Small Apartment Fixes That Made Daily Life Easier
Moving into a new apartment always reveals a few small annoyances you didn’t know were going to bother you until you’re living with them every day. Spices everywhere.Soggy sponges.Floors that somehow collect crumbs faster than I can blink. Over the past few months, I’ve stumbled upon a few simple fixes that made daily life noticeably…
A Simple Weekend in New Braunfels
We spent the weekend in New Braunfels visiting our oldest. (If you like uncrowded weekends and slow travel, you might also enjoy my story from a morning desert safari in Abu Dhabi.) There was no real plan beyond being together, eating a few meals out, and seeing what the days turned into. That ended up…
Low Expectations, Pleasantly Surprised
I do not walk into most experiences expecting to be delighted. This feels like a reasonable life strategy. It keeps disappointment low and makes it easier to enjoy things that turn out better than expected. Lately, a few very normal decisions have done exactly that. Nothing big. Nothing aspirational. Just everyday choices that quietly worked.…
A Girls’ Weekend in Vegas—No Booze, No Blackjack, No Regrets
Every year, my best friend Anna and I meet somewhere new to catch up and wander. We’ve been doing this since high school; she’s in Seattle, I’m in Houston, and this year we picked Vegas. Neither of us drink much or gamble, so naturally, we planned a very nontraditional Sin City weekend. Spoiler: it was…
Morning Desert Safari in Abu Dhabi: Camels, Sandboarding, and Screaming for My Life
When you find yourself in Abu Dhabi with a free morning, you have two options: sleep in or throw yourself into the desert and see what happens. Naturally, I chose the latter. With my partner-in-crime, Kyle Anne, I booked the Abu Dhabi: Morning Desert Safari with Camels and Sandboarding through Viator—my go-to for overseas adventures.…
Discover Old Humble Distilling: A Hidden Whiskey Gem
There are two types of people in this world: those who meticulously plan every outing weeks in advance and those who wake up one day, stumble upon a Groupon deal, and say, “Well, that sounds fun.” I proudly fall into the latter category. This is exactly how my husband, Cody, and I ended up at…
A Day in the Multiverse: Our Visit to Meow Wolf Houston
When my friend Cris and her twins visited Houston for the holidays, I knew we weren’t just in for wine and catch-up chats (though that’s non-negotiable). We were on the hunt for something fresh and offbeat, and Meow Wolf had caught our attention with its word-of-mouth buzz and a website full of wild, psychedelic visuals.…
Setting Sail: Our First Cruise Adventure on Freedom of the Seas
After 24 years of marriage, Cody and I decided it was time for a little adventure—just the two of us. With two kids in university (hello, empty nest vibes), we figured a celebration was in order. So, we stepped out of our comfort zone and onto the Royal Caribbean’s Freedom of the Seas for our…
Reunion, Retro Games, & Thai Food: A Weekend of Nostalgia and New Adventures!
This weekend was all about recharging and soaking in all the feels! I’m officially 30 years out of high school, and while some days I feel every bit of those years, other days, I’m still that carefree teen running around. This weekend, we tried to channel our youth again (though we called it quits by…
Girls Trip: A Weekend in San Antonio, Texas
Back in Texas, Mary and I were itching for a weekend escape. Craving the vibe of Piano Bars, we landed on San Antonio and snagged a spot at the Embassy Suites Hotel on the River Walk. Our accidental switch from a Friday-to-Saturday plan to a Saturday-to-Monday escapade turned out to be a stroke of genius.…
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