Last week, we took a family trip to Italy for Spring Break. It was the belated family Christmas present that we had been counting down to since Christmas morning. Our “Christmas in April” turned out to …
Giving Gifts of Experience Giving experiences as gifts is widely accepted as a wonderful alternative to giving material objects. But have you ever wondered how to give a trip as a gift, and have it still …
After moving away six months ago, I was thrilled to have an opportunity to spend a quick weekend in Austin, Texas to teach a couple workshops at The Paper + Craft Pantry. The city feels …
A few weeks ago I met some of my best friends from Texas in Chicago for the weekend. We ate, saw the sights, went to Hamilton (one of the highlights of the year!), and caught …
I recently returned home from a much-anticipated girl’s trip to Europe where my sisters, mom, and I visited London, Paris, and Amsterdam. I am sharing about the trip in pieces by city, and will link …
I recently returned home from a much-anticipated girl’s trip to Europe where my sisters, mom, and I visited London, Paris, and Amsterdam. I am sharing about the trip in pieces by city, and will link …
I recently returned home from a much-anticipated girl’s trip to Europe where my sisters, mom, and I visited London, Paris, and Amsterdam. I am sharing about the trip in pieces by city, and will link …
I’m flying home from London, 34,000 feet above the Atlantic Ocean after a girls trip to Europe with my mom and sisters. This seems like a good time to write about the experience, while it’s …
I'm sitting in the London airport, waiting for my sisters and mom to arrive on an incoming flight, reflecting on how after 20 years of wanting to get back to Europe I am finally here. …
Two weeks ago I completed one of the most road-trip loaded summers of my life! When we decided to move from Austin, Texas to Richmond, Virginia in May, I wanted to soak up all the things …
I don't remember a time that I wasn't a road tripper at heart. My earliest vacation memories are from a family road trip we took from Salt Lake City, Utah to British Columbia, Canada to …
Introduction With the kids home from school all day in the summertime, we are always on the hunt for simple, active family adventures. Hiking on some of the many easy trails around Austin is a great way …