(cutest mug ever found here) “I think I can! I think I can! I think I can!” The Little Engine That Could Friends! This past Saturday marked the 1 year anniversary of made-to-travel.com! NO! It’s not my actual blogiversary, but it is the day I bought this little space. It took me 3 weeks to muster up the courage to publish my first post and then I didn’t tell a soul for about a month! Like The Little Engine That… View Post

“My mother always told me, even if a song has been done a thousand times, you can still bring something of your own to it. I’d like to think I did that.” Etta James Man, do I love that quote from the legendary late singer Etta James. I also think this is true for everything in life; every book, every idea, every thought, every blog (wink)- you can make it your own. I got to see Etta James in concert… View Post

“…plan your work, work your plan.” Dead Prez Happy new week friends! I have been thinking a lot about what I’m going to do this year to make it great and make me better. I swear I will get off this new year kick soon but it’s just kind of refreshing to think about all the possibilities a new year brings. So time to get planning! But for right now enjoy some hearted links from last week :). Above: Some… View Post

” We must dare, and dare again, and go on daring. ” Georges Jacques Danton Just something to keep in mind in your new year :). Above: Oxfam’s lookbook-if this doesn’t convince you thrifted items fit right into modern times, I don’t really know what will. Looking to green up this year? Here are some great green resolutions. I have an embarrassing amount of Ray Ban’s so I love this little ode to their timeless designs :P. Mmmmm no guilt… View Post

Hello friends, I hope you all enjoyed the holidays! I had maybe the best Christmas ever 😀 with family and bf. This year has gone by so fast I can’t really believe it! 2011 was kind of a roller coaster of sorts for me that ended up on a really happy note and I can only hope 2012 will bring more good changes, more good people and more good living. “Be always at war with your vices, at peace with… View Post

“It’s not so much how busy you are, but why you are busy. The bee is praised. The mosquito is swatted.”   Mary O’Connor I thought this quote apt for this time of year. We are all tasked to be so busy with holiday parties and gift shopping but really those are all good things to be busy with-it means you have people in your life you cherish and love you back. Now friends, here are some hearted links for you… View Post

Hi Friends! So I was completely missing in action last week because I was so sick! Really I have been eating nothing but chicken noodle soup, drinking all variations of tea, loading up on vitamin c and getting all the sleep I can possibly get. Hope you all understand! Today’s quote: “Even monkeys fall from trees.”- Japanese Proverb If this was a year ago, I would be much harder on myself for not posting but I’ve learned to just do… View Post

Hi friends! Hearted links are a couple of days late because I was sick and feeling pretty lousy the past two days so HAPPY WEDNESDAY! I hope your week is treating you well. I’ve decided to start incorporating quotes into this weekly link roundup I do. Just another thing I think is wonderful to share with you. I decided to start this quote situation with one of my favorites. “It is not easy to find happiness in ourselves, and it… View Post

HI FRIENDS! Thanksgiving week! Exciting! I can’t wait for Thursday with family :). Here are some lovely hearted links to start this fun week. Above: A fun and apt riff on the children’s book Good Night Moon. The most exceptional train tunnel I’ve ever seen. LOVE this list of 15 EASY nail art tutorials. This gift guide has been one of my favorites so far. Lastly, below maybe my favorite post of last week-a testament to how a little fashion… View Post

Hi friends! I hope you had a fantastic start to your week. Here are some reasons I hearted the internet last week. Above: I love science and I love tattoos and there’s a blog curating science tattoos-swoon! Great tips on how to sneak in your workout! Get inspired with 33 ways to find your passion. I love household products that do double duty-20 unusual ways to use salt. If you have a few minutes I highly recommend this video, tis… View Post

Good Monday my friends! I had the best time ever over the weekend at the Museum of Moving Image in Astoria…more on that another time, but for right now here are some links to start your week. Above, beautiful and never released images of Marilyn Monroe. Ecosalon has a great list of 5 fashion trends to THRIFT right now! If you have not read Steve Jobs eulogy written by his sister Mona Simpson, you need to right this instant-I got… View Post

Hearted Halloween links. ENJOY! Above- An assortment of fun Halloween manis all from this board on pinterest. I could NOT pick a fave. Best Halloween lights ever! Really friends, get ready to chair dance while watching :). Easy denim inspired costumes-in case you are scrambling! I really really enjoy creative jack-o-lanterns, this list is random/hilarious and this list is kind of crazy and super creepy. I clicked on this article soooo fast! What do you think the most popular costumes… View Post