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Mackinaw Road: Five February Favorites
It’s true what everyone says. February is definitely the longest shortest month of the year. Hello and Welcome, March! Nonetheless, some fun things did happen in February. **DISCLOSURE: This post contains affiliate links, meaning that if you click and purchase, I may receive some compensation. Thank you! February Favorites: Living Room Decor I gave our living room a little February update. It was fun to make a reel over on my Instagram as the process unfolded. Here is the static version. I used mostly items I already had, but added a couple new vases, some faux stems, a few real flowers, and a pedestal. Crew was very curious and would…
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Mackinaw Road Mondays: On turning 40, a Circus, Jeans, and a Salad
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Mackinaw Road: September Updates
Hi and Happy October! Here are some September Updates from last month. Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links, meaning that if you click and purchase, I may receive some compensation. Thank you! September Update #1: Cozy Fall Living Room We cannot get enough of the cozy fall living room. If you missed it, you can read more here. Some of the sources are linked below. You can click on the picture to be taken to the site. September Update #2: Lake Winnipesaukee We finally got another trip in! Lake Winnipesaukee was beautiful. Stay tuned for a post devoted to the trip as well as our brief stop at Niagara Falls.…
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Mackinaw Road Mondays: On turning 40, a Circus, Jeans, and a Salad
Hello and Happy Monday! Welcome to Mackinaw Road Mondays where we cover five miscellaneous topics. This week is a good one! It involves turning 40, a circus, jeans, a salad, and how I’m mixing traditional with tech in planning our next trip.
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Mackinaw Road: Five February Favorites
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5 Swimsuits under $100 (and 2 Splurges)
Hi and Welcome Back! We just returned from our beach vacation and of course I didn’t have it together enough to update my swimsuits before the trip. At least the kids had new travel outfits. Of course, their favorite swimsuits were from last year’s list. (You can check that out here.) I guess swimsuits are sort of like vegetables… If you put them in front of the kids for long enough, they’ll grow to love them- haha!
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Friday Finds on Mackinaw Road: A Netflix Find, Gift Ideas for Him, and A Plaid Puffer Vest
Hi all and Happy Friday! It’s been fun starting up with Friday Finds on Mackinaw Road again and just in time for all things holiday!!! But first…
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Gifts for Traveling Kids: Elementary Age version
Hi there! As much as I love fall, it’s time to admit that winter appears to be here to stay. And, let’s face it, the holidays are a magical time. While we won’t be traveling too much over the holiday months, that doesn’t stop the kids (and us) from dreaming of days on the road. Here are a few gift ideas to keep the kids occupied at home and while traveling. **This post contains affiliate links. Also, we haven’t tried all of the products but just think that they look like great gifts.
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Friday Finds on Mackinaw Road: Cozy Sweaters
Hi All~ Welcome to Friday Finds on Mackinaw Road on a Sunday night— because it has just been one of those weeks 😉 Today I’m talking all things sweaters (and sweatshirts)! Sweaters pack super well for trips and since we live in Michigan and also went to San Fransisco this fall, it seemed like the perfect time to pull out my old favorites and add some new picks, too. There’s nothing quite like a cozy sweater to help you get through 7 months of cold weather! This post contains affiliate links. This Asymmetrical Snap-Up Fleece is an oldie but goodie- it travels perfectly and is now available in even more colors.…
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Friday Finds on Mackinaw Road: A Tool to Systematically Create a Capsule Wardrobe
Hi and Happy Friday! I think I’ve mentioned before that I’m interested in having a capsule wardrobe. In fact, I may already have one inadvertently in the works…I find myself wearing the same outfits on repeat. And yet random clothing lingers. I think that I’ve also mentioned that we live in a 1920’s house. That means limited closet space. We’ve done well managing this, but I still feel that I could really put more clothes in the donation pile. But, where to start? *this post contains affiliate links.
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What to do in Savannah, Georgia (in 3 hours)
This post contains affiliate links, meaning that if you click and purchase, I may receive some compensation. Savannah, Georgia. It’s been on the list of places to visit for awhile now. We haven’t heard a bad review. And, yet, we didn’t quite know what to expect. During a recent family vacation to Hilton Head Island in South Carolina, my husband and I were able to drive the 45 minutes or so to Savannah, Georgia, for dinner and a walk. We were quite satisfied with all that we saw, but the 3 hours definitely left us craving a return visit in the near future.
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How to Prepare for Leaving Your Children
Does anyone else have children who become super well-behaved and cute right before you leave for a trip? Mine do! We love to travel with our kids but sometimes the timing with school and activities doesn’t allow for them to tag along. And, honestly, while we absolutely love to travel with our children, there are a lot of positives that come from leaving them home every once and while. These are the Top 5 for us: #1 We get sleep! #2 We get to have conversations that don’t strictly involve the day to day business of family life. #3 The grandparents have unlimited access to the grandchildren. #4 We miss…
