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Dreaming of turquoise waters, swaying palms, and a laid-back island escape? Whether you're planning a trip to paradise or just want to bring a little Key West magic into your daily life, Iโ€™ve got you covered!

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๐Ÿช Does anyone still have one of these?

Hey Reader, It's Throwback Tuesday! ๐Ÿช I have a question for you. Do you still have one of those Pampered Chef cookie presses tucked away in a kitchen drawer? You know the one. You load it up with cookie dough, press down, and out comes a perfectly shaped little Christmas tree, wreath, or flower. Well, perfectly shaped most of the time. ๐Ÿ˜‚ I've had my Pampered Chef cookie press for years, and there's something about those little buttery spritz cookies that brings back memories. But here's the...
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Ghost Stories, Parking Headaches & Tired Feet! ๐Ÿ‘ป๐ŸŒด๐Ÿ‘Ÿ

Hey Reader, What an interesting week it's been! I've been spending some time playing around with a few of the new tools I learned about at the last two conferences Kevin and I attended. And by playing around, I mean spending entirely too much time figuring out how to make a few seconds of video look just right. ๐Ÿ˜‚ For the first time, I'm really focusing more on editing my reels and videos. Trying some new techniques, experimenting with different styles, and seeing what works. It's been fun,...
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๐Ÿ‹โ€๐ŸŸฉ What Should You Actually Eat in Key West?

Hey Reader, It's Throwback Tuesday, and today we're tackling a very important Key West vacation question... What should you EAT while you're there? ๐ŸŒด๐Ÿด Because here's the problem. You only get so many breakfasts, lunches, happy hours and dinners on a Key West vacation. And there is absolutely no reason to waste one of them on a boring meal. ๐Ÿ˜‚ ๐Ÿ‘‰ Check out my guide to What to Eat in Key West here:https://funinkeywest.com/what-to-eat-in-key-west/ There Are a Few Things I Think You Have to Try I'm...
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Birthdays, Halloween & a Giant Squid?! ๐ŸŽ‚๐ŸŽƒ๐Ÿฆ‘

Hey Reader, What a week!! First, we celebrated Kevin's birthday! ๐ŸŽ‚ Now, we weren't in Key West for the celebration this year, but we did take him out for a really nice steak dinner. And honestly, that's one of my favorite ways to celebrate a birthday. Our family loves going out to dinner. Pick a favorite restaurant, order a favorite meal, spend some time together, and best of all... nobody has to do the dishes! ๐Ÿ˜‚ I call that a win! How do you like to celebrate birthdays? Are you a dinner-out...
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๐ŸŽ‚ It's Kevin's Birthday... So Where Are We Celebrating in Key West? ๐Ÿป

Hey Reader, It's Throwback Tuesday... AND it's Kevin's birthday! ๐ŸŽ‚๐ŸŽ‰๐Ÿป So when I was deciding which post to pull out of the archives today, this one felt especially appropriate: The Best Bars in Key West. Because really... If you were celebrating your birthday in Key West, where would you go? ๐Ÿ‘‰ Check out my guide to the Best Bars in Key West here:https://funinkeywest.com/best-bars-in-key-west/ This Is Actually a Hard Question... Because there are SO many different ways to celebrate in Key West....
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Heading home with a head full of ideas! ๐Ÿš—๐ŸŒด

Hey Reader, Well, it's time to head north! ๐Ÿš— After a wonderful trip to Orlando, we're packing up and making our way home. And by next week, I should finally be back in my home office! I have to tell you, this has been such a great trip. Between the conference, spending time with family, and getting to enjoy a little Florida sunshine, it's been a pretty wonderful few weeks. And the conference? WOW. I learned SO much! I've been thinking about all the new things I want to try with Fun in Key...
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๐Ÿช Please Tell Me There Are Actually Cookies in the Tin ๐Ÿ˜‚

Hey Reader, It's Throwback Tuesday, and I have a very important childhood question for you... Did your family have THE blue tin? ๐Ÿ˜‚ You know the one. You spot that Royal Dansk Danish Butter Cookie tin sitting on a shelf. You get excited. You open it... ๐Ÿงต Buttons. ๐Ÿชก Needles. ๐Ÿงถ Thread. NOT A COOKIE IN SIGHT. The disappointment was real. ๐Ÿ˜‚ But today, we're putting the cookies back in the blue tin! ๐Ÿ‘‰ Get my Copycat Royal Dansk Danish Butter Cookie recipe here I LOVE These Cookies There's just...
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I made something for you! ๐ŸŒด๐Ÿจ (And I need your opinion!)

Hey Reader, Well, my brain is officially FULL. ๐Ÿ˜‚ I've spent the past several days learning SO much at this conference, and I have to tell you, one of my favorite parts isn't just what I'm learning. It's the people. There's something really wonderful about being surrounded by people who are excited about what they're doing, willing to share what they've learned, and genuinely want to see each other succeed. I've had some amazing conversations, met people doing really interesting things, and...
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Okay Michele what else have you got

Hey Reader, If you've been opening these emails for a while, first of all, thank you! ๐Ÿ’› I really do love having you as part of the Fun in Key West community. And if you've ever found yourself thinking... Okay, Michele, what else have you got? ๐Ÿ˜‚ Well, I'm so glad you asked! I've been putting together something really fun behind the scenes, and I thought it was time to give you a little peek inside. ๐ŸŒด Meet the Fun in Key West Insider Club! Every month, I create a digital magazine filled with...
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