Lifestyle blogger – cruises, organizing, managing money, and parenting.
Cruise ships are HUGE – ever get lost on one? Not me. I’ve learned a few tricks about how to get around a cruise ship like a NINJA and I’m going to share them with you. One thing I’ve never struggled with is finding my way around a new ship. I happen to be blessed […] Read more…
This post came to me like a flash last night. Cruising for chubby people – what a great idea for a post! My husband and I were picking our excursions for our upcoming cruise to Aruba. I think it’s definitely fair to say that we are chubby people ourselves. It was a little intimidating looking […] Read more…
Traveling is always an exciting and chaotic time, especially on a cruise. However, regardless of your destination or manner of travel, getting quality sleep is a must. If you’re like me and depend on a CPAP machine to sleep, you may have some concerns about bringing it aboard a ship. There are many travelers successfully […] Read more…
Today, we have a special treat. I’ve invited Divya from The Travel Savings Addict to guest post to share her best tips on how to get the best cruise deals for your next cruise vacation. Follow these simple tricks to save money on your next cruise holiday!! While cruises are super fun, they can be costly. […] Read more…
Recently, a friend of ours went on a cruise with her lifelong friend. However, after that cruise, they are no longer friends. Yikes! Sharing a cruise ship cabin, even with a close friend, can be a tricky situation. Regardless if you are going on a cruise with a group, another couple, or just a good […] Read more…
By now, you all must know how much I enjoy cruising. With so many destinations to experience at an affordable price, who wouldn’t love it? While finding your next cruise deal will save you some cash, there are other small and subtle ways to save money during your next sailing. Because of this, I’ve partnered […] Read more…
The question is, do you need cruise insurance when you go on a cruise? The answer is YES, you definitely do! At least that’s my two cents worth. Especially considering that many cruise insurance policies are less than $100/person, it definitely seems like a smart move. I LOVE cruises and fortunately, we’ve never been injured […] Read more…
Cruises are such wonderful experiences, but especially if you are new to cruising, it’s often difficult to figure out what you do or don’t need. It’s interesting to figure out the right balance between comfort, style and luggage space! Thankfully, I’ve done the homework for you to determine what the BEST items are to ensure […] Read more…
Camping is a great American tradition and I guess anywhere else in the world too. But it does have it’s inconveniences, so I’ve found a few clever camping hacks that will make your camping experience amazingly easy! Especially if you’re not a very experienced camper, you might enjoy my Pinterest board called “A Camping We […] Read more…
It’s prime cruise season and my friend at work just got back from a Jamaica cruise. Apart from being horribly jealous, it reminded me that I’ve been meaning to write this post about all the rookie mistakes I see people making on cruises. Maybe it will help you as you are planning your own cruise. […] Read more…
Last week, my husband and I had a fun vacation. Bizarrely enough, neither one of us had ever been to Yellowstone before, or even to any National Park. We are such indoor people it seems kind of pointless to live in Utah surrounded by some of the best scenery in the country. It’s like we’re […] Read more…
I’m smack in the middle of packing for two different trips – I’m unpacking from a business trip last week to California at the same time that I am packing for a blog conference coming up in just 3 days. Yes, this is when Adrian’s Crazy Life gets far too crazy, so I thought […] Read more…
We’ve been on several cruises now and usually we meet terrific people onboard the ships. However, there are a few people who are memorable for all the wrong reasons. So, just for giggles, I came up with a few ideas for rules I’d love to post on a ship for things NOT to do […] Read more…
I just finished yet another cruise last week, so while I was on board, I was thinking of you guys and picking up little tips I’d like to share with you. A cruise can be SO much fun, but they can be a LOT less expensive if you follow these few simple tips. CUT CRUISE […] Read more…
I went on a great trip last week. I was delighted to have a cruise to Mexico. It was a special blogger’s cruise to sunny Cozumel. I’ve always wanted to go on one. Cruising in my favorite type of travel, but I’ve always wanted to go with a big group of girlfriends, so I decided […] Read more…