How to be a Military Dependent in Name Only I love my life, my family, and my husband. But it occurred to me that I had lost something significant to me. I lost myself– I abandoned my independence when I married into the military. I want– no, I need to write this post for me….
Year: 2020
Safety Tips for Solo Women Travelers
The first time I traveled solo, I was hooked. I loved the chance to see the world at my own pace. Solo travel gives me the chance to express myself, find new talents, new interests– a new me. But safety is a big issue when I’m on my own. This post offers a few ways to stay safe at home and when I travel alone.
5 Sustainable Beauty Tips for Frequent Female Travelers
First off, I want to challenge what sustainability means to me. Yes, it has a lot to do with how the product affects the environment or the local economy. But it’s not always about the packing or whether the ingredients or natural. Sustainable beauty tips also have a lot to do with whether I can maintain how I use them. If I can’t do it regularly, it’s not sustainable to me.
How to Make Travel Fun for Military Kids
How to Make Travel Fun for Military Kids Whether it’s a day trip, a PCS abroad, or somewhere in between, the military creates opportunities to travel. And if you have kids, that means you’ll be able to create long-lasting memories together in a way few others get. But can you make travel fun for kids…
3-Day Las Vegas Itineraries: Me, My Bae and My BFF
Whether it’s sprinting off for a romantic getaway with my bae, a fun Girlfriend Weekend with my BFF, or a solo weekend to renew the mind, body, or soul, Las Vegas has never let me down. There’s plenty to do in this city of sin in the desert. Not all are x-rated, but these 3…
Virtual Reality Travel: Embracing the New Normal
As a consequence of the Covid-19 pandemic, the world is seeing travel restrictions like never before. It doesn’t matter if you’ve got frequent flier miles. However, it doesn’t matter if your country’s passport allows you to travel seamlessly across the world. It doesn’t matter if your savings Is stacked up in your bank account. The…
Travel Teaches– 6 Ways we Learn About Ourselves
I have always been a student of history and other peoples. I find travel inspiration in books, films, and my very own vivid imagination. But I’ve learned the most from interactions with real people— walking in their footsteps–experiencing their foods, wines, and music. Travel teaches us that we are more alike than different. And as…
Jenny Dawn Cellars Urban Winery in Wichita
Jennifer McDonald is no stranger to crushing things. As the owner of Jenny Dawn Cellars in Wichita, she is crushing competitions, stereotypes, and a few grapes too. And she is doing this while introducing premium wines to the next generation of wine lovers also. This post is sponsored and/or contains affiliate links, from which I…