I’m a travelholic, I admit. But this weekend, I actually stayed in town. That left time to act like a tourist in sunny Chicago. On Sunday, I went to the the Lincoln Park Conservatory, The Chicago History Museum, and Lincoln Hotel for a drink at The J. Parker. The Lincoln Park Conservatory:Â This paradise under…
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Happy Fourth of July, y’all! Wrap yourself in an American flag, guzzle down a good brew, and watch the fireworks roar. This year, I’m celebrating in Sea Isle. Sun and sand make everything better. If you’re up to seeing a few of my other patriotic posts, take a look at this crafty gif and this…
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Well lookout for the craziest zipline/obstacle course ever, smack dab in the middle of Outer Banks in North Carolina. From shimmying across ropes, to jumping from one barrel to another, to kayaking in the air, endurance and strength is put to the ultimate test. It was excruciatingly fun and terrifying, and I’d do it again…
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Oh man, oh man! Take me back to Outer Banks with bike rides ‘o plenty! Nike Flex on the feet make me happy. And so do Gap sports bras.
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A week at Outer Banks is enough to rejuvenate any soul, even one that’s been freezing in Chicago for far too long. I’ve been trying to travel up a storm lately, and this has been one of my favorite trips. As the Beach Boys would say, “We’ve been having fun all summer long.” And happy day–…
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Take a look at the Willamette River, folks! And take a look at the great view it boasts. Since the last few posts have been about Portland, I thought we could go a little deeper and learn some interesting facts about this great city. Here we go! Portland was named by the flip of a…
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Downtown Portland is fun too. Sometimes I forget because I love exploring the nature that surrounds the city so much. But this place is jam packed with good food and good beer. I ate a food truck almost every day and I wore lots of plaid. Plus, how cute is the little lady in the last…
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Mount Hood through the clouds and Nike ACGs on the ground– Portland is awesome. The sweeping views and walking under waterfalls– I repeat, Portland is awesome. What I’m wearing: Carhartt Women’s Mountrail Jacket, Carhartt Women’s Series 1889 Slim Double Front Dungarees, and Nike ACG Boots.Â
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After my recent helicopter adventure in Chicago, it was time to bring the excitement to the water. A few friends and I gathered for a birthday boat ride up and down the Chicago river, complete with the first cheesecake-stand on a boat. I started off as the captain… but believe it or not… I’m a horrible boat…
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Whew! That was my first helicopter ride. It was so fun and a little scary. But once you see the really great views, you forget all about your nerves. We flew straight into downtown Chicago, in between iconic buildings like The Hancock Building, Trump Tower, and the Willis Tower. The second we landed, I was…
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