Returning to France has been on my radar since after my first unforgettable trip last year. But this time around, I was determined to explore every avenue to maximize credit card points and rewards for an even better experience. Finding The Way When it comes to traveling with my family of four without breaking the […]
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The Month in Review This month, I’ve been thinking deeply about parenting. Aaron and I are standing on the edge of two family milestones: both of our daughters are graduating. Ruth is finishing kindergarten, beginning her educational journey, while Ava is closing out thirteen years of schooling before heading off to college. Standing between these
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Welcome to our first update! We’ve been thinking a lot about how we want to remember this time in our lives. While we love staying connected, social media often feels too fast and fragmented to really capture the intentional life we are building. We wanted a quiet, dedicated place to document our journey and share
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Four months ago, the universe handed me the ultimate gift: a call to adventure disguised as a severance. Not just free time, but freedom time—the kind that forces you to confront what really matters. As I wrote in “The Art of Wasting a Fresh Start”, I spent my first months doing what most of us
The closest I’ve come to winning the lottery? A severance package that shoved me out the corporate door. Officially, it was framed as finding work “better suited to my unique capabilities,” but in that moment, it felt like I hit the jackpot. Finally, I could do all the things I’d dreamed of: travel the world,
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“Money is the single most powerful tool we have for navigating this complex world we have created, understanding it is critical. If you choose to master it, money becomes a wonderful servant. If you don’t, it will surely master you.” – JL Collins Growing up, I was intimately acquainted with poverty. I vividly remember my
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Do you have a dream you’ve let slip away? That yearning for something more, something that keeps whispering in the back of your mind, only to be drowned out by the anxieties and uncertainties of life? I know I do. For decades, I’ve longed to be a writer, but I’ve become so accustomed to the
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“Sometimes the greatest journeys are the ones that start within ourselves.” – Author Unknown Have you ever yearned to do something, but felt held back by a lack of support, resources, or knowledge? I’m here to tell you that when you open yourself up to your deepest desires and align your life accordingly, those opportunities
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Hey there, fellow travelers! Join me as I recount our unforgettable girls getaway to Denver, a celebration of my dear friend’s 40th birthday. With no kids or spouses in tow, we set out to discover the Mile High City beyond its airport terminals and business trips. Day 1: Touchdown in Denver My journey began with
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Who knew taking an unexpected trip to Peru would catapult me into the life I truly desired. It marked my very first international trip and opened doors to connections, experiences, and personal growth beyond my imagination. This adventure not only revealed my physical strength but also unleashed the depth of my inner resilience, catalyzing a
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