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  • 20 Things to Do in Seattle This Spring (A Local’s Guide)

    March 19, 2026 / No Comments

    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…

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  • My Winter Bucket List for 2026

    January 15, 2026 / 1 Comment

    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…

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  • A Not-Quite-Portland Weekend: Slow Travel, Great Food, and Friends

    December 10, 2025 / No Comments

    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,…

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  • A Perfect Autumn Weekend: Apple Picking At Swan’s Family Farm

    September 29, 2025 / No Comments

    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…

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  • The 5 Best Things About Paddle Boarding

    The 5 Best Things About Paddle Boarding

    September 5, 2022 / No Comments

    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…

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  • The Best 7 Winter Things to do Solo in Spokane

    The Best 7 Winter Things to do Solo in Spokane

    January 20, 2022 / No Comments

    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…

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  • Favorite Washington Wines this Year

    Favorite Washington Wines this Year

    December 30, 2021 / No Comments

    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…

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  • Hiking Lake Annette Trail, Washington State

    Everything You Need To Know About Hiking Lake Annette

    October 21, 2021 / No Comments

    If you’re interested in Hiking Lake Annette Trial, this post is for you! I’ve got you covered. Everything you need to know about parking, trail stats, what to expect during the high season, the low season and, of course, what…

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  • A Solo Woman's Guide To: Seattle In The Summer

    A Solo Woman’s Guide To: Seattle In The Summer

    August 16, 2021 / No Comments

    Hello adventure-seekers! Today is a fun -filled post that I’ve been wanting to put together for a long time. Seattle… in the Summer. Not just that, A Solo Woman’s Guide to: Seattle in the Summer. Seattle is a very unique…

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  • Solo Travel Bellingham WA

    What to do in Bellingham, WA Solo!

    August 12, 2021 / 2 Comments

    So, you’re thinking about going to Bellingham for a little getaway. Maybe a day trip from Seattle? A weekend? Lately I’ve been trying to take the time to get away every weekend. Even if it’s just a day trip or…

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