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  • Best Places to have a Picnic in Seattle

    The Best Places to Have a Picnic in Seattle

    July 22, 2021 / No Comments

    Recently my friend was asking me about the best places to eat in my neighborhood. I gave her a few suggestions and then I realized, I barely have any blog posts on the city I have lived in for the…

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  • Books to Read this Summer

    10 Great Books To Read This Summer

    July 19, 2021 / No Comments

    Friends! Please give a super warm welcome to my first ever guest blogger! I’m beyond excited to introduce you to Shanna, from Rainy Days and Clichés blog! She’s a devoted book blogging queen and she’s here to write about her…

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  • 5 Quick & Easy Ways to Save Money While Traveling

    5 Quick & Easy Ways to Save Money While Traveling

    July 15, 2021 / No Comments

    This post has been a long time coming. I know what you guys are thinking: Only 5 Quick & Easy Ways to Save Money While Traveling?! In short, yes! These are all things I do to save money just before…

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  • 8 Reasons to Stay on a Farm While Traveling

    8 Reasons to Stay on a Farm While Traveling

    July 13, 2021 / No Comments

    Here’s the deal, there is nothing more spacious and organic than a farm. No really! Think about this. Not only are you staying in a cool unique location, you’re also getting a unique experience than any other hotel accommodation. Depending…

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  • How I Learned to Paddle Board & How I Grew to Love it

    How I Learned to Paddle Board & How I Grew to Love it

    July 5, 2021 / No Comments

    This summer, I’m making it my personal mission to be on my board as much as possible. I didn’t used to be like this. I am not one of those women who grew up on the water. Most summers were…

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  • Best Places to Grab a Glass of Wine in Seattle

    Best Places to Grab a Glass of Wine in Seattle

    July 1, 2021 / No Comments

    Well, well, well – I’m back again for another wine themed blog post! I told you guys, I’m obsessed with learning as much about Washington Wine as I can. Today, I thought I’d bring something close to home and share…

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  • Books and Bottles: The Moscow Deception and Fortuity Sauv Blanc

    Books & Bottles: The Moscow Deception & Fortuity 2019 Sauvignon Blanc

    June 28, 2021 / No Comments

    How it is the end of June? Does anyone else feel like there’s not enough days and time in a month this year? Anyway, I’m still really enjoying this series. It might be my favorite series yet and I’ve been…

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  • 5 Amazing Hikes in Siskiyou County

    5 Amazing Hikes in Siskiyou County

    June 26, 2021 / 2 Comments

    Ever go somewhere, and leave a part of your soul? For me, I had a moment like this when I was sitting on a peak next to Heart Lake, and looking out at two gorgeous mountains (photo above). The moment…

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  • 3 Hours in Solvang California

    3 Hours in Solvang California

    June 21, 2021 / No Comments

    There are a ton of little towns scattered across the US that don’t look like America, like, at all. Sure, they take the US dollar. No – you don’t need your passports to get in. They’re rare, far-and-few between, but…

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  • Summer Strawberry Salad

    Easy Summer Meals to Make When Traveling

    June 17, 2021 / No Comments

    If you’re anything like me, you love routine. I’m a spontaneous soul but a planner/budgeter at heart. That’s not to say I never go out to eat, but 75% of my meals are created with my own hands. Which is…

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