Sharing some easy and healthy Airbnb recipes that you can make for longer vacations or when you want to save a little money on your trip.

Hi friends! I hope you had a lovely weekend and that you’re doing ok. After taking some time off at the end of last week, I’m easing back into the swing of things here on the blog. Writing here has always been a bright spot for me and I hope it’s a bright spot for you, too. <3

I’s impossible to ignore the heaviness of recent events: the loss of Charlie Kirk, the tragedy of the school shooting, the woman who was killed on public transportation, and remembering 9/11. It’s been a lot. If you’re feeling sadness or heaviness, please know that I see you, I feel it too, and I’m sending you a big hug through the screen.

In the spirit of focusing on some of the simple joys, I wanted to share something a little lighter today: easy and healthy Airbnb recipes. I’ve been wanting to publish this since we got back from Spain and now we’re in September. No time like the present

Easy and Healthy Airbnb Recipes for Travel

Why We Cook at Airbnbs While Traveling

When we travel, we’ve learned that eating out for every single meal just doesn’t work for us. It gets expensive quickly, restaurant meals can be heavy, and the kids don’t exactly love sitting at a table three times a day.

What works better for us: eating out for one large meal per day (usually lunch or dinner), and enjoying quick bites out, or making the rest of our meals simple and fresh at the Airbnb. Not only is it more budget-friendly, but it also feels fun to shop local markets, enjoy regional specialties, and gather for a casual family dinner. Also, the restaurants and cafes that we dine at are AWESOME; it’s better to splurge on one larger, amazing meal than a bunch of mediocre places throughout the day.

During our trip to Spain, some of my favorite memories were cooking alongside my friend Sam. She’d make a dish or two, I’d make something at the Airbnb and we’d walk it over, and the kids would run around while we shared good food, good wine, and good company. That’s what vacation meals should feel like! We looked forward to our family dinners, and since they live there, they didn’t need to feel like they had to feed all of us or go out to restaurants multiple times each week. We shared the cooking and cleaning load, and it was awesome.

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Sharing some of my tips on how I beat jet lag and wake up in another country bright eyed and bushy tailed (even while flying economy).

Hi friends! How are you? I hope that you’re enjoying the week! I have another day packed with calls but am looking forward to going live in our Detox group today – just a heads up, protocols are 20% off this week, including the detox.

While I’m sitting here at my desk, I DEFINITELY have the travel bug (again). I read somewhere that constantly needing to travel is some kind of trauma response but we’re just going to ignore that mmm k?  I’ve been meaning to write a post about jet lag and some of the things that have helped me, and figured it would be a good day to share.

Jet lag used to ruin every trip for me. I’d land somewhere new, ready to explore, but my body would be stuck in another time zone: wide awake at 3 AM and crashing mid-afternoon. Over the years (and many international flights later), I’ve tested dozens of strategies to figure out what actually works. Now, I can hop across time zones and adjust quickly, without losing precious days to brain fog and exhaustion.

Here’s my zero-jet lag travel routine.

How to travel without jet lag

Start Before You Fly

The secret to beating jet lag is to prepare before you even step on the plane. A few days ahead of travel, I start shifting my sleep schedule by waking up a little earlier (or later, depending on my destination). Even a 30-minute adjustment each day can make a big difference once you land. Leading up to our last Spain trip, I woke up EARLY (5 and 4:30am) and it was awesome to actually be tired on the plane.

Another tool I love is the Timeshifter app (not sponsored or affiliated, I just love it).It builds a personalized schedule based on your flight details and sleep patterns, telling you exactly when to seek light, avoid caffeine, or take short naps. The app was created with input from sleep scientists and astronauts (!) who deal with extreme circadian rhythm shifts. The first trip plan is free, and it completely changed how I travel. The girls’ naturopath told us about it and it’s been AMAZING.

Smart Sleep Support

Sometimes a little extra help goes a long way.

Melatonin (low dose) – I use this sparingly to help signal my body it’s time to sleep. It’s my go-to for a reset whenever I’m traveling, especially because hotel sleep can be dicey. It’s been a total gamechanger for me.

Magnesium oil or spray – Applying this before bed helps my muscles relax and supports deeper rest.

Sleep mask + ear plugs – Darkness and quiet are non-negotiables. A good mask and quality ear plugs help mimic nighttime even when it’s bright and noisy on the plane.

Blue light blocking glasses – I have bother True Dark and Vivarays and love them both.

Travel pillow + blanket – If I can get a few solid hours of rest on the plane, the adjustment is so much smoother.

Light, Movement & Caffeine

Once I land, I treat light like medicine. Bright sunlight is one of the strongest signals to reset your circadian rhythm. I try to spend at least 20–30 minutes outside in the mornin

Hi friends! Happy Friday! What are you up to this weekend? We have a wild one ahead: a school event, two volleyball games for Liv, one basketball game for P, a tailgate for the U of A, and family dinner at our house. Tons of fun stuff, but the back-to-school chaos is in full swing.

We started off the week in San Diego and went for the long weekend. It was everything my heart could have wished for: tons of beach time, time with our Kleiger fam, delicious food, and coller weather. It’s definitely one of our favorite spots for a reason!
Some pics from the adventures:

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Sharing some of the strategies I’ve tried to keep in our lives after our trip.

Hi friends! How are you? How was the weekend? I hope that you had a great one! We celebrated my nana’s bday, the Pilot was home from a trip, I taught a barre class, and met up with a friend for brunch. We also got some monsoon rain, which is always a little treat.

For today’s post, I wanted to chat a bit about our trip, my perspective since we’ve been back, and some of the strategies I’ve tried to maintain. As you guys know, we LOVE to travel. I feel like it’s the most fufilling way for us to spend the money we’ve earned – on experiences – and it gives us a chance to be away from the hustle and bustle and enjoy time as a family (or as a couple). Travel always gives me perspective and helps me to remember what actually fuels my energy and joy… and what doesn’t. 

While we were in Spain, we were able to take our time and genuinely enjoy each day. I’ve really tried to keep some of the things that I loved so much about our trip (you know, besides the epic sights, culture and food…) and put them into a little list. It’s not really about “vacation mode” forever, but rather what the trip reminded me matters most.

strategies I want to keep after our trip

1. Walk as Much as Possible

We walked miles daily, not even trying, and movement felt natural and refreshing – not forced. While it’s a little more challenging here, I’m still trying to recreate this a bit at home with walks after dinner, walking during meetings, and walking Maisey when the rain has cooled things down a bit.

It’s funny because Tucson is NOT a walking-friendly city. Everything is far, it’s a million degrees, and if you’re outside walking, most people will assume your car broke down, unless you’re in a neighborhood or walking path. It’s definitely the peak of summer, so I’ve been using my lil walking pad throughout the day. In Spain, I’d EASILY hit 20k steps per day, and I have to be intentional to hit 10k here.

2. Cook From Scratch (and Choose Places That Do the Same)

If you’re planning a trip to Sevilla, I rounded up my top tips depending on whether you’re in town for a short trip, a longer stay, and some of the things I wish I’d known. 

Hi friends! I hope that you’re having a wonderful week so far! This is the last post in my travel series (we did a cruise to Spain, Italy and France + time in Barcelona and four weeks in Sevilla) and things will return to our regularly scheduled programming around here. You know, until I plan my next unhinged trip lol.

Today I wanted to share some of the things I’ve learned about Sevilla: things to know, favorite restaurants/spots, and tips I had to learn the hard way. I’ve broken it up into two segments; the first is if you’re planning a shorter trip (a week or so) and for longer trips (3-4+ weeks).

Tips for traveling to Sevilla, Spain

Short trip:

Language:

If you’re traveling to Spain, I think it’s absolutely worth learning key phrases you’ll be using. This book is extremely helpful and I also recommend working with a tutor if possible. Josep is my current tutor and he is amazing! While I’ve found that quite a few people in Spain know English, many don’t. It’s worth knowing at least how to get where you want to go in a taxi, how to order food and drinks, ask for the bill, ask where the bathrooms are located, make polite conversation, etc.

Also worth noting that in Sevilla, they’ll use condensed versions of phrases, which is casual and fun:

– Por favor (please) = porfa (I didn’t personally use this one because it feels kind of cutesy but definitely heard it)

– Hasta luego (see you later) = a luego

– Buenos días (good morning) = buenas (but you can say buenas any time of day instead of hola for hello)

– Gracías (thank you) = gracía

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