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Butcher’s Union and A Summer Salad
Hello and Happy Friday! As is typical, summer has been going by much too quickly. Here’s hoping that it extends well into the fall like it did last year.
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Chicago with Kids: Can’t Miss Places and Restaurants
With Chicago only 3 hours away, we try to take advantage of it’s proximity and all that big cities have to offer as much as possible. When we were first married, we would go to Chicago almost every month. When the kids were younger, we visited less frequently (maybe 3-4 times per year). Now that they are older, we have been making the trip more often again (and loving it!). Here are some of our top picks:
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NYC in 48 Hours
The magical lights and electric energy is unavoidable in NYC. The infectious spirit will keep a tourist on a 48 hour trip able to see quite a few sights… unless their hotel has blackout shades… and they are parents of small children who haven’t slept in years… But still, even if that hypothetically happens, there are plenty of daylight and nightlife hours to enjoy the city. NYC can be visited repeatedly and there would still be something new to discover. (If you missed our trip three years ago, you can check it out here.) This time, there was some solo exploring due to one of us having meetings all day.…
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Top Travel Beauty Products
First and foremost, let me say that beauty products are not my area of expertise and many of these have been recommended to me by friends and family or just happened upon by chance. However, I do travel often and while the days are typically quite casual as I wander and do the tourist thing, the evenings often involve business dinners or large social gatherings. The products listed below allow for casual days and fancier nights and are easy to pack (and most of them meet the FDA requirements for carry ons but you should double check before packing). *This post contains affiliate links.
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Where to Stay in Saugatuck: Judson Heath Colonial Inn
Warm Michigan summers, perfect autumn days, cozy winters and colorful springs provide the perfect place for year round visitors. With summer in full swing, visitors are flocking to Saugatuck for the miles of sandy beaches, expansive Lake Michigan views, a delectable food scene, and stays at charming inns. A year and a half in the making, Judson Heath Colonial Inn has met its goal of being “hip and historic.” Owners, Jennifer and Stephen, previously of Chicago, purchased the house after walking by it several times during a vacation in Saugatuck. Stephen, who is one of 8 children, had been coming to the area since he was about 5 years old…
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What to do in Winter Park, Florida
On our way to Disney World from Jacksonville, we stopped in Winter Park, which is located just outside of Orlando. This is such a gem of a town.
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Island Travel Interviews- Caribbean Islands, Take 10 (St. Barts)
Hi there! In my opinion, you can never plan too far in advance for a Caribbean Island getaway, especially if it is to a dreamy place like St. Barts. Two of my neighbor couples (plus one additional couple) recently traveled to St. Barts on a couples’ trip. Read on to learn more about what to do on St. Barts. [This post contains affiliate links, meaning that if you click and purchase, I may receive some compensation… Thank you!]
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An Airbnb-Inspired Fridge Obsession
**This post contains affiliate links, meaning that if you click and purchase, I may receive some compensation. Thank you! Hello there! Have you ever stayed an an Airbnb and obsessed over the fridges (or maybe even just online like I do)? It only took about two days after we purchased the Beach Cabin for the decision to be made that a Retro Fridge was a must for our on-the-small-side kitchen. While I took a minor break from refrigerator shopping to choose cabinet colors and paint them, my mind quickly returned to obsessing over the fridge. For almost 6 months now (correction: close to a year) , I have had…
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Island Travel Interviews, Australia (Gold Cost)
**This post contains affiliate links, meaning that if you click and purchase, I may receive some compensation. Thank you! Let’s learn about the Gold Coast in Australia with Megan from A Traveling Tribe! Megan and I went to the same college and then coincidentally (and so fortunately for me!) ended up at the same elementary school (for our children). And then, she moved on me! To Australia!!! It has been so much fun for my kids and me to FaceTime with Megan and her kids to hear firsthand all about their fun adventures and discoveries. The first time we attempted FaceTime, the kids basically just stared at each other, but…
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Easy, Cost-Effective and Time-Efficient Flooring
**This post contains affiliate links, meaning that if you click and purchase, I may receive some compensation. Thank you! Apparently I have a thing for floors that I can’t afford (don’t we all?)… Part of the problem is that we travel… a lot. And sometimes we get to stay in the most stylish of boutique hotels… with the best trends and flooring. Here is the story of how I came to the Easy, Cost-Effective and Time-Efficient flooring shown above.
Travel-Inspired Design, One Trip at a Time
