"I am finding Black Friday really overwhelming". - this is what one coworker said in the office last Thursday and I agree - things were a bit overboard this year. For some it put them off of shopping but for me, I went all in. It was a combination of Mark and I waiting for great sales to buy a household items, using wedding gift cards and checks, and purchasing holiday gifts (both for family and for me, for others to gift me). Since I purchased more than a dozen items I am going to dive right in - some interesting, some not as much. ________ A New Bed: This is the purchase I am most excited about, yayy!! On Friday evening just as the sales were ending Mark and I ordered a Super King which in the UK is the same size as an American King. This is going to be a huge upgrade from our ...
Insanely Grateful
Today the majority of people I know are sitting down to big dinners with family across the United States and today, I am not among them. There are many pros about living aboard but missing holidays, especially those in your home country that are not recognized abroad, is a definite con. I've already spoken with my mom today on the phone and am looking forward to a family video call later but even though we are not together I am insanely grateful.I feel tremendously blessed to have such a loving family that I am close with. Not only does my family chat ping on WhatsApp at least a few times daily, my entire extended family - both sides - were all in attendance at our wedding. Every single person - and there is not one aunt, uncle, or cousin that the family does get along with. I ...
Gift Ideas for Kids & Pets
It is mid-week and what is likely to be the biggest travel day of the year. But unlike perhaps every other year today I will not be leaving the house. I am working, and working out from home and my only Thanksgiving plans are a video call with my family tomorrow night. But you better believe I will be doing online shopping and in case you are too I wanted to share the last of the Cyber Week gift guides - today for the kids and pets. I have broken it down between boys and girls and also between dogs and pets.1 | Riwbox Cat Ear Bluetooth Headphones $32 2 | Gift Boutique Charlotte Doll in Ivory $66 3 | Disney Princess Ultimate Celebration Castle, 4 Feet Tall Doll House $119 4 |Barbie Convertible and Doll Pack $285 | Bottlebond Jewels DIY Friendship Pin Gift Kit $26 6 | ...
Swimming in the Madeira Lava Pools
Swimming has always been my thing but in the last 10 years it has been nice to grab a bikini to go to a pool instead of a one piece and a swimming cap. I went swimming nearly every day I was in Madeira over the Summer but the best place I went in the water was in this lava pool. In Portuguese the name is Piscinas Naturais Velhas, translated it means Porto Moniz Natural Swimming Pools, and it was a very cool experience.I went on a full day tour with a company which I found through AirBnB Experiences. You know this stop is a highlight when it is literally in the name of the tour Skywalk & Porto Moniz Lava Pools. The thing I found most fascinating is that while these natural swimming pools were formed by volcanic lava the sea water in them is crystal clear. Even though I visited ...
