With March 2020 bringing on the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, in many ways the word “unprecedented” became the word of choice. For 2021 and me personally that word still fits. In a way, the last 3 ish years have been rather unprecedented for me personally and professionally. For context: August 2019: we got married… Read More
I used to dream about what it would be like to be a digital nomad. Just me, my laptop and a turquoise stretch of ocean on either side. I’d think about what it would be like to work from a remote location that inspired my creativity and not just a desk where I’m accounted for… Read More
Lodge: Arumeru River LodgeLocation: Arusha, TanzaniaArrival day: Wednesday evening into Thursday, September 2016 Our east African safari takes place in Tanzania. The trip was 8 days long and the itinerary was a combination of visiting Tarangire National Park, the Ngorongoro Crater and the legendary Serengeti. We would be visiting during late September into early October,… Read More
This one’s jucy because it’s such a nuanced topic for us, ladies. A lot of thought, time, effort and money goes into creating an outfit for Derby. In reality, though, IMHO and experience, the answer is: whichever one you find first that inspires you to wear it because it’s your budget. Sounds very similar to… Read More
Do you know how many people attend the Kentucky Derby? Upwards of 150,000. Many of which are in town for as little as two days to attend Oaks and Derby (Friday May 2nd and Saturday May 3rd). It got me thinking, if I were in town for this major, bucket-list event and could only get… Read More
It’s late April and that time of year again in Kentucky where everyone is gearing up for the Kentucky Derby. Billed as the most Exciting Two Minutes in Sports, the Kentucky Derby is America’s race for 3-year Thoroughbreds. This year is the #151st run for the roses. Derby Day & Race Time 2025 The Derby… Read More
Bourbon Chronicles: Wild Turkey, Michter’s & Old Forester Welcome to another installment of the Bourbon Chronicles where we experience distilleries that are part of the bourbon trail and rate the tour and tasting experience. In December, we were able to get out to three distillery tours and taste their bourbon. The tour and tasting experience… Read More
I’ve been watching a lot of Master Class lately, specifically one by Tan France “Teaches Style for Everyone” where he talks about building a capsule collection in your wardrobe. Now, I work for Under Armour so, yes, I’m biased and realize not everyone builds their entire wardrobe around our gear…but hypothetically if you could, this… Read More
I think when anyone moves into their first home, there’s always a few things they want to fix up. Compounded by the fact that there are numerous renovation TV shows on HGTV showing you how easy and quick it is (eye roll). Though we do like watching Love It Or List It, my motto for… Read More
This post is my product review of Sunday Lawn Care. I decided to try Sunday because, I fully admit I do not know what I’m doing when it comes to law care, but I want to use products that work, are easy to apply, and are safe for kids, pets and the environment. I know,… Read More
Being that we’re in bourbon city, I feel confident in adding my voice to this topic. Also, fun fact: “the Bluegrass State produces and ages approximately 95 percent of the world’s bourbon whiskey.” History.com How Kentucky Became the World’s Bourbon Capital Basic Bourbons to have on hand Woodford Reserve Bulleit – don’t forget the rye!… Read More
I learned the official Kentucky Derby site publishes a “what to wear” 2024 style guide each year. But as someone who attended Oaks Day in 2023, I’ll continue to tell you that whilst style is important and fun, so is planning for the local weather and amount of walking you’ll be doing once on the… Read More
Bourbon Chronicles: Willet, Woodford Reserve, Jim Beam, Evan Williams, Coper & Kings When you’re hosting your also married friends (who have two young kiddos) + a 40th-birthday is in the mix, for a two day-buck-list-bourbon-trail adventure in Kentucky, you make the most of it! These are the adult diaries of 40+ year olds. At first,… Read More
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