Growing up in Reno, Nevada meant skiing was always an important part of my life. Middle school and high school were filled with daily 4 A.M. wake-ups for ski team, weekends were spent with friends on the local mountain, and afternoon classes got out early so we could catch at ...read more
Travel can be stressful. Between dealing with changing flight information and making sure you didn't leave your belt at the security checkpoint, taking care of yourself usually is the last thing you consider. I often board planes feeling a little rushed, frazzled, and in serious ...read more
As soon as G and I booked our flights to Paris, I began preparing my packing list. While I wasn't intimidated or overwhelmed by the clothing choices to consider, it was quite a different story for footwear. Shoes tend to be a trickier category for trips in general (it's easy to ...read more
I've spent more Friday-through-Sunday getaways in Northern California and other locales (we actually just got back from one) than I can count. And while I was a notoriously bad packer for many years, I've thankfully learned a few tricks along the way for weekend trips. The key is ...read more