Using A Cling Wrap Alternative – Plastic Free-ish Challenge #11

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To be honest, I didn’t use a lot of cling wrap to begin with so this swap was a fairly easy one. Since starting the plastic free-ish challenge, I have built habits of putting food in containers or Stasher Bags more than wrapping them, and it has reduced a lot of my cling wrap use. Still, I wanted to have…

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10 Things To Expect On A Game Drive – First Timers Guide

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UPDATED FEB 2020. Is it your dream to go on an African Safari one day? It was a big one of mine and, though I had imagined what it would be like in my head many times, the real-life experience surprised me in a few ways. Here’s a first timers guide with the things to expect on a game drive…

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Amakhala Game Reserve Bush Lodge Review – Is It Worth It?

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UPDATED FEB 2020. If you have been following my blog for a while, you might remember that last year I visited South Africa to live out my childhood Lion King dreams. Well, it was so incredible that I decided to go back. Plus, I figured the lions were missing me by now. This time, instead of going solo, I took…

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Practical Gifts For Eco Friendly Travelers (And Non Travelers Too)

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UPDATED NOV 2020. It’s gift guide season and in today’s post, I’m here to take a little stress out of the holiday shopping for you. Here’s my guide of practical gifts for eco friendly travelers. My New Years resolution was to swap one item to an eco friendly alternative each month and it has introduced me to lots of great…

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My Favorite Empowering Books That Will Make You Strong

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UPDATED NOV 2020. The new year is fast approaching, and if that has you motivated to make changes to any area of your lifestyle then this post is for you. Here are my favorite empowering books that will make you strong and help you create a mindset that can overcome any challenges you face. Instead of making a long list,…

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The very treat yo'self style gifts for women who love to travel, or even to treat yourself to this holiday season.

Treat Yo’self Style Gifts For Women Who Love To Travel

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UPDATED NOV 2020. Do you have a travel-loving woman in your life and aren’t sure what to get her? Maybe you want to get something for yourself this holiday season? Either way, I’ve got you covered. Here’s my guide of gifts for women who love to travel. I’ve included treat yo’self style products since usually, people who love to travel…

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Eco Friendly Toilet Paper – Plastic Free-ish Challenge #10

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I can’t believe we are up to number 10 of the plastic free-ish challenge for the year! This month I’m recapping my challenge to swap to an eco friendly toilet paper. It didn’t go exactly as I had originally planned, but as with many of the other swaps, I was able to improvise and find other solutions.

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My Favorite Local Businesses In Vicenza That Will Make Your Life Better

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UPDATED MAR 2020. If you’re new to Vicenza, firstly welcome. Secondly, I know there’s a lot to think about while you are settling in and getting everything organized, so I wanted to make it a little easier for you by sharing my list of favorite local businesses in Vicenza. Of course, over time you will find your own favorites, but…

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How To Plan A Weekend In The Scottish Highlands – Slow Travel Guide

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It’s a place with scenery that will blow you away, locals that are quite possibly the friendliest of anywhere I’ve been, and great pubs. Here’s my guide on how to plan a weekend in the Scottish Highlands. I recently rented a cabin in the Highlands for a romantic weekend away for my birthday slash wedding anniversary and it was just…

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