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10 Holiday Gift Ideas for the Young Man (or Any Man) in Your Life

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10 Holiday Gift Ideas for the Young Man (or Any Man) in Your Life

by Rebecca Plaisance November 28, 2017

Holiday shopping for my teens has become increasingly difficult. Trying to find something that is not just “stuff” to clutter up their rooms, something that they will actually use and…

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Wife, Mom, Writer, Photographer, and Traveler. Susan is Mom to four children ranging in age from 12 to 23. She’s been traveling with her kids since they were little and has become proficient at planning trips for families with kids at any age and any stage. Read More

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It's been raining and incredibly windy here today

It's been raining and incredibly windy here today because of Hurricane Isaias. I braved the sand blowing in my face & watched as the sun rose through the clouds this morning. It's my favorite type of sunrise... moody skies with bursts of sunshine fighting the way through. Kind of like how life is for most of us right now; melancholy with rays of light mixed in despite the uncertainty of the days and months ahead. It's not ideal but we just have to keep pushing through. ❤
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#sunrise #sunrisesky #nature #newyork #longisland #iloveny #adventureathome #sunrisephotography #beautifulplaces #onthewater #getoutside #optoutside #explore #lovewhereyoulive #clouds #cloudscape #sheisnotlost #beach

I wish I could say that I wake up early just so I

I wish I could say that I wake up early just so I can catch the sunrise but the truth is, no matter how hard I try, I just can't sleep past 5am nowadays. So, I get up and wander about (in my pajamas, don't judge) and hope that the painfully early start to my day includes a beautiful sunrise and a boat every now and then. Today I nailed it. 🙂💗
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It doesn't matter how dark the day; light always f

It doesn't matter how dark the day; light always finds its way through.
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I've been trying really hard to find the light... the positives, in all of the chaos these past several months. Truthfully, I lean toward worry and worst-case scenarios so, it's definitely been a struggle to stay upbeat. I've lost touch with some friends and family members... some by choice and some from the lack of effort and/or energy to reach out on both sides. Reason/Season thing, I guess, but it still makes me sad and adds more garbage to the dumpster fire we're all going through.
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Anyway, all this to say, something as simple as enjoying a cup of coffee/tea in the morning or watching a sunset can be a positive. It may not seem like much, but it still counts... it's still a little bit of light breaking through dark clouds. And I'll take whatever shines my way. 🙂💗
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Last weekend I went on a road trip with my husband

Last weekend I went on a road trip with my husband and two youngest children. It was our first outing away from home since the start of the virus. It's been a stressful few months and it was great to get away and enjoy a change of scenery. We stayed within the state of New York where we live (I'm not comfortable leaving the state yet) and traveled upstate to 1000 Islands. It was quiet, peaceful, and so incredibly beautiful. (scroll through to see) It wasn't crowded and people adhered to safety measures by wearing masks and social distancing. It was about a 7 hour drive from Long Island but was worth every single minute it took us to get there.
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Have you traveled anywhere yet or have any plans to?
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Found a little bit of much needed magic today. Sha

Found a little bit of much needed magic today. Sharing in case you need some too. 💗✨✨
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#explore #lovewhereyoulive #shewanders #sheisnotlost #lifewelltraveled #adventureathome #greatoutdoorsmonth #ispyny

REFLECTION- “I don’t know what to say. I don’t know what to do.” - I have said this to myself so many times throughout my life during times of crisis. I’ve tiptoed around certain topics not wanting to upset anyone and say something that could be interpreted the wrong way. So I stayed silent.
Now is the time to change that. It’s never too late to speak out and do whatever work it takes to put an end to racial injustices. I may still say or do the wrong thing but I will keep trying; listening and learning along the way. I want my children to be a reflection of my example. I am one voice but I’m in charge of raising four voices... and voices carry.
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#reflection #lake #nature #mountain #mountainview #travel #shetravels #beautifulplaces #explorecanada #canada #lakelouise #getoutside #optoutside #sheisnotlost #traveltribe #lifewelltravelled #shewanders #onthewater #lakelife

Listen, learn, educate, advocate. #blackouttuesda

Listen, learn, educate, advocate. #blackouttuesday

"Hope is the strength by which a shattered world s

"Hope is the strength by which a shattered world shall emerge into the light."
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The weight of this world is crushing me right now. I can only imagine the weight and worry that black people are carrying... have always been carrying... are tired of carrying. I can't speak to that kind of pain but I can speak out against it, listen, educate myself, and do the work that's needed to change this horrific course of discrimination, abuse, and injustice.
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Please join me and stand with the black community. I have been fortunate enough to learn from and be inspired by amazing black women and men. Please share the names of those whose voices you want to amplify and support. Here are just a few of mine:
@goodenoughmother
@clarissalaskey
@amiyrahmartin
@brandijeter
@tomikatalks
@passportsandgrub
@mamaliciousmaria
@loyaltytravels
@glamnellie
@mrs_samanthanelson
@mommyhasntshowered
@onlygirl4boyz
@afropolitanmom
@natashanicholes
@thedanifaust
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#sunset #sunsetsky #nature #newyork #longisland #reflection #hope #naturephotography #light #beautifulplaces #getoutside #optoutside #onthewater

My one request for today was that my kids join me

My one request for today was that my kids join me to watch the sunrise. It was at 5:37am this morning and so very cold and windy. They hated every single freezing minute of it but they did it for me without much complaining and, actually ended up saying it was beautiful to witness.
It's a bit like Motherhood in a way. There are so many difficult "freezing minutes" that you have to weather but you take them on anyway (not always by choice) knowing that there is always some beauty to witness... even in the cold.
Happy Mother's Day! Hope you enjoy the day with your own rays of sunshine! Sending love to those who are missing their own Mom and/or find today difficult for them. ♥️
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#sunrise #sunriseview #onthewater #nature #newyork #longisland #hamptons #beach #family #mothersday #beautifulplaces #getoutside #optoutside #proudmom #mother #familyphotography #sunrisephotograpby

Made it to another Friday. This past week was the

Made it to another Friday. This past week was the hardest one of the quarantine for me so far. At-home schooling, cooking what feels like 80 meals a day, load upon load of laundry, cleaning/disinfecting all the things, kids arguing like they're in rival street gangs... too much family-ing. It's just really been too much of everything. I went out this morning to catch the sunrise and saw this beautiful light shooting down from the clouds. So, I stood on the bridge, cried a little, took some deep breaths and here I am... ready to do this again today and for however long it takes until things are safe again. It's not easy but it does have its beautiful moments, doesn't it?
(“Not easy” is relative though... I realize how lucky I am that I am able to stay home and stay safe when health care/essential workers can not.)
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#sunrise #sunriseview #onthewater #nature #newyork #longisland #hamptons #travelathome #shewanders #explore #views #beautifulplaces #getoutside #optoutside #sheisnotlost #quarantineviews #sunrisesky #clouds #view #naturephotography #natureathome

“The Earth Is What We All Have In Common.” •

“The Earth Is What We All Have In Common.”
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Looking forward to the day when I can travel back to these gorgeous lakes. Until then, I’ll be grateful that there are so many breathtakingly beautiful places on this planet just waiting for all of us to return to. Happy Earth Day 🌍
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Always thankful to live near the water but especia

Always thankful to live near the water but especially so right now. Staying safe and keeping my distance from people by getting up super early and wandering where it's empty & quiet. Sharing some of my peace with you and praying for us all. ❤
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#travel #shetravels #beach #nature #newyork #longisland #hamptons #hamptonslife #onthewater #shewanders #explore #sheisnotlost #lifewelltraveled #beautifulplaces #quarantinescene #staycation #myhometown #sunrise #sunset

Truth - Traveling is one of the ways I manage stre

Truth - Traveling is one of the ways I manage stress and anxiety in my life. When things get rough my first impulse is to book a ticket out of here and wander away from my troubles. I know that's not always the best way to handle things but immersing myself in other countries and cultures helps me to clear my head and look at things with a fresh perspective. With all that's going on right now, and not having the option to travel, I can honestly say I'm a bit of a mess. I will never again take for granted the privilege of being able to travel. Hoping for better days ahead soon and that we'll all be able to walk alongside the castle walls with more love, understanding, and appreciation of each other and the world we live in. ♥️
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#travel #shetravels #scotland #visitscotland #beautifulplaces #castle #worldtraveler #goeverywhere #sheisnotlost #exploremore #travelgram #traveltuesday #womenwhotravel #travelholic #femmetravel #lifewelltraveled #explore #optoutside #traveltribe #travelwithaninsider #passporttravel #inveraraycastle

It's been a while. This year, so far, hasn't gone

It's been a while. This year, so far, hasn't gone like I had hoped it would. I recently lost someone I love dearly and it just felt disingenuous to post travel photos when all I've wanted to do is stay in bed, crawl under my blankets, and cry all day.
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I was looking through my camera roll today and came across this photo of an old church in Luss, Scotland. When I was walking through the Village and saw it I remember having a feeling of peace and gratitude... both of which are a struggle for me right now but, I'm trying. Trying to come out of this fog and back to a new normal or whatever it's called when you're working through grief and figuring out how to move forward in a world that's now shaped much differently because a beautiful piece of it is missing.

I'm behind in everything; work and home stuff, and I appreciate the understanding and grace I have been given. I'm dipping my toes back in slowly and hope to be caught up and back to writing and photographing some new adventures soon. ❤
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#travel #shetravels #visitscotland #luss #church #passporttravel #shewanders #girlswhotravel #beautifulplaces #sheisnotlost #goeverywhere #traveltribe #seetheworld #scotland #womenwhotravel #travelholic #femmetravel #lifewelltraveled #explore #sunset #nature #sunsetsky #scotlandtravel #lovescotland

I'm back! The last half of 2019 was difficult for

I'm back! The last half of 2019 was difficult for me and I needed a mental health break from social media. Lots of things were going on and going wrong, both personally and professionally, so I stepped back to figure out the best way to move forward. More self-care, new website designs, new logos, and lots of new content are in the works and I'm excited for the fresh start. Oh, and I highly recommend traveling somewhere to recharge and appreciate the beautiful world we live in. A quick trip to Scotland did just that for me! 😍❤🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 How's 2020 been treating you so far?
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What's your favorite thing about the holidays? I l

What's your favorite thing about the holidays? I love festive lights and Christmas songs but the thing I love the most is that the world seems gentler this time of year. Yes, the holidays can be stressful but I think I finally figured out something... the spirit of the season just may be telling us to slow down a bit, give ourselves grace, and appreciate the good in every day. During this time when the world feels kinder we also need to be kinder to ourselves.
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The holiday version of the Tree of Life Awakenings

The holiday version of the Tree of Life Awakenings at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Theme Park is absolutely stunning. The show includes a series of winter tales told through beautiful light projections and holiday music. It’s a must-see if you’re visiting @waltdisneyworld during the holiday season. It may sound cliché but it truly IS magical. Check out my IG stories to see video of the show and then check out the latest post on She’s On The Go to learn more about this and other holiday fun at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Theme Park (Link in IG stories)
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One of my greatest joys is sharing my love of trav

One of my greatest joys is sharing my love of travel with my children. Family travel isn't easy though and the reality is that sometimes it's not a vacation... it's breaking up arguments just in a different country. However, this trip was wonderful and we really needed AND enjoyed the time to reconnect. I know we will undoubtedly have times where things don't go smoothly but, I'd rather weather the bumps with them while on our adventures than have them watch someone else's on their phones.
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My people (minus one) walking through Green Park i

My people (minus one) walking through Green Park in London on our way to Buckingham Palace. We went to see the changing of the guard but it was canceled because they were having a ceremony to reopen the Parliament. So, we got to see the Queen in a golden coach instead and I'm not mad about it at all. 🙂 👑🇬🇧 (swipe to see HRH)
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This old barn sits on the property of the Boulder

This old barn sits on the property of the Boulder Hot Springs Inn and Spa. I had the chance to stay there this past weekend during my trip through Southwest Montana. The grounds of the Inn are beautiful and I loved my stay there but, here's something that hasn't happened to me before during my travels; The Inn is haunted by a ghost 👻named Simone (which I didn't know about ahead of time) AND I unexpectedly had a run in with her! 😳😱
Do you believe in ghosts? Have you ever seen one?
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