Hey there! Once again, life has been moving at full speed, and somehow, another month has come and gone. We’re just about a month and a half away from summer break, and I have to …
Falling in Love with Cheekwood…Again
The first time I visited Cheekwood was back in 2010, and it was all thanks to Dale Chihuly’s glass exhibition. If you’ve ever seen Chihuly’s work, you know it’s not something you easily forget. His …
A Month of Giving, Celebrating, and Girl Time
Hey there! Life has been quite full since the new year, I’m sure you can relate. And while I enjoy staying busy, I certainly appreciate the occasional breaks too. Between Girl Scout cookie season, birthdays, …
My Blood Donation Journey, and Why You Should Give
It was July, a month after my 17th birthday. Bored and looking for a quiet escape in the forest, I grabbed a book and climbed up one of the old hunter stands near my house. …
More Than Just Another Valentine’s Day
Well, it’s that time of year again—Valentine’s Day. For many, a celebration of love…often filled with plush animals, flowers, chocolates, jewelry, puzzles, candlelit dinners, and romantic gestures. For me, Valentine’s Day holds three special meanings. Of course, it’s a day to …
New Year, New Experiences
Hey there, it’s been a minute! I don’t know about you, but the last couple of months have been a bit of a blur. Between life, work, and everything in between, this is the first …
Two Christmas Traditions: How We Celebrate
Growing up in Slovakia, Christmas was an entirely different experience compared to the States. Today, kids wait for Santa in a flurry of cookies, decor, stockings, and the occasional elf on the shelf, but back …
Camping Gear Review: Why the CORE 12-Person Tent is a Game-Changer for Us
When camping with the family, space isn’t a luxury – it’s a necessity. Now that the girls are a little older and we’ve started bringing our furry companion, we decided to upgrade to a larger …
Thanksgiving Week in the Sunshine State
Before Nashville, before the Czech Republic, and before Atlanta…Florida was my home for nearly five years. As I arrived in Tampa, I had just spent a year in the cool, misty beauty of Washington State, …
The Challenge and Joy of Thanksgiving Abroad
Not too long ago, my husband, kids, and I spent about six years living in the Czech Republic. And as much as I love keeping my Slovak traditions alive here in the U.S., I really …
