Travel & Adventure

I just returned from an unforgettable adventure through Turkey and Greece—think breathtaking ruins, sun-soaked coastlines, and food so delicious I might still be full. But let’s be real: the flight to get there? Not the highlight. Like most of us who don’t have a black Amex or a travel influencer deal with an airline, I had to get strategic about staying comfortable in the friendly skies. And friends, I cracked the code! Here are three uncommon travel essentials that made

To my daughters: your sacrifice may not have been recognized with medals or ceremonies, but it was no less real. You served this country in the hardest of ways—by living with grace, perseverance, and loyalty in the shadow of a calling that asked more of all of us than we realized at the time. You are patriots. Every bit as much as your active-duty daddy.

There’s a beauty in making certain moments feel momentous. Not everything in life needs to be celebrated with cake and balloons, but some things—those small shifts that signal “you’re growing up”—deserve to be noticed, remembered, and marked with care. And each individual, male and female alike, need to know that they are seen, recognized as special and unique, and invested in.

These lesser-traveled West Coast spots don’t just offer a vacation—they invite you to slow down and rediscover wonder. Whether it’s the salty air of Trinidad or the glowing hills of Ojai, there’s something here that feels like yours the moment you arrive.

Whether you’re escaping to hill country, hitting the beach, or checking into a cozy cabin with your favorite people (or finally by yourself), here’s how to pack like the seasoned, stylish woman you are—with room left over for souvenirs and sanity.

Whether you’re a foodie, a history buff, or just need a peaceful reset, these small-town Southern escapes prove you don’t need a big name to make big memories. Throw a bag in the car and take the road a little less traveled to one or all of these southeast getaways.

Travel doesn’t always need plane tickets or passport stamps. Sometimes the richest experiences are found down a back road, at a table for two, with homemade pie and a story from someone who’s lived there all their life.

In my 20s and 30s, I lived for the burn. It was about being tough, disciplined, and unstoppable. The harder I pushed, the more my body pushed back. It forced me to re-evaluate what health really meant and what I actually needed to thrive.

There comes a point in a woman’s life—maybe after the kids are grown, the career has shifted, the body has whispered a few lessons, and the

Regardless of generational labels, many of us eventually find ourselves in the midst of what's often termed the Sandwich Generation.

We’re communal beings, and we thrive when we nurture those connections. It’s a matter of health, really, to feed that need for “people-ing.”

Reflecting on my childhood, many of my most cherished memories are interwoven with the presence of extended family

It's finally happening. We spent two glorious weeks exploring Italy, a dream realized for both of us.