Woke up this morning feeling like a kid when I saw how much snow we got overnight. I love fresh snow and the fresh crisp air...I love the sight of a winter wonderland! Which brings me to the Zoo Lights at the National Zoo. Have you gone before? I've tried going for about 3 years… Continue reading Zoo Lights at the National Zoo
Author: raquelrickey
Who am I? Just a girl constantly trying to find her path.
26 year old born in Bolivia, raised in the U.S.A
A story teller with a big heart and a constant need to make others laugh.
I am married to the sweetest, kindest, goofiest human being, Mike.
Super annoying sometimes, but you’ll love me anyways.
I like to try new things, so my hobbies are always changing.
I love to travel – and learn about the world and different cultures.
You will always catch me with some sort of camera, taking pictures or videos. ALWAYS.
Buying Deodorant and Soap From a Farm
One of the things we want to focus on in the upcoming year is replacing some of our skin and hair care products with natural products. We’ve been wanting to do this for a while because Mike has very sensitive skin and also to reduce the risks associated with the daily use of products filled… Continue reading Buying Deodorant and Soap From a Farm
Volunteering with Comfort Cases
Mike and I started to share more about our time volunteering with Comfort Cases. I wanted to provide more information on this amazing organization which is local to Montgomery County, MD. I first learned about Comfort Cases when I came across a video from Upworthy. In the video, Rob Scheer, the founder of Comfort Cases, shared… Continue reading Volunteering with Comfort Cases
How My Best Friend Inspires Me
Inspiration comes from different places and can come to you at any time. I am so lucky to be surrounded by such strong, independent, kind-hearted women who inspire me and have had a hand in shaping me into who I am. Let me tell you about my friend Jenny. I'll start at the beginning, our… Continue reading How My Best Friend Inspires Me
Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party
Attending Mickey's Not So Scary Halloween Party was a long time in the making! Every year when fall would start to creep up we debated the idea of getting tickets. We attended Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party before so we wanted to check this event off of our list as well. We also love Halloween… Continue reading Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party
Orlando Trip for Mike’s Birthday
We decided to go to Orlando for Mike’s 27th birthday and we had so much fun. The first birthday we spent together was mine in 2014 and it was at the Magic Kingdom. We have always said that at one point we would celebrate Mike’s birthday at Disney. I mean its only fair, right? Our… Continue reading Orlando Trip for Mike’s Birthday
DIY Costume: Popeye and Olive Oyl
We put together this Popeye and Olive Oyl costume for a Halloween event at a local wine bar. We didn’t win the costume contest, however, we did receive A LOT of compliments. The contest was an intense competition! A Mr. and Mrs. Santa Clause won the contest, and I must say they looked perfect. We… Continue reading DIY Costume: Popeye and Olive Oyl
