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    February 3, 2025 / No Comments

    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…

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  • Doing the Impossible: Taking a Break From Social Media

    January 27, 2025 / No Comments

    Hello, darlings! Life has been a whirlwind lately—scratch that, a full-on tornado! The past two weeks have been a rollercoaster of anxiety, and at the heart of it? Social media. Let’s talk about doom-scrolling. It has completely taken over my…

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  • Goodbye, Goals! Embracing Intentional Plans for the New Year

    December 31, 2024 / No Comments

    Hello, Darlings! Let’s start with some honesty: I can’t say, “I can’t believe it’s the end of 2024,” because, let’s be real, I absolutely can believe it. And for 2025, I’m throwing out the idea of traditional resolutions and huge…

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  • New Year’s Eve Night In Self Care

    December 29, 2024 / No Comments

    Is your head spinning yet? Yesterday, I shared outfit ideas for a night out on New Year’s Eve, and today, we’re diving into cozy vibes for a night in with self-care. Why the switch? Well, girl, I think I might…

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  • New Years Eve Night Out Outfits

    December 28, 2024 / No Comments

    Not going to lie—I have no idea what my New Year’s plans are yet. Should I go out and try to find someone to kiss at midnight? Or should I stay in, throw on my coziest PJs, and eat grapes…

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  • Living in the Moment & Happy Holidays

    December 26, 2024 / No Comments

    I definitely didn’t win any awards for Blogmas this year. Like so many of you, Christmas snuck up on me fast. Between settling into my new-ish job and still getting acquainted with my house, there was a lot to juggle.…

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  • My 2024 Travel Christmas Ornaments!

    December 15, 2024 / No Comments

    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…

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  • 46 Ideas On How To Spend The Day Alone In Winter

    December 13, 2024 / No Comments

    Hello, my darling Tripsider friends! Do you ever want a full day alone?—a chance to step out of the house and treat yourself to a full-on solo date? Friends, if so, you’re in the right place! I’ve put together a…

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  • Solo Traveler Gift Guide for the Holiday Season

    December 12, 2024 / No Comments

    Hello, darlings! The holiday season is here, and with it comes the temptation of all those exciting sales. My biggest challenge this time of year is staying focused on gifting for others instead of sneaking in a “one for me…

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  • A Magical Holiday Tradition: The Pacific Northwest Ballet’s The Nutcracker

    December 9, 2024 / No Comments

    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…

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