Whether or not you feel as though you are ready for fall, it has arrived. The days are getting shorter, the air is crisp and cool, and it is time to get your home ready for what is in store over the next few months. Thankfully, there are some simple ways to get your home ready for fall that do not require much effort. When the seasons change, our home needs do as well. The fall months are the perfect time to perform some seasonal maintenance. This will make sure that your home remains ... Read More
Misadventures in Egypt
This essay was the final project for my Travel Writing course. Misadventures in Egypt gave me the opportunity to write about my trip to Cairo in a way I've been struggling with--it's not the typical blog-friendly read, but it's honest and I am proud of the result. The plane had been taxiing for a good twenty minutes. There was absolutely nothing to see out my window—I had never landed to such utter darkness. It was just past midnight in Cairo, but I had expected to see *some* sign of ... Read More
A Bus Story
The following is a paper I wrote for a university travel writing course. The assignment was to take a local bus and write about it. A Bus Story is the result and, in case you were wondering, I got an A. I remember the first time I stepped onto a London bus. I hadn’t been to the UK before and every single thing was exciting. We had been there for a few days and I was still in awe that all of these places I had only seen on a screen were actually real and as amazing and imposing as I could have ... Read More
Adventure Awaits Pouch and Free SVG
I am all about daydreaming of adventure right now and I know that there will come a day when it can happen again. In the meantime, I'm all about getting organized at home. This cute Adventure Awaits pouch will have you daydreaming about future adventures while holding all your stuff. Because it's a free SVG, you can use it for other projects, too! This post contains affiliate links. Supplies: Cricut Maker iron-on vinyl (I used black everyday) EasyPress or iron canvas ... Read More
2021–A New Start
2021 has been warm (a bit too warm for me--I'm not overly a summer person!) in the Bay of Plenty. I didn't stay up to see the end of 2020--I held it to its word that the year would see itself out. Saying 2020 was hard is inadequate and I wish I had something inspirational to expound on. 2019 ended on a strange note for me. I had gone back to the States for the first time in years and went on a FAM that had me looking up real estate prices in Montana. I was slammed with an unexpected sense ... Read More
Tips and Tricks for Renting a Car in Europe
A holiday in Europe is sure to be full of thrills and adventure, and one you’ll never forget. With so much to see and experience, you will most certainly need to rent a vehicle. I'm such a big fan of taking a road trip instead of flying when possible and these tips will take the stress out of renting a car in Europe. Shop around for the best deal. This post contains affiliate links. With each rental company having its own website, it can be overwhelming to search for the best deal. ... Read More