!
If you’re planning a trip to the Tampa/St. Pete area, you’ll want to check out my guide to the Imagine Museum – a hidden gem and must-see in the area!
Does anyone in your life need these Nicolas Cage sequin pillows?
Some farms in England are planting stripes of wildflowers across farm fields to cut down on pesticides. What a beautiful solution!
Meet the historically accurate Mr. Darcy, based on what historians think the character would have realistically looked like.
Galentine’s Day is over, but if you’re planning a bridal shower, birthday party, or other fun group event, be sure to check out my top five local activity suggestions!
As someone who frequents the Sanford Riverwalk, I would love one of these floating bungalows.
Looking to make your life happier and healthier? Check out my suggested wellness podcasts, along with my top five book suggestions.

What links are you loving lately? Sound off in the comments!

Happy October! To me, there’s always something poetic about the first of the month taking place on a Monday. It feels more than ever like the time to begin anew, and I’m excited to see where the month takes us. September was a great month — I spent time with family, celebrated my birthday, checked a few items off my 28 at 28 bucket list, took a mini vacation, made an on-field appearance at a UCF football game, practiced yoga with baby goats, and much more — so here’s hoping the adventures continue in October.

What have you been reading lately? Check out some of my favorite links from September and share your own favorites in the comments section.

Many of us want to be more environmentally conscious, but we aren’t sure where to start. On her blog, Jamie shares four documentaries (all available on Netflix) that will give us food for thought and help us all live greener lives.
As everyone in my life keeps reminding me I’m getting closer my thirties, I’ve been reading up on these 25 essential life skills you should master by age 30. I’m getting pretty good at most of these, but am severely lacking on #3, #10, and #19. 🙂
The month of October kicks off a new round of Whole30 for me, so I will definitely be testing out some of these easy Whole30 one-pan meals.
With so much misleading marketing out there, it can be hard to pick out the right skincare and cosmetic products. Christopher Cupcakes demystifies 10 common skincare terms in this extremely helpful post.
How do you deal with stress? Mind Body Green outlines the perfect stress-busting techniques for highly sensitive people who need help to unwind.
Pop over to Musings of a Wanderer for five ways to live a more positive life. I especially love #4!
I rarely hike here in Central Florida, so I loved learning more about the Shingle Creek trail at Orlando Unplugged. It even made its way onto my 28 at 28 list!
I’m obsessed with my new ring, The Feline, from Civion. You can get this piece and other adorable accessories for 25% off with my promo code VALERIE25!
Last weekend, I took a last-minute trip to St. Pete for some much needed R&R. Check out my blog recap and travel guide here.
As a Trader Joe’s fan, I will definitely be shopping some of these fall products soon!

What links are you loving this month? Sound off in the comments below!

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