I’ve put together a collection of the things I love that make the season feel extra special, the food, the colors, the scents!

Planning an Alaska cruise? This guide covers everything you need to know—from what to pack, to the best things to do in each port, plus top-rated land tours before or after your cruise. Whether you're exploring glaciers, riding historic trains, or spotting wildlife, this curated list helps you make the most of your Alaska adventure.

Curly hair favorites for real life — wash day, moisture, definition, and curl health. I’m big on formulas that don’t strip, actually penetrate (low or high porosity), and leave curls soft, bouncy, and defined. These are the products I’d recommend to a friend.

These are all of my favorite hair products. After years of dancing and damaging my hair from heat and tight updo styles, these saved me

Want a more aesthetically pleasing home? These items (all under $20!) will have your home looking beautifully organized!

Come to the Sip! Take in the Grove and a football game at Ole Miss, or just walk around the Square and eat/shop. This small town is FULL of charm, Southern hospitality, and surprisingly GREAT food options. Definitely a foodie town.

Bring the warmth and charm of fall into your home! From pumpkin accents and rustic décor to cozy textiles and autumnal lighting, this board is packed with ideas to create a cozy, festive space that celebrates the beauty of the season.

Holiday Baking Day Favorites — everything for a cozy day of baking with my family in our Texas kitchen! Mixers, pans, cookie cutters, festive sprinkles, and sweet little tools that make holiday cookies, cakes, and treats easy and fun to share.

Amazon & TikTok dresses, tops, and viral pieces that can instantly make an outfit look more put together and are currently on my wishlist!

A few years ago my family and I embarked on a journey to visit all 63 National Parks and as many National Monuments as possible. We LOVE the National Park Service (NPS) and their sites because they are very well maintained, clean, accessible to people with a range of abilities, they are family friendly and they have bathrooms! Here is a very condensed list of some of our favorite National Parks and Monuments (so far) as well as our favorite hikes, sites, excursions, and more! MY #1 TIP when visiting any National Park is to make a stop at the Visitors Center to talk to a Ranger about things to do in the area and gather information about trail closures, etc.

Hungry? Here are some restaurants to check out in Bristol, RI! whether your here for the 4th of July parade, passing through, or vacationing in the area these options will not disappoint!

Can't find the right costume for your pips first Halloween? Obi has got your back! This year is his first time experiencing Halloween so needless to say finding the right costume has been hard! Check out these adorable Halloween costumes that Obi and his parents hand picked just for you! From funny to spooky, we have got your covered. Happy Halloween!☠️🎃

Cool mornings, cozy nights, and everything in between—fall is the season to step out in style. These coats are warm, chic, and versatile enough to take you from pumpkin patch strolls to city nights. Whether you’re into classic trench vibes, oversized layers, or bold statement pieces, this list has the perfect fall coat to match your mood. Because looking good while staying warm? That’s a soft life essential. ✨

I love to play with beads once in awhile! I'll make bracelets and necklaces. I crochet with beads, make the old school hemp necklaces and sometimes add gems to my crochet work!

As a budget backpacker I use a whole range of apps to navigate, experience and stay in each country I visit! I've compiled my favourite apps that I MYSELF use and will forever use because they slay! Some you may have never heard of, each app ranges from all things transport, accommodation (hostels !!), activities, flights, navigation/maps, itineraries, and even a toilet finder app LMAO. I hope you find them helpful!! keep on travelling cheers to technology for making our trips 10x easier :)

From slow mornings on the porch with a good cup of coffee to happy hour cocktails and a perfectly chilled glass of wine, this list is all about my favorite ways to sip and unwind. You’ll find my go-to drinks, favorite cups, mugs and glassware, plus porch finds that make sitting and sipping even better. Whether it’s a cozy coffee on a lazy Sunday, a refreshing cocktail by the water, or the perfect wine glass for a girls’ trip, these are the little things that make every sip feel a little more special. Cheers to good drinks, great company, and my favorite finds! 🥂

all of our favorite hotels, resorts, and timeshares that we like to stay at when we visit the Orlando area, including Disney World and Universal and Sea World

I lived on Kinmen Island in 2020 and know all the secret spots no one talks about. So here's my whole list of my top hidden gems, food recommendations, transport information, and insights with my own videos about living in Kinmen in Taiwan. You can also watch the whole YouTube playlist here!

My journey to finding the right makeup for my aging skin

That first year disappears so fast it's almost cruel — one day you're bringing them home, the next they're pulling themselves up on the coffee table and you realize you forgot to document half of it. If you're the parent, aunt, grandparent, or friend who doesn't want to give another generic onesie, this is the list I built after scrambling through my own kid's first year wishing I'd planned ahead.

Do you feel like a cartoon character with steam about to blow out of yours ears? Read on...

I love to shop! The one thing I love to do more than shopping is getting a great price for the things when I shop. Why pay full price when you can buy more things if you shop for the best deal. So here is my list of places I like to start off with to get the best deals. From shoes for the entire family, children's clothes, toys, home and kitchen items. They have decor and bedding, yard supplies, perfume and cologne. Also luggage and travel items.

These are some of the things I recommend to get the digital artist in your life (or yourself). These are organized from iPad accessories and general art tools that can help any growing or professional artist. All products I have used and vetted!

my husband and i live in the denver and boulder area of colorado, so we have access to all kinds of fun adventures to do together! we love to take advantage of the beautiful colorado outdoors, and also include our dog on our dates! we also love to eat out at local restaurants. scroll through my recommendations for low cost, highly fun date ideas!

If I were planning this getaway, these are the kinds of places I’d want saved. The list combines art, culture, and interesting places to explore with hotel stays where you can unwind after a day out.

For such a big birthday you want to get a valuable and exciting present. Both my children loved their sensory toys for their first birthday especially physical and auditory.

Life is a journey, and after you've hit the big 5-0, like me, it can be challenging to get and stay in shape. In this list, I'll share with you some tried and true ideas, plus some affordable fitness equipment to help you meet your fitness goals. Now that I'm past 50, I can honestly say that keeping fit is not easy at this age. Of course, you'll want to be sure to check with your physician before undergoing any diet or fitness routine. I hope this will make your Fit After 50 journey a little easier to achieve as it has for me.

All things delicious from snacks, dinner recipes, and a few cocktails