A Quiet 11th Birthday

Roo and Merle

I found this one plus several other funny pictures on my camera that the kids took.

One week ago was my oldest daughters 11th birthday, and I suddenly feel really old.

In one way it seems like yesterday, then suddenly it feels like 100 lifetimes ago.

We aren’t big birthday party people here, we tend to keep it a special day with the family (except that year we did Chuck E Cheese and it was an absolute nightmare.

I also cut my hand badly on a game and that could have led to the nightmarishness of the day). I always let the kids pick one thing they want to do that day, sometimes it is movies, sometimes museums, sometimes just quietly hangout together at home. Continue Reading

Travel Inspired Gift Ideas

Do you ever find that you tend to buy themed gifts for people? Like, for every holiday that you buy them a gift it always is in the same theme as everything else you buy them?

With my oldest, her gifts for the last couple of years seem to have a focus on Harry Potter, and Doctor Who.

For many, many years I bought Tom KISS inspired gifts because he was a collector.

For me, I tend to say travel-inspired items when asked what I have on my list, like books, maps, pictures etc.

In this post, I am going to show you a list of items that would be loved by any (well, almost any) traveller in various price points.

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What to Wear in Prague, Czech Republic

What to Wear in Prague, Czech Republic. Outfits 1-10 #packinglight #travellight #traveltips

Outfit 1 – Turtleneck Sweater | Casual Denim | Hat | Watch | Purse | Flats
Outfit 2 – Oversized Shirt | Denim | Knit Hat | Sunglasses | Purse | Winter Boots
Outfit 3 – Peplum Top | Black Pants | Coat | Watch | Clutch | Booties
Outfit 4 – White Blouse | Pencil Skirt | Watch | Clutch | Booties
Outfit 5 – White T-shirt | Casual Denim | Cardigan | Hat | Clutch | Winter Boots
Outfit 6 – Black Pullover | Denim | Scarf | Sunglasses | Purse | Flats
Outfit 7 – Kimono Top | Black Pants | Watch | Clutch | Booties
Outfit 8 – White Blouse | Casual Denim | Coat | Knit Hat | Winter Boots
Outfit 9 – Turtleneck Sweater | Pencil Skirt | Sunglasses | Purse | Flats
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What to Pack for Prague, Czech Republic – Packing Light

What to Pack for Prague Czech Republic Packing Light List #packinglight #travellight #traveltips
Peplum Top • Macy’s  | T-shirt • Urban Outfitters | Blouse • Neiman Marcus
Oversized Top • Free People | Kimono Top • BCBGMAXAZRIA | Black Pullover • H&M
Turtleneck Sweater • Revolve Clothing | Cardigan • Lord & Taylor | Denim • Lucky Brand
Casual Denim • Mavi  | Black Pants • RVCA | Skirt • Vince Camuto | Coat • Madewell
Wool Hat • Nordstrom | Knit Hat • SIJJL | Scarf • La Fiorentina | Watch • Michael Kors
Sunglasses • J.Crew | Winter Boots • Toms | Flats • Macy’s
Booties • Sole Society | Purse • Urban Outfitters | Clutch • Abiko

*UPDATE: Many of these items are now sold out. I have replaced the sold out links with items that are similar and within the same price range.

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One Chambray Shirt 4 Ways

1 Chambray Shirt Styled 4 different ways. How to make the most out of your wardrobe. Versatile fashion and options.
Boho Look – 1. Chambray Top  | 2. Scarf | 3. Sunglasses | 4. Hobo Bag
5. Stack Bracelets | 6. Flares | 7. Wedge Sandal | 8. Nailpolish
Casual Look – 1. Chambray Top | 2. Sweater | 3. Distressed Denim | 4. Watch
5. Scarf | 6. Purse | 7. Flats | 8. Hat | 9. Nailpolish
Rock Look – 1. Chambray Top | 2. Leather Jacket | 3. Sunglasses | 4. Nailpolish OPI
5. Watch | 6. Purse | 7. Converse | 8. Nars Lipstick | 9. Black Pants
Party Look – 1. Chambray Top | 2. Sequin Skirt | 3. Glitter Tank | 4. Lipstick
5. Necklace | 6. Clutch | 7. Nailpolish | 8. Watch | 9. Heels | 10. Earrings
* Since this post is older, quite a few of the above items that are sold out now. I have replaced sold out items with similar pieces in the same price range.

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