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Disneybounds I Wore to the Disney Parks in Asia

Disney Parks generally have a fairly strict no costume policy for adults (except around Halloween and Christmas time). Disneybounding is a way to put together an outfit inspired by your favorite characters while still being respectful of the Disney Parks rules. Real talk, it’s a super fun way to show your Disney geekdom while visiting…

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Fashion

How I Started Disneybounding

My love of costumes feels like it’s always been a part of me. I even started cosplaying at a fairly young age. I didn’t really understand at the time that this was what people call cosplay and instead just felt a calling to do my very best to really embody a character. That love of cosplay…

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Bucket Lists

Visit All Seven Continents – Family Bucket List

As you’ve probably guessed, I love to travel. I’m sure it comes as no surprise that my whole family loves to travel. Our family put together Our Family Bucket List of all the travel-related things we want to accomplish together, and this post discusses one of those goals in detail: visiting all seven continents.

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Bucket Lists

Visit All Fifty States – Family Bucket List

As you’ve probably guessed, I love to travel. I’m sure it comes as no surprise that my whole family loves to travel. Our family put together Our Family Bucket List of all the travel-related things we want to accomplish together, and this post discusses one of those goals in detail: visiting all fifty states of…

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Geek Chic

Visiting the Last Blockbuster on Earth

Located in the city of Bend, Oregon (about 160 miles from Portland), be prepared to be transported back to your 90s kid youth when you see this perfectly preserved Last Blockbuster on Earth. Yes, you read that right. There is still a Blockbuster operating in Oregon and you can totally visit it.

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Photography

Zoom vs Prime Lenses

I talk a lot about my love affair with prime lenses. That being said, my glass arsenal has a number of beloved zoom lenses in it that I never want to be without. One of the most common questions I get asked about lenses is what’s the difference between prime and zoom lenses.

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Photography

Crop Sensor vs Full Frame

“Full frame” and “crop” both refer to a camera’s sensor size. It’s really important to understand if the camera you’re looking at is a crop sensor or full frame. This will help you get the best photos possible, as well as pick out the best lenses.

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Geek Chic

A Beginner’s Guide to Pop-Culture Travel

You’ve watched different movies and television shows, but swear you recognize their filming location and really want to visit it in person because you are such a huge fan. If you love the idea of traveling to locations featured in popular literature, film, and television, you likely have pop-culture travel on the brain.

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Life with Lupus

Living with Lupus

I’ve had different health challenges for as long as I can remember. When I got into college and really had to manage my own health care, things took a turn for the worse. That would be the start of what would turn out to be a very long journey trying to find a medical professional who…

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Iceland

Icelandic Food History

Before traveling to Iceland for the first time, we were so excited to learn more about its history. Food culture is really important in my family, so we especially love delving into the food history of every place we visit. Iceland was particularly fascinating to learn about due to a combination of its geographical location, its isolation…

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Road Trip!

A Beginner’s Guide to Road Trip Travel

You’ve heard the stories of people hitting the road and exploring so many amazing destinations all during one trip. If you’re thinking about your own next trip and prioritize flexibility, spontaneity, as well as following your own schedule, you likely have road trip travel on the brain.

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