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How to Pack Light for a 7-Day Cruise
Here’s how I packed light for a 7-day cruise. Everything fits in a carry-on bag! I only have a carry-on piece of luggage, so I’m forced to pack light. But now I kind of like it that way! It’s easier to cart around, and if it’s going to cost extra to check baggage, I can just carry it on. Here’s how I packed light and squeezed everything in to one carry-on bag for our 7-day cruise.
How to Pack Light: Shoes
I packed what felt like the bare minimum, and I still ended up with four pairs!
- Running shoes: I had every intention to exercise every day on the
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Should I Go on a Cruise? The Pros and Cons of Cruising
I tried to encourage Tate to take his heavy binoculars out of his backpack before we left for the cruise; I’m so glad he insisted I’ve always wanted to go on a cruise. When I was in high school, I was all set to go on my first cruise with my whole family—a gift from my grandparents to celebrate my graduation. By a twist of fate, I ended up winning a trip to England through Parade, thereby missing the cruise (and prom).
After the big family cruise I missed in high school, my family continued going on cruises every couple of years—always over Thanksgiving Break. By that time, I … Read More
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How to Host a Saturday Supper
A while back I read an article about a family that decided to start hosting an informal spaghetti and meatball night every Friday. It was a simple, casual get together. There was no need to clean up ahead of time. The guest list varied from week to week. Sometimes it was a very intimate group; other times it was quite large.
Reading their story inspired me to bring more community into our lives. I decided that our version of a weekly spaghetti and meatball night would be “Saturday Suppers.”
Once a month, we open our home to anyone and everyone for a “potluck” from about 2:30pm-6pm. I put the word … Read More