Last Minute Mother’s Day Gifts

Gifting is nearly my favorite thing to do and mother’s day is especially dear to me because as most of you know I’m very close to my dear mamacita. You can meet her for a few seconds here (a.k.a my favorite post ever 🙂 ). So to help you find the perfect gift for your dear mama here are a  few last minute gifts for mother’s day. Hand on heart- I picked really simple things that won’t take more than… View Post

Smile File-Love From St. Lucia

I really do love a good card. My favorite kind of card is succinct, sweet and smart (you might know this from HERE). So I was delighted while the bf and I were shopping for souvenirs on vacation in St. Lucia I stumbled on these beauties from Naïeli. Of course leave it to me to find an ethical and sustainable souvenir for myself while I was on vacation, lol…I’m not going to lie, this fact made me really happy :).… View Post

I Heart The Interent-I’m Baaaaaaaack :D

Hi friends!!! I’ve been in such a happiness whirlwind for the last 2 weeks! Between vacation, celebrating my birthday and attending my friend’s wedding I desperately needed the time off from made-to-travel. But, I have to say I missed it and YOU! The above picture I took on the Sunday drive back from Buffalo, NY where I attended a dear friend’s wedding. I love love love the sentiment of this quote. I think it’s a succinct way of reminding me… View Post

Guest Post: The Beautiful Work of Maiyet

  It could only have been fate that led me to a meet a Maiyet employee just days after Jamillah asked me to guest post. I was at a bridal shower, pressing another guest for details about the luxury label she worked for in hopes of getting an interesting tidbit for my own blog. But when she mentioned Maiyet’s partnerships with craftsmen in developing nations, I new I had to save this gem for made-to-travel. As an idea sprung from a… View Post

Guest Post: Inspiration at the Martin Luther King Monument

Katy Rose of Modly Chic is an incredible blogger that has really built an amazing community in Fashion/Beauty Friend Friday. She is a stellar writer and just a pleasure to be around 🙂 . I’m so thrilled that she is here and helping me out on my little siesta. Now friends,  I give you Katy Rose and the inspiration she found at the Martin Luther King Monument in Washington, D.C… While the Lincoln memorial is certainly my favorite by far,… View Post

Guest Post: Smile File-Miles of Hope Fashion Show

Hello, made-to-travel readers! I’m Casee Marie, the voice behind The Girl Who Stole the Eiffel Tower (fashion/beauty/everything blog) and Literary Inklings (could you guess? – a literature blog). I was beyond thrilled when Jamillah contacted me with the invitation to contribute a guest post to her beloved made-to-travel while she’s off celebrating her b-day in true fashion blogger style! One of my favorite things about made-to-travel (besides its gorgeous author) is the do-goodness and sheer joy that radiates through my… View Post

Guest Post: Ethical Travel Essentials!

Hello dears, it’s Madison (Lady of Fashion) from Fashion Tales. I am elated to be guest posting over here for the lovely Jamillah during her relaxing holiday. She’s one passionate lady with an eco-heart and sincere desire for helping others. She’s also become a genuinely close friend of mine in the blogsphere.  Traveling is something that I’ve done since I was an infant really and, by getting older, I’ve certainly developed my own tips and tricks when on-the-go. However, this time I wanted to share with you a… View Post