Hey again everyone! I am currently in Europe! We flew from Chicago O’Hare to Rekyajik, Iceland. From Iceland, we traveled to Poland, and then from Poland to Germany. We have several more steps to make over the next month, but we are currently in Black Forest region of Germany! Our first castle visit was “Altes Schloss”…
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Exploring the Eben Ice Caves in Hiawatha National Forest
Last week, we climbed into, and explored the Eben Ice Caves, which are a series of frozen caves near Lake Superior inside the canyon at Rock River Wilderness area of Hiawatha National Forest. To reach them, we not only had a long, snowy drive to Michigan’s Upper Peninsula, but we also enjoyed a gorgeous, snowy hike of about 4 hours round trip to reach them. Read on to learn what we packed, how we got there, what there is to do at the caves, and the experience level required to successfully navigated the ice caves.
The Best Black Friday Sales, Starting Now!
This is arguably the best time of year to shop, as nearly all online retailers are offering excellent sales, from deep discounts or free to gifts to overnight shipping, complementary gift wrapping, and more. It can be time consuming to sort through all of the constant email offers flooding our inboxes, so I’ve complied a…
Baden-Baden, Germany: The Luxury Travel Guide
Baden-Baden, Germany was one of the most beautiful places I’ve ever been! Nestled in the Black Forest, its hot springs, local delicacies, variety of outdoor activities, & up-scale shopping district make this city a great place to visit if you like getting outdoors and trying new things! Read on to find out what to see, where to eat, and all of the best things to do in this gorgeous German town.
50 Fun Things to Do This Fall
Autumn is such a magical time of year, as well as my personal favorite season. The leaves change colors, trees look alight with the fires of autumn, and the days become a little darker, and a little colder, hinting at the hibernation to come. Each autumn, my husband and I have an unofficial list of things we like to do before the season ends, and I wanted to share with you 50 fun things to do this fall.
Delightful French Macarons at Le Bon Macaron
Le Bon Macaron is the best place to find handmade, authentic French macarons in Michigan. They have two locations, one in Ann Arbor, and one in Grand Rapids, both locations also serve ice cream, handmade sodas, coffees, espresso, a variety of tea, and they have a cute selection of merchandise like travel mugs, totes, and clothing that any Francophile should enjoy.
Our Apple Orchard Harvest
Each year Robin and I head out to an apple orchard and buy a few pounds of organic apples for ourselves, our family members, and our neighbors. We turn what we keep for ourselves into preserves, or eat them when they’re fresh in fall salads, or we make one of Robin’s favorite desserts, an apple crumble. This fall, we got an early start and headed to Almar’s to support their dedicated organic and sustainable farm and orchards, and as usual, it was a wonderful time!
Holland, Michigan: The Luxury Travel Guide
Holland is one of my favorite cities in the Midwest, because it is on Lake Michigan, it’s home to my favorite Michigan festival, the Tulip Time Festival, which sees about 7 million tulips bloom each year in May, and it has consistently been ranked as one of the happiest towns in the United States. Famous all over North America for their stunning flower festival, unique red light house, incredible lake views, and breathtaking sunsets, Holland is a lovely place to visit during any Midwest trip.
What My Pandora Bracelet Means to Me
I have worn a Pandora bracelet since my early high school days, and I’ve recently filled my second Pandora bracelet with charms that commemorate special occasions, events and milestones, and achievements in my life, along with a few charms that are just for fun. It feels like the end of an era almost, so I wanted to share what I’ve added to this bracelet, and why each charm is special to me.
How to Avoid Accidentally Buying a Fake Handbag – Learn from My Mistake!
The handbag in this photo is a knockoff, and I thought even after I took these photos that it was real. Here’s why and how to avoid accidentally buying a fake designer handbag, including concrete tips on how to spot a fake bag, how to research a bag to ensure it’s authentic, and what to do if you accidentally buy a fake. In a world where some people are going to school to learn how to spot fakes because they are so close to the real thing, but often made using exploitation and violence, it’s more important than ever to be vigilant, respect art, and honor the design teams that make authentic designer handbags
Luxury Spas of the World: Spa at Blythswood Square in Glasgow
The Spa at Blythswood Square in Glasgow is one of Europe’s most sophisticated and saught after spas. Booking out months in advance, the spa is home to some of Scotland’s most luxurious and invigorating spa treatments, which are performed using only organic, Scottish plant-derived products to ensure a safe and relaxing experience. We enjoyed a couple’s massage, a Ishga Scottish seaweed facials, and a salt & oil scrub, a Detoxifying Rhassoul for 2 soak, and a Scottish Seaweed bath. It was an unbelievably cool and refreshing spa day!
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