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Assisted Living: What I Wish Someone Had Told Me
Moving your loved one to an Assisted Living Facility is stressful. Today I'm sharing the most practical tips that I wish I'd known when we moved my mom. Head here to watch my full dementia playlist If you're in the Atlanta area, this is the placement agency we used for mom The sweater I'm wearing in today's video is from Naadam Music by Epidemic Sound Video footage from Storyblocks I use AFFILIATE LINKS under almost all of my videos. You won't pay more, but I do make a smal
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Ascona and Locarno! The Ticino Region of Switzerland Our VERY First Time!
We had never been to Locarno or Ascona in the Ticino Region of Switzerland but I can tell you we WILL be back! •And this is the hotel we stayed at in Locarno. 5/5 fantastic experience and really good value for money in an area that can be quite pricey! Music by Epidemic Sound Video footage from Storyblocks I use AFFILIATE LINKS under almost all of my videos. You won't pay more, but I do make a small commission when you use the links I provide. So, thank you in advance for u
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10 Days in Europe in a Backpack?? I've NEVER Packed Like This!
This last trip to Europe made me realize I want to travel there in a whole new way with LESS STUFF and today I'm sharing my review of my brand new travel backpack from Rick Steve's and sharing how I came to this amazing epiphany (spoiler: it was while lugging my luggage up a huge flight of stairs in Vernazza). ENJOY! ALSO CHECK OUT @RickStevesTravelTalks for a lot of great packing videos and more in depth videos about their bags and accessories. •Rick Steves Convertible Ro
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2025 Advent Calendars
This discussion came up in yesterday's livestream and I promised a blog post sharing all the calendars I've ordered. I think this is it for this year but am always open to suggestions (although Lord in Heaven, some of these prices . . . .). I did include some in here from previous years, from brands I still love. I just ordered one from Papier. I have NO IDEA if it will be fabulous or not but I specifically wanted a stationary one You already know I got the Beekman 1802 adve
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MORE Hiking The Cinque Terre and DRIVING from Italy to Switzerland?
It's our final day in Vernazza in the Cinque Terre and we do an amazing hike to Monterosso. Also, what happens when there's a rail strike and you need to get to Switzerland? You rent a car in Italy, of course! And have you seen these Italian rest stops?? Here is the link to rent the apartment we stayed in in Vernazza And this is our hotel in Locarno, Switzerland Music by Epidemic Sound Video footage from Storyblocks I use AFFILIATE LINKS under almost all of my videos. You won
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Hiking Italy's Secret Paradise: Cinque Terre Adventure
Our Italian and Swiss adventure begins! First up is a fantastic flight in Delta One (very fancy) and a 21 hour travel day to arrive in...
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Pack With Me CARRY ON For Italy and Switzerland!
Let's pack for Italy's Cinque Terre region and Lake Maggiore in Switzerland! I'm sharing EVERYTHING I'm taking for our 9 day trip and we...
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Finding Joy in Life's Little Changes | Weekly Vlog
Nothing scary in today's video just hanging out with me for 40 minutes and hopefully feeling calm while we talk about change, fall, and...
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