In my second weekly vlog (first one here), I share my 10 day trip to Maryland, a weekend at the beach, setting up and cooking Thanksgiving dinner, and lots of family time–plus a few moments like an almost-broken finger, my mom’s reaction to Adult Swim, and what it’s like sharing a bathroom with five other people. [Continue Reading…]
Listener Story: Moving Across the World | EP32 Simplify Everything
Today I’m sharing a conversation I had with Jessica from Room for Gelato, who moved from Michigan to Germany last year with her husband, and plans to live there for the next two years. She has lots of great stories, experiences, tips, and insight into moving abroad as well as day-to-day life. If you love to [Continue Reading…]
Saturday at a Local Fall Festival
There’s a local lavender farm that’s absolutely lovely and dreamy in every way. It’s tucked away in the country, and its tucked away-ness makes it incredibly peaceful and a favorite way to spend the day. Back in late May, Riley and I spent a Saturday afternoon at this farm’s annual Lavender Festival; this past Saturday, we [Continue Reading…]
5 Things to Consider When You’re Deciding Where to Spend Holidays With Your Spouse
With the first day of September coming up this Thursday (what?), it’s time to start thinking about holiday travel and solidifying plans, flights, and reservations. The longer you wait, the more stressful and expensive holiday travel gets! Take it from me, I’ve lived away from my nuclear family for over seven years now and have done my [Continue Reading…]
Pawleys Island, South Carolina 2016
My husband and I flew to South Carolina last weekend for a few days in Pawleys Island with my side of the family. (Maybe you saw on Instagram?) I’ve spent time in Pawleys every summer for years and the quaint, beautiful coastal town will always carry a piece of my heart. I love the quiet mornings and the [Continue Reading…]
Claire’s Trip To Texas Recap
I have 17 first cousins (plus 20 step-cousins) on one side of my family and two on the other. My cousins on both sides have always been important to me and have been a part of so many life milestones and memories. One of my cousins, Claire, recently graduated from high school and flew down to Texas to spend the [Continue Reading…]
What’s In My Beach Bag
If you’d prefer, there is a detailed “What’s In My Beach Bag” video embedded at the end of this post; link to view on Youtube here. I grew up going to the beach every summer as a child since we lived in Maryland, just a few hours from the shore. Ever since I can remember, loading [Continue Reading…]
Saturday Afternoon at the Lavender Festival
Last Saturday, Riley and I drove to a local farm for their semi-annual Lavender Festival. The weather that day was gorgeous and sunny, and I have a longtime infatuation with lavender, so we decided to drive over for the afternoon. The unique thing about this farm is that it is, in fact, a lavender farm. [Continue Reading…]
How To Simplify Hosting Overnight Guests | EP11 Simplify Everything
When we bought our home, the thing I was most excited for was hosting overnight guests. I think it’s so special to welcome others into our home to spend time together. Today’s episode is a compilation of five tips on simplifying the act of hosting overnight guests. Enjoy! Podcast: Play in new window | Download Subscribe Subscribe in iTunes [Continue Reading…]
Final Walt Disney World Debrief
On Monday, I shared a recap of the first part of our trip, on Tuesday, the second part, and today I’m going to share my final thoughts and debrief the trip as a whole. While the other two posts were more for preserving memories, today’s post will hopefully help you if you’re planning a trip [Continue Reading…]
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