In a Nutshell... or Two

Home from a Memorable Vacation (update)

We’re back from our Tahitian vacation and I can’t wait to share details from the trip! After 1 week spent...

Apr 22

First Long-Haul Flight: Lufthansa Economy

Will your upcoming travel plans require you to fly across continents? I recently went on my first long-haul flight and...

Apr 11

Dripping Springs and Austin Weekend Itinerary

Are you planning a weekend getaway to explore Austin and the surrounding hill country? There are so many things to...

Mar 20

Thai Green Curry

This Thai Green Curry is full of fresh vegetables and has so much flavor! This recipe has a lower fat...

Mar 12

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Boxed Review, plus $15 off Coupon

I’ve been using Boxed for nearly a year now and would like to share how it works and why I...

Feb 23

This is such an easy way to spice up your salad with some refreshing flavor.

Jalapeño Cilantro Ranch Dressing

Are you looking for an easy way to spice up your salad? Making this delicious Jalapeno cilantro ranch dressing is...

Feb 20

Travel Plans 2018

A new year with new travels! We’re excited to share some of our plans with you and aim to bring...

Feb 15

See how you can earn award miles with United and learn about a few ways that you can earn enough to cover your next flight.

How To Earn United Airlines Miles

Have you thought about trying to earn airline miles, but don’t know where to begin? Maybe you have some award...

Feb 11

How to purchase Passes and Hike the Footpath Monterosso al Mare - Vernazza

Footpath Monterosso to Vernazza, Cinque Terre in the Low Season

I spent a rainy day in March hiking in Cinque Terre, Italy and felt like I was walking through an...

Feb 4

I make an extra $1,400+ per year with these easy-to-use apps. Keep reading for details on each one as well as some pros and cons of using these apps.

Easiest Money-Making Apps to Earn an Extra $1,000 in 2018

Whether you’re looking to cover some travel expenses or to have a little extra money for outings, there are multiple...

Jan 22

Here are 12 tips to help you have the best experience as a first-time skier.

First Time Skiing: 12 Essential Tips

The idea of learning to ski for the first time as an adult can be intimidating, especially if you will...

Jan 18

End of Year Overview, 2017

Another year has quickly passed and left us with so many exciting memories. I would describe 2017 as extremely busy...

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Dec 30

Wheeler Peak via Williams Lake Trail, New Mexico Hiking

I spent time over the Thanksgiving holiday in Taos Ski Valley and had my sights on hiking to the top...

Dec 14

How I got 80,000 American Airlines Miles in 4 Months

Over the past 4 months, I accumulated over 80,000 reward miles with American Airlines. I’m really excited to have earned...

Oct 20

Banana Nut Muffins with Crumb Topping

Have a banana handy that’s on the verge of becoming overripe? Put it to good use by whipping up some...

Oct 2

Hurricane Harvey: Through Fear and Disbelief

The past couple weeks have been unlike anything I’ve ever experienced. Hurricane Harvey started dropping rain on Houston Friday, August...

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Sep 10

Learn about how you can go on a $10,000+ vacation for far less by earning and utilizing travel rewards.

How we went on A $10,000+ 17 Day Europe Vacation for $3,500 using Travel Rewards

My husband and I recently went on a trip of a lifetime! I thought that I would have to save...

Aug 16

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Photoshoot in Paris by Ever Photo

This isn’t my typical how-to post, but if you would like to get some professional photos taken while traveling, this...

Aug 8