🌊 Hula Hoops, Mini Golf & Bunny Bonding: Our Day at Sea
From ocean-top mini golf to a surprise hula hoop championship, this sea day had it all—plus bunnies, spa time, arcade wins, and lava cake dreams.
🚢 All Aboard: Pool Time, Dancing Waiters & Bee’s First Room Service
Cruise day kicked off with passports, pool splashes, and Bee’s very first room service order—complete with dancing waiters and ruffled shirts.
🍩 Texas to Miami: Donuts, Detours, and a Dash of Chaos
We started our cruise adventure with donuts, detours, and a wild airport terminal in Austin—then hit Miami running. From science museums to bunny checks at 30,000 feet, day one was anything but boring.
🎒 A Makeup Bag for Mascara, Eye Shadow, and the Occasional Lipstick
I don’t wear a lot of makeup—just mascara, a little eye shadow, and maybe lipstick—but this compact makeup bag fits my minimalist routine perfectly. It’s durable, easy to clean, and just the right size for travel or everyday life.
🌊 Cruise Packing Must-Haves: What’s in My Bag for Smooth Sailing
Packing for a cruise? Don’t miss this roundup of smart, space-saving essentials—from TSA locks and motion sickness bands to cruise ducks and magnetic cabin hooks. I’m sharing exactly what I packed (plus what I forgot!) to help you cruise in comfort, style, and total preparedness.
West Memphis to Central Texas: Bunny Checks & Buc-ee’s
A road trip with my daughter Bee: bunnies, Buc-ee’s, and one unforgettable stop at a post office split by state lines.
Texas to West Memphis: A Brand New Woman
From Central Texas to West Memphis in a day—trees, trucks, peace, and a long-awaited hug at the end.
My First Solo Trip: A Treehouse Escape Near Waco
I booked one night in a treehouse just north of Waco—my first solo trip after a major life change. It wasn’t far, but it felt like everything I needed: quiet, healing, and all mine.
