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There are a lot of times when we travel where we don’t think too much about all the things that...
We’ve all been there before…you’re standing in front of your open suitcase, staring at the pile of clothes on your...
In this fast-paced world, it’s easy to get caught up in the chaos and lose sight of our own well-being....
Located in Tigard, Oregon (a suburb of Portland) is an adorable non-profit coffee shop that we call W&G. We call...
Once you get married, one of the many things to figure out is how to file taxes as a married...
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As we approach the end of the year pack with holidays, many of us are planning on traveling to see...
While driving through a hot Santa Fe day in the middle of August we began reminiscing about the time we...
Kelsey was scrolling through social media one day when she came across a debate on whether it’s cute to call...
In today’s fast-paced world, it’s easy to get caught up in the constant hustle and bustle of everyday life leading...
As a society, we are grappling with a number of complex environmental challenges that threaten the health and well-being of...
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You may have noticed we have been busy the past few months changing the blog. Some of the alterations have...
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When it comes to personal finance, many people focus solely on their income and expenses. While these are certainly important...
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As a family, we all want to have healthy and effective communication with our loved ones. However, sometimes we run...
We had the perfect PNW outdoor adventure visiting Silver Falls State Park in Oregon. If we summed up our time...
Every couple will have a moment in life when they wonder how much time they should be spending together. While...
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We finally did it…something we’ve been talking about doing for what seems like forever. We went on a mega trip...
We’re here today to tell you that Treehouse Point has the best treehouses in Washington…and probably the US…maybe the world....
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We are Phil and Kelsey Schaub. A minimalist travel couple exploring the world and sharing our life adventures.
The goal is to collect moments instead of things and spend more time on the parts of life that matter.
We hope you love the site! To learn more about us, check out our mini about page here!
