New Year’s Resolutions
Lose 10 lbs, stop overspending at Starbucks and find nice, sensible boyfriend to go out with (For all of my fellow Bridget Jones fans, I see you). New. Years. Resolutions. Some may consider them daunting, inspiring, or they might not consider them at all. When I think of all of the #newyearnewme posts, I actually…
Summer Favorites
Welcome Back Gallivanters! I don’t know about you, but this heat wave is not for the weak. I for one, am rarely spotted doing a full face during the summer for this very reason. My summer makeup routine needs to be long-lasting, sweat-proof, and preferably short. So here are my top five favorite products for…
Turning Twenty-Four
Hello Gallivanters! Welcome back to the blog. This week, I turned twenty-four. So I took this week to rest, relax, and reflect on what twenty-three gave me. Twenty-three was one of the best years of my life. I met new friends who are now old friends, and achieved some of the longest goals I had…
My 2024 Spring Favorites
Hello, Gallivanters! And helloooooo spring! Spring has officially sprung. Spring is a great time for new beginnings and trying new things, so I wanted to share some of my favorite things I’ve been loving this Spring. Spring Favorites: A short and sweet blog post this week as I am just unfurling myself from Winter, but…
Words of the Year
Hello Gallivanters! As 2023 draws to a close, I find myself reflecting on how far I’ve come and where I still want to go in 2024. This year I traveled, I gallivanted and I had a heck of a good time doing it. I can’t wait to do all that and more in 2024. I’ve…
How to Implement Self-Care for a Better 2024.
Hello, Gallivanters! My favorite holiday is almost upon us: New Year’s Eve! I’ve said it before, but I love all things personal development, setting goals, and planning for the future. So I love making New Year’s Resolutions and the idea of a fresh start that comes with a new year. So for the next few…
Solo Date Ideas
Hello Gallivanters! I’m sure you’ve heard the single empowerment statement, “Date yourself first” from someone in a seemingly happy and healthy relationship. I definitely have, but as cheesy as it sounds, I do think it holds some truth. For me, I get uncomfortable being alone. Sitting with loneliness with only the thoughts in my head…
My Power Playlists
Choosing a song at the gym or a playlist for a long drive sounds like it should be an easy enough decision, but I believe it can set the tone for the rest of our day. There is power in what we listen to, so we should choose what we listen to wisely. As a…
Morning Routines
As a self-proclaimed Gallivanter, I thrive off of adventure and activity. I enjoy being the definition of “on the go.” But as much as I love to have a fully booked and fulfilling life, you can lose some of your ability to quiet the mind and be present in the hustle and bustle of life.…
Why Volunteering Should Be Your New Hobby
Welcome 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…
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…
Trending in Health and Wellness for 2025: Micro – Needling, Trips and Retirement
Should “Micro-dosing” retirement be the new quiet quitting? And I got a facial.
Creating Playlists to Romanticize Your Life
Welcome back Gallivanters! I am a big believer in the power of manifestation and positive thinking. One of my personal favorite quotes goes like this: “Our thoughts become feelings, feelings become actions, actions become our realities.” I truly believe that our conscious and subconscious thoughts and beliefs can impact our mindset, realities and overall quality…
My Amazon Home Favorites
Welcome back Gallivanters! I’m marking something HUGE off of my bucket list. I just moved into a new apartment – but this time I’ll be living alone. Having my own place was one of the first things I put on my bucket list, and I’m already so excited and grateful for what’s ahead! This is…
Carry-On Only: Packing Tips for Euro Summer
Ciao Gallivanters! It’s that time of year when everyone starts planning their summer vacations. If your timeline is anything like mine, there is one thing I’m hearing over and over: Euro Summer. The architecture, the food, the conversion rate – what’s not to love? That is, if you can get through TSA first. So today,…
Host Your Home like a Duchess: Tips and Tricks inspired by With Love, Meghan on Netflix.
Welcome back Gallivanters! If you’re anything like me, you are on your second (or third) rewatch of With Love, Meghan. The Netflix series taking over the internet stars Meghan Markle as she gathers with her close friends and family sharing all the tips and tricks for cooking, beautifying and hosting. For those that have been…
Turning 25
Hello 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…
Dear Santa, or My 2024 Wishlist
Welcome 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…
A PSL, All Too Well (10 Minute Version) (Taylor’s Version) and Frank Sinatra Fall.
Hello Gallivanters, As September collapses into October, the temperature drops, and pumpkin returns, we say hello to fall. Welcoming the feeling of being able to fall asleep quicker, yet waking up easier. Taking long walks wearing old college sweatshirts, listening to All Too Well (10 Minute Version) (Taylor’s Version) three times in a row. Watching…
A Nancy Meyers, Coastal Granddaughter, Ina Garten August.
Hello Gallivanters! As we bid summer adieu and prepare to welcome the next season of our lives, August offers us a reprieve. I like to think of August as a transitional period that allows for positive changes and transformations not just in our personal lives – but all around us. Nothing embodies this feeling well…
Unique After-Work Hobbies to Reclaim Your Day
Welcome back Gallivanters! All my Full-Time Equivalents, today I write to you. I know that after clocking out and heading home for the day, its all you can do to commute home, eat dinner, and go horizontal until doing it all again the next day. Did you know that the average person will spend 90,000…
Morning Routines
As a self-proclaimed Gallivanter, I thrive off of adventure and activity. I enjoy being the definition of “on the go.” But as much as I love to have a fully booked and fulfilling life, you can lose some of your ability to quiet the mind and be present in the hustle and bustle of life.…
The Gallivanter 