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    Summer Recipes I’m Loving Right Now

    July 14, 2022 / No Comments

    I’ve started this post so many times. I couldn’t decide if I wanted to simply share these recipes or write out my weekly meal plans. Either way, I want to share these Summer Recipes I’m Loving Right Now so that…

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  • What's on My Summer Bucket List This Year

    What’s on My Summer Bucket List This Year

    July 11, 2022 / No Comments

    Summer hasn’t shown up in Seattle yet. For those of us who suffer from Seasonal Affective Disorder 🙋🏼‍♀️ … we’re not doing great. Personally, I’m desperate for sunshine like many others. Especially those of us with a laundry list of…

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  • All the Audiobooks I Listened to This Year (Q2/22)

    July 7, 2022 / No Comments

    Hello Dolls! Can we talk about how we’re in JULY right now?! July! This year is flying by, in comparison to 2021. Anyway, we’re half way through and that can only mean one thing for the blog today… it’s time…

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  • 48 Hours Solo in Sonoma: What to See & Do!

    48 Hours Solo in Sonoma: What to See & Do!

    July 4, 2022 / No Comments

    Last month, I booked a trip to wine country to meet up with a girlfriend. She was starting an epic road trip from Seattle to Houston, and I was desperate for some sunshine. I booked my flight almost 2 whole…

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  • My Favorite Movie and Binge-Watching Snacks

    My Favorite Movie and Binge-Watching Snacks

    June 30, 2022 / No Comments

    I have been on such a food kick lately. It’s not all I can think about but, it sure seems like it. Which is why the other night, while debating on buying a movie ticket to the new Jurrasic World…

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  • Books & Bottles Series (#17)

    Books & Bottles Series (#17)

    June 27, 2022 / No Comments

    The one where Alli cannot fathom it being the end of June… Happy Books & Bottles post, my friends! I’m happy I started this series last year. It’s really kept me honest and challenged me to read at least one…

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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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