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  • How to Spend Valentine’s Day Alone

    How to Spend Valentine’s Day Alone

    February 7, 2022 / No Comments

    First of all, I’d like to start this by saying I’m not completely opposed to this lovey-dovey day. However, I do want to get the record straight because 99% of those celebrating do not know what they are celebrating. So,…

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  • 9 Free Things to do Solo in Seattle

    9 Free Things to do Solo in Seattle

    February 3, 2022 / 1 Comment

    One of my goals for this year is to write more about Seattle and my neighborhood. A very good friend went onto my blog looking for content to send her friend who was coming to visit … and I had…

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  • Books & Bottles Series From Blood And Ash & MaryHill's 2016 Merlot

    Books & Bottles Series (#12)

    January 31, 2022 / 2 Comments

    Hey Friends! If you’re paying attention, you know I skipped my B&B for December. 😬 I know – caught! Eventually, I will make it up but, for now, I’m moving on! And I’m moving forward numerically so here’s: Books &…

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  • 3 Days Solo in Savannah: What to Do & See!

    3 Days Solo in Savannah: What to Do & See!

    January 27, 2022 / 2 Comments

    This morning I sat down to write a completely different blog post. When I logged in, I was scrolling through my queue and realized something insane: I never wrote truly wrote about my Solo Southern Road Trip! Despite already writing multiple…

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  • Coffee Shops You Need To Visit in Queen Anne

    Coffee Shops You Need To Visit in Queen Anne

    January 24, 2022 / 2 Comments

    As Seattle locals, we all have our favorite coffee shops. We’re also very loyal and, arguably, obsessed with them. Most of our favorite shops tend to be within walking or driving distance. My favorites are all within walking distance and…

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  • The Best 7 Winter Things to do Solo in Spokane

    The Best 7 Winter Things to do Solo in Spokane, WA

    January 20, 2022 / No Comments

    You guys! After spending the Holiday break, with family. I realized that this darling this little city is, and it would be, a super easy solo trip. Hence this post on The Best 7 Winter Things to do Solo in…

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  • 6 Reasons to Open a Travel Savings Account

    6 Reasons to Open a Travel Savings Account

    January 17, 2022 / 2 Comments

    Hello, my traveling friends! It’s a start to a new year, and that means taking the reins back on our finances and/or starting new goals & manifestations. This year, I decided to break out my savings into 4 separate accounts.…

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  • Must See Sights In Charleston That You Shouldn’t Miss

    Must See Sights In Charleston, That You Shouldn’t Miss

    January 13, 2022 / No Comments

    Spending 24-48 hours in a new city doesn’t need to be daunting. Sometimes, the best thing to do is: see the highlights. If you’re headed to South Carolina though, I’ve got you covered! Here are my Must See Sights In…

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  • How to Incorporate your Workout Routine While Traveling

    How to Incorporate your Workout Routine While Traveling

    January 10, 2022 / 1 Comment

    When I’m traveling, I have this insane societal acceptance to overindulge because “I’m on vacation”. A lot of people travel for work. So, for 8 hours of the day, they’re doing business and then enjoying the rest of their stay.…

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  • All The Audiobooks I Listened to Last Year

    All The Audiobooks I Listened to Last Year

    January 8, 2022 / No Comments

    Last year, I’ve read and listened to more books than I probably have in 5. I made a goal to read 12 books but I also made a secret audiobook goal of 12. All in all, I listened to 20…

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