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Year in Review: The Highs (and Lows) of 2017

December 27, 2017 By Caroline Peterson 1 Comment

Year in Review: The Highs (and Lows) of 2017

2017, eh? What a year. I say that with both optimism and utter exhaustion. I'm ready to ring in 2018, happy to be ushering in a wealth of change that a new year brings. The Highs Cuba Once regulations were lifted (that are now back in place), Continue Reading

To All The Dreamers & Creators When You Desperately Need Motivation

October 1, 2017 By Caroline Peterson 2 Comments

To All The Dreamers & Creators When You Desperately Need Motivation

We're told so many stupid things in life that are casually wrapped in a one-size-fits-all mentality. Kids and a mortgage are just part of a happy, fulfilling life. // You're too old // You're too young. // The amount of hours you work is a badge Continue Reading

Saying Goodbye To Summertime

September 24, 2017 By Caroline Peterson Leave a Comment

Saying Goodbye To Summertime

Happy Fall y'all! Real talk: I hate that phrase and I have no idea why. Last week, we welcomed in the fall season, as we waved goodbye to good ol' summertime. When I lived in Michigan, this time of year gave me winter anxiety. As much as I loved Continue Reading

On Being Overwhelmed.

July 20, 2017 By Caroline Peterson Leave a Comment

On Being Overwhelmed.

Generally, I have a lot on my plate. I can usually manage it like a rockstar. I know I take on (and accomplish) more than the standard 9-5 gal. Full-time copywriter, side-gig freelance writer, social media maven, website runner, in real life Continue Reading

5 Reasons Why We Had A Destination Wedding

June 29, 2017 By Caroline Peterson 2 Comments

5 Reasons Why We Had A Destination Wedding

I don't talk about my wedding a lot. The reason is two-fold, really. For starters, it just inherently sounds bragadocious, any way you cut it. Also, it's often tough to explain to people why we chose to have a destination wedding. In my experience, Continue Reading

How Do You Make Friends As Adults?

June 20, 2017 By Caroline Peterson 6 Comments

How Do You Make Friends As Adults?

  Funny story. Before the hubster and I were married, while in the throes of fairytale-dating love, we decided to try a painting class together. Real talk: After nearly 5 years together, things were getting stale and as much as I loved Continue Reading

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