Wow – we’re already at #20! Almost five straight months of awesome people! I’m really excited with today’s post and am thrilled to see this series continue. If you have any ideas on how to make this even better, feel …

Quality Time with… Shannyn (Frugal Beautiful), Ep. #20 Read more →

Exactly five years ago, I was on a game show. Lingo was its name, and spelling was its game. It starred one of the smoothest customers of them all: Chuck Woolery. How this all happened is rather simple: I, an …

What I Learned from Meeting Chuck Woolery and Winning $5000 Read more →

Video proof that it was absolutely beautiful here… I know I might not have this kind of freedom and luxury with time every day – it’s why I’m so grateful and why I’m making the most of it now! To …

In your comfort zone? Try a ferris wheel ride (worked for me)! Read more →

This is one of those interviews where I realize after the fact, “this dude has been BUSY.” It’s like when you’re at a party, having a great conversation with a stranger, and when they leaves, your friend rushes up to …

Quality Time with… Cal Newport (Study Hacks), Ep. #19 Read more →

Enjoy a fulfilling trip and skip the need for a post-vacation vacation? Yes, Virginia, it’s true – you can have both! I’ve been on (and even planned) my share of trips that employed laser-sharp adherence to the almighty schedule. Woe …

Two Ways to Plan a Trip and Keep Your Sanity! Read more →

Hello on Sunday, and happy Mother’s Day to you wonderful women out there! Here’s a quick look into how I literally traveled (for FREE) to Chicago. Watch me act like a country bumpkin: “ooo, there’s food!” Plus, there are my …

A peek into my FREE ride to Chicago… Read more →

Today I celebrate my 100th post with a very personal and special chat. There are some conversations that you do not want to end, that do not even really begin to scratch the surface. I felt that with this talk. …

Quality Time with… Jeff, Ep. #18 (and the 100th Post!) Read more →

As of Sunday, May 1st, I’m now in Chicago. This was part of my original plan. And yet, as I sat on the grass looking out at Lake Michigan, I wondered “what the hell am I doing?” I didn’t even have anywhere …

Did I mention I have no clue what I’m doing? Read more →

As I mentioned in my Future Reality, I’m excited to connect with people genuinely, whether I’ve known them for 5 minutes or 5 years. Today we talk to someone who I’ve known for a lot longer than 5 years – …

Quality Time with… Mom, ep. #17 Read more →

I recently (like, four days ago) learned about the Fox Rent A Car Road Trip, a sponsored (car, gas, lodging) trip that takes 4 bloggers to 6 cities in 16 days, around the Western US. It’s about doing cool things, …

Redefining the Road Trip Read more →