Travel Ashley McCall Travel Ashley McCall

Should You Stay at The Ritz Carlton New Orleans? Everything You Need to Know Before You Book

The city of New Orleans is a vivacious and cultural melting pot full of music, great food, and ambiance! Staying in a luxury hotel on one of the most popular streets downtown made the vacation that much more special. I could definitely pick up on why people speak so highly of the Ritz the moment I drove onto the property. You feel the spirit of New Orleans no matter where you found yourself in the hotel. From the valet, to room-service, to concierge-- everyone was so kind and professional! So, if you’re considering booking a trip to the Big Easy, but you're doing your due diligence first, this detailed review is definitely the one for you!

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Fake and Phony Friendships

Usually when a girl screams "RED FLAG", they are referring to someone they are dating. But did you know it is a great idea to look for red flags in ALL of your relationships--especially your friendships? We all love a good and genuine friend that reciprocates and pours out just as much love as we pour out to them! But have you ever encountered that friend that is good friend material one day and somehow the friendship seems so skeptical the next day? Sometimes we miss the tinier subliminal red flags. Lucky for you, I am here to pass along three red flags to help you identify if you have a fake and phony friend on your hands!

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Finding Healing and Peace: Detaching from Toxic Family Members

The first steps to letting go of a toxic family member and moving into your path of healing looks different for everyone depending on your unique situation. Once you’ve had that “aha” or epiphany moment where you can see this family member(s) behavior for what it is, you can embark on the healing journey. You may still struggle with your feelings about them or have some areas that you are trying to process as you heal, and that’s okay.

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