• I’ve Finally Learned To Travel Lite

    Day Owl backpack

    It has only taken me 50 years to learn to travel lite. On this last trip to California, I traveled with one backpack and one carry-on suitcase. Trust me if you knew me in real life you would in AWE!! How NOT To Pack I have FINALLY learned that I don’t NEED to have 72 tops, 4 pairs of shoes, 36 pairs of underwear. I will not wear 6 pairs of jeans. I will not wear 5 pairs of pajamas. There is NO WHERE that I travel to that doesn’t have a washing machine. HELLO?? I only travel to see my grown children in their homes. The ones with WASHERS…

  • Winter Readiness!

    Glowing snow

    I really don’t want winter readiness yet. I would rather be summer-ready! BUT, I live in Sandpoint Idaho, and like it or not WINTER is a comin’, and when she does, she dumps a LOT of snow on us. Check out The Husband last year. In the MIDDLE of winter! We still had so much more snow to come. So, when I say I take travel time in my car VERY seriously. (at least my car is BRIGHT orange so I can hopefully be spotted!) My Winter Steps At the beginning of winter, I make sure to fill my gas tank as soon as I’ve used a ¼ of the…

  • 6 Cost Effective Ways to Winterize Your Vehicle

    Winterize Your Vehicle Tires in the snow

    Winter conditions can make roads dangerous. Driving under those conditions can be a real burden. Winterize your vehicle ensures that your vehicle is prepared to handle winter storms as well as to drive in snowy conditions by driving safely and servicing your car. When it comes to winterizing your vehicle, there are several things you can do that require very little effort. In this post, we list the top six things you need to do to take care of your vehicle during the winter season. 1) Wash Your Car Frequently As any used car dealerships in Madison, WI will tell you, washing your vehicle is of the utmost importance during…

  • Exciting Expat Experiences To Explore

    Travel Suitcases

    If you are keen to wave goodbye to the rat race, scratch your wanderlust itch, and do something spontaneous with your remaining years on this planet, you might be keen to look into overseas adventures ie expat. Just because you have financial debts and a mortgage doesn’t mean that you can’t plan for something more thrilling for your future. Many people are content scaling the career ladder, saving their pennies, spending time with family and friends, and allowing their life to navigate a more traditional path. However, for some people, this is simply boring and they strive for something more. Don’t feel like you have to fall into the typical…