My Default Coffee Order
Normally, I’m a tea drinker. You all know this – I’ve talked about it endlessly. I love my tea, especially blends from The Tea Spot (yes, I’m an affiliate and yes, I adore them). They’re women-owned, US-based, and have the…
An Afternoon at the PNW Ballet’s The Nutcracker
Every year, my friend Shanna and I treat ourselves to an afternoon at the PNW Ballet’s George Balanchine’s The Nutcracker®. It’s been a tradition for several years now, but last year we made it official: rain, shine, or significant others…
5 Ways to Romanticize Winter Even When It’s Gray
Being a winter person comes with a reputation. People love to poke fun the second it snows or on a particularly cold, rainy day (especially in the PNW – “why live here?”). But the thing about winter isn’t the cold…
Extra Cozy And Inclusive: My Holiday Bucket List
This year feels a bit different from every other year. We’re managing a lot of schedules and trying to work around each other to find one special day to celebrate. Normally, my family meets in Spokane since that’s where my…
My Favorite European Christmas Markets
I cannot believe this year will mark two whole Christmases since I quit my job to travel for eight months. During that time, I made a point to visit some of the world’s most magical holiday markets – both the…
National Day Celebrations Made Easy: Fun, Cheap, and Delicious Ideas
A few weeks ago, I stumbled upon two websites (here and here) that list all of the national day celebrations. I know this sounds funny, as I’m a whole grown 40-year-old woman, but I’ve been celebrating them with friends, and…
A Perfect Autumn Weekend: Apple Picking At Swan’s Family Farm
Can you believe we’re already in apple-picking season, my friends?! Oh my word, I can’t even tell you how much this excites me. This post was such a joy to write for a few reasons: it’s been years since I…
How I’m Saving Money this Year
Hello darlings! I don’t know about you, but last month was rough. To start, my car was declared a total loss halfway through (more on that later), and dealing with my insurance company—after having just paid for the next six…
My 2024 Travel Christmas Ornaments!
You guys! Oops! Sorry, let me restart. Hi friends! Happy Blogmas.🎄 I honestly have no idea what day we’re on, but I’m so excited to show off my 2024 Christmas ornaments! This year, I get to add some very special…
A Magical Holiday Tradition: The Pacific Northwest Ballet’s The Nutcracker
This weekend was packed, and I’m proud to say that’s why I had to skip the past two days of Blogmas. In all honesty, I had one of the best weekends I’ve had in a while. I packed my days…
