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  • My Sewing and Knitting Goals for 2024

    January 12, 2024 / 3 Comments

    Hello, my adventurous friends! I’m diving into 2024 with the same enthusiasm I had in 2023 for knitting. In case you missed it, I started knitting in October 2022 and really got into it when I decided to knit my…

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  • My 2024 Blogging Goals

    January 10, 2024 / No Comments

    Hello, my Trip Sider friends! A tad bit behind on posting about my blogging goals for the new year but I figured it’s never too late to share my aspirations and plans. Goal setting is one of my favorite things…

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  • Airport Beauty: What’s in my TSA Approved Toiletry Bag

    January 6, 2024 / No Comments

    Hello, Tripsters! I stumbled upon a game-changer on Amazon – a toiletry bag that not only caught my eye but also met every TSA guideline known to man. The dimensions and bottles are TSA-approved, leaving me with the delightful task…

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  • The Best 7 Things To Do Solo in Brussels, Belgium

    January 4, 2024 / No Comments

    Brussels, the heart of Belgium, unfolded its festive charm as I, your favorite solo adventurer (😉) ventured into its enchanting streets during the Christmas Markets! Known for its waffles, amazing chocolates, and lively markets, Brussels is a tapestry of historical…

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  • Bookish Wonders: Recounting the Highlights of My 2023 Reading Challenge

    January 2, 2024 / 2 Comments

    Hello, my darling adventurous bookworms! 🤓 As another year comes to a close, I couldn’t resist taking a moment to reflect on the literary wonders that unfolded during my 2023 reading challenge. Let’s dive into the pages turned, genres explored, and…

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  • Year in Review – 2023 Highlights

    January 1, 2024 / No Comments

    Hey, Trip Siders! I love this time of year. One of my favorite things to do is sit and reflect on the past year, and start to plan the next one. This year I’m overwhelmed with gratitude and excitement for…

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  • December Book Review Round Up

    Book Review Round-Up (#34)

    December 31, 2023 / 2 Comments

    Well, hello my friends! From my own couch, at home, in Seattle. 💕 This Book Review Round-Up (#34) has more suspense murder thriller books than any other book review round up thus far. I wasn’t kidding when I said I…

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  • How My One Year Book Buying Ban Went

    December 29, 2023 / No Comments

    Hello, my dear friends! This year I decided to do a book buying ban. My goal was not to buy any books for the whole year. It was shockingly not as hard as I thought it would be. I honestly…

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  • Home for Christmas: A Solo Traveler’s Cozy Family Retreat

    December 25, 2023 / No Comments

    Happy Christmas Day, my darling friends! Despite flying home just before the festivities began, and frantically buying (and making) a few gifts, my poor SIL got covid. So, my family had to pivot for the second year and postpone Christmas.…

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  • Christmas Market Finds: Unique and Local Ornaments

    December 24, 2023 / No Comments

    Hello, my fellow tripsters! Last year I wrote a post on all of my favorite ornaments. This year, I want to chat about all the unique and local ornaments I bought at the Christmas Markets during my 3-week excursion abroad! …

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