Between leaving my job, moving out of a house and into a truck camper, renovating our rig, finding contract work, and then moving AGAIN for the winter, this year has been so busy working for our dream life. I find myself feeling like I didn't really get out and do things just for the fun of it.

I’ve slowly been making my way back to Omaha a few times every year, and I’ve made sure to stop at different coffee shops along the way. As someone who loves both coffee and tea (along with a little sweet treat), I’ve put together a list of the coffee shops I’ve visited (so far) that I’d love to re

Itching for warmer weather? Me too. I have such a soft spot for this area in North Carolina, just an hour south of Wilmington and only 3 hours from Charlotte. Winter temperatures show average highs in the 50s and 60s, with spring and fall creeping into the mid 70s, and by May you’ll be seeing 80 de

Washington is a beautiful city with so much to offer, especially for those looking to learn more about the country’s history. These are some of the most impressive monuments I saw during my trip, and they’re all free to see! Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial features a carved statue of Dr. ML

Want to see the hottest spots in Phoenix without booking a whole trip? Of course I got you! I’ve been visiting the Phoenix area every year for the last 4 years, and on my last trip I stayed along the outskirts of the metro area and only visited the city for one of my vacation days. Here’s what I

In the Phoenix area but looking to visit the red rocks of Sedona without taking PTO? Visiting the Grand Canyon on a road trip and wondering if you can make the drive to Sedona? What if I told you that you can see some of the best that Sedona has to offer in just one day? Yes, that’s correct: on s

Flagstaff is such a beautiful getaway spot! It’s about 4 hours north of Phoenix, making it an easy weekend trip for anyone looking to see northern Arizona. These are the places I visited when I was there: Late For the Train is an adorable espresso bar in downtown Flagstaff that serves coffee

Looking for a way to be kind to the planet (or your wallet 👀) this weekend? Consider popping into some of Chicago’s thrift and vintage stores! Get your steps in, support local businesses, and buy some unique, pre-loved products while shopping in a super lively Chicago neighborhood. Kokorokoko

The Art Institute of Chicago is a place that I wanted to visit SO BADLY as a kid. We went to the aquarium every year, the school did a trip to the science museum a few times, and I had my fair share of visiting the field museum growing up. No one wanted to take me to the art museum, though! Every

Chicago is one of my favorite spots to be in the winter, and I recommend it to everyone so long as they can handle the cold! If you’re looking for fun things to do this winter in the Windy City, consider throwing some of these super hot spots into your rotation: Christkindlmarket Chicago is a

Visiting the Lauritzen Gardens during their winter exhibition, Bright Nights for winter wonderland magic! The various rooms are all decorated with colorful lights, fun installations, and forests of trees and plants lit up with holiday lights. There’s also a gift shop filled with holiday goodies,

I visited the Scatter Joy Acres Inc animal sanctuary over a Super Bowl weekend, and I wasn’t sure what to expect. We were staying in a cabin on a farm. . . that had zebras? This stay was actually so pleasant and is one I recommend to anyone wanting to do something different this holiday season

Red Lodge is the town I stopped at during my cross-country road trip that literally made me rethink my entire life. The beach, the rainforest, the desert, the mountains? All beautiful, yes. But this town was so special, I had to book an extra two nights at my hotel (and maybe because I also neede

So, we’re all not shopping online this year, right? Between increased emissions for individual shipping orders as well as a MAJOR decrease in holiday spirit, shopping online is just NOT the move. Romanticize your weekend with a little sweet treat and some walking around Milwaukee Avenue to c

Summers are for rooftop bars, patio dinners, and lake life. This winter, we’re spending time in the city by checking out coffee shops, going thrifting, and getting on the trails. The Wicker Park/Bucktown area has so many things going on and is a great place to check out if you’re spending time in C