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I’m Kate
For more than a decade and a half, I’ve helped people create a life by design through my lifestyle and travel blog.
I’m a mom of 3, a full-time romance author, and I’ve been to more than 40 countries and nearly all the states.
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Before the Outdoor Brand, Ogden Ran on Railroads—The Mountains Still Set the Terms for Visitors
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Discover the Unique Bottle House in Virginia
Discover the Bottle House Virginia attraction, a quirky home made with 5,000 bottles and one of Virginia’s most unusual roadside sights to explore today.
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Coeur d’Alene, Idaho Was a Hidden Deal 10 Years Ago. Here’s What Happened After California Found It
Coeur d’Alene’s real-estate story is not a simple tale of newcomers buying a lake view. It is a regional shift…
