Remembering March & Planning For April

(source) Like an idiot, I kept waiting and waiting for the #30List prompt to appear this morning not even realizing that today is day 31! :) So I'm taking a break before jumping into 26 (or less) days of A-Z travel (or recounting my January/December trip to...

April Greenery

#WhatImLookingForwardToNextMonth  * I'm blogging my way through the #30Lists in March. You should too....

4 Media Inspired Locations I Want To Visit

Ever read a book or seen a movie and thought "Wow! Now that is a place I simple have to visit!"? For me that happens a lot! Unfortunately, I can't think of any place I've actually travelled to that was inspired by the media. Usually I just visit local spots nearby...

That Sinking Feeling… #MoneyMonday

Sometimes it feels like money just flies away… I'm soo tired. By that, I mean I'm tired physically, but also mentally. I'm tired of spending money to save money (or in some cases, make money). I'm tired of staying on top of our finances to pay down debt....

Friday Five – Happiness Edition

Cathedral Caverns – March, 2016 2016 hasn't gone quite as planned. There have been ups and downs, lefts and rights. It's been crazy. So today I'm going to share with you the five best things that have happened in the past 3 months. 1. I got to start the year...

5 Things I Do In My Spare Time

Due to today's #30lists prompt, this post might look pretty similar to last Wednesday's mid-month update. Sorry. :-/ I promise to throw something new in here! :) 1. Listen to music – My commute is a minimum of 45 minutes each way. Way back when I lived...

In 10 Days Or Your Money Back!

Today's prompt for 30 Days of Lists is: Important Qualities In A Friend. My answer: Disney World. I know. It makes no sense. Or does it? As we all do, whether in answering questions from friends, colleagues, or teachers, we have to answer based on our own...

Facing Fears Through Travel Abroad

Germany – May, 2014 Over the past 15 or so years, I've been talking with a guy who lives in Germany. I only vaguely remember the first conversation we had… I had just signed up for German language class at my high school. My best friend was taking it...

Germany For Beginners Review

Happy second day of spring, my friends! Can you believe that the first season of the year has already come to a close? While I'm sad to see the chilly months of winter go, I must admit that March has already been far more exciting and fun than February ever...

Packing 101 – Items I Am Most Likely To Forget

Prague – January, 2016 On Tuesday I shared a few of the lesser thought of items you should take with you when you are going on a trip. Sometimes though, even if you are extremely well-organized, you forget things. Travel planning can be a hard, long, involved...

My Family x 2

You met my family last month in this post. We are a conglomeration of misfits. Marriages, divorces, arguments, distance, step-grandparents, step-cousins, second cousins… All of it! Depending on how you count Justin and I have: 6 grandparents living, 4 parents,...

March Mid-Month Update

Disney World Magic Kingdom – November 2015 Remembering: nothing and everything. Europe, Disney World, last year at this time, Fuller House?!?! My problem is usually that I remember and think too much. I'd rather not. Planning: Another trip to Europe....

Remember To –

Prague – January 2016 When you are traveling, it can be easy to get caught up in packing lists, shopping, and planning, but there are a few other things you absolutely must not forget – especially if you are going abroad! This list is geared specifically toward...