I can’t believe Summer is over. We are officially a few days into Fall and it’s hitting me that the weather is shifting cooler and the days are becoming shorter. Don’t get me wrong, I love this time of year when we can start piling on the layers and sipping the pumpkin spice everything. But does anyone else feel like Summer just FLEW by? Here’s the top highlights of Summer 2023: +Starting camping season with a Sagehen camping trip +Listening to the Symphony in the Park[...]
Embarking on a family road trip is always an exciting adventure, filled with laughter (and usually some hangry moments with highs and lows due to kid’s big emotions!), exploration, and unforgettable memories. Our recent journey to Victoria, BC, was no exception. From the moment we boarded the ferry at Port Angeles, WA, (and well before when we backed our car out of the garage) anticipation filled the air as we eagerly set sail towards Vancouver Island. Our itinerary was packed with fun st[...]
I am getting ready to pack for a ten day trip and I thought I'd try out the 5-4-3-2-1 packing method. This method is supposed to give at least 5 good outfits using 4 tops, 3 bottoms, 2 pairs of shoes, and 1 dress (or swim suit or other item depending on you and your trip). I'm customizing this method to fit my trip since I need a few more outfits (but I will have access to laundry so mostly I just want to plan a versatile capsule). I believe in taking frameworks for simplifying (whether[...]