Some of you might remember the 2016 gift guide by the same name! I retired that baby and created a brand new updated post. You’re welcome! I realized a long time ago that I, like many others, are more...
7 Ways You And The Family Can Unleash Your Creativity
It’s been my experience that in order to get through life, you need to possess a multitude of different skills and traits. You likely know all about the basic cognitive skills that you possess, and you’re probably already very...
How to Marie Kondo Your Travel
I know. I know. This post seems like it is a jumping-on-the0bandwagon kind of post due to all the craze around Marie Kondo’s Tidying Up but… bear with me. Last week Mr. Misadventures was in France which means that...
Aspirations for 2019
Pull up a chair. Let’s talk. Where to begin? Maybe it’s my age but I no longer believe in all that “New Year, New You” sentimentality. I think it disappeared with my interest in holidays (ruined by over-commercialization) and...
Thoughtful Holiday Giving: Arbor Day Foundation
This year I’m choosing to support the Arbor Day Foundation by giving holiday Give-A-Tree cards and Celebration Certificates. Giving to charity is so important and gratifying, consider this a new holiday habit that you can maintain throughout the year...
Why Children Enjoy Exploring Different Counties and Culture via Books
This is a guest post by Fiona Ingram an author who writes young adult books full of mystery and exotic places. She has appeared on Misadventures with Andi before with her previous 2 books a few years back and...
What can a High-Performing Fitness Tracker Do for You
A fitness tracker is a pretty nifty gadget. Not only can it keep track of your athletic performance, but it can also give you valuable information on sleep habits, calories lost, and even health betterment tips. The trouble with...
How to Workout in the Summer in Phoenix
How to work out in the summer when you live in a desert locale like Phoenix? The FlexiSpot Desk Bike Deskcise Pro is the answer. I get to exercise and be productive at the same time!...
10 things I learned in 10 years of blogging
I’ve been thinking about this post for several months, but honestly only started writing it a few days ago. It’s just that I can hardly believe that Misadventures with Andi is 10 years old. Today. It’s a milestone. One...
#CatchMeAtLuxe
One of the biggest downsides about moving away from San Francisco and spending 14 months on the road and 5 months in limbo in Portland before making Phoenix my new home, was that I lost the network I had...
Selina Siak Chin Yoke: Food as a Novel Character
Thank you to Selina Siak Chin Yoke, author and food lover, for sharing how food impacts her memories and became a central character in her writing. It even includes a recipe for Mee Siam, a spicy Siamese noodle dish!...
5 Things Johnny Depp Taught Me About Life
With the opening of the fifth installment of Pirates of the Caribbean, I’d thought I’d update this post from March 2010. Despite Johnny Depp’s many highs and lows the lessons he’s taught me about life remain true to this...