As still as the air in the moments following the rain, the town of Friday Harbor proved an ideal place to find rest and to rejuvenate during a recent retreat with a dear friend. Located in the picturesque San Juan Islands in northwest Washington, the town draws tourists in the summer months, though I’ve always experienced […]
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A winter weekend in Chelan
Chelan is best known for its beautiful lake that attracts summer vacationers, but it also has a lot to offer in winter. When there is snow, the hills around the town are great for sledding, snow shoeing, snowmobiling and cross-country skiing. For true cold weather enthusiasts, there are many options for hunting and outdoor recreation. […]
How Trader Joe’s Redeemed my Spa Day Fail
Today was a day I was looking forward to. I was heading to Salish Lodge for a Spa Day experience and lunch. Oh how I anticipated that “Iced Apple Body Scrub, Mask and Lotion.” Especially once I learned that it wasn’t really going to be iced. You see, I know the way a spa feels […]