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The Hidden Gem Near Congaree National Park

I was born in Mexico but raised in the U.S. One big benefit of living in the South is access to good food. Being from the state of Oaxaca, Mexico, I was born with a yearning for outstanding flavor. Oaxaca is known for its gastronomy. It is considered Mexico's culinary capital. Oaxaca is home to...

Where Congaree National Park Met Me

Wow, this year has been difficult. Really, the end of 2025 into the start of 2026 has felt the heaviest. A few years ago, I got sick with the flu while in New York City for New Year's. I thought that was the worst birthday I'd ever had. Well, life apparently took that as a...

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Experiencing the Great Sand Dunes of Colorado

Some places stay with you long after you've left them. Not because they were easy or comfortable, but because they quietly rearranged your sense of scale. Great Sand Dunes National Park had lived in the back of my mind for years. I'd seen the photos, the surreal sweep of gold pressed against jagged mountains, but...

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Badlands National Park: A Road Trip Surprise

The first time I laid eyes on Badlands National Park was in the winter of 2020. I was on a road trip to Montana, and honestly, stopping at the Badlands wasn’t even part of the plan. My crew and I had just left Sioux Falls, South Dakota, and were making our way to Rapid City....

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A Family-Friendly Weekend in New Orleans

At the beginning of this year, I took a quick weekend trip to New Orleans, Louisiana. While I’ve been to NOLA a few times before, I decided to share this one on my blog because it was more family-friendly than my previous visits. Don’t get me wrong, I’m all for the wild nights on Bourbon...

From Granola Girl to NASCAR Fan: My Talladega Experience

I’ve lived in Alabama for years, and I always said I’d never go to Talladega for a NASCAR race. Why? It’s just never been my scene. I’m more of a mountains-and-music-festivals kind of girl. Give me hiking boots over stadium seats any day, you know? Despite my crunchy, granola heart, I’ve always had a soft...

Pacific Northwest Road Trip – Washington Coast (Part 2)

Welcome back to part two of our journey! Last year, my husband and I packed up our two little dogs and set off on an unforgettable road trip along the coast of Washington State. We kicked things off in the rainy charm of Forks, Washington, and settled into the quiet coastal town of Sekiu. After...

🌲Pacific Northwest Road Trip Washington Coast (Part 1)

Last year, my husband and I packed up our two little dogs and took off on an unforgettable road trip along the coast of Washington State. Whether you are planning your own Pacific Northwest adventure or just love to travel through stories, here's a detailed look at the first part of our journey. The Night...

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If you could make your pet understand one thing, what would it be?

If I could make my dogs understand one thing, it would be that I am extremely sorry whenever I accidentally step on them. I have two dogs. They carry pieces of my heart outside of my chest. I’ve often asked myself, do they understand what I am doing when I provide them comfort after accidentally...

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Pawapoo Pet Carrier Backpack

I am aware that a lot of people have small dogs. In our home, we have two four-legged fur-babies. They are pieces of my heart walking outside of my chest. One of our fur-babies is a 15-pound Yorkie Poo who is 12 years old. He has given us many years of happiness and adventures. Our...

What is the legacy you will leave behind?

The legacy that I want to leave behind is this: I did my best. Despite the fear, anxiety, doubt, pushback, and failure—despite it all—I did my best. For a while now, I’ve known that I am an activist. It took me some time to learn how to use my voice, but here I am, doing...

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Harry Potter and The Girl that Read it Endlessly

Daily writing promptWhat book could you read over and over again?View all responses When I moved to the United States from Mexico, I was six years old, just shy of turning seven. I did not speak a word of English, I barely spoke Spanish. My biological family and I are from the mountainous region of...

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