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October Memories

October was a month of ALL TIME memories. It honestly was one of the best months in a long time. This months Friday favorites are a little different this month. I can’t wait to share my October memories with ya’ll. House Sit I love house sitting especially if they have pets. I got to house/Read More

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Intentional Simplicity

One of the things I am working on this year is simplifying my life. Getting to the basics of what I want and be in the best at that. I have always been intrigued by living on the road. Whether that be in an RV, tiny home, my car, etc. Intentional Simplicity is something thatRead More

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Valley of Fire State Park

Valley of Fire State Park in one day is not ideal, but if you don’t have the time it can be done. If you get there early it can be done. Valley of Fire State Park is about an hour drive from Las Vegas but I highly recommend going. Even if you don’t like toRead More

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Illinois River Road Scenic Route

Illinois River Road is one of seven scenic routes in Illinois. Scenic routes and backroads have been my jam lately, and I rarely take the most direct path anymore. I have wanted to do this scenic drive from start to finish since I moved to Illinois. This was a VERY last-minute trip with pretty muchRead More

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30 Day Declutter & Organization Challenge

I have started and stopped living a “minimalistic” lifestyle so many times. Every time I start it’s with the best of intentions but then something derails me and I never get back on track. Until months later. I have recently been trying to implement this lifestyle back into my life. I recommend starting small soRead More

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Friday Favorites – TBR List

I have always loved to read. I usually always have a book with me. My to-be-read or TBR list is constantly growing. Plus last year I was introduced to Stuff Your Kindle days and now I have a Kindle packed with unread books. My TBR list is growing both online and in physical books. IRead More

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Keep Travel Memories Alive

There are so many ways to keep your travel memories alive. For me, it has rotated throughout the years but a few things have stayed pretty constant. Pressed Pennies I have been doing this since I was a kid. I don’t know what my obsession is but I love them. I have also learned overRead More

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20+ Solo Date Ideas & Why you should go on Solo Dates

Solo dates have become one of my favorite things to do. The reason I like them so much is because you can do them at home or take yourself out on a date. It is nice to get out of the house since I work from home, but sometimes I just want to chill onRead More

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Summer Recap

I can’t believe summer is almost over. I love summer so much. To be honest, I like almost all the seasons except winter. I don’t like being cold. This summer was not the summer I thought it would be. I thought I would have been outside more than I was. Mentally I didn’t want toRead More

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Obtainable Ways to Simplify Your Life

This year I have been very focused on living a more simplistic and minimalistic lifestyle. For me, that’s being grateful for the things I do have and living with less. Along with that, comes organizing my life to where everything is in one general area. These are obtainable ways to simplify your life. You canRead More

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# 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 -
If this Heisman, I don’t know what else is!!! If this Heisman, I don’t know what else is!!! 

I recently tried to camp with him but that FAILED!!! he actually likes using more to pee on then sleep in.
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