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Beach Bag Essentials

What's in my beach bag? Pretty much everything but the unicorn! Here is a look at beach bag essentials that I always keep on hand for boat, beach or pool time. First things first. The bag. Well, I have 3 and I use them all. A bag made from sailcloth is my go to on the...

Packing Tips and Tricks

Before you head out the door on your next adventure, take a look at a few packing tips and tricks that will make your life a little easier while you are away! Packing Tips and Tricks Keep your Suitcase Organized. Packing cubes keep everyone organized while on...

Beach Vacation Planning

Whose ready for a vacation to the beach? The sand and surf may be calling your name, but the prep work can be an overwhelming part of the beach vacation planning. Below I've highlighted a few tips that will help. Food If traveling with other people or families,...

Amazon Summer Vacation Finds

Summer is coming in hot, and right now most people are on a co-vid induced budget. No worries, these amazon summer vacation finds will have you looking like a million bucks without spending them! First up is the most flattering bathing suit, I know because I own it...

Things To Do in New York City

Start spreading the news! In our family, we celebrate 13th and 16th birthdays with trips to the Big Apple! NYC is a great place to take teen girls or to go with friends, but it can be overwhelming. Below are some of the top things to do in New York City! Things to do...

Things to do in Ireland

Planning to travel in 2020? Our family took a tour of Europe-- a sampler platter if you will- so we could expose our girls to as many countries as possible. The last stop and one of our very favorites, and I have listed some things to do in Ireland that made it so...

theCollarfind Packing Hacks!

Heading on vacation? A quick last minut egetaway? Below are a few of my favorite packing hacks so you can enjoy your trip without forgetting a thing. Stay Organized with Packing Cubes These packing cubes keep everyone organized while on vacation. We use one for shoes,...

New York with Teens

Start spreading the news....Teenage Girl Itinerary NYC Guide is finally live! New York with teens is always a great idea, but you need to plan ahead! What better place to turn 13 than in NYC? I took both of my girls to celebrate their entry into teenageland. Below is...

Girls Night Out: Candlefish Charleston

A belated birthday celebration with work friends that's so much fun I needed to blog about it! This scan top the list of things to do in Charleston for a Girl's Night Out! Hanging out in the Candlefish Library Looking for a fun Girls Night Out in the Charleston area?...

Europe Sampler Platter: Munich, Germany

Oktoberfest is going on right now, and seeing the pictures takes me back to our family trip to Germany. Munich was one of the stops on our "European Sampler Platter" as we called it. I spent hours researching things to do and see. We explored the city by car, bike and...