In every phase of my life, the sharing of experiences and providing authentic recommendations for my community has always brought me a sense joy.

With Soleil, you’ll find a space grounded in positivity, health, and the beautiful chaos of motherhood.
Named for the word sun in French, Soleil reflects my passion for positivity and a life well-lived. Here you'll find a little light in every post, from travel, wellness and motherhood to daily inspiration and personal reflections.

Milking It: The Untold Labor of Love
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Milking It: The Untold Labor of Love

As women, we’re told from the beginning that our bodies are meant to produce milk to nurse a baby one day. But nobody tells you how, why, and that feeding your baby is one of the hardest jobs you’ll ever have to do in your lifetime. There’s different ways you can feed your baby so it’s important to know there are OPTIONS, and that again, you don’t have to do it all.

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Half a Year in the Queen City: What I’ve Learned and Loved
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Half a Year in the Queen City: What I’ve Learned and Loved

l’ve learned that if you take the time to learn a new city, there’s beauty in finding that sense of community we all want and peace in slowing down to focus on yourself. 

While we’ve had to adjust to having a newborn with a toddler, there’s no better recipe than getting out and exploring to calm the craziness. Here’s a list of my favorites so far while living in North Charlotte. 

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From OB to Onesies: My Baby Prep in a Brand-New City
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From OB to Onesies: My Baby Prep in a Brand-New City

When expecting a baby, there’s so much anxiety in the planning and prepping. Even though I already did it once, there was still a level of stress on how the delivery would go, how my toddler would react, etc. So here’s some advice on moving in the third trimester, finding a new OB, and what to pack for your hospital bag!

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A New Chapter: Moving While Pregnant and Navigating Toddler Life
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A New Chapter: Moving While Pregnant and Navigating Toddler Life

Moving is HARD. Especially being 7 months pregnant with a toddler in tow. When we decided as a family that we were going to say goodbye to palm trees and hello to pine trees, I kept a positive mindset and started organizing the move the best way I could.

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Au Revoir Florida, Hello North Carolina
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Au Revoir Florida, Hello North Carolina

I started this blog in 2020 to share my positive energy on lifestyle habits for everyday life, travel and work. With a new city, and a new baby, comes new opportunities and a fresh outlook to share a daily dose of sunshine wherever I might be.

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A Warm Welcome to Pompano Beach
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A Warm Welcome to Pompano Beach

There has been a lot of buzz over the years with Pompano Beach, a bustling beach community just north of Ft Lauderdale. With investment in its infrastructure and the surrounding beach neighborhoods, there is a wide range of things to do, places to eat, and tiki bars to drink.

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Bonjour Montreal & Quebec
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Bonjour Montreal & Quebec

While Montreal and Quebec city are big cities with evolving hot spots, here’s a compilation of my favorites in each city.

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The Fourth Trimester
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The Fourth Trimester

The first three months with a newborn are some of the most tiring, yet rewarding moments you experience in a lifetime. Here are some items that we couldn’t live without!

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How to Build a Baby Registry
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How to Build a Baby Registry

So many things for somebody so small. Here’s some starters on how to build a baby registry as a first time mom!

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How To Plan a Bahamas Trip
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How To Plan a Bahamas Trip

There are 3 stages to every vacation - reframe your mindset to enjoy all of it. Here’s the initial phase to planning a trip in the Bahamas with a group of friends.

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Las Olas Wedding Weekend
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Las Olas Wedding Weekend

Las Olas Blvd in Fort Lauderdale is the perfect wedding weekend getaway. Check out a sample itinerary here!

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Brunch in Fort Lauderdale
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Brunch in Fort Lauderdale

A Floridian’s favorite time of day - brunch. Check out some hot spots in Fort Lauderdale to visit for your next trip.

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Miami Beach Staycation
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Miami Beach Staycation

Floridians might live where you vacation but we like to explore our community too. Here’s to planning a Miami Beach staycation in our own backyard.

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Jax Beach Weekend
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Jax Beach Weekend

It’s the largest city in Florida with a gem of a coastline. Cheers to planning a fun filled weekend in Jacksonville Beach!

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