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  • Feeling Lonely on the Path to Financial Freedom? You’re Not Alone

    April 8, 2024 / No Comments

    Welcome, fellow adventurers, to another rollercoaster ride toward debt freedom! Continuing with my financial freedom series, we’re chatting about the sometimes lonely, frustrating, and exhausting journey to becoming debt-free. But fear not! It’s totally worth it. So let’s dive! How…

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  • Christmas in Europe

    What I’m Doing and Not Doing This December

    December 10, 2023 / 2 Comments

    Hello, from the ICE 515 train from Cologne to Munich! I had the most wonderful time exploring Cologne, Germany for 3 nights. I wish I could have stayed a week. I loved this unique and wonderful city. I hope to…

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  • The Best 7 Winter Things to do Solo in Spokane

    My Winter Bucket List This Year

    December 21, 2022 / No Comments

    Happy winter solstice, my darlings! This is the day for manifesting everything you’re looking forward to in the new year and it’s also a great time to share My Winter Bucket List! Since it’s a combo of post-Christmas, the new…

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  • 2021 Recap & Goals for 2022

    2021 Recap & Goals for 2022

    January 1, 2022 / No Comments

    What a year! This year felt so much better than the last two. Despite having another variant circulating, flights being canceled and it dumping snow in the PNW, this was one of the best holiday seasons I’ve had in a…

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  • What I’m Thankful For This Year

    November 26, 2021 / No Comments

    Happy belated Turkey Day, everyone! This year is a bit of a hodgepodge year for my family. My youngest sister and brother host dinner yesterday and, now that my middle sister is in the great state of Washington, we’re all…

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  • Hiking Annette Lake, WA Wooden Path

    21 Things Women Talk About On The Trail

    October 28, 2021 / No Comments

    On my last hike, with a best friend, I noticed how quickly our topics of conversation changed. We’re at such a crazy time in our lives right now but the bouncing of subject matters had me cracking up. So, I…

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    8 Ways to get Over Post Travel Depression

    September 20, 2021 / No Comments

    Hello, my friends! I’ve been wanting to write this post for a long time because I experience depression after I come home from any travel. It’s very rare when I’m more excited to be home than not. In fact… I…

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  • UPGARDEN P-PATCH Seattle

    10 Reasons to Travel in Your Own City

    September 6, 2021 / No Comments

    Well, my friends, there is something to be said for traveling local. Sure, a weekend away or a change of scenery sounds pretty nice but this post is here to give you 10 Reasons to Travel in Your Own City…

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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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