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With so many events on the calendar, it’s easy to see that Mount Dora lives up to its “Festival City” nickname. And indeed, a festival is how Michael and I found ourselves in the Central Florida city one beautiful October morning as part of our mission to visit a different destination in our home state …
Welcome to the first Journal post of 2019! I didn’t intend to skip last week, but Michael and I were just having too much fun over the holidays and exploring Asheville, North Carolina. How is the new year treating you so far? Do you feel different, or does it just feel like a continuation of …
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 …
Wait, but where did this year actually go? Time has a funny way of simultaneously passing at a rapid rate and dragging on forever. Indeed, I had every intention of writing and sharing this post several days ago, but life got in the way and the days simply kept fading. But here we are on …
Wherever you are in the world, no matter how or if you celebrate, Michael and I wish you all the best on this day. I hope you’ll take time today to enjoy the gifts of life and love with those around you. I’m signing off for the day to be fully present with my family, …
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—and get …
Three more sleeps ’til Christmas! Michael and I started our celebrations early today with an extended family get-together. Things were frantic two hours until our scheduled start time when our family learned that the community center we usually rent had been double-booked; despite the short notice, my great-aunt pulled through and hosted all thirty-two of …
In the days leading up to my trip to Denver, I put a call out on Instagram for cold-weather dressing tips because the forecast looked bleak. You guys really pulled through and I was prepared with my warmest clothes. This post contains affiliate links and I may receive a small commission if you make a …
When our families’ plans changed for the Thanksgiving weekend, Michael and I had to make a change to ours, too—and naturally, we took it as an opportunity to travel. With just a few days’ notice before the long weekend, we were left with limited options for flights in our price range and at times that …
A Happy Weekend to you! Michael and I are currently on the road heading to St. Petersburg, Florida, for our final monthly Florida trip. We have an exciting day planned—one full of Dalí, tacos, and beer (basically: a perfect day). It’s excellent timing, too, as I’m coming out of a really busy period at work …