I was back in the studio at Q13 FOX in Seattle to talk travel on their new lifestyle morning show, Studio 13 Live. It was great to be back and see so many familiar and new faces. I started doing regular travel segments on Q13 FOX in 2012 (around this time?) when our girls were little. Oh how fast ... Read More about On Studio 13 Live: Tips for making your summer travel dreams come true + free travel planner
3 Last Minute 2023 winter airfare deals | How to search last minute fares like a pro
Here in the PNW we have made it through January and we see the promise of longer days ahead with it being light outside until almost 5:30 pm! That is a huge deal for those of us who are ready for some sunshine and warmer days ahead. If you are feeling the itch to plan a last-minute winter vacation ... Read More about 3 Last Minute 2023 winter airfare deals | How to search last minute fares like a pro
Dry January is almost over | My yoga retreat experience + 5 self care strategies to practice in 2023
Have you seen this Dry January parody reel on Instagram? It is so accurate about how we talk ourselves out of something that is well-intentioned and could be good for us. Dry January will come and go, but the real test is how we sustain a healthy self-care routine that lasts. For me, yoga is the ... Read More about Dry January is almost over | My yoga retreat experience + 5 self care strategies to practice in 2023
Forget New Year’s Resolutions: 5 steps to your next adventure in 2023
It's that time of year again, the time for setting intentions, planning new adventures, and the opportunity to start anew. I've never been a New Year's Resolutions gal - more of an intention setter at the beginning of the year. Setting intentions and goals for the year vs. a New Year's Resolution ... Read More about Forget New Year’s Resolutions: 5 steps to your next adventure in 2023
Our 2022 Adventures + what happened when I stopped scrolling social media
Traveling with my people has been one of the best parts of raising a family. For the last 18 years, sharing the adventures we have together, and exploring the world has brought us so much joy. For us, 2022 was a lot of pent-up wanderlust and had a lot of change. A season of some very good and big ... Read More about Our 2022 Adventures + what happened when I stopped scrolling social media
Adventure Itinerary: Happy Hour Wine Tasting in Woodinville
What better way to lift the spirits than an afternoon wine tasting with fun friends? It's Washington Wine Month (also now known as #WAugust) and to celebrate, I'm featuring a few of my favorite places for an easy wine tasting and happy hour in Woodinville Wine Country. Bookmark this post to plan the ... Read More about Adventure Itinerary: Happy Hour Wine Tasting in Woodinville
Adventure Itinerary: Local luxury Seattle family staycation with teens at the Four Seasons Seattle
We all need a little more adventure in our lives. I'm excited to reveal my new Hip Travel Mama Adventure Series, where I feature family, friend, and date-approved local adventures and getaways for us mamas to build in a little more adventure in our lives. We've been hitting a lot of big milestones ... Read More about Adventure Itinerary: Local luxury Seattle family staycation with teens at the Four Seasons Seattle
11 secrets I’d tell my future graduate mom self
I'm sitting in the back row of the church holding back tears of joy and grief, all knotted up and stuck in the middle of my throat. Our baby girl is graduating this weekend. She is ready. How could we be here already?! I feel like we've just finished a marathon and these last two years were the ... Read More about 11 secrets I’d tell my future graduate mom self
Don’t “Skip the Trip” – Ways to save on your return to summer travel
Are you ready to get back out and travel, but concerned about rising prices and pent-up demand? Anne shares why this is not the year to "skip the trip" and ways to maximize your travel budget this summer. ... Read More about Don’t “Skip the Trip” – Ways to save on your return to summer travel
10 lessons I’ve learned from being a mom
This one is from the archives. 2012?!! My kids would have been 8 and 4. Fast forward to today and 2022 is a big year for us - they are both graduating - one from high school and the other from middle school. We've managed through a pandemic and so much change and loss these past few years. It's ... Read More about 10 lessons I’ve learned from being a mom
What travel has to teach us about life
Anne shares lessons from the pandemic and what travel has to teach us about moving forward in life on Good Day Seattle. ... Read More about What travel has to teach us about life