End of Summer Camping at Camano Island State Park
Listen, I would love to call this procrastination, but the reality is – there was no way we were going to be able to go camping until the last weekend of summer. I regret nothing about it, and I’m thrilled…
We’re Going Car Camping This Summer and Here’s How We’re Preparing
This year, for the first time in a long time, I am genuinely excited about getting back into camping. I wrote a post during the pandemic about getting back into it with my family but admittedly haven’t been since. This…
Leavenworth, WA in Spring: Where to Eat, Stay and Spend a Perfect 24 Hours
This was my third time visiting Leavenworth, WA and I have yet to see it in winter when it becomes a proper snow globe wonderland. My previous visits were in late summer but this time we went for roughly 24…
20 Things to Do in Seattle This Spring (A Local’s Guide)
Spring in Seattle is always something I look forward to. It marks the end of our long and tough winter season here in the PNW and honestly, nobody appreciates it more than a true local. This year I’m particularly excited…
My Winter Bucket List for 2026
What’s at the top of your Winter Bucket List? Despite Winter being my least favorite of all the seasons, there’s something to be said for all the fun, easy-going, and relaxing activities during this time of year. I may not…
A Not-Quite-Portland Weekend: Slow Travel, Great Food, and Friends
You ever planned a trip, get wildly excited, and build a list so long you’d need a week to get through it? To say that’s what happened this past weekend is an understatement. I don’t know what we were thinking,…
A Perfect Autumn Weekend: Apple Picking At Swan’s Family Farm
Can you believe we’re already in apple-picking season, my friends?! Oh my word, I can’t even tell you how much this excites me. This post was such a joy to write for a few reasons: it’s been years since I…
The 5 Best Things About Paddle Boarding
Truth be told, I didn’t learn how to paddle board until I went to Hawaii (more on that here) the summer after graduation with my college roommate. Ever since then, it’s the activity I look forward to the most in…
The Best 7 Winter Things to do Solo in Spokane, WA
You guys! After spending the Holiday break, with family. I realized that this darling this little city is, and it would be, a super easy solo trip. Hence this post on The Best 7 Winter Things to do Solo in…
Favorite Washington Wines this Year
This year, I focused a lot of my time and energy on wine. I am not a sommelier but I had a lot of fun learning that I even considered getting my certification! Could I do it all? Full-time Marketer…
