I am a U. S. veteran (Marine Corps) and the creative director behind Twenty Five Smiles. I reside in Houston, TX - Hang around to see fun places in your fave cities around the country. I also feature yummy food, my favorite things, and photography tips. FUN FACT ABOUT ME? - I have a large collection of Converse sneakers. You will see them featured here as I travel around the country. My shoe game ...
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Mother’s Day Gifts She’ll Actually Love
Procrastinators need not fear! I've rounded up some Mother's Day gift ideas that she'll actually love! This special day is only one week away! There is no need to rack your brain searching for the perfect gift. Keep scrolling to see my faves. I've included items from both small businesses and larger ...
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Best Online Photography Courses On a Budget
Being stuck at home is the perfect time to learn new photography skills. I wanted to share the best online photography courses for those on a budget. Taking better photos will not only up your blog game, but it will also help cure the "stay home" blues. I've signed up for some of these myself and ...
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7 Theme Park Travel Tips for Chronic Illness
Many of us love a good theme park vacation, even those of us who suffer with a chronic illness. Several people in my family suffer from auto-immune conditions and they power through family vacations that sometimes leave them exhausted. I am currently going through auto-immune testing myself. We ...
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My Favorite Shoes and Where to Find them on Sale
If you have followed me on Instagram for a while then it's time to tell you more about my favorite shoes and where to find them on sale. I have so many reasons why I love Converse sneakers. Perhaps it's because I am a color addict and love that these sneakers come in every shade of color in the ...
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How to Attend San Diego Comic Con
My daughters and I have attended Comic Con for the past 5 years! It is the BIGGEST comic convention that draws in attendees from all over the world. Here's your complete guide on how to attend and what to expect at San Diego Comic Con. I'll also share some photos from the 2019 event that just ...
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San Antonio Travel Guide: Weekend Fun
Welcome to San Antonio! As an avid traveler of the Lone Star State, I often get requests to do travel guides of fun things to do in our most popular cities. This San Antonio travel guide is the first of many that I will be featuring. Here's some fun things to do if you have a weekend to ...
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