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Why Volunteering Should Be Your New Hobby
Read more: Why Volunteering Should Be Your New HobbyWelcome back Gallivanters! I’ve written several blogs about how to utilize your free time by finding interesting hobbies, one of which should be volunteering. Volunteering is something near and dear to my heart. I grew up volunteering with the 4-H and with different organizations in my high school, and it is a habit that has…
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Turning 25
Read more: Turning 25Hello Gallivanters! Welcome back to the blog. This week, we are celebrating! Because in case you didn’t know, it’s officially birthday week. I’d like to start off this blog post by reflecting on year 24. This year I took my first solo trip, bought a new car, and continued to write about life and all…
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A Day at Beech Mountain Resort, North Carolina
Read more: A Day at Beech Mountain Resort, North CarolinaWelcome back Gallivanters! This is my attempt at embracing the prospect of six more weeks of winter. Whether you want to try hitting the slopes, or simply enjoy a hot cocoa while watching from the sidelines, Beech Mountain Ski Resort is calling! First Chair Coffee Shop I couldn’t think of a better way to start…
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Short Books to Begin Reading in 2025
Read more: Short Books to Begin Reading in 2025Because I have commitment issues with books over 300 pages.
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Trending in Health and Wellness for 2025: Micro – Needling, Trips and Retirement
Read more: Trending in Health and Wellness for 2025: Micro – Needling, Trips and RetirementShould “Micro-dosing” retirement be the new quiet quitting? And I got a facial.
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New Year, New Me, New You.
Read more: New Year, New Me, New You.Hello Gallivanters! It is officially my favorite time of year again. New Year’s Eve is one of my favorite holidays because it can feel so transformative. First and foremost, I think the best way to start a new year is to positively reflect on the previous year’s accomplishments. This year, I took my first solo…
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Ashlyn’s Guide to Making 2025 Your Year
Read more: Ashlyn’s Guide to Making 2025 Your YearHey everyone, long time no see 🙂 Since the New Year is upon us, I wanted to take a moment to look back. I’ll be honest, while 2024 was one of the … Ashlyn’s Guide to Making 2025 Your Year
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A Day in Gatlinburg-Pigeon Forge at Christmas
Read more: A Day in Gatlinburg-Pigeon Forge at ChristmasMerry Christmas Gallivanters! The holidays are in full swing, and nothing sounds more appealing to me than sitting by the fire, watching old Christmas movies inside a cozy cabin in the Smokey Mountains. If you are looking for a place to vacation that feels straight out of a hallmark movie, may I recommend heading to…
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Dear Santa, or My 2024 Wishlist
Read more: Dear Santa, or My 2024 WishlistWelcome back Gallivanters! Today I am writing to my fellow Boujee Gallivanters and/or my secret Santa. So if anyone was wondering what to get for the girl who is always planning a trip, loves a cozy night in and a cute pair of shoes, here is my wish list for this Christmas. $25-50 Victoria’s Secret…
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Friday Night Focaccia
Read more: Friday Night FocacciaWelcome back Gallivanters! Today, I wanted to share a fun, savory new recipe perfect for those Friday nights in. This simple focaccia recipe is also great to have in your back pocket to make for the upcoming Friendsgiving dinners and Christmas celebrations! So without further ado: Friday Night Focaccia. Ingredients: Optional ingredients: cranberries, bell peppers,…
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