Idyllwild, CA: Why I Keep Going Back to This Tiny Mountain Town Stories 5 Oct 2026 Mar Yvette As a native Angeleno, I'm always looking for easy LA getaways. Here's why I've visited the tiny mountain town of Idyllwild, CA, over 20 times. Read More
Get Your Kicks on Route 66 With These UNESCO Sites Along the Way Top Lists 3 Oct 2026 Mar Yvette Planning a Route 66 road trip? These UNESCO sites make fun, fascinating, and unexpected stops on the classic cross-country drive. Read More
Swedish Death Cleaning With My Mother-in-Law: No, It’s Not Morbid Stories 15 Sep 2026 Mar Yvette I’ve been doing Swedish death cleaning with my mom-in-law for the past few years. It's not morbid. In fact, it's downright fun and life-affirming. Read More
My Husband and I Stay With His Mom for Months at a Time and Love It Stories 10 Aug 2026 Mar Yvette My husband and I have spent several months each year living with his 85-year-old mom. It works better than most people might imagine. Read More
The “Secrets of Success” I’ve Learned From My 84-Year-Old Mom-in-Law Stories 12 Feb 2026 Mar Yvette Here are some of the “secrets of success” that my 84-year-old mother-in-law has taught me about living life to the fullest. Read More
Spending the Holidays Without Family: An Unplanned Tradition Stories 8 Jan 2026 Mar Yvette It's not a tradition we planned on, but as remote workers with no kids or pets, we love the spontaneity of going wherever our mood takes us. Read More
Flying High: What It’s Like on Delta One First-Class From LA to London Stories 18 Dec 2025 Mar Yvette I'm a nervous flyer and my husband's big and tall, so on this long-haul flight, we splurged. And oh, how we loved being first class all the way. Read More
From CA to MI: Surprising Stops on Our Cross-Country Road Trips Stories 12 Dec 2025 Mar Yvette Going on a yearly cross-country road trip to live with my mom-in-law has become a favorite tradition for me and my husband. Read More
Fun Things To Do in Detroit: Hidden Gems, Tasty Eats, and More Top Lists 10 Oct 2025 Mar Yvette Updated 9/15/26: I've lived in metro Detroit off and on for decades, so consider this your insider guide to the D's can't-miss places. Read More
Secret Stories Behind the 12 Most Haunted Places in LA Top Lists 2 Oct 2025 Mar Yvette Updated 9/15/26: Whether you believe in ghosts or not, these haunted places in LA offer a glimpse into the city's darker side and sinister history. Read More
We Planned a 30-Day Trip to San Sebastian, Spain, But Left After 10 Days Stories 24 Sep 2025 Mar Yvette We planned a month in San Sebastian, Spain, drawn by its food scene, Basque culture, and seaside charm. Instead, we cut our trip short and packed up. Read More
Forget Pumpkin Spice: Maple-Flavored Snacks Are Having a Moment Top Lists 23 Sep 2025 Mar Yvette Updated 9/30/26: Pumpkin spice has become a flavor that’s synonymous with fall. But there’s another flavor that's perfect for the season: Maple. Read More
8 Travel Mistakes to Avoid in Europe: What We Learned During Our 3-Month Trip Top Lists 24 Jul 2025 Mar Yvette My husband and I spent three months traveling through the UK, France, and Spain. Here are the mistakes we made that you can avoid. Read More
Here’s What 7 National Park Trips With My Father-in-Law Have Taught Me About Life Stories 18 Apr 2025 Mar Yvette These trips with my father-in-law have taken us across breathtaking landscapes, but their real impact has been on our relationship. Read More
8 Must-Try Vegan Skincare Brands for a Cruelty-Free Routine Top Lists 20 Mar 2025 Mar Yvette Whether you're a devoted animal lover or simply striving to make more ethical choices, it's never been easier to find cruelty-free skincare. Read More
Alcohol-Free Travel: A Non-Drinker’s Guide to California’s Paso Robles Wine Country Top Lists 18 Mar 2025 Mar Yvette Updated 10/01/26: You don't need a glass of vino to experience the magic of Paso Robles. Use this alcohol-free travel guide for booze-free fun. Read More
My Husband and I Take Cemetery Walks and It Has Changed Our Lives Stories 19 Feb 2025 Mar Yvette My husband and I often walk through cemeteries. Some people think it's morbid, but we don't. Here's why we love our cemetery walks. Read More
Travel Secrets of Isla Mujeres, Mexico: What to Know Before You Go Top Lists 12 Feb 2025 Mar Yvette Updated 9/29/26: Isla Mujeres beckons visitors with its turquoise waters and white sand beaches. But there's more to know before you go. Read More
First Impressions: My Travel Journey From Paris to Bordeaux Stories 3 Feb 2025 Mar Yvette I've just taken the train from Paris to Bordeaux. It’s the first time in a month that I'm not in the City of Light. Here's why I'm both elated and deflated. Read More
Toulouse Named Best City to Visit in 2025, But I’m Not Rushing to Return Stories 16 Jan 2025 Mar Yvette My husband and I visited the "Pink City" and enjoyed its rosy-colored buildings and youthful vibrancy, but I'm in no rush to go back. Read More
My Husband and I Are the Original “Love Is Blind” Couple Stories 30 Nov 2024 Mar Yvette Twenty years before "Love Is Blind" even existed, my husband and I got engaged without ever seeing each other. Here's our origin story. Read More
Day Trip to Catalina Island: Plan the Perfect Mini Vacay from LA Top Lists 26 Oct 2024 Mar Yvette Just 22 miles off the coast of Los Angeles, Catalina Island feels like a world away. Here's what to do for a fun day trip or romantic weekend escape. Read More
James Dean in Los Angeles: Where the Actor Lived and Worked in LA Top Lists 19 Sep 2024 Mar Yvette Updated 9/30/26: Discover the places James Dean frequented while living in LA. A lot has changed since then, but his legacy lives on. Read More
Best Vegan Beauty and Body Brands to Help You Look (and Feel) Good Top Lists 12 Aug 2024 Mar Yvette Big animal lover? Just want a cleaner beauty routine? Consider these tried, tested, and true vegan beauty and body brands that won’t let you down. Read More