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Christmas Cards

Just thought I’d share the Christmas Cards I have done the last few years – people seem to get a kick out ofView full post »

Budget beauty finds

I’m always looking for ways to save money. Here are some of my fave budget beauty finds: Eye makeup remover –View full post »

In the kitchen – pots and pans recommendation

I am not an expert by any means. But, I recently replaced my old pots and pans with new ones and did quite a bit ofView full post »

Cheap weekend getaway to Copacabana

Copacabana is a small, enchanting town set on the southern shore of Lake Titicaca.  It’s about a 3.5 hour busView full post »

Being honest about who I am really seeking to glorify with my life…

“Why, you do not even know what will happen tomorrow. What is your life? You are a mist that appears for a littleView full post »

What or Who Do You Depend On?

It’s been too long since I’ve posted a blog post.  Life has been crazy here in Bolivia – so muchView full post »

Celebrating Another Year of Life

On February 25th I celebrated my 35th birthday.  Kind of crazy.  I sometimes wonder where has the time gone?  I stillView full post »

Some days are just hard…

Today is one of those days. I have been listening to this song and the lyrics have been a helpful reminder of how greatView full post »

La Paz 3600 10k Race

Over 10,000 runners joined together to run the Carrera La Paz 3600 10k race through the streets of La Paz, Bolivia.  View full post »

5k Race for Operation Smile

Sunday morning we ran a 5k race to raise money for ACS Operation Smile in hopes that they can start a chapter here inView full post »

I was alone, and you visited me…

This past Saturday we went and visited an elderly home in La Paz to serve them, to encourage them and to spend time withView full post »

Helpful Travel Tips

Just got a few travel tips from one of my favorite travel/flight websites that I thought I’d share!  MoreView full post »

Chicken Soup for the Soul…

I’ve been sick this week and longing for some really good chicken noodle soup.  When I asked around, ‘WhereView full post »

Keeping it Real

I haven’t written a blog post in a long time.  It’s not because I haven’t been doing anything.  It&#View full post »

Visiting Ground Zero

I got to spend the day in NYC for my birthday in February – it was incredibly cold and windy that day.  My friendView full post »