Lillian Charboneau
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Key Lime, Hemingway, and Scooters: A Day in Key West
Our second day of our Florida trip and first day in Key West started out bright and early. My parents had been to Key West a couple of times in the past, and if there is one thing my dad loves more than traveling, it is watching livestreams on YouTube. I made the short walk…
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Everglades, Cypress Domes, and Gator Bites: Exploring Florida’s 3 National Parks
When I look back on my summer vacations as a kid, my fondest memories are packing up the minivan and driving from Tennessee to the Gulf and spending a week by the beach. I loved spending hours in the water and taking day trips to local Florida and Alabama historical sites. As an adult, beach…
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Stargazing and Hiking the Narrows: A Day in Zion National Park
On our last day in Zion, we decided to take on one of the park’s most iconic hikes—the Narrows. While this wasn’t part of our original itinerary, a conversation with fellow travelers in Springdale on our first night quickly convinced us this hike was a must-do. Preparing for the Hike Since we were hiking the…
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Delicious Pasta Dough Recipe for Beginners
How I made homemade pasta dough as a beginner (and you can too!) Ever since I was a kid, there’s one food group I’ve always loved—pasta. It’s the kind of love that runs deep, the type that’s woven into the fabric of my childhood memories. Growing up, the smell of pasta cooking in the kitchen…
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Exploring Bryce Canyon: A Scenic Detour
Zion National Park – Day 3 After a jam-packed days in Zion, we decided to take a relaxing detour to Bryce Canyon National Park, even though it wasn’t originally part of our plan. Bryce Canyon is about a two-hour drive from Springdale, and with our big adventure at Angel’s Landing behind us, we thought a…
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January Book Reviews: Memoirs, Thrillers, and More
With the turn of the year, it’s time to reflect on the goals ahead—one of the first being my annual Goodreads reading goal. After a hiatus from reading in late 2023, I was lucky enough to be gifted a Kindle for Christmas. Since then, my love for reading has been reignited with full force. Though…
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Spicy, Simple, and Satisfying: A Girl Dinner-Approved Chicken Recipe
“What’s for dinner?” That dreaded question is asked every single night, and let me tell you, it’s the last thing I expected to be a challenge after graduating college. When I crossed the stage and started plotting my post-grad life, I was busy worrying about budgeting, finding a new eye doctor, and navigating the whole…
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Exploring Utah: UTV Tours and Angel’s Landing
Zion National Park – Day 2 For our 2nd day in Zion, Mason and I decided to hit the ground running. We had won the lottery for Angel’s Landing permits and that was the primary focus of the day. Angel’s Landing is easily the most notable and iconic hike of Zion. Its towering views of…
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