Category: Personal

  • Holiday Gift Guide & Giveaway

    Holiday Gift Guide & Giveaway

    Update: Thanks to all who entered! A winner will be picked soon. Happy Holidays! It’s so hard to believe that the holidays are right around the corner – where has the year gone?! This year, I wanted share with you some of my favorite things that would make awesome gifts (for yourself, or others!) &, as…

  • 12 Books In 2016

    12 Books In 2016

    Once upon a time, in junior high through college, I was a huge reader. I’d often have four or five books going at once & loved most books. Heck, I was even in the “advanced reading club” for most of elementary school (hello: nerd alert!) I still have a very soft spot for all things…

  • Best of 2015

    Best of 2015

    How is the year almost over? No, seriously, I have no idea how 12 months could go by so quickly. I feel like I say that every year, but this year has flown by especially quickly! It has been an incredibly full year for us: two trips to Europe, gut renovating almost our entire house,…

  • 33 Travel Loves

    33 Travel Loves

    Today is my 33rd birthday. I’m celebrating by taking the day off of work, treating myself to an huge coffee & relaxing pedi, before seeing the film Ballet 422 (I’m such a closet ballet geek). Tonight, B & I are going out for a quiet dinner. To celebrate my new age, I thought I’d share, in no…

  • Five Books to Pack for Your Next Long Flight

    Five Books to Pack for Your Next Long Flight

      I’m going to be flying a lot over the next few months, which means that it’s time to stock up on some good reading material. While I’m traditional & still enjoy the feeling of a paper book in my hands, all these books can easily be downloaded to your e-reader. Here are some of…

  • Six Business Travel Essentials

    Six Business Travel Essentials

    As anyone who is a 9-5 road warrior will tell you, travel for business is vastly different than traveling for leisure. Since I travel about once a month on a business trip, I’ve perfected a routine that helps me make these trips both productive & as stress free as possible. Below are some business travel…