No Bake Blackberry Mini Tarts

No Bake Blackberry Mini Tarts | www.mypetitejoys.com

This year the 4th of July is in the middle of the week and if you’re like me you have almost no time to prepare in between the busyness of work and life! But, if you’ve gotten invited to a 4th of July party and want to bring something that looks fancier than it is […]

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My Summer Wish List

My Summer Wish List | www.mypetitejoys.com

As of last week its now officially summer and we have so many long beautiful days to enjoy before us. Summertime is always the busiest season of the year for me. Each weekend is jam packed with vacations, get togethers with friends, day trips, outdoor adventures, home projects, everything! Because I’m on the go I […]

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Athens – Exploring The Acropolis

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Ted and I ended our Greek island adventures with a two day stay in Athens, Greece. Athens is a hot, sunny, and bustling city. It was a complete contrast to the relaxed and breezy atmosphere that Ted and I enjoyed in Santorini and Naxos. With only a few days there we focused our stay around […]

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Naxos The Best Greek Island You’ve Never Heard Of

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When I was planning our trip to Greece I had a really hard time choosing which islands to visit. Of course Santorini went on the list because its what you think of when envisioning Greece. But for our second island I had a hard time choosing between Mykanos, Paros, or Naxos. In the end I […]

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5 Things To Do In Santorini

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Of all the places I’ve ever visited, Santorini is the most beautiful. A few years ago Ted and I took a tour of Greece and to this day it remains our favorite trip ever. I’ve had this post in the works for a while and I’m excited to finally share the highlights from our trip. […]

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The Allis

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Today I’m sharing one of my favorite spots in all of Chicago – The Allis Soho House! Located on 113 North Green Street in Chicago’s West Loop its a perfect spot for brunch with the girls or some quiet alone time. Let me take you on a photo journey and share why you need to make […]

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