“I don’t think my business cards are going to make it,” I told Michael flatly. “It looks like they’ll be here tomorrow, after I’ve already left.” It was the morning before I was scheduled to leave for my very first travel blogging conference, and I was feeling pretty downtroddenβ¦ and maybe a little dramatic. “What …
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The Winter 2025 Skincare Edit
Just try to tell my skin that winter’s over and see what happens…
Setting Intentions for a New Year: 2025 Edition
Happy New Year, friends! I’m going to be completely honestβI’m currently in a warm, soupy haze after this morning’s Free Soup Day at Free Range Brewing and this post may not be quite as eloquent as I hoped. I’m not exaggerating when I say it’s one of my favorite days of the year and one …
2024: Year in Review
As usual, I’m writing this post while half-ready to go out for some fun NYE celebrations. Yes, I could just post it tomorrow, but then it wouldn’t be 2024 any longer… I simply can’t let the last few hours of the year slip by without some reflection, so before I finish styling my hair and …
14 Things People Don’t Tell You About Starting a Travel Blog
(There’s more to it than wearing a flowy dress in pretty locations)
The Best Memorial Day Weekend Sales for Stylish Travelers
Rounding up a stellar selection of travel + style deals for MDW How is it already time for this deal roundup again? No matter how hard I want to dig my fingers into the calendar in an attempt to hold on to each day, time manages to fly by, carrying me with it. This post …
Setting Intentions for a New Year: 2024 Edition
3… 2… 1… Happy New Year! Although it was just yesterday that I shared my Year in Review post for 2023, it was also last year. Much like celebrating a birthday, the dawn of a new year isn’t an instantly transformative experience – we’re all still exactly the same people we were yesterday. But as …
2023: Year in Review
Reflecting back on 2023 through the lenses of life, travel, and this blog. This again? I know the “this year went by so fast” schtick probably feels a little tired, but man, it feels like just yesterday that I was reflecting back on 2022. This post contains a few affiliate links – if you decide …
2023 Holiday Gift Guide: Budget Gifts Under $25
This guide is always such a treat to assemble. Why? Because it grows more and more challenging as the years progress and costs rise. This post contains affiliate links and I may receive a small commission if you make a purchase after clicking one of these links (at no additional cost to you!). Thank you …
2023 Holiday Gift Guide: Little Luxury Gifts
Sharing a curated selection of “luxe” gifts for this holiday season. Historically this gift guide has always had quotes in the title, and I’m continuing that tradition today. This post contains affiliate links and I may receive a small commission if you make a purchase after clicking one of these links (at no additional cost …