Roadtripping with dogs: The essentials
Traveling with dogs can be both a wonderful adventure and a pain in the butt at the same time. My two dogs, a black lab/setter mix and a chihuahua mix,…
Read MoreHow podcasts make not-so-fun tasks better
It took me until late 2016 to even consider listening to a podcast in my lifetime. I had previously considered them to be boring, thinking that I’d much rather listen…
Read MorePlanning a multi-day hike
In 2017, I’m making a pretty hefty list of places to visit, and a lot of them are hiking trails. We’re planning our first mutli-day hiking trip, and I’ve spent a…
Read MoreDe-stressing with a pre-holiday staycation
For being the “most wonderful time of year,” the week or so before Christmas is always stressful. Between last minute-shopping, gift wrapping, holiday parties and other activities, there’s hardly any…
Read MoreLast-minute adventure lovers’ gift guide
Guess what? Christmas is next week. I just had that realization this morning, when I also noted that I haven’t done most of my Christmas shopping yet. If you’re a…
Read MoreFavorite Blog Friday: Pittsburgh Edition
This week for Favorite Blog Friday I’m sharing some of my favorite blogs that are pretty close to home! I recently joined a networking group for Pittsburgh bloggers online, and…
Read MoreThe importance of disconnecting
Note: Since this post was written, I’ve started my own digital marketing business, so now some time to disconnect is more important than ever. Read about the business here. If…
Read MoreBroome County’s hidden gem: Hawkins Pond
While I’m now a western Pennsylvania resident, I’m originally from a small town near the Pennsylvania/New York border called Susquehanna. Just miles from “Susky,” as we call it, is a…
Read MoreGifts for “It’s a Wonderful Life” lovers
Have I told you yet that I love “It’s a Wonderful Life?” Because I love “It’s a Wonderful Life.” I’m officially in the Christmas spirit, now that my community —…
Read MoreAlways opt-in to the scenic detour
One great thing about travel is that you never have to take the same route twice. At least, I don’t like to. Chances are, there are at least two other…
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