PACK FOR THE OCCASION
A Travel Journal by Annie Boyd Sowell
TL;DR: Restaurants are closed. At least, more of them than you’d expect. For Thanksgiving 2025, my husband and I visited Chicago for the CBS Thanksgiving Classic to watch our favorite college basketball teams go head-to-head. I am a lifelong Arkansas Razorbacks fan, and my husband has…
There’s something about fall that makes you want to bring little pieces of it to every area of your life. Pumpkin spice candles, jewel tones in your closet, and seasonal florals throughout your home. If you love collecting beautiful places as much as visiting them, these…
In my humble opinion, fall is the best season. The chill in the air, the scents, the changing colors, and the mystery that seems to hang over everything as we await the bite of winter. It’s all my favorite. With the recent release of Practical Magic…
On a recent family vacation to Sedona, I woke up one morning with no clue of the plans for the day. My mother-in-law mentioned that there was a chapel she wanted to see, and it happened to be within a short walk of the neighborhood where…
Feels a bit like an oxymoron, but we’re going with it. Whether you’re commuting to the office, packing for a weekend away, or boarding a flight halfway around the world, getting from one place to another shouldn’t be complicated or uncomfortable. Your passport and cards should…
We never expected to fall in love with golf in Alaska. But two spontaneous rounds at Anchorage Golf Course, surrounded by mountain views and endless summer daylight, became one of our favorite memories from the trip.
From sun-soaked beaches and year-round warm weather to desert landscapes and delicious local cuisine, here are five reasons Aruba deserves a spot on your travel list—and why I’d return tomorrow.
The phrase capsule wardrobe has been thrown around a lot lately, especially on TikTok, but somewhere along the way, I think it’s lost some of its original meaning. To me, a capsule wardrobe isn’t about owning the fewest pieces possible or buying an entirely new wardrobe…
When it comes to shopping for my boys—especially during the baby stage—I keep a few simple guidelines in mind. These are the same criteria I use regardless of age, because they help me choose timeless, age-appropriate baby boy clothes that hold up well over time. What…
As the year comes to a close, and I consider what I’ll be leaving behind and bringing with me into 2026, funny enough, I thought of my bi-weekly nail routine. I’m in a season of life as a busy mom of two, where going to get…
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ABOUT ME
I’m Annie, a Midwest-based brand strategist, wife, and mom of two little boys. While this blog began as a college portfolio project, it has grown into a place to share inspiring destinations, memorable experiences, and the little details that make a trip worth taking…
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