This is an authentic Croatian recipe from my husband’s family. You may be familiar with the Strawberry Hill brand sold at Costco around the holidays, which comes in different flavors, but nothing compares to a homemade classic. The seasonal tradition…
Is overtourism killing communities?
This morning, I was reading an article that said many destinations are cracking down on tourism because it is harming their local community. This makes me sad for two reasons: (1) Destinations are capitalizing on tourism and diluting a truly…
Real Talk – Stoke The Fire, Embrace Your Differences & Stand Out
People tend to do one of three things… (1) Ignore the fire. (2) Devalue the fire. (3) Stoke the fire. I think we often look at people who have succeeded at something – let’s just say life – and we…
Real Talk – Discovering My Purpose
A lot of my friends and family don’t really “get” what it is I do. “What do you do again? Some kind of marketing, right?” “How exactly do you make money?” “When are you going to get a real job?”…
20 Simple Ways to Make a Difference – Preserve & Protect our Planet
Educate yourself & others. The best way to advocate for change is to educate. Learn the facts about things like global warming, pollution, waste, and sustainability so you can teach others. Think of it like this, for every 5 people…
Mother-Daughter Vacations & Why You Should Plan One
Washington, DC In 2011, my mother and I started an annual tradition. Each year, we take a mother-daughter vacation together. Not only does this give us an excuse to explore places our spouses aren’t interested in visiting, it also gives us an…
