by Ellen | Jan 25, 2018 | Adventure
My grandfather was super special. Kind, gentle, mischievous, adventurous, incredibly loving, and so darn smart. He had a sparkle in his eye and an easy laugh. People didn’t just like him. They adored him. Growing up, I was no exception. I just loved my grandfather so...
by Ellen | Jan 21, 2018 | Life
Like anyone, I’m always struggling with habits and wants that don’t always serve my needs and goals. With the beginning of a new year, it’s a good time to be thinking about how to tackle this ubiquitous challenge. I’ve found the best success when I control my...
by Ellen | Dec 10, 2017 | Life
Somewhere in a photo box is a series of pictures I took as a kid documenting my Christmas haul for the year. I’d strategically pile everything up together in front of the fireplace and take a picture. That was usually sometime after I got off the phone with each of my...
by Ellen | Nov 20, 2017 | Life
I love routines. I love a plan. I love when my kitchen is clean. When I was younger, I used to describe myself as spontaneous and carefree. Not true. I think I wanted to be those things because I admired those qualities in other people. But, really, I just don’t think...
by Ellen | Oct 24, 2017 | Money
A friend of mine recently asked how Michael and I were able to afford so much travel. Because I don’t really toss around the term “financial freedom,” I shared with her that it has really been a series of unconventional decisions that have provided...
by Ellen | May 3, 2017 | Adventure
When preparing to leave for Ecuador, I really wanted to minimize the amount of stuff we packed. I wanted our suitcases to close easily and hold enough extra space in case we wanted to bring a few items back with us. After almost three months here, we are getting ready...
