Can you believe it’s already almost springtime 2026? My mind is constantly blown by how quickly life seems to move the older we get. Just a few weeks ago, I was complaining about frosty Oklahoma mornings, and now tulip bulbs are blooming, allergies are raging, and we’re finally enjoying that perfect in-between weather, cool but warm enough to sit outside with coffee. And with those warmer temperatures and kiddos in…
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Kauai Reset: 6 Days of Faith, Friendship, and Rest
Vacation is my thing. It keeps me sane. It keeps me working hard in life, in my job, and on my body. Most of all, it gives me something real to look forward to. Planning travel, researching areas, saving restaurants, mapping beaches, and reading reviews…
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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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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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Wandering Boldly: My Solo Trip Through Savannah & Bluffton, SC
There’s something transformative about traveling alone. For me, it came after a major life shift, a breakup with someone who had introduced me to the world of travel. I didn’t want that chapter of my life to end just because our relationship had. So I…
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Château de Gudanes: A Magical French Fairytale Castle
If you read my last blog, “Healed by France: An Unexpected Trip Restored My Peace,” then you already know how two whirlwind days in Paris set the stage for a deeply transformative experience. After helping two of my dearest friends, Kim and Ryan, soak up…