gift guides

Little Girl Gift Guide – 2023

Here is my gift guide for the little ladies in your life!

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  1. Mini Vanity  – This vanity is what little girls’ dreams are made of. 
  2. Learn to Draw Book –  My daughter is very into drawing right now and I’m thinking this will keep her entertained! Pairing it with these glitter markers or scented gel pens markers! 
  3. Makeup Bundle – IYKYK– My daughter *loves* Lip Smackers 
  4. Satin Coin Purse – How sweet is this satin coin purse?! 
  5. Rainbow Puzzle – This rainbow shaped puzzle is so cute!
  6. Unicorn Bead Kit – My daughter is in her Taylor Swift friendship bracelet making era, so she will flip when she sees this 
  7. Rolling Suitcase – OKAY THIS IS SO CUTE. My daughter loves packing her own bags for our trips and she will be obsessed with this suitcase! 
  8. Foil Foam Stickers – We are always looking for activities that the kids can do inside when it’s too cold to be outside and I have a feeling this is going to be one of our go-to’s this year.
  9. Nail Polish Set – This is the non-toxic nail polish we use when we have little at home spa + mani/pedi days 
  10. Glitter Barrettes – Glitter + Pink + Unicorns + Hair Accessories. Need I say more!?
  11. Swimsuit – I know it’s not swimsuit season for us in Utah, but I couldn’t pass up this adorable swimsuit for both of my daughters. This is my favorite swimsuit brand for the kids!! 
  12. Magic Genie Lamp – This magic genie lamp is on my daughter’s wishlist this year! 
  13. Water Bottle – We’re loving this water bottle right now because the straw part is covered, and the push button is easy enough for the kids to open on their own
  14. Rain Boots – Every couple of years I will get the kids new rainboots and these pink Hunter rainboots are perfect. 
  15. Earrings –  If your little girl has her ears pierced, these are SO sweet. I love the little strawberry!
  16. Clip Set – In our house, you can never have too many clips or scrunchies 
  17. Bounce House – This is one of our favorite ways to keep the kids entertained during the winter or on rainy days! We will inflate this in the basement and it gives us *hours* of entertainment 
  18. Leather Purse – This leather purse is perfect! I love the floral detailing 
  19. Baby Doll – I’ve never owned an American Girl Doll so obviously I need to get her one so I can live vicariously through her, right?!

Love you forever!

-Liv

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Little Boy Gift Guide – 2023

Here is my gift guide for little boys this year! These are all things I feel like my son would LOVE (he’s 4 years old)

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  1. Magna Tiles – my son can play with these for HOURS on end! Just bought him another set for Christmas so he has more to work with
  2. Initial Baseball Cap – I always put this on my gift guides because I think they’re so cute! So many more colors too
  3. Kaleidoscope Play Camera – he loves his play camera so much
  4. Minnow Swimsuit – always a good excuse to get a nice swimsuit that will last a long time
  5. Paw Patrol Watch – he would flip out over this!
  6. S is for Slugger Baseball Book – I ordered this for George this year!
  7. Spiderman Walkie Talkies – bought this for George and thought it would be fun with his friends when they’re over playing
  8. Nike Basketball – he can’t get enough of any of his balls and I love the look of this basketball
  9. Nike Dunks – this is what Will wants to get for George!
  10. Marvel Avengers Characters – stocking stuffer idea!
  11. Nike Sweatshirt – so many cute options on Nike for boys clothes
  12. Basketball Hoop – we use this daily at our house
  13. Owala Waterbottle – bought this for his stocking
  14. Chutes & Ladders – our favorite game to play all together!
  15. Hunter Rainboots – the shoes we wear the most in winter!
  16. Magna Tile Marble Run – how fun does this look? Hours of play time right here!
  17. Spiderman Webquarters – this is our son’s big present this year and he’s going to freak out!
  18. Gingham backpack – George stuffs his backpack with stuff and takes it everywhere and I think it’s the cutest thing
  19. Nike socks – can’t have enough of these!
  20. Hot Wheels Monster Truck – so many boys LOVE these
  21. Balance Beam – I want this for our play room! Balance is also good for their brains so you know I love that 🙂
  22. B is for Baller book – the book we’ve read the absolute most in our household
  23. Lego Fire Station – another toy that will bring hours of fun
  24. Spin (Spiderman) Dress up – our son is currently wearing this as we speak

Hope this helps you find something great!

-Liv

gift guides

Amazon Gift Guide – 2023

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  1. eBook Reader – I LOVE my Kindle Oasis so much. I read in bed every night with my Kindle, and it’s great to take on the go, too!
  2. Carpet Cleaner – We use this all the time to clean our carpets, rugs and furniture. 
  3. Audio Player – The perfect screen-less toy for independent play! 
  4. Headphones – These are sooo nice and definitely on my wishlist
  5. Stand Mixer – OKAY this is beautiful and a must for every baker
  6. Power Washer – We are obsessed with this power washer right now! Will has loved it
  7. Bathtub Tray – I love to wind down with a bath after the kids go to bed and this tray is perfect to hold my Kindle and a candle! 
  8. Phone Case – My favorite phone case! I feel like it lasts so much longer than my Apple ones
  9. Face Mask – I recently switched over to these snail mucin sheet masks and I can’t get enough of them. 
  10. Chiffon Ribbon – I tied bows with this ribbon on our tree this year and it’s my new favorite way to decorate the tree!
  11. Magnetic Tiles – MAGNA-TILES keep my kids entertained for hours!! This is a go-to gift of ours. 
  12. Phone Holder – This is the best car accessory and would be a great stocking stuffer!
  13. Eye Massager – This would be a great gift! So relaxing. Go read the reviews
  14. Mixing Bowls – This set of mixing bowls is all you need in your house. We just replaced all of our old ones with this set.  
  15. Whitening Strips – I love these whitening strips and they don’t make my teeth hurt! 
  16. Air Purifier – This is what we have in our bedroom and it’s on major sale right now
  17. Facial Ice Roller – I reach for this ice roller every single morning and let me tell you I love it so much to help with tired eyes! 
  18. Stain Remover – This stain remover is magic– I don’t think it’s met a stain in our house that it doesn’t magically erase! 
  19. Glasses – Our favorite everyday glasses– I love that these include the glass straws too! 
  20. Skincare Towels – I use these every night to take off my makeup. They are single use so you don’t have to worry about using dirty washcloths! 
  21. Massage Gun – This is one of Will’s favorites for after he works out! 
  22. Pot Strainer – I didn’t realize how helpful this would be until I used it, and now I will never strain pasta in a bowl strainer again! 
  23. Hydrating Serum – This is on my wishlist! I love their face masks so much! 

Don’t forget to enter my giveaway over on @oliviagochnour to possibly win a $500 gift card to Amazon!

-Liv

gift guides

Women’s Gift Guide – 2023

Clicking on any image above will take you to shop! Besides the Azaria cosmetic organizer and the Good News Brand Strength bracelet

  1. Hooded Sweatshirt – You can find me in this sweatshirt 4 out of 7 days a week guaranteed. It’s so cozy– I love all of the Anine Bing sweatshirts! 
  2. eBook Reader – I LOVE my Oasis so much. I read in bed every night with my Kindle and it’s great to take on the go. 
  3. Headphones – These are sooo nice and definitely on my wishlist 
  4. Robe – I’ve tried a lot of different robes in my lifetime and some are too warm for me and some are too thin, but THIS ONE is perfect. I wish I could be in it at all times haha and it’s on sale right now for 25% off!
  5. Wireless Bra – If you’re looking for a bra that feels like you’re not wearing a bra– this is it! 
  6. Beaded Bracelet – I wear this beaded bracelet every single day and I love it so much. It truly means so much to me 
  7. Simple Earrings – How cute are these simple everyday earrings– they would go with almost everything! 
  8. Bucket Purse – The purse I get the most compliments on
  9. Everyday Socks – I wear these socks every day! These are my go-to’s and are so comfortable 
  10. Neutral Shoes –  I am loving New Balance this year and feel like these could make the perfect gift
  11. Sunrise Alarm – This is on my wishlist this year. I’m hoping it will help me wake up before the kids haha
  12. Puffer Jacket– On my list for this year!! I love this coat! 
  13. Gold Watch – This is my everyday watch– it’s classic and timeless! 
  14. Colorful Scarf – I wear this scarf all the time in the winter and love it so much
  15. Satin Hair Bow – You know I’m in my bow era right now and I am obsessed with this black satin bow. Also comes in so many more colors
  16. Everyday Leggings – If you’re looking for a great pair of basic leggings, these are my go-to’s! I love the new v-cut version
  17. Athletic Shoes – I will be a Hoka fan for life! These are my favorite shoes for our family walks. 
  18. Travel Bag – Perfect for your skincare and toiletries for traveling. I love everything Azaria– especially the pouches. These are also on sale right now!
  19. Tennis Necklace –  A stunning necklace for such a great price point! 
  20. Platform Slippers –  *the* shoe of the season
  21. Jogger Sweatpants – The comfiest joggers and absolutely on my wishlist
  22. Pullover –  A best seller year after year! A staple in my closet

Feel free to casually send this to your lover if he needs some gift ideas for you 😉

Merry Christmas!

-Liv

gift guides

Beauty Gift Guide – 2023

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  1. Hair Brush – You guys know I LOVE this hairbrush. I am so excited for the mini one to launch soon too! Use code OLIVIABETH for 10% off your order.
  2. Tanning Water – This is the easiest way to have a gooood (but simple) tan on my face!  The brush is key to keeping your hands looking good, too. I use medium to dark in winter. Use OliviaBeth for a discount on your order.
  3. LED Face Mask – I have this LED mask and reeeally like it. Yes, I’ve tried the one that you’ve seen all over the internet, but if I’m being honest I love this one way more– this one stays on my face really well and doesn’t slide off. If you’re going to invest in an LED face mask, this is my recommendation! Use OLIVIABETHCB for a discount on your CurrentBody order!
  4. Depuffing Face Mask – This is on my personal wish list!! I’ve heard the best things. 
  5. Firming Moisturizer – This is a great, simple moisturizer that I have in my routine! Sometimes I’ll add a couple of drops of a tinted product (like this liquid bronzer) to add color to my base. 
  6. Perfume Mist – Everyone is loving these perfumes right now, but this one is my favorite scent! The travel size is perfect for a stocking stuffer too. 
  7. Everyday Hair Ties – I’m obsessed with using these hair ties to create a thick ponytail. You’ll find these all over my house haha
  8. Anti-Aging Serum – This is a cult favorite and sooo many people love this. Myself included.
  9. Shower Oil – OKAY I recently got this and I am loving it. I use it every time I shower and it feels so luxe! My new favorite part of my shower routine. 
  10. Facial Ice Roller – I reach for this ice roller every single morning and let me tell you I love it so much to help with tired eyes! 
  11. Exfoliating Glove – I love to use this exfoliating glove with this body exfoliator! This combo makes me feel (and smell) like I’m at a spa
  12. Hand Sanitizer – I keep these hand sanitizers everywhere– I love the scent and I love how it doesn’t dry out my skin. These would be great stocking stuffers too! 
  13. Neck Serum – This is also on my wish list to try! (update: actually ordered it yesterday hahaha)
  14. Lip Butter Balm Set – I love the Summer Fridays lip butter balm and this cute pack would be perfect for a gift– either bundled together or separated for individual gifts.
  15. Tinted SPF – This is a daily must-have for me! I *love* Barefaced! 
  16. Anti-Aging Treatment – When I say I love Triple Lipid Restore, I legit won’t go to bed without it. It’s a splurge for sure, so it’s a good excuse to add to your list
  17. Hair Vitamin – I recently ordered these hair vitamins because I kept hearing about them and how great they are! 
  18. Hydrating Cleansing Balm – I love this hydrating balm to take off my makeup. My makeup just melts off! 
  19. Tanning Foam – You know I love Saltyface so much I had to include it on my list twice! This foam is perfect for a natural tan on your body. Also! Use OliviaBeth for a discount on your order.
  20. Hair Styling Cream – I use this styling cream in all 3 of my kid’s hair, as well as mine! This is a staple in our morning routine.  
  21. Glam Band –  This Glam Band is great for keeping your hair out of your face when you’re taking off of your makeup, or you’re getting ready for the day. 
  22. Silk Scrunchies – These silk hair ties are what I use to put my hair up every night. I feel like using these silk scrunchies preserve my hair and keep it from creasing overnight. 
  23. Skincare Towels – I use these every night with the cleansing balm to take off my makeup. They are single use so you don’t have to worry about using dirty washcloths! 
  24. Silk Pillowcase – I sleep with a silk pillowcase every night and have noticed a difference in my skin and hair! I will never go back now haha 
  25. Snail Mucin Sheet Mask – I recently switched over to these snail mucin sheet masks and I can’t get enough of them. 
  26. Dyson Airwrap – I use my Dyson to style my hair and highly recommend it! It’s definitely a splurge but I love that I only have to do my hair once a week now

-Liv

gift guides

Holiday Home Decor Gift Guide – 2023

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  1. Evergreen Garland – This garland is absolutely stunning and I cannot wait to hang this up on our new mantle! 
  2. Embroidered Tea Towel – Okay but how sweet are these tea towels!? I love the embroidered detailing.
  3. Jingle Bells – I’m thinking of adding these bells to the garland on the mantle? But also would be perfect to add to a wreath on the front door. 
  4. Merry Christmas Garland – I love how classic this garland looks– the gold is everything! 
  5. Green Scallop Stocking – loving the sweet scallop on this stocking! Here’s the red version! Could be cute to mix and match!?
  6. Glass Candle Holder – perfect for your Christmas tablescape paired with these candles! I’d use these candle holders for Valentine’s decor too.  
  7. Pura Frasier Fur – THE fragrance of Christmas if you ask me🎄I have this scent running in my Pura as we speak! 
  8. Advent Calendar – A timeless Advent Calendar to use as a family. I order the cards from Gathre too and we look forward to this tradition every year!
  9. The Perfect Tree – This is the tree I ordered for our front window this year! I am soo excited to put it up.
  10. Wrapping Paper – Obsessed with this trio of wrapping paper. The santa!
  11. Silver Candle – I feel like this is a perfect snowy day winter candle and is a great transition candle for after Christmas. It smells soo good.
  12. Christmas Tree Candy Dish – This (and the platter linked a bit later down the list) is my FAVORITE Christmas piece this year. I’m using this on my hot chocolate bar right now, but it will have the perfect spot on my Christmas dinner table too. 
  13. Spoon Rest – Can you have too many Christmas tree-shaped items? Asking for a friend. Could be perfect for a hostess gift too! 
  14. Chiffon Ribbon – I use this ribbon around my Christmas tree for little bows. So so cute.
  15. Tinsel – I also love using this tinsel on my tree too
  16. Santa Mug – These mugs are a staple in our household. We have hot chocolate in these mugs almost every night with the kids. A core memory! 
  17. Tree Skirt – Loving the simplicity and elegance of this tree skirt! I want to order the ivory one.
  18. Christmas Doormat – This doormat is sooo cute and the perfect way to dress up your front porch. 
  19. Christmas Tree Platter – Again *obsessed* with this pattern and am going to find every excuse to use this for platter for every single Christmas party this year.

Hope that helps for your decorating needs! I am getting soo excited to get my other tree up.

-Liv

gift guides

Men’s Gift Guide – 2023

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  1. New York Times Custom Football Book – LOVE this for an at home office 
  2. Leather Belt – I get Will a new belt every year! 
  3. Wireless Charging Pad – this is so stunning I wouldn’t be mad if this was on Will’s nightstand 
  4. Quarter Zip –  This is perfect for going from the golf course to family dinner
  5. Face Moisturizer – I *think* I’ve finally convinced Will to use this daily 
  6. Leather Dopp Kit – this would be a great gift for your brother 
  7. Golf Putting Game – one that you wouldn’t mind having on display in your house 😉
  8. On Cloud Running Shoes – These are the shoes that Will wears everyday! 
  9. Golf Coffee Table Book –  we’re really elevating the golf gifts this year 
  10. Baseball Hat – Will’s favorite hat right now!
  11. Powerwasher –  We are obsessed with this powerwasher right now! 
  12. Toolbox – getting settled in the new house has meant Will has been using this a lot lately. It’s so compact but has everything we need! 
  13. Chirp Wheels – use the code DiscountCodeGal for 10% off! This is *perfect* for the guy in your life that works at a desk all day! 
  14. Vouri Sweatshirt – the coziest sweatshirt 
  15. Apple Watch – Because I want to make sure Will sees my texts 😂
  16. Custom Golf Ball Gift Set – this is a beautiful set and perfect for any golf-loving guy in your life 
  17. Bose Speaker – we always have this speaker going when we are playing in the yard with the kids
  18. Golf Towel – a perfect stocking stuffer
  19. Catch-All Tray – perfect to hold rings or watches on his desk or nightstand 
  20. Leather Baseball Book – these leather coffee table books are stunning 
  21. Vintage Crew Socks – obsessed with these socks right now! 
  22. Lulu Pants – Will lives in these! 

Don’t forget to also check out my AMAZON STOREFRONT for more great gift ideas!

Hope that helps you find the perfect gift for the man in your life!

-Liv

(please comment if any links aren’t working and I’ll be sure to fix them! THANK YOU!)

recipes

Peach Burrata Salad

Peach Burrata Salad Recipe

I figured typing out a “recipe” here might be the easiest for reference!

And you probably know by now, I am an “eye-ball” type of gal so if you want specifics, I am sure there are so many other recipes online!

But here is what I like to do:

Spinach (although a base is totally optional. Would be just as good without it!)

Burrata (Trader Joe’s has really good burrata!)

Peaches (Love Tagge’s Fruit if you’re local in Utah!)

Proscuitto (I will put it on a cookie sheet and bake it for a bit so it’s crispy!)

Sourdough bread croutons (I will slice it and then cut it up into cubes and pour olive oil and salt + pepper all over, put it on a cookie sheet and in the oven at 400º for 10-15 minute for homemade croutons. This is a game-changer!)

Fresh basil on top

Sea salt and pepper

Dressing options (Honestly my favorite way to eat it is with the balsamic glaze from Trader Joe’s! Add a little bit of olive oil too.. yum!)

Enjoy!

-Liv

kids

Back to School with Boden!

Back to school with Boden!

It’s back-to-school time and we always love doing a little back-to-school shopping together! This year we love these picks from Boden! I’ve been shopping at Boden since our daughter was just a tiny baby and we’ve loved their clothes throughout the years. I will link our current favorite picks below!

Back to school with Boden!
Back to school with Boden!
Back to school with Boden!

Thank you Boden for sponsoring this post.

-Liv

recipes

Coconut All-American Flag Cake

coconut all-american flag cake recipe

(post originally published June 24, 2014, updated June 29, 2023)

It’s that time of year again…   it’s time I make my favorite cake!

If you want to make the original recipe that I made for years, keep on scrolling! But this year, I decided to switch it up and LOVE the results. The base is a box cake and it was SO easy and delicious.

To see all of the ingredients you need, you can just click RIGHT HERE and add them all to your cart:

Ingredients:

Betty Crocket Super Moist White Cake Mix

-3 eggs

-1/2 cup of sour cream

-1/2 cups of of melted butter

-3 cups of cold milk

-1 bag of sweetened coconut (optional)

-1 container of fresh strawberries

-1 container of fresh strawberries

-Small box of vanilla instant pudding

-8oz of Cool Whip

Instructions:

1. Set oven to 350º

2. Spray 9×13 pan with spray

3. Make a Betty Crocket Super Moist White cake mix. Except you’re going to do 3 eggs, 1/2 cup of sour cream, 1/2 cup of melted butter, and 1 cup of cold milk with the cake mix instead of following the instructions!

4. Bake for 30 minutes (or per package instructions)

5. Wash strawberries and blueberries and cut strawberries

6. Once cake has completely cooled, make the frosting

7. Mix together 2 cups of milk and a small box of vanilla instant pudding (3.4 oz)

8. Add 8 oz of Cool Whip to the bowl and mix all together

9. Spread over cake

10. Add layer of sweetened coconut

11. Arrange flag formation

It is seriously SO easy and delicious and will be a hit at any party! 

Here is the old recipe I’ve used in years past too! This is great if you’d rather make the cake from scratch!

The base cake recipe is from one of my favorite cookbooks- Favorites

CAKE RECIPE:

  • 2 cups plus 2 tablespoons flour
  • 1 1/2 cups sugar, less 1 tablespoon
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt

Mix dry ingredients together well then add:

  • 1/2 cup shortening
  • 1 cup milk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla

Beat together for 1.5 minutes and add:

  • 3 eggs

Beat for another 1.5 minutes. Pour into greased and floured cake pan.

Bake at 350 degrees for 30-35 minutes. Cool in pan for 10 minutes, then remove from pan to finish cooling.

FROSTING RECIPE:

Combine in top of double boiler:

  • 1 1/2 cups sugar
  • 2 egg whites
  • 1 tablespoon light corn syrup
  • 1/2 cup water

Place over boiling water and beat with an electric beater for 7 to 8 minutes.

  • Add 1 teaspoon vanilla.

Remove pan from boiling water and frost cake

(may need to beat once more while frosting cake to keep frosting smooth)

Once frosted, cover the cake with sweetened coconut. 

Then arrange the fruit (blueberries + strawberries) to look like our beautiful flag!

Hope you guys enjoy!

-Liv

gift guides

Fathers Day Gift Guide 2023

Father’s Day is coming right up and you KNOW I love a good gift guide. Here is my Fathers Day gift guide for this year!

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  1. Dome Dock – Will loves having this in his closet for all of his hats! Such a great way to organize and stack them.
  2. J.Crew Sunglasses – Will (and I) lose sunglasses so often so I’m all about buying cheaper pairs. I love the look of these J.Crew ones!
  3. JBL Mini Speaker – Will said he loved the idea of a speaker like this for when he’s out on the golf course with friends to play music on.
  4. Chirp Wheels – Will and I are both OBSESSED with Chirp Wheels! We seriously want to roll our back out every single night. If you order from their website, use code OLIVIA10 to get 10% off!
  5. Cover Your Kingdom Card Game – we love a good card game around here and love another Grandpa Becks!
  6. Ninja Creami – this is something I’m seriously eyeing for Will for Father’s Day. He is ice cream obsessed so I love this idea! (they’re taking a while to ship so I would order sooner than later!)
  7. Perfect Putting Mat – Will has this and LOVES it so much. And so does George, let’s be honest.
  8. Nike Dunk Golf Shoes (!!) – how awesome are these? Will just ordered these and loves them so much
  9. Vuori Crewneck – hands down Will’s favorite crewneck from Vuori
  10. Airpods Max – ah I want to get these for Will so bad!
  11. Cornhole Game – we love backyard games so much and this is a game so great to pull out anytime people come over
  12. Titleist Golf Balls – I googled “best golf balls” and these pulled up ok
  13. Play More Golf Hat – do we really want more of that? Regardless, it’s cute
  14. Leather Slim Wallet – I’m eyeing this for Will too! This website has so many great leather goods too
  15. Vuori Kore Short – Will’s favorite short from Vuori! This is one of their most popular items for sure
  16. Tool Kit – we need a tool kit upgrade over here and this seems like such a great option!
  17. Theragun – we always use a Theragun when we get sore muscles!
  18. Golf History Coffee Book – cute if your husband or dad has an office or somewhere that’s “his space”
  19. CurrentBody Hair Regrowth Device – okay, this product looks AMAZING! If your husband and/or dad is struggling with hair loss, a device like this is shown to have incredible results.
  20. New Balance Shoes – Will received these shoes as a present from his mom for Christmas and loves them!
  21. Stance Sock Multi Pack – we are biiig Stance fans around here and these are Will’s favorite socks!
  22. Power Washer – this is something I am for sure getting Will this year for Father’s Day! We would use this for our driveway, garbages, garage doors, etc. So many use cases and all of our friends love theirs! I also bought this for my dad last year.

I hope this helps you find a fabulous gift for someone in your life!

-Liv

traveling

Rosemary Beach, Florida

Rosemary Beach Florida Guide

We had the absolute BEST time in Rosemary Beach, Florida and already can’t wait to go back. I had never been to that area of the world before and truly loved it so much.

I know it was only our first time going.. but we have had a lot of questions about what we did, where we ate, any suggestions, etc. so I thought this would be the easiest place to compile them all right here.

Once again, I know I am not an expert so please comment below if there’s anything I missed!

What I Wore:

Food suggestions:

(I underlined the restaurants that we actually went to!)

Panama City 

  • Cava – it is truly one of my favorite place ever! Worth the drive. I just love it so much and wish it was in Utah! If you’re coming in from the airport around Panama, maybe stop there on your way into Rosemary, Alys, etc.
  • Thomas Donuts + Snack Shop
  • Pier Park + Yard Milkshake Bar 

30A

  • Donut Hole – we loved going to eat donuts at the beach and watching the sunset!
  • Amici 30A Italian Kitchen/Mexican Cantina – a great place to watch any sports events if you’re there during any fun games. I also LOVED the chips and guac here! Still craving them…

Rosemary Beach 

  • The Sugar Shak – candy, ice cream, etc. My kids were obsessed!
  • Cowgirl Kitchen
  • La Crema (desserts and tapas) – this is the one place I really wish we would’ve tried and didn’t!
  • Farmers Market on Sundays
  • Summer Kitchen Cafe
  • The Pearl Hotel ($$$)

Aly’s Beach: 

  • Raw & Juicy – great, healthy breakfast option with a huge park for the kids to run around and play
  • Charlie’s Delights
  • The Citizen

Seaside 

  • Black Bear Bread Co – a delicious place for breakfast!
  • Great Southern Cafe – a great place to try shrimp & grits! I loved my meal here
  • Bud & Alleys – I loved the kale salad and pizza I got from here!
  • It’s Heavenly Ice Cream 
  • The Big Chill (food court style/family friendly)
  • The Perfect Pig
  • Bruno’s Takeout (pizza for the beach?)
  • Scratch 
  • Old Florida Fish House (brunch only on Sunday) 
  • Fish Out of Water
Rosemary Beach Florida Guide

What I Wore:

Things To Do: 

Suggestions:

  • Check to see if your hotel/rental property has bikes and/or beach chairs you can use. If not, we rented a couple of additional bikes that had Burleys + beach chairs and umbrellas from Vacayzen.
  • At Rosemary Beach, you need a key to enter most entry points to the beach and your hotel/rental property should offer that.
  • You can rent the chairs they have there each day (it was about $88/per day for 2 chairs + umbrellas) so we found it was much cheaper to just rent our own from Vacayzen
  • A lot of people asked where we flew into.. we flew into Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport but you could also fly into Panama or plenty of other airports I am sure
  • We found our rental on VRBO but each cities website also lists out rental properties that you could look into too!

That should be it! Feel free to comment if I missed anything!

-Liv

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