Windy City Ghosts has Chicago history to die for!

Need something spooky to do for Halloween in Chicago? Join my roommate Kieran and me on a Windy City Ghosts Tour!

5 Reasons to Choose Montana for Your Next Vacation

My time in Whitefish and Kalispell, MT was the perfect mix of adventure and relaxation. Here are 5 reasons you should choose Montana for your next vacation!

LifestyleKayla CookSeptember 26, 2025travel, travel blogger, travel diaryComment

Picture Books for Littles for Juneteenth — and on

Celebrate Juneteenth. Check out titles to add to any kiddo’s bookshelf to teach them about the Black American experience and activism in a way they can understand. Or connect with your inner child and enjoy them yourself!

Read Like Me!: 2025 Reading Goals

Explore titles that made it off my TBR (“To Be Read”) pile from 2024. Let’s chat 2025 reading goals in the comments!

LifestyleKayla CookJanuary 13, 2025books, reads, tbr, books of 2024Comment

The “Best of the Best” Outing Spots in KC & LFK

Bookmark this post for the “Best of the Best” date/friendship date spots in the Kansas City (KC) and Lawrence (LFK) area — places in the heartland that hold a special place in my heart.

5 Last-Minute Halloween Cartoon "Closet Costumes"

Let’s celebrate Halloween with one of the most relatable nostalgic American pastimes — childhood cartoons!

FashionKayla CookOctober 30, 2024fashion, halloween, halloween costumes, 30s, 90s, 2000s, Betty Boop, Lola Bunny, Kida, Reggie Rocket, Thorn, Hex Girls, Space Jam, Scooby-Doo, Rocket Power, AtlantisComment

What to Do When You Miss Theatre

“Theatre people,” here’s what I do to get through when I miss performing. Share what you do when you miss theatre in the comments!

LifestyleKayla CookOctober 24, 2024musical theatre, spongebob, the spongebob musical, pearl krabsComment

"Don't Dream It, Be It"

Read about why I love the cult classic Rocky Horror so much and my experience performing the show at Theatre Lawrence in Lawrence, KS!

48 Hours in Indy

Read my waxing poetic (lol) thoughts from my trip to Indianapolis, IN — for 48 hours!

LifestyleKayla CookNovember 10, 2023lifestyle, lifestyle blogger, indianapolis, indiana, travel blogger, travel, travel diary, solo travelComment

23x23: 23 Lessons from ’23 (so far)

This year hasn’t felt easy so far, but it’s been jam-packed with Lessons. (Capital “L” Lessons, okay?) Thankfully, I’m never one to give up on finding and holding onto the good.

LifestyleKayla CookAugust 2, 2023travel, travel blogger, travel diary, chicago, illinois, chi-town, lifestyle, life lessons, lifestyle bloggerComment

St. Pete Travel Diary: That's Just the Waves of the World

“Take me to the beach!” will be my forever mood. Who can relate? Follow along on my trip to St. Pete, FL.

LifestyleKayla CookApril 19, 2023travel, travel blogger, travel diary, florida, beach, take me to the beach, life lessons, lifestyle, lifestyle bloggerComment

5 Tips to Solo Travel

Book that solo trip! Read what I learned about solo travel from my cruise trip to Cozumel, Mexico and Progreso Yucatan, Mexico.

LifestyleKayla CookJanuary 18, 2023lifestyle, travel, travel blogger, solo travel, cozumel, progreso, yucatan, mexico, cruise, cruise trip, new year, new year'sComment

What I Wore: Halloween 2022

This one’s for the Halloween lovers. Check out costumes of Nina from Black Swan, Thorn from The Hex Girls from Scooby-Doo, Sweeney Todd from Sweeney Todd — plus a bonus costume!

FashionKayla CookNovember 7, 2022fashion, halloween, halloween costumes, black swan, scooby-doo, sweeney todd, 70s, 70s partyComment

Disneyland Guide: Have The Best Disney Day!

A Disney Park experience is an absolute serotonin overload — and I loved every minute of it! Read all you need to know for your next Disneyland trip.

What I Wore: California Trip

This past May was my second time in Cali! Here’s what I wore on my second work trip of the year — this time with my best friend.

FashionKayla CookAugust 17, 2022fashion, travel, lifestyle, california, california love, good vibesComment

How to Have A Successful First Wedding Shoot

Approached to shoot your first wedding? Here you’ll find the basics on how to have a successful first wedding shoot as an independent small business photographer.

A Week in Rose City

Follow along on my trip to Portland, OR!

LifestyleKayla CookApril 25, 2022travel, work trip, libraries, grad school, graduate school, school, Portland, OregonComment

What I Wore: Fall Thrift Haul

Who doesn’t want to feel just a little bit like a rockstar? Discover an edgier fashion style this fall.

FashionKayla CookDecember 5, 2021fashion, fall, thrifted, depop, pre-loved, rockstar, glam, grungeComment

Waiting on the Renaissance

Following a time period of global uncertainty and stress, it felt like we were all “waiting on the Renaissance.” Let’s move forward from the heavy moments of the pandemic supporting each other.