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  • So, You Want to go Brewery Hopping in Ballard...

    So, You Want to go Brewery Hopping in Ballard…

    June 23, 2022 / No Comments

    Ballard is one of my favorite neighborhoods in Seattle. It’s family-friendly, has a kick-ace Saturday farmer’s market, and a great brewery scene. This is why, recently, I’ve been trading wine for beer. That’s right, I, the Queen of WA wine,…

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  • Easy Hobbies To Travel With

    13 Easy Hobbies to Travel With

    June 20, 2022 / No Comments

    As some of you know, I re-picked up sewing. It used to be one of my favorite hobbies. Plus, with the economy and inflation right now, it makes sense to rework some of my old clothing and fabric and give…

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  • I Made a Hillhouse Home Copycat Nap Dress

    I Made a Hillhouse Home Copycat Nap Dress

    June 16, 2022 / No Comments

    After playing off every cent of my student loans, back in 2019, I guess you could say “old habits die hard”. I’ve trained myself to be overly frugal, which is how I Made a Hillhouse Home Copycat Nap Dress for…

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  • The Carry-On Away Bag, A 3 Year Review

    The Carry-On Away Bag, A 3 Year Review

    June 13, 2022 / No Comments

    My parents were kind enough to gift me an Away bag for Christmas. It’s been my go-to carry-on since. This bag has been on road trips, weekend cabin stays, beach houses, and, of course, many domestic and a few international…

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  • 37 Years Around the Sun & 37 Things You Didn't Know About Me

    37 Years Around the Sun & 37 Things You Didn’t Know About Me

    June 6, 2022 / No Comments

    I’ve been trying to celebrate little things this year. I’m convinced that happiness lies in everyday common things but today is special, as today marks my 37th year around the sun! ☀️ The past few years have been pretty hard,…

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  • The Best Binge-worthy Content on Streaming Services

    The Best Binge-worthy Content on Streaming Services

    June 2, 2022 / No Comments

    A few weeks ago I wrote about how I went to the beach with a friend and we spent far too long trying to find a movie to watch on Netflix. Til we finally gave up and went to Amazon…

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  • Books & Bottles Series (#16)

    Books & Bottles Series (#16)

    May 30, 2022 / No Comments

    Happy Memorial Day, you guys! Also, welcome to May’s Books & Bottles Series (#16). This weekend has gone by too quickly… in fact, this month has – but I’m really excited to share my book. I’ve been loving reading recently.…

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  • The Ultimate Guide to Mt Shasta in the Summer

    The Ultimate Guide to Mt Shasta in the Summer

    May 26, 2022 / No Comments

    I’ve been meaning to write this post for years. The Shasta region is one of my favorite places in the whole world. It’s a remarkable spot. It’s easy to lose yourself within and it’s also a great place to explore,…

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  • 5 Things I'm Loving Right Now

    5 Things I’m Loving Right Now

    May 23, 2022 / No Comments

    Happy whatever-day-it-is-today, loves! I’ve been trying really hard to work ahead on blog posts this month but I’m taking a moment to write this one because I think it’s important to catch you guys up on what’s going on with…

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  • The Best Road Trip Snacks

    May 19, 2022 / 1 Comment

    Hello, my friends! Before we get started I would like to make a statement: this post is all in good fun! This is not a debate! Haha. These are, in my opinion, The Best Road Trip Snacks! Before you all…

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