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How to Survive (& Thrive) at the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade
For some people, Thanksgiving is turkey, stuffing, and football. For me, it’s the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade. Every year, my family would gather around the TV to watch the gigantic balloons travel through Manhattan. We loved watching the Broadway performances and listening to the announcers spit off random facts about the floats. Seeing the parade in person has been on…
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How to Celebrate Christmas in Seattle
The most wonderful time of the year is here! As I’m writing this, I’m sipping a peppermint mocha and blasting Christmas music. I love this festive season so I had to create another holiday themed-post. Today I’m focusing on my favorite city in the Pacific North West: Seattle! I only lived in Seattle for 8-months and I am so glad…
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NYC Christmas Events: The Complete Guide
Updated December 2021 There is just something magical about Christmas in New York City. With the Rockefeller Center skating rink, decorated windows along 5th Ave, and Christmas trees throughout the city, there are endless opportunities to feel festive in NYC! This will be my fourth Christmas in the city and I am so excited to experience everything the season has to…
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7 Places to See in Acadia National Park
Acadia National Park, or the Crown Jewel of the North Atlantic Coast, is one of America’s most visited national parks. This area, which protects most of Maine’s Mount Desert Island, was first designated as a National Monument in 1916 by President Woodrow Wilson. In 1919, it was officially declared a National Park. There are many beautiful places to see in…
