If the Holidays Feel Lonely This Year, Please Read This This time of year can be the most amazing. Dreamy. Magical. Fulfilling.Or it can be the most dreaded time of year. Lonely. Expensive. Sad. Frustrating. As humans, we experience a wide range of emotions, often simultaneously. Sometimes our feelings are driven by our environment. Sometimes by the people around us. Sometimes, by our circumstances. And sometimes by things we cannot…
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Christmas in New York – Your Guide to Magic, Mischief, Memories & the Most Festive City on Earth
It wasn’t exactly beginning to look a lot like Christmas in Tulsa when this trip was scheduled. It was still 70 degrees, my trees were hanging on to their leaves for dear life, and friends were already posting photos of their Christmas trees glowing in…
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12 Fall Travel Destinations for Cozy, Colorful Escapes 🍂✨
There’s just something about fall that shifts the soul. The air is cooler. The sunsets glow a little more golden. Trees put on their grand finale in shades of gold and amber, and life starts to feel slower… yet somehow more alive. It’s the perfect…
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Breast Cancer Awareness – In October We Wear Pink: A Daughter’s Journey Through Love, Loss, and Healing
October means something different for everyone: pumpkin patches, football games, cozy sweaters… but for me, it’s always been the month that carries both pain and purpose. It’s Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and while the pink ribbons and fundraisers are everywhere, for those of us who’ve…
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Change Your Thoughts, Change Your Life – My Journey to a Healthier Mindset
We all know life can feel unpredictable, sometimes even unfair. But after everything I’ve lived through, cancer treatments, losing my mom far too early, broken bones, heartbreak, and most recently a torn Achilles that has sidelined a trip to Italy, I can honestly say this:…
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Pursuit of Fresh Maine Lobster: A Coastal Road Trip Through Bar Harbor, Camden & Portland
Maine had been on my travel bucket list for years, and this summer, I finally made it happen. Crisp air, postcard-worthy harbors, and enough lobster to make your heart (and stomach) happy. After planning this trip for nearly three years during my cancer treatment, it…
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Bora Bora vs. Maldives – Which Paradise Should You Choose?
After traveling to many corners of the world, there are still two places that stand out above the rest: Bora Bora and the Maldives. Both are true dream destinations, with beaches so beautiful they almost look unreal, water so clear you’ll think you’ve stepped into…
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My Sunshine State Escape ☀️ Florida’s 30A and Beyond — Why I Keep Coming Back
Florida has always held a soft spot in my heart. It was almost home during my childhood, and today, it’s the place where I feel closest to my mom. Her favorite stretch? 30A. The gentle Gulf waves, white-sand beaches, and salty breeze always remind me…
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15 Easy Home Refresh Ideas + 7 Budget Upgrades
After 12 years in real estate, I’ve learned one thing for sure: home is everything. It’s where you come at the end of the day to relax, where you laugh, cry, make dinner with people you love, binge your favorite shows, and just… be. Sometimes,…