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Life in Bloom Travel- Getting Out of the House Changes Everything
It’s Monday morning and I wanted to share another post for our Life in Bloom Travel series- Getting Out of the House Changes Everything. I don’t know about you but there are days when the house just feels like too much. Not because anything is wrong exactly — just because everything feels louder when you stay in the house too long. The same spaces, the same thoughts, the same weight sitting in the background. So, when David gets home, we get in the car. No real plan. No big destination. Just “I need out of here for a minute.” And suddenly the world feels different. As we drive around and…
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Hidden Travel Gems in Europe Most Tourists Miss
Europe is the same story every summer: vacationers wait for hours at the Eiffel Tower, fight through people in Barcelona’s Gothic Quarter, and Instagram the exact angles of the Trevi Fountain in Rome that others have taken millions of times before. In the meantime, some of the most enchanting destinations in Europe are missed due to a lack of notice in deserted valleys, on breathtaking coastlines, and standing in medieval squares, allowing only a few travelers who are willing to abandon the streets filled with souvenir shops to find them. Europe’s hidden gems are not second-class versions of famous plazas, however; they are generally more authentic, less expensive, and far…
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Culinary Explorations: Introducing Kids to Global Flavors
Culinary Explorations: Introducing Kids to Global Flavors Introduction: Imagine that your five-year-old gingerly takes a bite of homemade Thai spring rolls and their eyes widen as the fresh mint and cilantro explode across their palate. After a moment of contemplation they have picked out another piece. This small win is actually much more than just trying a new food; it is the start of the journey of cultural curiosity and appreciation that will last a lifetime. In our increasingly integrated world, it is more important than ever to raise globally minded children. While we often consider where and how to teach kids geography, languages, or world history, we sometimes forget…
Living a simple lifestyle from the front porch
