What 7 Days on an Alaska Cruise Looks Like
https://youtu.be/Jj2cJ4y3q-4?si=kwN4HcAPsG3cM1ur This was my fifth Alaska cruise. I’ve done it with my teenage daughter, my adult daughter, both daughters and...
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Lori Ballen
Lori Ballen
Lifestyle Blogger
Hi! I’m Lori Ballen. I’m a midlife creator who finds joy in home projects, cozy spaces, effortless style, and simple-but-delicious recipes. I started this lifestyle blog as my personal outlet—a place to create, explore, and share what I’m loving right now.
I live in Las Vegas and travel often, especially on solo adventures and cruises that feed my love for freedom and discovery. When I’m not writing or filming, I’m probably hanging out at home with my two adopted cats—one spunky and playful, the other a total lap lover. They’re constant companions in my quiet, creative life.
This blog is a reflection of that life—equal parts fun, functional, and full of soul. Whether you’re looking for a new DIY idea, a comfy outfit, or a quick dinner recipe, I hope you find inspiration here to create a home and lifestyle you love.
- Laura Geller’s Ideal Fix Concealer + Eye Do All Things Gel is the under-eye duo I didn’t know I
- Why Is Everyone Buying This Spooky Tree?
- This duo makes tired skin look awake again
- These Flameless Pumpkins Look Way Too Real
- This was the literal view out the window on the airplane.
- Sometimes I walk out front, barefoot just to feel the ground
- Victoria Canada is one of my favorite stops on the Alaska cruise
- This kit includes the spackle makeup primer, a bronzer, a blush, and a dual and bronzer blush stick
- What a Week on an Alaska Cruise Looks Like
- These pajamas are so soft, they’re cool to sleep in, and they are flattering