Questions to Ask Before Starting a Balcony Garden We’re apartment dwellers. We made a decision years ago that we wanted the freedom, flexibility, and security an apartment offers so that we can prioritize travel. But, as such, there are some sacrifices that come with apartment life…like outdoor space. It only recently occurred to us that…
How to Choose the Right Plants for a Balcony Garden Figuring out how to choose the right plants for a balcony garden was the easy part. Finding the right planters and containers for a small space garden was another task entirely! And, dearest blog reader, the container (as I’ve learned) is an essential part…
Post-Travel Depression Have you ever felt bummed after a trip? The first time I felt the pang of sadness that comes at the end of a trip I thought something must be wrong with me. How could I be so selfish? How could I possibly be sad after coming home from a wonderful (and privileged)…
What To Do While Social Distancing Covid-19 (aka the coronavirus) is flipping our lives upside down as I write this blog post. People around the world are facing fear, frustration, and anxiety in a way that most of us have never felt before. Add to that, the fact that we’ve been asked to practice social…
Creating a Winter Capsule Wardrobe When it comes to creating a winter capsule wardrobe, there are a lot of “rules” out there. You’ll find no shortage of blog posts that tell you that you’ve got to have 37, 40, 20 or even just 10 items in your winter capsule. Rather than repeating the hard and…
Minimalist Valentine’s Day Ideas I never thought I’d be married. I thought I just wasn’t “one of those people” and that I wasn’t cut out for marriage. Then I met Brent and he literally swept me off my feet on our first date. Since then, it’s been one incredible experience after another and nearly 7…
How to Pack for Carry-on Travel In my experience, packing is a point of contention for a helluva lot of travelers. You’re either overwhelmed trying to stuff everything you own into your already oversized suitcase or you’re worried that you’ve missed something crucial in your attempt to pack light. Am I right? Figuring out how…
Oh girl (or dude), this is a loaded blog post! I’ve been sitting on this one for a while because I know it will trigger some of you. How do I know? Because it triggers me! Every other post, ad, and commercial you see this time of year is about weight loss and fitness. The…
Men and Group Fitness As stereotypes go, group fitness for men is right up there. Have we made progress? Sure. But there are still massive misconceptions that exist about group fitness as a viable option for men. Why? Because historically, fitness classes have largely been marketed towards women. Let’s look at some other common misconceptions…
How to Build a Capsule Wardrobe A Beginners Guide What does building a capsule wardrobe have to do with travel? Well, a helluva lot more than you think! And why am I (a non-fashionista) talking to you about fashion? Precisely because I’m NOT a fashion blogger! It’s easy for a professional stylist or established fashion…