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Kathryn M.

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Latest Posts From Kathryn

How to Fall in Love With Philadelphia in Less Than 48 Hours

Mar 28, 2025

How to Fall in Love With Philadelphia in Less Than 48 Hours

Philadelphia, or "Philly" as it's affectionately known, is one of those places that has it all.

17 Halloween Party Games and Ideas For Adults

Oct 14, 2023

17 Halloween Party Games and Ideas For Adults

For kids, Halloween is all about trick-or-treating, but for adults, Halloween parties are the star of the show.

7 Ways to Volunteer This Thanksgiving and Help Your Community

Sep 30, 2023

7 Ways to Volunteer This Thanksgiving and Help Your Community

As satisfying as a warm plate of roast turkey might be, nothing fills the heart up more than volunteering for Thanksgiving.

How I Kicked My 20-Year-Long Nail-Biting Habit For Good

Apr 3, 2021

How I Kicked My 20-Year-Long Nail-Biting Habit For Good

"I feel sorry for your fingers."

8 Easy Ways to Instantly Boost Your Self-Confidence

Jan 8, 2020

8 Easy Ways to Instantly Boost Your Self-Confidence

Self-doubt weighing you down?

8 Secrets to Creating New Year's Resolutions, and Sticking to Them!

Jan 1, 2020

8 Secrets to Creating New Year's Resolutions, and Sticking to Them!

If you've experienced more frustration than exhilaration when it comes to New Year's resolutions, there's a chance it might stem from your approach.

8 Signs It's Time to Break Up With Your Friends

Dec 27, 2019

8 Signs It's Time to Break Up With Your Friends

Breaking up; letting go; cutting ties — no matter how you phrase it, ending a friendship is never easy.

4 Times NOT to Save Money While Traveling

Dec 21, 2019

4 Times NOT to Save Money While Traveling

I was bitten by the infamous travel bug about a decade ago, and since then, I've been scratching at the relentless itch of wanderlust.

50 Fun, Unique (and Mostly Free!) Things You Can Only Do During the Holiday Season

Dec 21, 2019

50 Fun, Unique (and Mostly Free!) Things You Can Only Do During the Holiday Season

Despite how bittersweet it can be to say goodbye to the pumpkin-filled months of Fall, let's be real: nothing can compete with the holiday season.

Start Packing! These Are America's Ultimate Vacation Destinations by State

Jul 28, 2019

Start Packing! These Are America's Ultimate Vacation Destinations by State

Pack your bags, it's time for a Summer vacation!

3 Reasons to Start Saying "No" More Often

Apr 18, 2019

3 Reasons to Start Saying "No" More Often

Despite the usual repercussions it has on our time, energy, money, and attention, most of us tend to use the word "yes" like it's going out of style.

50 States of Glorious Hiking Destinations

Mar 4, 2019

50 States of Glorious Hiking Destinations

There are very few things that can compare with the thrill of hiking.