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I can’t tell you how much of a relief it was to pack for the Twin Cities. With a record-breaking heat wave at home (we were already in triple-digit temperatures in May), the forecast in Minnesota (highs in the 70s, lows in the 50s) looked absolutely dreamy. Looking for more packing list inspiration? Discover what’s …
Do you have a warm drink handy? Today I’m sharing my packing list for our recent trip to Europe, and it grew quite lengthy by the end, so please feel free to make something and settle in to read (I won’t say no to a mug of mulled wine, so if that’s what you’re making …
One of the toughest packing challenges most people face involves shoes. What kind? How many? I’m often asked about this topic and it’s definitely time for a travel-friendly shoe guide. As an advocate for packing light and a frequent budget airline passenger, I tend to stick to two pairs of shoes per trip, wearing one on …
The official start of Summer is just around the corner, but here in Florida, the season begins much earlier than June 21. It always takes me a bit longer to get into the habit of Summer-dressing; I usually drag my feet until it is simply impossible to wear anything over my bare legs. My warm-weather …
At the beginning of March, Michael and I spent a grand total of 36 hours in the Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas metroplex. Today I’m sharing what I packed for that whirlwind trip, which I had to do quite differently than I usually would. Heading to Dallas-Fort Worth in the warmer months? You can also check out …
On Monday I shared my final looks for the 10 x 10 Challenge, and now that I’ve returned to my full wardrobe and had a few days to reflect on the challenge, I wanted to share my final thoughts. See all the Winter 10 x 10 Posts here: Preview | Days 1 – 3 | …
We’ve crossed the halfway mark in the Winter 10 x 10 Challenge! (Not sure what that means? Be sure to start here). 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 for your …
Hi 10 x 10 Friends! Three days down, seven to go. I’ve really enjoyed seeing everyone’s item choices and outfit combinations so far (although I think my favorite ones are always towards the end of the ten days, where we all have to get a little extra creative to change things up)! At the end …
Friends, can you believe we’re gearing up for another 10 x 10? Me neither! (Not sure what a 10 x 10 challenge is? Head here for more info). 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 …
Normally packing for a three-day weekend is a breeze, but when you’re from Florida and the temperature at your destination is barely expected to rise above freezing, it can be a challenge. Neither Michael nor I have a well-established winter wardrobe (you don’t really need one where we live!), and I still feel like we’re …