Mama's Girl Market

As you are reading this we will be getting on a plane to start this adventure.  When you make your travel plans there are a couple of good sites to use. I had used  Sky Scanner . It was very easy to use. Found some really great deals. Our flights were booked as one way's. This was because we will be going to many differnet places. We will be starting out in Ireland, then to Scotland, off to Germany and many more places. I really have know idea where I will be at the end of this trip. Expedia was used for hotels and booking hostels.  Viator  was used for booking tours. There are other sites to use, but these really worked well for me. Cost of things that have been booked so far Flight from Sacramento, California to Dublin, Ireland one way $715 One night in a hotel $48.63  After a long flight a good shower and a bed is a must Guinness tour - We have to see where its made,  HAPPY BIRTHDAY KRISTA 3 Day tour  around west side o...

Wow, I can't believe it but only two more weeks till I get to go on an amazing adventure. Going with one of my Besties, looking forward to meeting new people, traveling more of the world and just the experience of life.  Here, are a few more items that I feel was a must have for international traveling. There are items that aren't pictured or listed that will be needed too. Depending on if you are staying at a hotel or a hostel. If you staying at a hostel the list will be longer. Including a personal lock for the lockers that they have,  shower shoes, a towel to to name a few.  I had bought an international wall charger from REI for $30. I had found one for $10 at TJ Max. So I will be returning that one and going with the one from TJ's. Hopeful it is just as good.  I've heard that compression socks are a must. There are many online. They go up to $30. I found a pair at TJ Max for $4.99, of course they are not fancy by any means, just a simple black. I...

I have been shopping and shopping for the perfect stuff to use in Europe. First I need a suitcase. I have a few cute ones, but no ordinary suitcase will do. Now you might be wondering why. There will be some backpacking happening. And I don't want to have to carry a duffel bag and putting to much stress on one single shoulder. There will be some areas that rolling a suitcase won't be possible. I have been searching the web and the stores, for a mix bag of backpack/ duffel/ suitcase with wheels. Turns out there are a few to chose from. They are know as hybrid bags. Also not planning on checking in any bags at the airport, carry-on only. Here are two that I had bought. At REI there is a few selections to chose from. There is Ospery and Eagle creek. I also found one at Ross (surprised, me too). Depending on the brand really makes a difference in the prices. I did mention before that I was going to go as cheap as possible.  With the Ospery and Ea...

EUROPE HERE I COME!!!  I'm super excited for this trip and even more excited that i will be going with one of my BESTIES.  (Everyone needs to have amazing BESTIES like I do) Krista's brother is in the Air Force and just moved to Germany. The perfect opportunity to see him and see the that part of the world. Krista and I have talked about going there for a trip. The places that we would want to see and do.  Sooooo, randomly one day Krista text me  "Guess who's going to Germany with me". I replied "Pam (her wife)" Krista "Nope" Me "Your mom"  Krista "Nope" To my surprise Pam has to work, her mom is going next year and its ME. I am the lucky one. Since I found out that I was invited I started what any sane person would do. Start making a list of things to do while we are there. We are both making a list of we feel we must see. I started doing research on flights, passport renewing, transportation while we are ther...

Being an active duty Coastie and my mother being an Army vet (WAAC), makes me love seeing veteran's starting businesses. This young lady is an Army vet who is creating clothing and other items for Female Veterans Lady Brigade   has some unique items.  Lady Brigade is running a GoFundMe campaign. Read her story here . If you have a few bucks to spare and love to help out veterans this is a good opportunity . 

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I am excited to share with you my friend Warren Grimes. He has currently started a kickstarter to raising money to start his own small business. You can read all about it here . These are a few examples of what he can created. You can follow him on instagram @Islandengraving