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If you haven’t checked out Wednesday’s post, I would highly suggest it. It’s breaking down what we are going to talk about Wednesday. Friday expectations is all about TRAVEL!

I love to travel! I love exploring new areas to always being a tourist. Which is perfect for the baseball lifestyle. I remember talking with my family and some family friends that I wanted an RV with my cameras and just travel. Debating on whether I want to pull my vehicle or pull the RV. I still dream about that now! When traveling I think which would be better, my ideal right now is a truck with something on the back. 

Traveling has always been so much fun and creative outlet for me. I love researching the area, and finding landmarks as well as local spots. I want to see everything SINGLE thing the area has to offer. That would be my achilles heal when traveling because I try to cram so much stuff in a little time frame. 

I have learned over time that I don’t need to experience everything at once. I can come back to visit again. While living in California, I have tried to take a more laid back approach because there is NO WAY that you can see everything. That was my defining moment that I can not do everything. 

Planning and Prepping

There is really no good place to start. I am going to show you how I plan and prep for my trips. I will warn you that I am INCREDIBLY organized when I plan trips. We took a family trip to New Orleans for New Years last year, and my family kept mentioning how organized things were. We are also planning a 7 day trip down the Pacific Coast Highway that we are starting to plan for next September. 

Workouts

I’ll be showcasing some workouts that can be done with traveling, in a hotel, AirBnb, or with some great scenery. I became a personal trainer because I wanted to show people that you can workout anywhere. Having a gym membership is nice but not essential. We can still get a great workout with just our bodies. I also tell my clients let me know when you are traveling because I will switch up your workouts. There is no reason to not get a workout in while traveling.

Sports Mostly Baseball

Of course, I couldn’t NOT have baseball in this space. It is a huge factor in my life. Sometimes it’s my entire life. We have been to so many baseball games. Sports are usually a common theme when we travel. It use to be so bad where baseball/sports ruled the entire trip that we didn’t explore the area. Now we have learned balance, and try to do 1 sports event per day!

Not everything will be baseball related, but I guarantee a majority. One of things I want to do but haven’t done is break down a stadium by food selection. Also show things within walking distance of the stadium to show there is so much to do for everyone!

Do you love to travel? What’s your favorite place? Tell me in the comments!

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I loved this picnic benches were made into popular places on Missouri’s Route 66.
# Peoria Area Farmers Market List Monday - Peori # Peoria Area Farmers Market List

Monday

- Peoria Metro Market: Everyday May - Oct 31 8am - 4700 N. University St., Peoria

Tuesday

- Morton: June 4 - August - from 3:30 pm until 6:30 pm - 225 E. Jefferson St., Morton
- Peoria Metro Market: Everyday May - Oct 31 8am - 4700 N. University St., Peoria

Wednesday

- Peoria Metro Market: Everyday May - Oct 31 8am - 4700 N. University St., Peoria
- Junction City: May 24th - ? - 3pm to 6pm -
- Sheridan: May 1 - September - from 3 pm until 6 pm - 3827 N. Sheridan Road, Peoria, situated outside of Relics and Sheridan Nursery.

Thursday

- Peoria Metro Market: Everyday May - Oct 31 8am - 4700 N. University St., Peoria
- Pekin: June 6 - August 29 - from 330pm to 630pm -551 S. 14th St., Pekin, in the Miller Center parking lot
- Pekin Fall Market: Two fall markets will also be held − Sept. 12 and Oct. 10
- 3rd THURSDAY ONLY - May 16th, June 20th, July 18th & August 15th - 3pm to 7pm -

Friday

- Peoria Metro Market: Everyday May - Oct 31 8am - 4700 N. University St., Peoria
- East Peoria: June 7 - August 30th - from 4pm to 7pm - 396 W. Washington St., East Peoria

Saturday

- Peoria Metro Market: Everyday May - Oct 31 8am - 4700 N. University St., Peoria
- Peoria Downtown - May 18 - Sept. 28 -  8 a.m. until 12pm - 212 SW Water St., Peoria, in the River Station parking lot.
- Germantown Hills: June 1 - Oct 26 - from 9am to 1pm - Germantown Hills Crossing
- Metamora: June 1 - September - from 8am to Noon - 113 E. Partridge St., Metamora

Sunday
Glow Wild at the @therealpeoriazoo Dates: Friday Glow Wild at the @therealpeoriazoo 
Dates: Friday - Sundays until April 27
Time: 5:30p-9:30p

We got there around 6:30pm, and didn’t leave until 9:15pm. The website says the walk will take about an hour, but you can go at your own pace. There are so many lanterns in each animal exhibit.

We started going through the Asian Trail, there was year of animals. The Africa section was my favorite, but I am not going to tell you why. But it was a nice surprise, and I was way too excited.

There were hands on activities throughout the zoo, but by the time we got to some of the areas it was closed.
-make your lantern
-paint rocks to be placed around the zoo
-tattoos
-music each night

🎟️Tickets:
Advance Online: Adults $19.95 | Kids $13.95
At the Door: Adults $25 | Kids $15
What are your “musts” when traveling? Let me k What are your “musts” when traveling? Let me know in the comments! 

These are the things I always have when I travel: (arrow down)

1. Spare credit card/bank card - I typically bring this, but before my last trip my regular bank card got hacked. Now I make sure to always have 2 cards with me. 
2. Portable charge/power banks - I have a charger that I keep in my car all the time. It's a 4 in 1 charger, but I also have portable charge that I keep in my bag. It has come in handy more times that I can count for me and other people. 
3. Reusable water bottle - I have my Stanley when I am driving. While I am hiking I use either a water bladder or a hydroflask. 
4. Reusable Bags - My favorite is the Mary Kay roll up bag. It has 4 plastic bags that holds everything I need for my morning/evening routine and shower time. 
5. Books - I will most always have a physical book along with my kindle app. I love to read. During my hikes I stop throughout for snacks and reading. 
6. Wet Wipes - My favorite is HyperGo because they have so many different scents. They are also 12x12 so usually 1 works for the whole body. 

In the reel - Things I won't travel without

Caption - What are your travel musts? let me know in the comments because I am going to compile a list and share later. 

Here are mine:

portable charger - I have a small bag where I keep all my cords & portable chargers. 

spare credit card - 

iPad - I have everything on there. books. writing. 

snacks -

reusable water bottle 

headphones -
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