Tag: Film and Television

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Journal | 2.18.19

Happy weekend Monday! I spent the weekend staying with my grandparents and helping them with some tasks, and boy, do they know how to put someone to work – which means things over here were put on the back burner. This post contains affiliate links and I may receive a small commission if you make …

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Journal | 1.12.19

What a week it has been (and not in a delightful way). This week Michael and I have been slowly but surely going through our things and packing what we want to move in boxes, and hauling the rest away to other places that may use them. Books have made their way to Little Free …

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Journal | 11.3.18

I’m freaking out that it’s November. Are you freaking out that it’s November? We’ve had quite the pleasant week here this week, with beautiful weather and fun festivities. We formulated our Halloween plans at the very last minute, and went to see a spooky play and enjoyed dinner at one of our local favorites. We …

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Journal | 9.15.18

A view of a Tui plane at the Miami airport

Good Morning from Miami! Michael and I are currently at the Gale Hotel in Miami Beach starting our day with a little sightseeing before heading to the airport. We depart this afternoon for Europe, but I still wanted to share an abbreviated Journal post before we leave! This post contains affiliate links and I may …

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Journal | 9.8.18

Happy Saturday! I always feel like I have to “pay” for a long weekend, and this week was a doozy at work. Nevertheless, we made it! This weekend is all about finalizing everything for my trip to Europe with Michael next weekend. I’m beyond excited but I’m also feeling a little anxious, as this is …

Home, Reflections, Travel Tips

Five Fun, Free Things You Can Do This Weekend To Save for Your Next Trip

Six coins from different countries sit on a counter

Just glance at your social media feed on the weekend while you’re trying to save money and you’re sure to see numerous posts from friends doing some (or all!) of the following: enjoying fancy meals out, attending loud and crazy concerts, going to the movies, or hanging at the bars until closing time. Meanwhile, you’re …

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 …

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How I Afford to Travel: Budgeting Tips and Tricks

Alyssa shakes coins out of a piggy bank

As I’ve mentioned before, I often get asked how Michael and I fund our travels, though rarely directly. Most people ask, “How do you get to do all that?” rather than, “How can you afford it?” But the underlying question is clear. We won’t pretend we haven’t had some privileges in life, but we also …