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8 Tips to be Successful Seller on Poshmark

8 Tips to be Successful Seller on Poshmark

December 30, 2023June 25, 2024 Lifestyle

More than half of my closet has come from Poshmark and thereโ€™s a good reason. From basics, to event clothes, to gifts, you can find almost anything on the app with a little tenacity. The best part is, that you can sell your old clothes and earn cash…

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How to have a snow day in California โฌ‡๏ธ Did y How to have a snow day in California โฌ‡๏ธ

Did you know you can ski in Southern California only 2.5 hours away from LA ๐Ÿคจ

๐Ÿ“Big Bear Mountain Resort is made up of 3 different mountains now. Big Bear, Snow Summit, and Snow Valley โ›ท๏ธ

Try to make it up on a weekday to avoid the weekend crowds!

โ„๏ธ Have you skied or snow boarded in Southern California?

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I didnโ€™t know this would happen when I moved to I didnโ€™t know this would happen when I moved to Californiaโ€ฆ

My camera roll has never seen so many beach and sunset pics ๐Ÿ˜Œ

Being from the Midwest, I will never take for granted being able to enjoy these views every day ๐Ÿซถ๐Ÿผย 

๐Ÿ“ธ Whatโ€™s in your camera roll??

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#adventuretravel #travelblogger #california #orangecounty #travel
Anyone else feel like youโ€™re never home?! ๐Ÿ˜† Anyone else feel like youโ€™re never home?! ๐Ÿ˜†

I am extremely grateful to be able to travel, but sometimes getting into a flow at home is much needed ๐Ÿง˜๐Ÿผโ€โ™€๏ธย 

๐Ÿ”‹ Does your travel battery ever run out or do you like constant travel?

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Did you know you donโ€™t have to stay in Zion Nati Did you know you donโ€™t have to stay in Zion National Park to still get amazing views?

Only 15 mins from Zion National Park isโ€ฆ

๐Ÿ“Toquerville, Utah

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๐Ÿ   Staying in the town of Springdale (home of Zion National Park) is amazing, but sometimes can come at a price especially during the summer months. 

Check out nearby towns like Toquerville for more space and amazing views!

๐Ÿฅพ Get out and explore the National Parks!!

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8 hours in Catalina Island? No problem! Hereโ€™s h 8 hours in Catalina Island? No problem! Hereโ€™s how to make the most of your day ๐Ÿ‘‡๐Ÿผ

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๐Ÿšข Morning โ€“ Take the Catalina Express from Long Beach or Dana Point to Avalon & enjoy the ocean views!

๐Ÿฅž Breakfast โ€“ Fuel up at a local cafรฉ like Cafe Metropole

๐Ÿšฒ Explore โ€“ Rent a golf cart or bike to cruise around Avalon

๐ŸŒŠ Adventure โ€“ Snorkel at Loverโ€™s Cove or kayak in crystal-clear water

๐Ÿฝ๏ธ Lunch โ€“ Grab a bite on the deck at Bluewater with a harbor view (and seals!)

๐Ÿฆš Afternoon โ€“ Hike up to the Wrigley Memorial for stunning island panoramas

๐ŸŒžย Sunset โ€“ Get a birdseye view of Avalon on the Zipline Eco Tour

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Steal my Kauaโ€™i itinerary ๐Ÿ‘‡๐Ÿผ Probably my Steal my Kauaโ€™i itinerary ๐Ÿ‘‡๐Ÿผ

Probably my fav summer destination of all time. ๐Ÿ’ฌย Whatโ€™s the best thing youโ€™ve done in Kauaโ€™i?

โžก๏ธ More details and how to travel the island sustainably on my blog!

๐ŸŒด5 DAY KAUAโ€™I ADVENTURE ITINERARY

DAY 1: Lihue and Poipu

DAY 2: Naโ€™Pali Coast and Waimea Canyon

DAY 3: Surf in Hanalei

DAY 4: Hiking

DAY 5: Queens Bath and Relax

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The ONE rule you need to live by as an adventure t The ONE rule you need to live by as an adventure traveler is to go with the flow ๐ŸŒŠ 
In my experience, some of the best adventures come from spontaneous happenings! I do love a good plan, but being open to trying whatever comes your way is thrilling ๐Ÿคฉ

๐Ÿ’ฌ Are you a planner or spontaneous adventurer?
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#travelblogger #adventuretravel #traveladvisor #travelgram
The best ocean view in SoCal ๐Ÿ‘‡๐Ÿผ ๐Ÿ“Crystal The best ocean view in SoCal ๐Ÿ‘‡๐Ÿผ

๐Ÿ“Crystal Cove State Beach

Explore Crystal Cove State Beach year round for the best trails and beach. $15 per vehicle entry, or even better, borrow a State Parks Pass from your local library! 
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#travelblogger #adventuretravel #traveladvisor #adventure #socal #crystalcovestatepark
My 2025 mottoโ€ฆ
relaxing > rushing ๐Ÿ˜Œ

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Ever wondered what it feels like to free fall from Ever wondered what it feels like to free fall from a bridge?

Similar adrenaline rush to skydiving, but a lot shorter of a free fall! Next on the list is the Nevis Swing for an 8 second free fall ๐Ÿคช

๐Ÿ“Kawarau Bungy, Queenstown, NZ
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#travelblogger #newzealand #queenstown #kawaraubungy #ajhackettbungy #adventuretravel
You, me, and the waves? ๐ŸŒŠ ๐Ÿ™‹๐Ÿผโ€โ™€๏ธ . You, me, and the waves? ๐ŸŒŠ ๐Ÿ™‹๐Ÿผโ€โ™€๏ธ

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#travelblogger #sustainabletravel #adventuretravel #wintersurfing #sanclemente
Thereโ€™s something special about seeing a sunrise Thereโ€™s something special about seeing a sunrise, before the day starts, and you and the world just stand still for a few moments. ๐Ÿค๐ŸŒŽ
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What are we yappinโ€™ about? ๐Ÿ’ฌ ๐Ÿ“Hanalei Ba What are we yappinโ€™ about? ๐Ÿ’ฌ 

๐Ÿ“Hanalei Bay, Kauai, HI
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Thereโ€™s one thing I will never stop searching fo Thereโ€™s one thing I will never stop searching for when traveling.. and thatโ€™s crystal clear water!!๐Ÿ’ง 

This cenote took the cake for the clearest water. The massive rocks are 20+ feet below the surface, but the water is so clear it looks like theyโ€™re so much closer.. which was scary when jumping in from the cliff above ๐Ÿ˜† 

This is a must see Cenote when traveling to the Yucatรกn peninsula ๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ 

๐Ÿ“Cenote Azul, Playa del Carmen, MX 
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Ever wonder what sustainable travel really is? ๐ŸŒฑ๐ŸŒŽ

Traveling sustainably can come in many shapes and sizes. Sustainable travel can range from dedicated trips focusing on giving back to the community to something as simple as brining Tupperware to save any leftovers. The biggest thing to remember is that every small difference counts โœ”๏ธ

One of my favorite sustainable travel tips is to carry a metal fork and spoon in your backpack ๐Ÿด (Trust me, youโ€™ll thank me later, especially in airports)

Drop your best sustainable travel tips below ๐Ÿ‘‡๐Ÿผ 
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Whatโ€™s your emoji of the year? ๐Ÿคท๐Ÿผโ€โ™€๏ธ Whatโ€™s your emoji of the year? ๐Ÿคท๐Ÿผโ€โ™€๏ธ

Iโ€™m so so grateful for another year of travel, time with family & friends, doing good for the earth, and whatever else life brings!
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Algorithm, help me find my people! ๐Ÿคธโ€โ™€๏ธ๐Ÿง˜๐Ÿผโ€โ™€๏ธ๐Ÿ‘ฉ๐Ÿผโ€๐ŸŒพโ›ท๏ธ๐Ÿ„๐Ÿผโ€โ™€๏ธ๐Ÿง—๐Ÿผโ€โ™€๏ธ๐Ÿ’ƒ๐Ÿšด๐Ÿผโ€โ™€๏ธ๐Ÿƒ๐Ÿผโ€โ™€๏ธ๐Ÿคท๐Ÿผโ€โ™€๏ธ

โฌ†๏ธ which one are you?!

Adventure travelers, earth lovers, kind people unite!! If youโ€™ve made it to my page, youโ€™ve found yourself an awesome community of likeminded travelers who prioritize the earth and experiences over things ๐Ÿ˜Œ
Stay a while, Iโ€™m so happy youโ€™re here ๐Ÿซถ๐Ÿผ 
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Claiming this energy for 2025! Forever thankful Claiming this energy for 2025! 

Forever thankful for all of the amazing opportunities and experiences Iโ€™ve had this year and for those to come. ๐ŸŽ†Hereโ€™s to the new year!

Lots of exciting things planned for 2025 that I canโ€™t wait to share with you allโ€ฆ

๐Ÿ—บ๏ธ 2 international trips (so far)
๐Ÿ“ New Blog posts (peep the link in my bio)
๐Ÿ”๏ธ A once in a lifetime climb

โ€ฆjust to name a few

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Does California even have seasons? ๐Ÿค”ย  When I Does California even have seasons? ๐Ÿค”ย 

When I moved to California from the Midwest, I thought itโ€™d feel like summer year round. Come to find out, summer does not last year round in California and there actually ARE seasons!! ๐Ÿ˜…

As much as I wish it could be 80 and sunny year round, I do love when the weather cools off a bit and some fall colors emerge. (also, Iโ€™m patiently waiting for NorCal ski season) โ›ท๏ธ

In the meantime, you can catch me at the beach soaking up these last few weeks of warm weather and sunshine ๐ŸŒžย ๐Ÿง˜๐Ÿผโ€โ™€๏ธย ๐ŸŒดย 

{ Hi, Iโ€™m Erica! Adventure traveler and travel advisor based in SoCal โœจ Follow for more realistic travel experiences and destination inspiration }

How did you spend the first day of Autumn?

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#adventuretravel #orangecounty #lagunabeach  #californiaseasons #socallifestyle #autumn
๐Ÿ“Œ Save this hidden gem to your Southern Califor ๐Ÿ“Œ Save this hidden gem to your Southern California bucket list! 

{ Hi, Iโ€™m Erica! Adventure traveler and travel advisor based in SoCal โœจ Follow for more realistic travel experiences and destination inspiration }

Next time youโ€™re in North County San Diego you wonโ€™t want to miss this spot 

๐Ÿ“Fox Point Farms, Encinitas, CA

Fox Point Farms is a new development in Encinitas that is perfect for a casual hang out day!

This new community has a whole farm built in and serves farm to table food in their restaurants and cafes ๐Ÿ‘ฉ๐Ÿผโ€๐ŸŒพ (I totally wanna live here one day, but for now Iโ€™ll just stop by ๐Ÿ˜‹)

I spent the morning here before going to Swamis beach and it started off a perfect weekend ๐Ÿคฉ

Check out some of what Fox Farm has to offer ๐Ÿ‘‡๐Ÿผย 

๐ŸŽ Grab an aรงaรญ bowl or sandwich at the Harvest Market

๐Ÿง˜๐Ÿผโ€โ™€๏ธ Stop by a yoga class at Hatch Gatherings 

๐Ÿฝ๏ธ Make a reservation at Haven Farm + Table

โ˜•๏ธ Grab a coffee at Fox Point Roasters 

๐Ÿบ Have a drink at Fox Point Brewing Co

๐Ÿคฉ Play a game of corn hole on the lawn

Which activity would you do first?

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#adventuretravel #northcountysandiego #encinitas #sandiegohiddengems #foxpointfarms #foxpointfarmsencinitas #farmtotable #sustainabletravel
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