Places I’ve Been

Road Trip Packing Items

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It’s the season for road trips and I take them in abundance. While my destination, the length of the road trip, and the people who travel with me, change with each trip; there are fundamentals that always remain. Here are 5 items that I will always have in my car before starting a road trip.

  1. Sunglasses are an absolute must and I have been on trips where I have forgotten mine. So when anyone is traveling with me, I also have extra sunglasses for everyone in the car.
  2. Water is something every passenger has in my car and I have it in bottles that can be reused for the duration of the trip. You never know when you desperately need that sip of water.
  3. A blanket that can be used to cover things, sit on, sleep with or even dry off with.
  4. Kleenex because drive-thru napkins are just so harsh on your face.
  5. Roadside emergency kit for the . . .’I wasn’t prepared for that’ moments.
Lulu’s

Pendleton All-weather Blanket
Emergency Kit

Road Trip Snacks

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Here we are . . .road trip season. I love my road trips and I used to use it as a time to eat whatever junk food I wanted to eat. As I have gotten older, I have realized that I just don’t enjoy feeling sick from the processed food that you can buy at convenience stores. I am grateful for the upgrades that a lot of these establishments have made on having healthier options but honestly, the best thing is just to do a little prepping and bring your own food along for the ride.

So here are my top 5 items to bring along on a road trip.

I bring along this garlic spread and cut-up veggies to dip such as peppers, cucumbers, celery, carrots, etc.
I love that I can have a fun meat snack without the sugar. This satisfies my cravings and feels like I just picked up convenience store food.
Nuts are great to have on hand and I love these Salt & Vinegar ones
I love these along with fresh fruit like apples and oranges
I have shared this recipe before but if you cut them up into 2-bites-worth sizes; they are a great treat!

Romantic Airbnb Stays

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It is the month of love so . . .and who doesn’t want to getaway?

Kona Treehouse (Airbnb)
Cuddle Bubble (Airbnb)
Tye Haus A-Frame Cabin (Airbnb)
Cedarwood Cabin (Airbnb)
Cozy Lookout Tower (Airbnb)

I Dream of the Day When . . .

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Today I am on vacation. Today I am working. I dream of the day when I can actually take a vacation without working and just enjoy myself. I am lucky and I know that. While I am sitting at a table working, I am also looking out over water, islands and I am watching a glorious sunrise. What a blessing I get to witness. I will never take for granted what I have been given but I would also like to not have to check emails and spend all my time away at the table in front of my laptop. Below are 5 vacations I think I could take that working would be impossible to do.

Ultima Thule Lodge in Alaska
Little Palm Island Resort in Florida
Lodge on Little St. Simons Islands in Georgia
Kachi Lodge in Bolivia
Lake Placid Lodge in New York