Year in Review – 2023 Highlights
Hey, Trip Siders! I love this time of year. One of my favorite things to do is sit and reflect on the past year, and start to plan the next one. This year I’m overwhelmed with gratitude and excitement for…
What I’m Doing and Not Doing This December
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…
My Ideal Morning Routine (as of late)
Hello, my friends! My Ideal Morning Routine (as of late), is all about starting the day early. This routine is new. A month old, to be exact. I couldn’t have written this in December or January. I didn’t have a…
How to make a Pinterest Vision Board
Hello, my darling friends! This year flew by and we’re starting anew, with it comes the perfect time to map out our dreams and goals. For the past eight years, I’ve made a vision board on Pinterest, and it’s one…
Home for the Holidays
Hello, friends. Long story incredibly short, I didn’t make it out to Spokane and will not be going. I got exposed to covid and since two family members have autoimmune diseases, I’ll be home for the holidays. In all honesty,…
My Holiday Packing List… Well, Kind Of
Well, two things. To start, I didn’t meet my blogmas goal and I’m kind of bummed about it. I worked pretty hard but now see why it’s important to start planning and prepping for it 3 months in advance. It’s…
5 Things I Love About the Holidays
I’m cutting it close on my blogmas deadline for the day. Technically it’s tomorrow on the east coast but, considering I’m on the west coast, I’m giving myself some grace. It’s been a very long day. That said, I also…
5 Things I’m Loving Right Now
I cannot believe it’s November. Truthfully, I’m realizing I don’t hate Autumn in the PNW. This year I’m embracing the rain, leaves blowing, crisp morning air, and darkness at 7am. I’ve written a few other 5 Things I’m Loving Right…
Why Walking is the Best Transportation while Traveling
Hello, my darlings! I’d like to start by saying: I’m not here to convince you Why Walking is the Best Transportation while Traveling. However, the majority of the time, it is. Especially when visiting a new city or leisurely traveling.…
15 Amazing Ideas to Bring Happiness into your Life
While on my daily walk this morning, I was thinking about how fantastic I was feeling. I’ve been making a point to take better care of my physical and mental health since last November. I realized I’d overloaded myself with…
