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I used the 23andMe ancestry DNA service and received some surprising results! Here is why I took the test and my geographic / genetic make up.

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A devastating diagnosis led me to create this simple healthy snack guide — perfect for road trips!

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OMG I can’t believe this happened while we were housesitting. It is a hilarious story to tell NOW but it definitely freaked us out. Can you guess who the intruder was during our house-sit?

I am enjoying gorgeous housing in desirable destinations — for no accommodation costs! Learn more about how free house and petsitting works.

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New baggage alert! See what collection just came in the lab and my thoughts after testing them.

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While vacationing in Sarasota, I stopped by the home of the famous John Ringling and toured the museum of art he and his wife created. Read more about the experience and enjoy the amazing photos. 

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What is the best affordable tripod out there? I’m on a quest to find one that is affordable and durable enough to survive frequent travel. Check out my review of the iKross 47″ tripod and adapters.

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Elements of Byron Resort & Spa fuses rural Australia with modern, resort comforts.

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This Airbnb / hotel hybrid is my latest travel obsession (and one of the first of its kind in Milwaukee).

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Congrats to the winner of our LeapFrog giveaway. 

Missed our group trip to Cartagena de Indias, Colombia? Here are some fun photos and details of our Cartagena in Color getaway with O. Christine Retreats.

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Fyre Festival became the vacation from hell for so many people. Here’s how to spot the red flags and avoid a similar situation.

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