Jet Lag stops a lot of people from traveling long distances. First there’s the mind numbing long haul flight. How can you get any sleep on the plane? Then it’s followed by drowsiness and sleeping through the first few days of your trip. Don’t waste any more precious vacation days! Keep reading for all the tips. Note: These tips pertain mostly for those that are traveling from North America to Asia. These flights are a minimum of 12 hours. Flights…
What’s better than making Rustic Polymer Clay Earrings to get you in the mood for warmer days? Spring is officially two months away! I love that this tutorial can be done with a lot of items you find around the house. I’m trying to be eco-friendly over here. Most of the time anyway. Keep reading for the tutorial. Check out my other DIY projects here. Supplies oven-bake clay – one 2 oz. pack (I used Sculpey III® Glitter in Turquoise) jewelry…
This DIY fabric wristlet key fob is the perfect project for small fabric scraps. Let this very easy project cure your winter cabin fever. Keep reading for the tutorial. Check out my other DIY projects here. Supplies fabric – one 14.25 x 3.5″ (36.195 x 8.89 cm) rectangle sewing machine scissors iron keyring – approx. 1″/ 2.54 cm ruler -12″ / 30.48 cm or longer Sewing Machine Used Singer Heavy Duty 4423 Step 1: Prep Your Fabric My mother once said…
Preserving the natural world. Forever! That’s Rivian’s goal with their electric vehicles. There are more and more electric vehicles coming out. Some companies, such as Tesla are only selling electric cars. Others are from well-known car manufacturers like GM. But no one is making electrical vehicles built for adventure like Rivian. And just look at the design. They’re so futuristic-looking. They offer two vehicles. There’s the R1T that’s an all electric five-passenger pickup. There’s also the R1S, an electric SUV….
Haus.Me stepped into the future when creating their hi-tech tiny home the Microhaus. We talked about a different tiny home on the blog a few months back. Today it’s all about the sleek and modern design that’s portable and also sustainable. One of the things about Microhaus that stands out to me is their choice of high-quality materials. They use natural wood and fabric throughout the home. It looks like you’re inside a yacht! Everything is designed in Europe and…
It’s time to check out Bartlett, New Hampshire. This was the actual location where I stayed when I went to New Hampshire. It’s where my Airbnb was located. Bartlett, New Hampshire Sights Bartlett, New Hampshire is small. That’s the best way I can describe it. But it’s cute and there are a lot of little charming places to visit on the way to North Conway, which is the bigger town. One stop that was really close to my Airbnb was…
Everyday Design is one of my favorite types of design. Visiting museums and appreciating fine art is definitely the way to go. However, let’s take time to appreciate the mundane things that can be art as well. Keep reading to explore some everyday inspiration. A few are a little less mundane, but you’ll get the idea. Everyday Design I Can Create Lego Bonzai Tree View this post on Instagram …
Olde Mistick Village was the place to be on a mild September day. It was on the heels of our New Hampshire trip that we decided to take a detour over to Mystic, Connecticut. We were so glad we did. I would describe it as a miniature version of a New England town filled with cute little quaint shops. Each of them was more interesting than the next. Just the architecture of the houses that housed the shops alone, was…
Looking to take an interesting trip and get a bird’s eye view? Look no further than the Loon Mountain Resort in New Hampshire. Loon Mountain Resort is known for its skiing. We were visiting in the fall so we didn’t visit for the skiing. We went to go on the Gondola. The gondola takes you up the mountain and gives you a beautiful bird’s-eye view of the surrounding area. When you arrive you purchase your ticket and head to the…
Step onto the Conway Scenic Railroad for a historic train ride in North Conway. Enter your own private cabin and get ready to see all the sights. Keep reading for the full experience. All trains depart from the 1874 Victorian train station. The station is located on route 16 right in the middle of all the hustle and bustle of downtown historic North Conway, New Hampshire. You can’t miss the bright red and yellow building with the clocktower in the…