Whatever Packs Your Bag

29/05/2023

Ready for your next bucketlist adventure spot? You have probably heard of Badlands National Park, but did you know Nebraska has their own Badlands, and they are in the shape of little Toadstools?? Add this one to your next must visit with these tips!

Tips to Explore Toadstool Geological Park Toadstool geologic park is known for its unusual geological formation that give the appearance of toadstools. It is a great place to hike, and you may even see signs of fossils that go back as far as 30 million years ago. it is located in the OGLALA national...

22/05/2023

Top 10 Things to do in Lincoln
Nebraska is a great place to visit as it is the capital of Nebraska and there are a lot of things to do. The sunset in the Haymarket Haymarket district is unbelievably beautiful, even in the winter.

Top 10 Things to do in Lincoln Nebraska is a great place to visit as it is the capital of Nebraska and there are a lot of things to do. The sunset in the Haymarket Haymarket district is unbelievably beautiful, even in the winter. The Lincoln Monument when you visit is located next to the state capit...

12/05/2023

Traveling on a Budget
Get yourself a bag that counts as a personal item
Use packing cubes to maximize space
Be flexible with dates and destinations
Find free things to do in your destination

Get yourself a bag that counts as a personal item Use packing cubes to maximize space Be flexible with dates and destinations Find free things to do in your destination Book far in advance or very last minute to get the best hotel deals If you are open to it, try turo instead of the traditional car....

02/09/2022

I don’t gnome what got into me 🤣

Cheers!

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📍 Wichita, Kansas

10/08/2022

🤩 yes they are!

In case you were wondering if they were as tasty as they look 😉

Check out that wall art and fun donut seats all homemade too!

📍 Fort Myers, FL
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(Around the back, pull hard)

20/06/2022

We know it’s hot in Florida right meow but if you’re going to get your sweat on why not do it in a place that will benefit your body too.

Florida has over 700 springs. We got to visit a warm spring, or a fountain of youth.

What’s your favorite Florida spring?

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09/06/2022

Looking for something fun to do in SWFL?

Always makes for a fun night to check out a hockey game. Last nights game 3 was for the books. Both teams came to play.

Don’t forget your cow bell! Or in my case apparently I need a back up.. got so rowdy I broke my #1 in the second period 🤣😱

You can take the girl out of Ohio but you can’t take the Ohio out of the girl 😉

#419

04/06/2022

Looking for something to do in Miami? Have you checked out Vizcaya Museum and Gardens?

There is a beautiful garden area to stroll through. Tons of shady stops to cool off and enjoy the view in.

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03/06/2022

Did y’all know that today is a nation donut day!! In case you were looking for a reason to go get donuts 😉

Here’s a throw back to a donut and flight tasting I did Such a great idea!

What’s your favorite donut place in town?

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28/05/2022

Not all those who wander are lost ❤️

27/05/2022

I hope y’all have an amazing Friday because you all are awesome! ❤️

Take care of yourself. Take up space. Love yourself. Be grateful for your body. For your life. For where you are. Be still. Be patient. Tell someone you love them and most importantly tell yourself you love you!

This life it too short to move so fast you miss all the little moments that make it amazing.

Drop a comment of what you are doing this weekend to show yourself some love because you deserve it.

14/05/2022

Have y’all seen anything so tasty!? Just a few steps off the beach is this gem in FMB. Makes for a great stop after a morning walk on the beach 😊

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What’s your go to coffee order?

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07/05/2022

Nothing beats the feeling of hiking out in nature and feeling so small.

📍 Wyoming
🥾 Cascade Canyon Trail

If you haven’t started planning your summer trip out west this is your sign to start now.

Check out the link in our bio for the full rundown of where to go and how to get there.

Remember to take nothing but pictures, leave nothing foot prints, stay hydrated and practice bear safety 😊

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03/05/2022

So excited to share some of our adventures on our Spring Break Roadtrip! We hope you enjoy!

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If you are looking for fun things to do in Kansas City and planning a Kansas City vacation, then Kansas City Missouri/ Kansas will be one of the most surprising locations in the Midwest. It has small town vibes but big city amenities in the absolute best way, and if you are thinking about a perfect....

02/05/2022

Last stop on the Dayton Ale Trail for this gal was

A fun little stop for those who like to drink the rainbow.

26/04/2022

NIPCOC - so I’m sure your probably wondering how I ended up here… or if we’ve been friend long enough you’re not really surprised.

📍 Kettering, Ohio
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Well for those who don’t know most places are closed in beautiful Dayton, Ohio on a Monday. Making my quest for great beer a little challenging. But it put me at a local bar sitting making friends with the guy next to me. I was asking him what people do in the area for fun. And of course the typical Ohioan answer is “nothing” and he didn’t let me down lol

So I kept chit chatting and trying to get to a real answer I mean he’d lived there for almost 35 years there had to be something!

He then started really thinking and he thought of a few places he hadn’t been in awhile and a few places that were a little further but worth the drive.

It was so cool to see his face light up about his home town and all the things there truly are to do. Being in one place for awhile we start to take for granted all the cool things you have around.

So here is a cheers to that guy and for not forgetting to be a tourist in your own town 🍻 😉

Please feel free to share your local favorite spot so we can add it to our list!!

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19/04/2022

But first let me get a latte!

Thank you to magazine for publishing the best coffee in each state. A new list for us to check off when we travel 😉

📍 Kansas City
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The hot beverages were not only beautiful but tasty too!

Where is your favorite local coffee spot?

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16/04/2022

Cheers to a little Saturday yard work and beer drinking! 😊 🍻

🍺 Wicked Engine

Getting my basic b$tch on in spring. Holy crap though… so the label says pumpkin spice cheesecake sour and man.. I’ve been burned a time or two by labels and descriptions but this one from first sip to the last tastes just as it says. It’s amazing!!

25/03/2022

YOGA CAMP TIME!!

We have waited so long for this day! So much excitement! So much joy! So much gratitude to be able to be here in this space and share it with so many awesome humans.

Hope you all have the weekend you need! I know we will! 😊

23/03/2022

We love city art!!

📍 Kansas City

There is something about it that just gives you the vibe of the city you are in and let’s you know it a little better no matter how much time you have to spend there.

Kansas City was such a surprise to us, being honest. The food game was out of this world, the coffee and beer game was on point, and the city art was 😍!!

Here’s a look at the art. We no where near got them all but we covered some ground. There are 154 hearts scattered around.

⭐️ Keep a look out for the new blog post to drop with all the dets of our shenanigans. ⭐️

19/03/2022

Spring is in the air ❤️ 🌸

Any other allergy suffered have a love hate relationship with this time of year? 🤣😩🙋🏻‍♀️

02/03/2022

Do y’all have one place that no matter what or when you drive by that part of town you have to stop..?

This is my place! This is my ice cream!

📍 Bonita Springs
🐄 Tipsy Udder
🍨 Amaretto Cherry Fudge

🤷🏻‍♀️ Feeling indecisive? Get a flight
💃 Feeling sassy? Get an adult scoop
🥱 Feeling Tired? Get an afagato
🥸 Feeling silly? Get a scoop of Cookie Monster

I mean what more could you want!?

🌟 check out the link in our bio for more must hit stops when in the area! 🌟

01/03/2022

Got to check out the mobile coffee bar

We tried one hot and one iced coffee. Both were awesome! I loved their options and that they had lots of dairy alternatives to offer.

☕️ Strawberries and cream latte
🥤LOML (love of my life) latte - dark cherry mocha

🤩 Check them out on Instagram to see where they’ll be rolling up next

🌟 check the link in our blog for other coffee shops to check out in SWFL 🌟

Also check out my new dress from I’m in love with the light cotton dress! Awesome colors and good for this unpredictable Florida weather. Pack a sweater and some sneaks and it’s the perfect all day dress.

27/02/2022

Southwest Florida Coffee Shops are amazing, and some you probably didn't even know existed. We scoped them all out... it was a tough job but someone had to do it. The coffee art at some of these coffee shops is amazing, some are doing amazing things for t

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Southwest Florida Coffee Shops are amazing, and some you probably didn't even know existed. We scoped them all out... it was a tough job but someone had to do it. The coffee art at some of these coffee shops is amazing, some are doing amazing things for the community, and some have that great balanc...

26/02/2022

Have you ever been to a city and thought “wow I could do this all the time!”

Very few cities have done this for me.

📍 Seattle, Washington

Seattle is on the makes the list. There is so much to do in a walkable area. Solid public transit. Public parks. National forest near by. The list goes on!… I was a morning person 🤣 for the time I was there ( I mean I know that would change but let a girl dream!). The coffee oh man the coffee! And the beer, yeah of course I had to try a lot of that too.

It just has this awesome city vibe like you can feel the city and it’s people are alive.

🌟 check out the link in our bio for the full rundown on must hit spots 🌟

25/02/2022

‼️Snap back to reality ‼️

These views, I mean you can’t beat them! But man does it take some work to get here.

Lots of time on google, Pinterest, and Instagram (and even sometimes a good ole’ book) researching what to do in an area. Looking at maps thinking oh it’s only an inch on the map I am sure it’s walkable. (Or accidentally leaving your map in walk mode and thinking something is 6 hours when it’s less than 1 🥴🤪).

💎 But our down to the roots secret sauce is to the far right. 💎

But once you get here it’s all worth it. Once you get to see everyone’s face enjoying these moments it’s all worth it.

And that s$ is what we live for! That’s the high we work for is just that look.

🌟 if you’re looking for some tips on how to see these views check the link in our blog post or DM us 🌟

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25/02/2022

24/02/2022

This week I had an experience that left me SHOOK… down to the core: shifted, and changed
Rewind to a week ago at the girls night out event hosted by the amazing .borges where I walked around, got a little pampered and noticed a table for Bo***ir photography. I was intrigued, I thought wouldn’t that be a great anniversary gift for my husband in June… (all the while thinking, I’ve got 4 months to do squats, planks and crunches before/ if I even attempt to do this)

You know, Halsey probably said it best “I've pinched my skin in between my two fingers
And wished I could cut some parts off with some scissors…”
The first time I heard that song I thought same girl, the second time I cried because I never want my daughters to feel that way, I don’t want to be the example of looking in the mirror and seeing all the things I want to change…

Fast forward to Monday, where a last minute cancellation opened a spot, and .boudoir asked if anyone would be interested… I thought about it for about 4 seconds and said yes, and then started sweating profusely
Luckily I only had like 12 hours to fret about it, and have that internal monologue of I am not enough.
I show up the next morning, knots in my stomach, puffy eyes from the lack of sleep, and am immediately welcomed by a cheerful excited face… (still sweating over here…)
The pampering started, hair and makeup and literally I have never looked so amazing, still sweaty but starting to feel it.

And then it starts, Rachel starts taking pictures, she says omg you look amazing and shows me… damn I do look good… it never felt weird, mostly I just spent time trying to relax my face, remember to point my toes and arch my back…

The reveal is amazing, I want every single one, and honestly can I wallpaper a room in these?? Asking for a friend here…
Going through the photos, and thinking wow I can’t even choose they are all so good… I have never felt that way about pictures of myself. I have never felt that good in my body, and I have never felt so confident in my life.
I thought I would do this as an anniversary gift, but the real gift… confidence in this skin I am in…

IT WAS ALL FOR ME