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01/03/2025

Do you have an annual New Year’s resolutions?

11/06/2024

Would you enjoy a raw fish sandwich? I have ro admit it wouldnt have been my thing 10 years ago, but i quite enjoy sushi, and this happened to be the freshest fish! I have been looking forward to visiting Germany for as long as I can remember. My ancestry is a mixed bag, but I am 1/4 German. It’s a strange feeling, knowing that part of my heritage belongs there and yet not understanding the culture or the language well. I’m definitely going to have to go back again someday and head to the cities where my family literally resided, but for now, it was such an incredible experience to get a taste of my culture!

08/25/2024

Have you ever been able to be a part of a missions team or philanthropic work? This week we were privileged to work with some local pastors to bring food to those who needed it! What a lovely display of love in meeting practical needs! We have many more things we are planning on doing over this next week and I’m so blessed to be a part of it!

08/20/2024

Which food is your favourite? when we travel, we love to try local foods, but we also are very mindful of our budget. Here were some of our favourite things that we tried. I have to admit that we’ve been to Quebec many times so these are just some of the favourites that we keep returning to. I also love that many of these foods are pretty much available all across Canada. The only thing is that they are not terribly favourable to your waistline! 😂

08/10/2024

There has always been something so magnetic about my uncle Dave! He’s always made people feel so warm and invited when they’re with him, and everyone I know speaks of his kindness and selflessness! We had such a fun time having so many chats, butter, tarts, and card games! It was a day very well spent!

07/26/2024

Do you have a regular date night? What do you like to do? For us, we try to spend the full day on Friday together doing fun things! Most of the time we just go for long bike rides, sometimes play tennis, get an ice cream, and then watch a good movie together. Then, for Mother’s Day, Father’s Day, our birthdays or Christmas we often will buy each other experiences. Sometimes that’s an excursion on a trip that we’re going to be going on, or a sports game, or theatre performance in the city. On the most part, we’re really simple people , and don’t mind just going for a walk on a trail hand-in-hand! ❤️ All we need to do on date night is just have good conversation and focus on each other!

06/29/2024

I think I ‘girl mathed’ my way through my OOTD and my hair cut (just for Al’s sake)! I think it makes sense!

I hope uou have a great day!

K, love you, Bye!

06/26/2024

Do you have any tips on what I should learn in Portuguese? I have my days down, and ‘Ola!’

Also, do you have recommendations of coffee shops or food I should try in Ponta Delgada?

We are really looking forward to it!!

06/19/2024

Rookie mistake!

Have you ever had a cultural faux pas?

I’ve been to many cultural destinations that require certain dress codes and I’ve been to some areas where I was sure it would have been ultra conservative and required head to toe covering throughout the country and got there and they didn’t expect ‘Westerners’ to dress covered except in holy places!

If you are travelling with a tour company, ask them how they would appreciate you dressing or ask your travel agent! You can also Google the country you’re visiting, or download the CultureGuide app for help!

Beat rule of thumb is to always carry a scarf with you and you’ll be ready to go in a moment!

06/18/2024

Do you have any to add to the list?

Here are 8 More Travel Apps for your International (or Domestic) Travel!

Here are some top notch apps that are a must to download! I have used them so often when we travel and have been so thankful for these pocket resources!

06/13/2024

Find the link to these excursions in the comments below!
Alaska is known for its nature, totem poles and Gold Rush history! So you won’t want to miss some of these excursions!

Seattle is a great place to visit the aquarium, the Space Needle, Chihuli garden, and the original Starbucks!

Vancouver is also also a natural Beauty with Stanley Park in the Capilano suspension bridge!

Juneau is the most beautiful little landmark city, where you can visit the Mendenhall glacier, go to the top of the gondola or to just walk around the city.

Ketchikan is the home to Creek Street and many totem poles. I loved my experience of salmon fishing, but you could also go zip lining or see a lumberjack cut down some trees.

Sidka used to be the capital city and has a big Russian influence. Grab a free transfer from the cruise port to downtown. Then walk to the national park to see totem poles, and watch out for Eagles.

Skagway was probably my favourite with the White Pass train . it was so fun to see where the people used to walk to get to the gold rush in the middle of the mountains. The city also has a lot of character with wooden sidewalks.

06/07/2024

Find the links in the comments below!
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12/04/2023

Do you need Christmas Gift Giving Inspiration? Look through these items and maybe ask your loved one about some of these things!

09/30/2023

Learning, a whole new language can be daunting, and yet there is something really special about being able to communicate with others on your travel.

I remember a time when a sweet Colombian, Spanish woman was teaching me some Spanish before I went on my philanthropic trap to the Dominican. We met for four weeks and went over four sheets of paper. I studied numbers colors, items of clothing, directions, modes of transportation etc., until she thought that I had a good understanding of the basics.

Fast forward to our trip and I had some spare time to go shopping in the city. All I was craving was a good chocolate bar. I took some of the travellers and we headed to the grocery store and I proceeded to ask, “Where is the chocolate?”, “ what aisle is it in?”, “How much is it?”, and ended with, “Thank you!”

Everyone around me was so surprised that I was speaking Spanish, and being understood. The funny thing is is they hadn’t no idea how little I knew. However, I also felt super proud that I could have some kind of interaction with the locals. They knew I was trying to communicate, and they were more than willing to speak with me and help me!

So you don’t need to know the whole language, but this is a good start!

08/06/2023

If I was honest, I would add a toothbrush and a brush to this list. I don’t know how many times I have gone on vacation and forgotten the simplest things. I wake up in the morning brush my teeth and return my toothbrush straight in the drawer, never to put it back into my suitcase.

Over the years, I’ve wised up to some of the things that are commonly forgotten, and I have made a travel bag that is dedicated to my trips.

If you were looking for some of these items, I linked some of these in Amazon. You can find that list in my bio.

06/24/2023

Life is good, until it isn’t… and then, if you hold on… it is again.

Many of you know that I’m a mom of three children (an empty nester until a month ago), and a daughter of parents who live with us (in their own suite). A few years ago we picked up our home of 17 years and moved to a city two hours away… away from friends we had invested in, a job I loved with great co-workers and clients, a church we loved and had great community with, and away from our kids who all moved out. In a blink of an eye… or so it seemed, life was different. Everything we depended on was different and needed to be reworked.

I’m sure there are so many people who relate with this in one way or another as life is always changing. I have been so thankful for my life. I have a husband who adores me, a job I love, great friends and family… I was just saying to Al the other day, that we are living the ‘Good old days’ right now… and I believe it.

Then unexpectedly, the darkness creeps in. You feel unusually sad about a situation, a body ache becomes a concern, a life situation becomes overwhelming, you’re lonely and long for a coffee with an old friend, you worry about a family member and it’s hard to see the bright end of a situation.

I’ve been reminded by a study we did recently, that it’s normal to walk through these moments of pain. We’re to ask ourselves, “What am I to learn?”, and “What am I trying not to feel?” and then answer honestly. Then, don’t leave it there! Every evening ask, “What am I grateful for?”, “What is something I learned today?”, to end your day looking at the positive. Our minds are incredible… with enough training, we can change our minds and thoughts for the better, to better our mental health and then the quality of our lives.

For whatever you’re going through, know that you’re not alone… allow yourself some time to think things through, cry, and feel the feels… but don’t forget to remember something your grateful for!

I’ll go first! I’m thankful for YOU, this lovely on-line community!

What are you thankful for?

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🤔 Did we forget anything? @level8cases are my favourite travel buddy and the Capture is perfect for more capacity! Packing for cruises are always a bit more tough because you need to have day wear, excursion clothes and evening wear! I also wear my runners, jeans, a jacket and long sleeve shirt for cool nights. Here’s what I packed for the cruise: 4 shorts3 short skirts10 t-shirts + (3 tanks)2 comfy dresses1 formal dressJeans (I wore)1 button up long sleeve white shirt2 swimsuits1 cover upShirt PJ’s Bras, undies,& socksToiletries (in my case)Straightener2 pairs of shoes (dress, sandals)Did I forget something? [Ad] #packing #packingforacruise #cruisepacking #cruisers #travelcontent #travelcreator

4th Annual Polar Dip

Do you have an annual New Year’s resolutions? #newyears #travelcreator #newyearstraditions #polardip #polarbeardip

What are you hoping for in 2025? This has been a great year with many adventures, but I always have great hope for what lies ahead! I am looking forward to new adventures, and travels and growing into deeper relationships with friends!Bring on 2025! I’m here for it!!#newyears #newyearseve #travelcreator #travel

How did you spend Boxing Day? Are you a shopper or would you rather stay at home Boxing Day? I’m not going to lie, I have FOMO of all the sales that I may miss, but I truly did t need anything and I wanted to stay present with family I may not get to see for another month! I hope you had a good day, no matter what you chose to do! #boxingday #boxingdaysales #boxingdayshopping #shopping #shopaholic

Save for the Recipe Below!! Stir:1 pkg of yeast with 1 cup warm milk 🥛 (let sit about 5 min). Combine:1/3 c white sugar. 1/2 c melted butter 🧈 1 tsp salt 🧂 2 eggs 🥚 4 c flour. Mix all ingredients together and add in yeast & milk 🥛 and mix well! Once mixed, knead it well for another 5 min and then put into a greased bowl 🥣 and cover (It will rise the best if it’s warm and you make it very dark). Once it doubles in size, knead it down and roll it out into a long rectangle. For the filling: Spread 1/4 c butter 🧈 1 c of brown sugar 3 Tbsp cinnamon. Roll it and cut into 12 buns and place in a large (buttered) cake pan. You can prepare in advance and refrigerate overnight. Preheat oven at 400F and cook for 20 min. Watch for it to get a little golden brown. Cream Cheese Icing: 1/3 c cream cheese - 1/2 c butter - 1 1/2 c icing sugar - 2 Tbsp whipping cream 1 tsp vanilla extract. Pinch of salt 🧂. Whip till light and fluffy. Put on buns once you remove from the oven if you want a melted glaze on top or let cool if you would like a thicker icing. #cinnamonbuns #familyrecipe #cinnamonbunrecipe #breakfastfood #comfortfood

The best gift I have ever received was a gift God gave to me wrapped snugly in strips of cloth and lying in a manger. God gave Him to me because He adored His creation and wanted to reconcile us to Himself! He longed for us to know Him and have a relationship with Him! I cannot express my deep gratitude for this gift, nor repay Him, but for all He’s done, I’ve given Him my life! The second best gift I ever received was my family! Each one is special and unique and deeply loved! 🥰 I’m thankful for the family at my table today and those we’ll share meals with this next week! It absolutely fills my heart! 💝 #familychristmas #bestgiftever #bestgift #christmasishere

Have you ever got a gift that you really wanted but then never used? What was it?Here’s another wrapping idea for money or gift certificate! #wrappinggiftcards #wrappingtutorial #christmaswrapping #uselessgift

Do you have any family traditions, unique to your family? Reindeer kisses became a fun addition to our Christmas morning activity, but always took second seat to the fact that a baby was born to us! What will you be doing Christmas morning? #giftcard #wrapagiftcard #christmaswrapping #wrappingtutorial

Find 🔗 to the cookie 🍪 press below! What is your favourite Christmas baking? This is MY favourite Christmas cookie! They are the perfect size and melt in your mouth! #christmasbaking #christmascooking #christmasdessert #shortbreadrecipe #christmasshortbread

What is your favourite go-to scent of candle? This wrap will be perfect for any of your cylindrical gifts. You could change it up and do those tabs around the top and the bottom, or you could also change it up and do the cracker style around the top and bottom if your paper is thick enough!All of the tools that I'm using are in my bio under my Amazon storefront.What's your favourite scent of candle?Mine is Mahogany Teakwood from Bath and Bodyworks!#christmasgifts #giftwrapping #giftgivinglovelanguage #wrappingcandles #wrappingtip

Do you hate watching wrapping videos because it doesn’t work out for you? 🎁 I’m going to show you how to make this work out every time. 🎁 The keys for making this wrap turn out, is to make sure that you have exactly enough paper so that it wraps to the middle perfectly and wraps from the top to the bottom perfectly. ✂️ You don’t want too much paper overlap... just a tad! 😉 The second secret is to make sure that your gift is placed right in the middle of the paper both lengthwise ⬆️⬇️and widthwise ⬅️➡️. The last secret to making this perfect is to make right angles📐 with your folded triangles. If your triangle doesn’t have a straight edge along the bottom, one side will be overly pointy and the other side won’t be. Since we’re not measuring📏, one side flap will be more pointy than the other and that’s OK. I can’t wait to hear how this turns out for you and make sure to send this to your mom and your hairdresser 💇‍♀️ ! I’m sure they’ll love learning how to do this wrap too! 💝 #giftgiving #wrappinggifts #wrappingtutorial #doublesidedtape #wrapwithpockets #christmasgift

I would have probably kept it! 😂 Have you gotten a strange gift before? 🎁 #giftgiving #wrappinggifts #wrappingtutorial #doublesidedtape #christmasgift