Lillian Charboneau
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Starbucks-style Ham and Cheese Croissants
For many years, the Ham and Cheese Croissant from Starbucks was my go-to order – always paired with a grande Vanilla Sweet Cream Cold Brew. That specific combo carried me through so many early mornings: pre-exam caffeine boosts in college, quick breakfast stops after early shifts, and eventually, my routine stop during the morning commute…
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Mangroves, Sunken Ships, and Manatees: Snorkeling at Biscayne National Park
For the final day of our Florida adventure, we said goodbye to Key West in the morning and began our slow journey back up through the Florida Keys. With a 10 p.m. flight ahead of us, we had one last goal in mind: visiting our final Florida park—Biscayne National Park. Unlike the other parks in…
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The Joy of Pursuing Hobbies During Travel
As evidenced by this blog, there are a few main things that make me happy – travel, food, and art of all forms. Whenever there is an opportunity to combine any combination of them, I jump at the chance. One of my favorite parts of travel is when we have some quiet and still moments…
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One Photo, One Memory: A Snapshot Story from Yosemite
During our trip to Yosemite National Park in September 2024, we were determined to soak up every possible moment in the park. With only a short time to explore, we made the most of our second day by diving into the heart of it all — the iconic Yosemite Valley. After a full day of…
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Nature, History, and Snorkeling: A Morning at Dry Tortugas
The light filtered softly through the tent, waking us at a gentle 7 a.m. The night had been calm — waves crashing in the distance, a crystal-clear sky stretching above us, stars shining uninterrupted. It was our second and final day at the park, and we wanted to make the most of the few quiet…
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The Perfect Summer Peach Cobbler
If there is one thing I have always looked forward to every summer, it is the warm and delicious treat of peach cobbler. Peaches have always been one of my favorite fruits to indulge on come summer – coming only second to watermelon (and unfortunately that would not make a very tasty cobbler!). This recipe…
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Camping at Dry Tortugas National Park: A Private Oasis
The sun was trying hard to break over the horizon when our alarms went off at a bright and early 5 AM. This annoying but necessary noise signaled an exciting prospect, today was the day we embarked on the Yankee Freedom Ferry to go camping at Dry Tortugas National Park. This camping opportunity was what…
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Transform Travel Memories with Junk Journaling
There’s something about a vibrant postcard, a quirky sticker, or a charming business card from a local treasure that stops me in my tracks. Over the years, Mason and I have accumulated piles of these little paper gems from our travels — fun souvenirs that usually ended up gathering dust in a drawer. Then TikTok…
On The Go With Lilly 