Tag: Holidays

Destinations, Tennessee, Travel, USA

Photo Diary: Dollywood at Christmastime

Alyssa walks in front of the train boarding area at Dollywood

Sharing a sweet little look at Dollywood all decked out for the holidays. Grief is a strange beast. Sometimes it renders you unable to move in its wake – and sometimes it drops you at Dollywood. My grandmother loved Dolly Parton, and all she wanted for her birthday this year was for our family to …

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The Best Travel, Style, and Home Sales for Cyber Weekend 2023

Two piggy banks with text overlay reading "Cyber weekend sale"

It’s here!: My annual roundup of all the best travel, style, and home sales for Black Friday + Cyber Monday. The sales this time of year are so fascinating to me – it’s been wild to watch the transition from waiting in line early on Friday mornings to week-long promos offered online. As annoying as …

Food, Recipes, Travel, Travel Products, Wish Lists and Gift Ideas

Last Minute Holiday Gift Idea: Vegan Irish Cream Recipe

Two images: vegan Irish cream being poured into a funnel, and Alyssa holding a glass of the beverage

A recipe for homemade, plant-based Irish Cream – you won’t believe how easy it is to make (and your friends don’t need to know!)

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My Favorite Travel, Style, and Home Sales for Labor Day Weekend 2022

Is it just me or has this summer really just been a summer? For my U.S. and Canadian friends, I think it’s safe to say we’ve earned this long weekend. Michael and I are traveling somewhere next weekend, so rather than flying two weekends in a row, we’ve decided to stick a little closer to …

Style, Travel, Travel Products

The Best Travel, Style, and Home Sales for Memorial Day Weekend 2022

A white tee, red bandana, and blue denim shorts

I’m rounding up deals from the best travel brands and the retailers I shop most.

Travel, Travel Products, Wish Lists and Gift Ideas

2019 Holiday Gift Guide: The Best Travel Gifts for Everyone on Your List

Alyssa holding a green gift bag in her left hand. The bag has trees icons on it, and she is wearing a gold ring in the shape of a bow

It’s that time again! (well, perhaps it’s past time, but who’s really checking?) This year instead of sharing a different gift guide each day, I wanted to share them all at once: a selection of travel gifts for everyone on your list. Though I’ll always advocate for taking a trip over giving tangible items, I …

Journal

Journal | 12.14.19

A small bowl with a piece of incense paper burning in the middle

Oh, hey. I promise I haven’t forgotten about this space – or you. It’s been a busy few weeks moving up here and getting acquainted with our new city, and it hasn’t necessarily been an easy or smooth transition. I was rear-ended a few days after we moved, and managed to throw out my back …

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2019 Mother’s Day Gift Guide

Two cards that say "Mom" and a succulent

Quick PSA: Mother’s Day in the U.S. is Sunday, May 12, 2019. Though I’ll always advocate for taking a trip over giving tangible items, I understand that many families still feel that tug at their heartstrings to wrap gifts to exchange with loved ones (mine included). Plus, there’s something really so lovely about wrapping up …

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Setting Goals for 2019

New Year 2019 Marquee

Yesterday’s post looked back at an equally challenging and rewarding year; today I’m ready to look ahead to 2019. It’s important to set attainable goals, and I think I’ve done that here. By putting them out into the universe, I hope I’ll have a little extra push to form an action plan and accomplish the …

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2018 Holiday Gift Guide: Last Minute Travel Gifts

Alyssa holds an Advent Candle that slowly burns to 24

We’ve all been there – the moment you realize that you’ve accidentally left someone off your list (or when you’ve put off getting a gift for that person who’s impossible to shop for) and a sense of panic sets in. Not to worry! Today I’m sharing a few gifts that you can still get today …