FAQ’s

And . . . where are you now?

We spend our time between Maine, with its rugged coast, charming tourist towns, and hearty, creative, down-to-earth neighbors and visiting family and friends in various places: the verdant rolling hills of Hudson Valley, NY, the quiet farmlands of Northwest NJ, and jaunts to Texas, Nevada, and other southern/western destinations with the magic of ever-changing landscape and light.

Is it tiring, moving around, or do you absolutely love it?

Yes, and . . . yes! About every time we gear up for a change, it can feel a little daunting. But putting one foot in front of the other gives us experiences we never would have had and more quickly than it might feel like at the start. We wouldn’t say it’s easy, but then again, neither is sitting on a couch in front of whatever-happens-to-be on that night, wondering why we never delved into that curious project or took that interesting trip.

So, what’s with the name, Pixie?

Glad you asked. This is my space to relax, to put aside any work persona and enjoy time with you, dear Reader. Plus, it reminds me to write with a twinkle in my eye.

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What’s your number one piece of advice?

Start. Whatever it is you endeavor to do, take that first step, and then another. It’s surprising how quickly the momentum can build. And have a good reason. If it’s the popular thing on some online bucket list, that won’t sustain you. But if it’s something you always wanted to explore but thought you couldn’t? Begin. With research. Work backwards from there. What are the big things I need in place to do it? What do I need to change to accomplish those?

Money or time too tight for now? What’s a creative solution you haven’t thought about before? Maybe that month long cooking course becomes a weekend cooking class with a dear friend. If someone thinks “all or nothing” and “all” is too big for the immediate time being, well, all they end up with then is . . . nothing. And you deserve much more than that.

But don’t limit it to research and planning. We’ve discovered, “there’s joy in the journey” isn’t just an old adage. While we were scrimping and saving for a sailing class, it warmed the winter months to get inspired by following vloggers who were doing what we dreamed to do. We couldn’t afford a boat that was top-of-the-line, but seeing the look of accomplishment on Wes’s face after he brought an old one back to life over a summer was worth far more than that.

What resources and tips would you recommend if I want to explore similar experiences?

I love this one. Part of community is sharing with each other — the mistakes we each made, and the solutions that helped us through them.

Want to know more about a certain subject? In search of a resource to help with your trip planning or project? Need more inspiration? Get in Touch and let us know, well, what you’d like to know. We’d love to hear from ya.

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