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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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  • 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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  • 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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  • A Solo Symphony in Vienna: Christmas Magic Unveiled

    December 22, 2023 / No Comments

    What a surprise and delight, my darling tripsiders! If you’ve been following along, you’ll know I recently embarked on a solo sojourn through the beautiful streets of Vienna during the most magical time of the year, and let me spill…

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  • My Christmas Market Bucket List

    December 3, 2023 / No Comments

    Hello, my friends! I am currently writing from my Airbnb bed in Brussels, Belgium! It took a while to get here today but I had some great adventures doing it. I’ll make sure to share them soon. Yesterday I was…

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  • The Best Ornaments on my Christmas Tree this Year

    How to Start Saving for Christmas This Year

    March 20, 2023 / No Comments

    You didn’t misread the title, I’m well aware of what month it is. This post is all about How to Start Saving for Christmas This Year because to be honest, the earlier the better. Did you know, 63% of Americans…

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  • Merry Christmas!

    December 25, 2022 / 3 Comments

    Happiest of Christmases, my darling friends. We made it! All 25 days of blogmas, well 24, in my case. I’m still proud though! It was a lot of work and something I am considering doing next year… just… starting 3…

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