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Utopia of the Seas Royal Beach Club Review: Overpriced and Overcrowded

Hi friends, readers, and travelers, We recently sailed on Royal Caribbean International aboard the Utopia of the Seas, and overall the cruise itself was a great experience. The ship was beautiful, the entertainment was impressive, and there was plenty to do onboard. Check out my recent blog on Utopia of the Seas! Unfortunately, one of…
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Cozy Coffee Shops & Local Gems in Maine You Need to Visit

Hello friends, family, and readers, If anyone knows me, they know I thrive on good company, mini prints, and discovering local gems. Lately, I’ve realized just how many incredible small businesses Maine has to offer. I could spend days talking about my favorite food spots — but I’ll save that for another post. For now, let’s talk about the local stores,…
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Our Weekend Aboard – Utopia of the Seas- A Royal Caribbean Cruise Recap
Hello friends, family, fellow travelers, and cruise-goers, As you know, my husband and I are avid travelers. We traveled for work and pleasure, but surprisingly, we’ve only been on three cruises. All of our cruises have been with Royal and have had a great experience with all of them! One of my best friends, Abby,…
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Phone Home… and bring tissues
Watching E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial on the big screen again reminded me why it stuck with me since I was a kid, but it also hit me completely differently as an adult. When you’re young, this movie feels like a story about kids vs. adults. You walk away thinking all adults are the enemy, ready to…
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I owed my wife
I owed my wife a romantic comedy after dragging her to films like One Battle After Another and Devil’s Advocate, so we checked out You, Me, and Tuscany. Going in, my expectations were pretty low, but to my surprise, it landed squarely in the realm of a mediocre but watchable rom-com. The film stars Halle…
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Ghosts, Voices, and time travel? … Say No more!
With baseball starting up this week, it felt like the perfect time to throw on Field of Dreams again. And with Amy Madigan just winning an Oscar for Weapons, it made revisiting this one even better. I still can’t get over the fact that this movie ever got made. Like seriously—what was that pitch meeting…
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Not Another Scream Movie
I didn’t hate Scream 7, but it’s definitely one of the weaker entries in the franchise. Probably the second worst for me, if not the worst. It’s not a disaster, it just feels like a step backward. The departure of Jenna Ortega and Melissa Barrera really hurt this movie. The soft reboot starting in Scream…
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🎬 Oscar Predictions 2026: My Official Picks for the Academy Awards
Awards season is in full swing, and the race for the Academy Awards is shaping up to be one of the most competitive in recent memory. From technical mastery to powerhouse performances, here are my official predictions for Hollywood’s biggest night. 🏆 Best Visual Effects Prediction: Avatar: Fire and Ash 🎵 Best Original Sound Prediction:…
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A Two-Day NYC Itinerary Fueled by Food & Mini Print Machines
I am currently sitting in one of my favorite Portland coffee shops, writing a blog about mini print machines. Honestly, what could make a better Sunday morning? If you’re wondering, I’m at Salt Yard Café + Bar in Portland, Maine—one of my absolute favorites in the city. What’s better than a Salt Yard latte and…
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New Year, New Vibes
✨ Happy New Year! Let’s Make 2026 the Year of Play, Presence, and Possibility There’s something magical about the clean slate of a new year. Not because we suddenly become new people on January 1st, but because we get a moment — a pause — to ask ourselves what kind of life we want to…