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In the Bag: A Review of the Lo & Sons Waverley 2 Convertible Purse

Alyssa holds an ice cream cone while wearing the Lo & Sons Waverley 2 Bag on her shoulder

Sharing my honest thoughts on the travel-ready Waverley 2 convertible handbag from Lo & Sons My last three packing lists all have one thing in common (well, besides the heavy presence of a black winter palette): I packed the same purse each time. Partially because I’m lazy – why spend time moving my stuff from …

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2023 Holiday Gift Guide: Budget Gifts Under $25

A collage of 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 …

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2023 Holiday Gift Guide: Little Luxury Gifts

A collage of items in the luxury gift guide

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 …

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2023 Holiday Gift Guide: Gifts for Kids and Teens

A collage of gifts for kids and teens for the 2023 holidays

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 …

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2023 Holiday Gift Guide: Gifts for Him

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 …

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2023 Holiday Gift Guide: Gifts for Her

A collage of travel and style items for women for the 2023 winter holidays

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), …

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2023 Holiday Gift Guide: Local Gifts from North Carolina

A collage of gifts from North Carolina makers

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 …

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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 …

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A Travel Blogger’s Review of the Solgaard Carry-On Closet

Alyssa leans on the Solgaard Carry-On Closet

Sharing my unfiltered thoughts on the Solgaard Carry-On Closet, a suitcase with built-in clothing storage As a frequent traveler, I expect my luggage to be many things all at once. My suitcases have to be strong enough to stand up to the tough conditions of air and city travel, but nimble enough to contain the …

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A Dress with Hidden Pockets: A Review of The Roma Wrap Dress from wayre

Sharing an honest review of the pickpocket-proof Roma Reversible Wrap Dress from wayre – and an exclusive discount code One of my favorite late-night rabbit holes to go down is the world of YouTube pickpocket videos. (no wait – come back! Oh, alright, I’ll see you in a few hours…) There’s something deeply fascinating to …