IDENTIFY
I didn’t grow up with a computer. I remember the first day I played Oregon Trail in school. I collected AOL free trial CDs that came in the mail and used them to decorate my bedroom walls. I passed real handwritten notes in class. Basically, this article sums up my adolescence.

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CELEBRATE
It’s my birthday today! We’re visiting friends in the Twin Cities to celebrate the big three-two with ice cream cake, cocktails, and Cards Against Humanity.

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BUY
I can’t tell you how much I adore Rachelle for letting me know about this dress. I was devastated (not an exaggeration) when the extra small, small, and medium didn’t work out in the original AG Jeans x Alexa Chung version of the dress. Even though the silhouette is supposed to be baggy, I didn’t look carefree and flirty. I looked frumpy. Not a look I’m going for at $200. This one, however, is perfect. There’s less fabric, so it hangs straight down instead of billowing out to the sides. Ignore the weird synthetic fabric blend on the website. It’s 100% cotton. I went with a size small.

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LEARN
Amsterdam reduced flight noise from Schiphol Airport with land art.

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SHUN
This is the worst. I don’t know about you, but I’m in total agreement with this response. I mean, really, who wants VPL?! Normcore has gone too far.

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ANTICIPATE
Serial!

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BAKE
Oh my goodness, how amazing do these look?

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TRY
I finally had the opportunity to give Rocksbox a whirl. My favorite piece in the box is this gorgeous Trina Turk necklace. I’ll post more about it and the other goodies I’m borrowing next week. If you’ve ever wanted to try Rocksbox, now’s the time. Get your first box free with code bedknobsandbaublesxoxo.

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SEARCH
If your travel dates are flexible, there’s a new website called Skyscanner that allows you to search for the cheapest flights available. I haven’t played around with it too much yet, but it’s a great idea.

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KNOW
Most Sex and the City articles are a little tiresome, but this one is worth the click. Spoiler: did you realize that the politician with the, um, fetish is Roger Sterling on Mad Men? Mind. Blown.

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PLAN
First time in Paris with only 48 hours to spare? Check out this charming guide.

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BUY
By now you know I’m almost exclusively a flats girl. My heart is going pitter-patter at the idea of made-to-measure ballet flats.

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IN OTHER NEWS
We scrapped our Indianapolis plans after learning the Indy 500 is next weekend. We’re stopping at Upland Brewing Co. and then will continue on to Cincinnati. I also purchased the dress I mentioned last weekend. It’s absolutely adorable in person. There’s a slight high-low hem, which I normally shun, but it’s subtle and I actually appreciate the extra bum coverage with such a short dress. I will be wearing this in Cincinnati and on my birthday (May 30!) when we visit friends in the Twin Cities. There’s a lot of Midwestern road tripping in our future.

LEARN
Even those of us with bills to pay can still afford to travel the world.

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PREP
Screw swimsuit season. Pour a cocktail and settle in to caftan season.

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WIN
Mom deserves to be pampered on Mother’s Day with this beautiful necklace from Helen Ficalora. This prize is valued at $95.

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FOLD
How cute are these origami dresses? Learn to fold one of your very own.

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STOP
Pressing the walk button isn’t really helping.

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SIP
A refreshing sangria recipe to keep on hand this summer.

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FITNESS UPDATE
We’ve been back from vacation for one week and I’m only one pound heavier than when we left. I call that a huge success considering my diet consisted of pizza, lobster mac, and beer. I should probably start exercising again.

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