Beauty, Travel, Travel Tips

Five Easy Hairstyles for Travel (that aren’t a messy bun or ponytail!)

Alyssa adjusts her hair in a mirror

I think it’s fair to say that we all want to look our best when we travel, but we don’t want to spend hours at the hotel bathroom sink trying to make it happen. So how do you look “normal” after traveling long distances for days at a time, often without access to a curling/straightening …

Destinations, Florida, Travel, USA

Countdown to Fun: Ten Tips for a Kennedy Space Center Day Trip

Alyssa stands in front of a rocket at the Kennedy Space Center

Keeping with our New Year’s Resolution to travel more within our home state, Michael and I recently made the trek down to Cape Canaveral, Florida, to visit the Kennedy Space Center. I’d dreamed of attending Space Camp as a young girl but missed out on the opportunity (though I guess not for good, since I …

Travel, Travel Products, Wish Lists and Gift Ideas

2018 Valentine’s Day Gift Guide

A graphic that reads "valentine's day gift guide"

Once upon a time, Michael and I celebrated Valentine’s Day in the Hallmark way: cards, flowers, chocolate, jewelry, and a mandatory “nice” dinner. But it quickly grew stale, and once we began traveling we began to celebrate it in a more understated way. It’s certainly a strange holiday (here’s a brief history, if you’re wondering), …

10 x 10 Capsule Wardrobe Challenge, Home, Style

Winter 10 x 10 Wrap-Up

A closet of ten items for the Winter 10x10 with text for the post

On Monday I shared my final looks for the 10 x 10 Challenge, and now that I’ve returned to my full wardrobe and had a few days to reflect on the challenge, I wanted to share my final thoughts. Missed ’em? See all the Winter 10 x 10 Posts here: Preview | Days 1 – …

10 x 10 Capsule Wardrobe Challenge, Style

Winter 10 x 10: Days 7 – 10

Alyssa wears a white silk tee over a black dress with tights and flats while holding a black purse

We did it! Yesterday was the last day of the Winter 10 x 10 Challenge (confused by those words? Start here!), so I’m going to go ahead and share the final four looks with you today. On Thursday, I’ll share a wrap-up of the challenge which will include my favorite + least favorite outfits. This …

10 x 10 Capsule Wardrobe Challenge, Home, Style

Winter 10 x 10 Challenge: Days 4 – 6

Alyssa wears a silk tee, black pants, and black flats and looks out the window

We’ve crossed the halfway mark in the Winter 10 x 10 Challenge! (Not sure what that means? Be sure to start here). 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 for your …

10 x 10 Capsule Wardrobe Challenge, Home, Style

Winter 10 x 10 Challenge: Days 1 – 3

Alyssa wears a black sweater, black jeans, and black flats

Hi 10 x 10 Friends! Three days down, seven to go. I’ve really enjoyed seeing everyone’s item choices and outfit combinations so far (although I think my favorite ones are always towards the end of the ten days, where we all have to get a little extra creative to change things up)! At the end …

10 x 10 Capsule Wardrobe Challenge, Home, Style

Winter 10 x 10 Preview

A cover photo for the Winter 10x10 post

Friends, can you believe we’re gearing up for another 10 x 10? Me neither! (Not sure what a 10 x 10 challenge is? Head here for more info). 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 …

Denmark, Destinations, Food, Restaurant Roundups and Reviews, Travel

Dining at noma 1.0

The exterior of noma in Copenhagen

noma, the restaurant by New Nordic Cuisine pioneers Rene Redzepi and Claus Meyer, is reopening soon with a new concept, so I thought I’d share our experiences dining at the restaurant’s first iteration back in June 2015. Edit: Since publishing this trip down memory lane, the restaurant has reinvented itself multiple times—head here to learn …

Travel, Travel Tips

Destination Films and TV Shows to Watch

A television with a vase next to it

Before Michael and I take any type of trip, we are usually very busy planning an itinerary. While it may seem counterintuitive to spend time that could be used for creating a travel plan watching television, we always dedicate a couple of hours to watching TV shows and films set in, or about, the place …