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Disclosure: This post may contain affiliate links, which earn me a small commission from booking at no extra cost to you. Thank you for reading and supporting my blog! ย  The Perfect Romantic Weekend Getaway in West Virginia Looking for a romantic weekend getaway in West Virginia? Or just want to go off the grid […]

Weekend Getaway for Couples in West Virginia!

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If you’re looking for an easy low-calorie sweet treat heading into Fall, you’ve got to try these s’mores ice cream sandwiches! I made these on a whim. They were a huge hit in my house and it took less than 10 minutes to whip up. Check out the details below. Ingredients: 1 box cinnamon graham […]

Easy S’mores Ice Cream Sandwiches

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Exploring iconic Niagara Falls has been on my bucket list for a while! As a Southern girl, I have yet to venture that far north, but I was excited to venture to a part of the US that I haven’t been to. We went on a couple’s trip with my sister and her boyfriend, and […]

The Ultimate Niagara Falls Weekend!

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What to know before visiting Zion National Park! Planning a trip to Zion National Park? Here are three things you need to know before visiting! My husband and I visited in October of 2023 and, in my opinion, it was the best time to go. The weather was perfect, with chilly mornings and evenings, and […]

Three things to know before visiting Zion National Park

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My Go-To Dining Out Orders for Weight Loss! As a dietitian who has struggled with weight loss and body image, I know how stressful it can be to eat at a restaurant and not know what TF to order to stay on track with your goals. That’s why I want to show you exactly what […]

My Go-To Dining Out Orders for Weight Loss

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I had only 24 hours in Boston and hereโ€™s how I spent it!ย  If you’re planning on visiting Boston and have limited time, you’ve come to the right place. My husband and I stopped in Boston overnight to break up our trip home from Acadia National Park. Check out our 3-day itinerary here! Honestly, we […]

24 Hours in Boston

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Looking for a dog-friendly Airbnb for your visit to Acadia National Park? Check out the Cadillac Cabin in Bar Harbor, Maine! My husband and I recently returned from a week visiting Acadia National Park. And one thing about us – if we have the opportunity to travel with our dog, we’re going to do it! […]

The best dog-friendly airbnb in Bar Harbor, Maine

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If you love lobster and blueberries, you’ll be in heaven in Bar Harbor, Maine! As for me? I’m officially going on a blueberry cleanse after spending three days in Bar Harbor and Acadia National Park ๐Ÿ™‚ As a first-time New Englander (yes, I made up my own word, there), I was so excited for this […]

3-Day Itinerary for Acadia National Park

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It can be hard to keep up your health and fitness goals while traveling, but it’s not impossible! As a Registered Dietitian and frequent traveler, I’ve laid out my top ten tips for how to stay fit and healthy on the go. Check them out below! 1. Drink lots of water Staying on top of […]

10 Tips for Staying Fit and Healthy While Traveling

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Crystal River Clear Kayak Tour If you go to Florida and don’t see some manatees, did you even go to Florida?! Just kidding ๐Ÿ˜‰ But, yes, doing a clear kayak tour was one of our bucket list items while we were in Florida. We chose the Manatee Season Tour, which runs through November 15th โ€“ […]

Crystal River Clear Kayak and Manatees Tour

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