A Little About Me
I’m Jess — traveler, blogger, hiker, runner, avid Peloton user, latte drinker, reader, blogger, journal-lover, and amateur vegetarian cook.
I’ve been blogging since 2016. I’ve been to almost every US state, and my husband (Dom) and I have explored 15 National Parks since 2021. We live in Central Illinois but try to do a few longer-term (anywhere from a week to a month) trips around the US each year, in addition to various shorter trips.
Recent Blog Posts
Easy Veggie Quiche (Vegetarian)
NYC Travel Diary (2025)
Peloton Top 50 Music Countdown – 2025 – Class Tracker and Series Info
Chickpea Noodle Soup – my favorite vegetarian / vegan alternative to chicken noodle soup
All Travel Blog Posts – By US Region
Northeast US
My New York City Travel Diary: Highlights, Mistakes & Must-Do’s (2025)
Midwest US
Door County, Wisconsin: Fall 50 Race and Exploring Sister Bay, WI (2024)
Best Things to Do Near St. Paul, Minnesota (2024)
Gravel Biking: The Badger State Trail in Wisconsin (2024)
Southern US
How to Bike the Razorback Greenway in Northwest Arkansas (2024)
Western US
Best Vegetarian Restaurants in Tucson, Arizona (2024)
Best Coffee Shops in Tucson, Arizona (2024)
Easy Vegetarian and Vegan Recipes
Easy Veggie Quiche (Vegetarian)
Easy Taco Soup (Vegan)
Chickpea Noodle Soup (Vegan or Vegetarian)
Sun-Dried Tomato Pasta (Vegetarian)
Mini Vegetable Pot Pies (Vegetarian)
Best Holiday Cookies of 2023 (Vegetarian)
Home-Related Posts
Best Modern Bookshelves (2024)
Holiday Crafts: Map or Book Mini Christmas Trees
Posts For Readers
Popular Romance / Romantic-Comedy Author Book Trackers (2024)
First and Favorite Romance Books by Author (2024)
Best Books I Read in 2024
My Favorite Holiday Romance Books (2023)
New Readers: Best Romance Books (2023)
Top Peloton Posts
Peloton Top 50 Music Countdown Class Series – 2025
Peloton Holiday Classes: Checklist Trackers (Updated for 2025)
May 2025 New York City Travel Diary: including taking live, in-person classes at the Peloton NYC studio (2025)