• MY BETTER SELF

    • A Day at the National Gallery of Art

      A few weeks after vacation, I love taking time to really reflect on my time away. We were in Washington, D.C. almost two weeks ago and I really miss the city already! We are planning on a few more trips down in the coming months, but I still can’t help but to reflect on our… [Continue Reading]

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      A Day at the National Gallery of Art

    • Back-to-School Style with L’Amour

      Happy Wednesday, everyone! It’s cooler outside today and I was actually able to enjoy a hot coffee which means fall is officially in the air! (It may or may not have been a pumpkin spice latte…) With fall comes back-to-school season and I’ve spent the last few weeks preparing Daniel’s wardrobe for his return to… [Continue Reading]

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      Back-to-School Style with L’Amour

    • Literature for Autumn

      Nothing prepares me for a season quite like literature does. There are books for all seasons and holidays, and autumn (my favorite season) is no exception. Below I compiled a list of literature that is sure to get you in the mood for apple picking, pumpkin carving, and falling leaves! And Then There Were None,… [Continue Reading]

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      Literature for Autumn

    • Braised Short Ribs

      There is nothing better than delicious comfort food on a chilly or cold day. Braised short ribs are one of my favorite meals, and I wanted to share my recipe. Enjoy! Ingredients 5 lbs short ribs 1 lbs button mushrooms, cleaned and halved 5 stalks of celery, sliced 1 lbs carrots, sliced 14 oz frozen… [Continue Reading]

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    • Tips for Keeping a Journal

      One of my favorite ways to practice self care is to keep a journal. (If you’ve been on my blog before, you know I am a huge advocate for self care. Check out this post, and this one for more!) However, keeping a journal was always sort of difficult task for me because I would… [Continue Reading]

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    Antoinette Cea-Lopes

    Welcome to my little corner of the internet! I am so glad you stopped by. My name is Antoinette Cea-Lopes.

    I created My Better Self a few years ago after reflecting on the immortal words of Henry David Thoreau, “Go confidently in the direction of your dreams! Live the life you have imagined.”

    This blog is a way of holding myself accountable in that goal, and I am so excited to share this all with you. I love the idea of romanticizing one’s life and I truly believe that life should be lived to it’s fullest.

    I write often about cooking, my hobbies, our travel experiences, parenting, etc. You can learn more about me and my little family… HERE. I cannot wait to connect!

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    Movies for Fall (That Aren’t Scary)

    If you know me, you know I love horror movies. (A lot...) However, not everyone is like me and enjoys being scared and that's okay! Footage of Michael READ MORE

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    Parenting

    NEW JERSEY
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    Breaking News: Babies Cry

    Have you heard the latest news? That babies cry? Now I know what you’re all thinking: How can this be? Are you sure? Do we have evidence to support READ MORE

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    My Favorite Sweaters This Season

    Do you know what time of year it is? SWEATER WEATHER! Yes! It is officially the first day of autumn! 🍁 Is there anything better than being READ MORE

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    Travel

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    Ending the Summer in Florida

    While I am excited for autumn (as you all know by now), one last summer adventure was a necessity to close out the season! This past weekend we READ MORE

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