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  • My 2024 Travel Christmas Ornaments!

    December 15, 2024 / No Comments

    You guys! Oops! Sorry, let me restart. Hi friends! Happy Blogmas.🎄 I honestly have no idea what day we’re on, but I’m so excited to show off my 2024 Christmas ornaments! This year, I get to add some very special…

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  • Solo Traveler Gift Guide for the Holiday Season

    December 12, 2024 / No Comments

    Hello, darlings! The holiday season is here, and with it comes the temptation of all those exciting sales. My biggest challenge this time of year is staying focused on gifting for others instead of sneaking in a “one for me…

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  • A Magical Holiday Tradition: The Pacific Northwest Ballet’s The Nutcracker

    December 9, 2024 / No Comments

    This weekend was packed, and I’m proud to say that’s why I had to skip the past two days of Blogmas. In all honesty, I had one of the best weekends I’ve had in a while. I packed my days…

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  • Traveling Home for the Holidays? Here’s How to Make It Fun

    December 6, 2024 / No Comments

    Hello, friends! Whether you’re packing your bags to visit family or hosting loved ones in your own home, the holidays are the perfect time to connect, create memories, and enjoy traditions together. Here are some fun and festive ideas to…

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  • Quick Gifts to Get Nieces & Nephews this Holiday Season

    December 5, 2024 / No Comments

    Hello, my lovely Blogmas friends, ❄️ Many of you already know this, but I have a sweet nephew and a little niece on the way! Christmas is 9x more magical with little ones around. This year, besides contributing to their…

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  • Affordable and Adorable Stocking Stuffer Ideas for 2024

    December 3, 2024 / No Comments

    Hello, my darling friends! This Christmas, we decided to change things up and make gift-giving a little simpler. Instead of buying presents for everyone, we drew names! With such a big immediate family, this has been a long time coming.…

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  • A Holiday Bucket List to Make the Most of the Season

    December 2, 2024 / 1 Comment

    Hello, my darling friends! ❄️ Another day, another Blogmas! Last year, I was lucky enough to travel through Europe, hopping from one magical Christmas market to the next. It was truly the ultimate holiday bucket list adventure! This year, though,…

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  • Best 5 Things to Do Alone: European Christmas Markets

    December 1, 2024 / No Comments

    There’s something undeniably magical about Europe’s Christmas markets. Visiting them solo? That adds a whole new layer of charm. Picture this: sipping mulled wine under twinkling lights, wandering through cozy booths filled with handmade crafts, and indulging in holiday treats—all…

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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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