• What I’m Thankful For This Year

    Happy belated Turkey Day, everyone! This year is a bit of a hodgepodge year for my family. My youngest sister and brother host dinner yesterday and, now that my middle sister is in the great state of Washington, we’re all…

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    21 Things Women Talk About On The Trail

    On my last hike, with a best friend, I noticed how quickly our topics of conversation changed. We’re at such a crazy time in our lives right now but the bouncing of subject matters had me cracking up. So, I…

  • The Best Seattle Coffee Shops with Vegan Treats Mighty-O donuts

    The Best Seattle Coffee Shops with Vegan Treats

    Welcome to the only guide to Seattle Coffee Shops you need… especially if you’re dairy-free or vegan! I’ve been taking notes over the past few years. Making a list, checking it twice. 😉 I never thought I would be writing…

  • September 2021 Round Up

    Oh mon amies, this life has been crazy-busy this month. With work, and trying to figure out if I’m going to last another winter in Seattle, my life has been filled with stress and anxiety. Last week I made a…

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    8 Ways to get Over Post Travel Depression

    Hello, my friends! I’ve been wanting to write this post for a long time because I experience depression after I come home from any travel. It’s very rare when I’m more excited to be home than not. In fact… I…

  • 23 Things I Miss About New York

    This summer wasn’t my favorite in Seattle. The whole season, I was thinking about my annual trip to New York when I was a kid. My Mom would drop me off at the PDX gate and my Aunt would pick…

  • U Pink Honey Crisp Apples Swan Trail Farm

    The Best Apple Recipes for Fall

    Last week I shared my Lessons Learned from Apple Picking and this week, I just can’t help myself. I have to share my favorites and The Best Apple Recipes For Fall. These are great recipes to make after your apple…

  • UPGARDEN P-PATCH Seattle

    10 Reasons to Travel in Your Own City

    Well, my friends, there is something to be said for traveling local. Sure, a weekend away or a change of scenery sounds pretty nice but this post is here to give you 10 Reasons to Travel in Your Own City…