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Revealing everything I packed in my backpack for a weekend flyaway trip to Philadelphia For better or for worse, the number of personal item packing list posts on this blog has grown significantly this year. This is largely due to the fact that I fly more budget carriers like Spirit or Frontier than I used …
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 …
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 …
Rounding up a few delightful + practical gifts for kids and teens on the go. Although Michael and I don’t have kids of our own, in many ways it almost feels like we do because we are in fact frequently surrounded by them. As the cool, traveling aunt and uncle (sometimes real, sometimes honorary), it’s …
What is it with men’s gift guides? Like, men only like whiskey, cigars, and ties… That’s it? Our loved ones deserve better, so today I’m bringing you a highly curated selection of travel gear and garments for all relations at all price points – without a whiskey rock or paisley tie in sight. This post …
According to all of the blogging websites, I should have started posting my gift guides back in October, making publishing this guide on *checks notes* November 26 way, way late. Sure, delaying these guides until now is a hit to my wallet (affiliate links are how I primarily fund the costs of running this blog), …
Happy Small Business Saturday, friends! As has become a tradition around here, I’m thrilled to share a curated guide of local gifts from my current home state in honor of this day. Today’s carefully edited list features a variety of unique and beautifully made items that support North Carolina artists and makers that you should …
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 …
Considering purchasing cashmere this season? Here’s a review of two popular styles from Mott & Bow. Growing up, I seemed to only ever own one or two sweaters at any time, and they were generally flimsy things made from cotton or *shudders* acrylic. I didn’t really need anything else – considering I lived in Florida …
Sharing my real-life carry-on packing list for a long weekend in San Francisco. I’m happy to be back in this space to share a real-life packing list with you! I’m pretty confident this was the longest trip of 2023 – five days in San Francisco to spend time with friends and attend their wedding (side …