I’m a big fan of packing carry on only. It gives me the peace of mind that I’m not going to show up at my destination and find out that my bag was lost (it’s happened before!) But how do you pack for more than a week in a carry-on and bring everything you need?…
Tokyo is argueably the largest city in the world, modern but filled with historical temples at every corner. The largest fish market in the world is in Tokyo, and is likely the fish market that ships out the fish you eat at home. The transportation system in Tokyo is world class and can get you…
I love camping. It’s a good time to get out in nature, hike, fish and just disconnect from technology for a weekend. There is something so refreshing about being out of cell service, it allows your mind to wander. Whenever I camp, I like to bring along an actual paper book to read. I will…
This year we took our family on a two week trip to Japan. We visited Tokyo for a week and Okinawa for a week. We had such an interesting time, and loved seeing the culture and customs of Japan. Our first day out we decided to explore the area near our hotel. We ended up…
Camping is one of my top choices for summer adventures. I enjoy immersing myself in the warmth of the sun and the beauty of nature. For those of you who don’t camp often, or are going for the first time, I have compiled a list of my favorite camping gear and essentials. It’s important to…
I love love love getting out in nature and stargazing around a campfire. We go camping multiple times every summer. It’s an easy and quick get-away that we can do that doesn’t cost a ton, and gets us out of the house in the summer. We are lucky to live in Utah where there are…
Hello friends, today I am writing about spring camping. I don’t know about you but after months of winter, I am craving an outdoor adventure. Camping usually does the trick. However camping in springtime can be tricky with the weather. It usually rains at night, here in Utah when camping in the spring, if it…
I would argue that travel is vital to our health as humans. If you are able to travel, I believe that you should. Travel is a powerful experience that has the ability to transform you in profound and wonderful ways. It can open our hearts and our minds to new experiences and cultures and teach…
Sugarhouse is a hip and walkable neighborhood in the Salt Lake City valley. Nestled about 15 minutes from downtown, it has an array of shops, with a variety of local shops smattered throughout. I grew up in this neighborhood and have watched it go from small and local to much more developed with a large…
Spring is a time of growth, renewal and birth. After a long and dark winter, the days start to get longer and warmer. I always get so excited about spring, because my mood during winter is often blah. I love gardening, so cleaning out my flower beds and planting spring flowers helps get me out…
