Because every camping trip needs snacks, sass, and maybe a lava lamp….or vintage suitcase

When family events are missing family. Every family gathering carries echoes of those we've loved and lost. In this piece, I reflect on a recent celebration and the subtle, poignant ways my mother's presence is still felt, even years after her passing. It's a tribute to enduring love and the quiet moments that keep memories alive.

🚨 Blog Reboot Alert! 🚨
After a two-year nap (okay, fine... a coma), my blog is BACK—this time with purpose, personality, and plenty of coffee. ☕️

We’re talking everyday adventures, lessons from life, maps (literal and not-so-literal), and a whole lot of heart. Come meet the crew—Ashley, Nora, and me—and see what happens when we stop waiting for perfect and just start sharing.

#IfYouGiveAGirlAMap #BlogReboot #EverydayAdventures #JustStart

If you give a girl a map she can dream, plan, travel, direct and find her way to or thru almost anything.