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…
Career Game – Working Alone & Creating A Cyber Squad
Working from home, with mostly digital clients, can feel pretty lonely if i’m not making an effort to stay connected. Since I am self-employed, and work solo most days, I like to incorporate background “noise” into my routine. Whether i’m listening to the…
Real Talk – New Year New Start
I’ve been doing some reflecting on last year, as most people do around the New Year, and I feel as sad as I do optimistic. Feeling motivated or optimistic is sort of synonymous with the first of anything, really –…
What You Didn’t Know About Stay-Home Life
Thanks Mom & Dad Growing up I was always taught to be able to take care of myself, and I had no real understanding of stay-home life. My mother is a dedicated and successful career woman who is sweet and generous to a fault. My dad is…
Postcards from the Antelope Canyons
The Antelope Canyons are one of the most photographed destinations in the world…it’s easy to see why. The fascinating thing, though, is how every photo is little different. The silica quartz creates a shimmery glow that is so mesmerizing, we never tire…
Travel Diary – Making Connections
Follow my blog with Bloglovin Try New Things: Earlier this year I traveled to San Pancho. This was my 1st visit to Mexico & I was surprised by how many friends hadn’t experienced Mexico outside of “all-inclusive” resorts. For us, the jungle is…
Let’s Go To Portland, Oregon
If you’re one of the millions of people who love Instagram, you have likely gawked over the breathtaking images that come out of Portland, Oregon. Any avid traveler, photographer or outdoorsy type should understand why I’ve always wanted to visit. To my…
Travel Europe by Train with Eurostar
Earlier this year I had a life-changing travel experience. London and Paris were filled with pinch-me moments, for sure, but one memory I can’t shake is the Eurostar Train… We boarded in London at St. Pancras – I highly recommend arriving early to walk through this…
Checking In – Tailwind Jungle Lodge
Have you ever considered ecotourism, aka eco-travel, aka green-travel, aka traveling like a hippie? Eco-travel has become a trendy new way to approach all angles of the jet-setting experience, but many cut the cord when it comes to their accommodations. Sure…
Postcards From Paris
These are some of my favorite images/moments from my time in the City of Light – Paris, France. By far, the most amazing part of this visit was being a flâneur. Wandering the city on foot or by bus gave us…
Checking In | St. Ermin’s Hotel London
I’m back in the states after nearly two weeks in Europe. We started our journey in London with a classy and comforting stay at St. Ermin’s Hotel, located a brisk walk from some of London’s most iconic landmarks. The four-star hotel is adjacent to St…
What you need to know before traveling to London, England
I can’t believe there are only a few days left before we take off for London. With all that has been going on with Girls Night Events, I haven’t had much time to sit down and prepare myself for the globetrotting adventure ahead….
