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Maine on the Move: A Coastal Road Trip

June 6, 2022June 8, 2022 Jess

I’d love to romanticize the reason we packed our bags and flew to Maine. But the truth is that we were too scared to fly further than two hours the first time we had our kid in tow. So, we paired proximity with butter-drenched lobster rolls and ocean views, and had ourselves a vacation plan.

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Detroit, Road Trips, United States

A Modern Harbor Springs Haven

May 3, 2022June 8, 2022 Jess

This past weekend, we loaded up the car to explore a part of the state we haven’t spent much time in - northern Michigan’s Petoskey area - and in particular, the quaint and charming Harbor Springs community situated on Little Traverse Bay.

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Road Trips, United States

A Luxe, Relaxed Escape in Elk Rapids

April 5, 2022April 7, 2022 Jess

Most of the time, it’s a destination that drives me to plan a weekend away. But in this case, late-night scrolling on Airbnb - which revealed one of the most swoon-worthy home rentals I’d seen - was the impetus for a trip to Elk Rapids, just north of Traverse City, Mich.

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Road Trips, United States

Hooch, Horses & Hiking: Four Days & A 40th Birthday in Kentucky

April 5, 2022April 6, 2022 Jess

What do you get for a whisky-loving wanderluster that's nearing the big 4-0? A weekend away, family style, with a dabbling of distilleries and a whole lot of hiking (because that's also one of his favorite things).

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North America, Road Trips, United States

A Sweet Weekend Retreat in Union Pier

March 1, 2021April 9, 2021 Jess

What do you get when you combine an adorable, lakeside rental property in Union Pier, Mich., with the eye of a Chicago-based interior designer? A gem of a weekend retreat, no matter the season.

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J O S H U A T R E E // I have so many thoughts on this place and experience. It’s served as a really rich family destination, despite its blink-and-you-might-miss-it first impression.
H I K E S // Family-friendly treks weren’t hard to find in Joshua Tree Nat’l Park, which is truly one of the prettiest places we’ve been. Boulder mountains, massive rock formations, ALL of those Joshua Trees… and with every movement of the sun, a new, vivid colorway. Including the hikes that we did and loved, below.
Easy like Sunday morning 🎶
Me, at bedtime: “Thanks for being such a good kid today, Mack.”
D E S E R T D E T O X 🌵// It wasn’t until after booking the rental that I learned Wifi had inaccurately been listed as an amenity. (And here I thought we were brave choosing a place without a TV.) With super spotty cell service on top, we’ve officially kicked off our trip with a technology detox.
And we leave this weekend 👀
S I X M O N T H S // We’ve got a rolling, bouncing machine on our hands. At six months, Ella Jo rarely stays put, except to eat … which she’s now doing daily (mango and green beans are a current fave). She’s clocking in at nearly 19 lbs, has officially graduated from the Snoo, and is full of smiles and laughs for her big bro.
T H R E E. Three years of those toothy smiles, belly laughs, “cozy” cuddles and mischief making.

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