Tag: travel
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Exploring Banff, Canmore & Montana: Our Travel Itinerary

Hello friends, readers, and fellow travelers, Nick and I recently returned from an unforgettable trip to Banff, Canmore, and Montana. We had been planning this adventure for quite some time, as our friends Tori and Brad were getting married in Banff National Park. Since we were already making the journey, we decided to turn it…
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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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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…
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✨ A Perfect Day Trip to New York City
Hello friends, readers, and fellow travelers! Have you ever wanted to plan a fun girls’ day but just couldn’t decide what to do? That was exactly the case for Abby and me! While Nick was away on a fishing weekend with his fraternity brothers, we decided to make the most of the time and do…
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Discovering Leavenworth, Washington: A Bavarian Escape in the Cascades
Hello friends and readers! We are going to rewind a little bit, back to 2023! When my husband and I did travel nursing, we visited so many good places. One of my favorite places we visited was Leavenworth. Leavenworth is a charming Bavarian-themed village nestled in the Cascade Mountains. Leavenworth, Washington, is a picturesque alpine…
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A Port Day in Nassau, Bahamas: What to Expect and How to Spend It
Hello friends, readers, and fellow cruise-goers! If you haven’t caught on yet, we recently sailed with Royal Caribbean on a cruise to the Bahamas—and yes, we had that Perfect Day at CocoCay. If you missed those posts, be sure to check them out: Now, you might be wondering: Can anything really top our day at…