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Bonjour! I am so glad you are here. I’ve previously been to Paris two times but never with our kids. It is a totally different experience, but one we will all cherish forever. My husband and I took our four kids to London and then travelled to Paris for three days for spring break this...

Wondering what to do and see in London? I've put together the perfect three-day, must-see, first-time-in-London tour guide itinerary. You will fall in love with the English capital during your first visit to London. This day-by-day guide is good for couples, families, or even solo travelers. If you want to see all this incredible city ...

The Daytona 500, otherwise known as the "Great American Race," or the “Super Bowl of Racing” is the biggest and most prestigious race on the NASCAR calendar. It usually occurs the Sunday following the Super Bowl or the 3rd Sunday in February. If you are a true NASCAR fan or not, a trip to Daytona...

What Mental Health Looks Like for Me  The Benefits of Therapy I have such a loving and interesting relationship with therapy. Mental health is such a vital part of our overall health, it can't just be a term that's used loosely. As a topic that is paralyzing for some, we need to normalize the term...

I would like to introduce a new routine I've incorporated into my "daily". Cold showers....yes, it may not sound pleasant but the ideal way to take a cold shower is to ease in to the habit. Start by slowly lowering the temperature at the end of a usual warm/hot shower. Get the water cold enough...

We all can do a little better to stop apologizing & shift to saying what we really mean. Think about it, when we apologize all the time, what we’re doing is actually saying we are “sorry" for asking what we NEED. We have been “taught” it’s inconvenient to ask for what we need. How many times have you...

Honestly? It stems back centuries, but I'm going to give it to you straight up. Women generally don't champion themselves and their accomplishments as much as men. Full stop.  STELLARGIRL's mission is to change that narrative, so I went looking for the research behind why so many women don't talk about how exceptional they are...

It’s that time of year again, holiday shopping for family, and all your loved ones. Take the stress out of shopping with a few tips to make gifting more seamless. Start now!  Black Friday sales and discounts are starting earlier than ever, like this week, so instead of putting it off until after Thanksgiving, start...

We all have our daily routines. We have an exercise routine, a meditation or yoga practice, a healthy eating regimen, we indulge in a coffee, latte, matcha ritual, most of us are working and/or working moms, some of us drive our kids around constantly, some of us are new moms, some are students and even...

If you are planning a trip to Alaska and not taking a cruise, this is the only itinerary you will need! Our family of 6 was there for 7 days and 7 nights and we covered a lot, and I mean a lot of the state. Here is a complete list of where to stay,...

The Dominican Republic is a popular tourist destination for many US residents. There are many direct flights from the East Coast making it a popular tourist destination. There is much to see and do in this country of 11 million people! We only had 4 days there, so we took the first day to relax...

Put this magical island of St Barths on your bucket list if it isn’t there already. The moment you land you will feel the Parisian vibe, be blown away by the breath-taking views all along the coast lines, the turquoise and dark teal sea, pristine beaches and some of the best restaurants, chic shopping boutiques...