70+ things to do in Pawhuska after you’ve eaten at The Pioneer Woman Mercantile

Searching for things to do in Pawhuska, Oklahoma? Look no further. You've come to the right place. We're Steve and Ann Teget. In 2017, we stopped in...

Things to do in Wichita on a wellness weekend

There are lots of things to do on a wellness weekend in Wichita, Kan.! Whether you need to relax and de-stress, or you're looking for ways to get...

Things to do in Lindsborg, Kansas: A guide to the Swedish Capital of the USA

Things to do in Lindsborg, Kan., abound in this Swedish Capital of the USA. Whether you’re a lover of the arts, interested in Swedish culture, or...

Things to do on a wellness vacation in Gulf Shores & Orange Beach, Ala.

Things to do on a wellness vacation to Gulf Shores and Orange Beach, Ala., are plentiful. Here’s a guide to help you plan a wellness vacation, girls...

Why you need to plan for vacation in the Midwest

Did you know that people who plan for vacation are happier? In general those who plan for vacation are happier with everything from their personal...

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Things to do in Wichita on a wellness weekend

Things to do in Wichita on a wellness weekend

There are lots of things to do on a wellness weekend in Wichita, Kan.! Whether you need to relax and de-stress, or you're looking for ways to get active and healthy, Wichita has something for you. NOTE: Our visit to Wichita was hosted by Visit Wichita and this blog...

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Why you need to plan for vacation in the Midwest

Why you need to plan for vacation in the Midwest

Did you know that people who plan for vacation are happier? In general those who plan for vacation are happier with everything from their personal relationships to their work/life balance, health, well-being and their job. It’s true.  [gallery columns="2" size="large"...

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Things to do in Jamestown, North Dakota

Things to do in Jamestown, North Dakota

There are so many interactive things to do in Jamestown, North Dakota, that we didn’t want to leave. Trust us when we say that you’ll want to discover Jamestown on your next summer vacation.  Located between Fargo and Bismarck on Interstate 94, Jamestown has a perfect...

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11 reasons you must try Chaz on the Plaza in Kansas City

11 reasons you must try Chaz on the Plaza in Kansas City

Forget what you think you know about hotel restaurants, because Chaz on the Plaza is different. While many hotels offer on-site dining that is just fine, Chaz on the Plaza in Kansas City's Raphael Hotel offers a true fine dining experience. With its upscale ambiance,...

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9 ways The Raphael Hotel in Kansas City helps you relax and unwind

9 ways The Raphael Hotel in Kansas City helps you relax and unwind

When you're ready to relax and unwind, the historic Raphael Hotel in Kansas City is the ideal place for a getaway. A sophisticated boutique hotel, it's just steps away from Kansas City's premier retail center, Country Club Plaza. Whether you're planning a couple's...

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Why you should hike the Prairie Earth Trail near Pawhuska, Oklahoma

Why you should hike the Prairie Earth Trail near Pawhuska, Oklahoma

The Prairie Earth Trail system was a pleasant surprise that we found less than 20 miles from our home in Pawhuska, Oklahoma. The day after Christmas we found ourselves with a combination of free time and gorgeous weather. It was the kind of day that was so beautiful...

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Outdoor activities in Wichita that will help you get in all your steps

Outdoor activities in Wichita that will help you get in all your steps

Outdoor (and socially-distanced) activities in Wichita, Kan., were just what we were hoping to find when we ventured out to a new place for the first time in months. We've been working on losing weight and developing more healthy habits over the past few years. Now we...

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Back to Mayo Clinic to jump start our healthy living plan for 2020

Back to Mayo Clinic to jump start our healthy living plan for 2020

We are back in Rochester, Minnesota, this week and for the first time, it's not because of Ann's chronic illness. No, this time we're here to experience the Mayo Clinic Healthy Living Program. Our healthy lifestyle journey If you're new to Postcard Jar, you may not...

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Exploring Rochester, Minnesota, on our visit to the Mayo Clinic

Exploring Rochester, Minnesota, on our visit to the Mayo Clinic

We've been to the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota, more than a dozen times in the past five years. In fact, we started our blog, Postcard Jar, from there in 2014, just before Ann was diagnosed with a chronic disease called cardiac sarcoidosis. Typically, our trips...

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12 touches that make The Pioneer Woman’s Boarding House one of the best boutique hotels in America

12 touches that make The Pioneer Woman’s Boarding House one of the best boutique hotels in America

The Pioneer Woman's Boarding House in Pawhuska, Oklahoma, is booked solid and with good reason. It’s full of extra touches that make the eight-room boutique hotel one of the best in America.  1. Friendly staff Let’s face it, the open, welcoming, charming folks of...

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A perfect fall day with family

A perfect fall day with family

Today was one of those cool, cloudy days when it starts to really feel like fall in Nebraska. The trees are starting to change colors and the corn fields are almost ready for harvest this time of year. Now that Steve has a more flexible schedule, we thought it might...

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Headed to the Pacific Northwest

Headed to the Pacific Northwest

As you may remember, when Steve resigned as middle school principal this summer, one of the first things we wanted to do with our more flexible schedule was spend some quality time with our parents. We took his mom and dad on a week-long trip across Nebraska in July...

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On the road again

On the road again

When I decided to leave my full-time job as a middle school principal this spring, one of the things Ann and I wanted to do in this interim stage was spend more time with our families. For years, our jobs have dictated when we could travel and how much time we could...

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Postcards from the Johnstone family

Postcards from the Johnstone family

Ann's brother and sister-in-law, Stephen and Carrie, took their two sons, Nathan and Noah, on a driving adventure last summer. They headed out across northern Nebraska, through Valentine, and up into the Badlands of South Dakota. They wanted to take a trip that felt...

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Haven’t been to Huntsville…yet

Haven’t been to Huntsville…yet

We recently received a postcard from the folks at Visit Huntsville, Ala. We have not been to Huntsville, but I qualify that statement with a big, "yet!" The Rocket City, as it's known, is definitely on our list of places to visit because if its rich history with the...

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A Teshhamitroy family vacation

A Teshhamitroy family vacation

That's right -- Teshhamitroy. It's our new family name for the week and includes the first two letters of all of our last names. We are taking our daughter, Meghan, and four college students on a family vacation to ... wait for it ... Branson, Missouri! Steve and I...

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A postcard from San Diego

A postcard from San Diego

Our friends, Gary and Linda, recently headed west to sunny San Diego, Calif. I've known Gary and Linda for years, and even had the opportunity to travel with them on one of the school tours to Europe I led a few years ago. They are great travelers, always looking to...

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Teaching your kids through travel

Teaching your kids through travel

Travel isn't just for fun, it can also be a great way to learn something new. Our friends, the Bissons, took this to heart when they headed out on a road trip to Minnesota and Wisconsin from their home in Florida to see family. They decided that their two sons should...

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Bringing back old-school family vacations

Bringing back old-school family vacations

We are so impressed by our friends, Matt and Jennene Anderson, who still take their three kids on old-school family vacations. You know the ones - where you load the kids in the family truckster and drive across the country to explore new cities, visit National Parks,...

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See where our parents have been

See where our parents have been

We thought we'd kick off this summer travel season with a series of blog posts featuring some of the postcards that we've received. We love going down to the post office, opening our P.O. box, and finding postcards from far-away places. It is so neat to think of all...

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A postcard from Husker fans

A postcard from Husker fans

We have had the privilege of having season tickets to Nebraska Cornhusker football games for the past five years. Every fall, we look forward to returning to Memorial Stadium, going through Gate 20, walking up and up and up to section 108, and squeezing ourselves in...

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Postcard from Rocky Mountain Natl. Park

Postcard from Rocky Mountain Natl. Park

Estes Park, Colorado, is a favorite vacation spot for our friends and neighbors, Matt and Linda Hanson of Crete, Neb. They have vacationed there for years and continue to rave about the Golden Aspens, the wildlife, and the variety of outdoor activities available for...

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Postcards from the Pipers

Postcards from the Pipers

Ben and Nikki Piper are two of our best friends and were so happy that they were able to take a quick getaway this summer with their young children and Ben's parents, Martha and Steve. For their family vacation, they drove from their home in Crete, Neb., to beautiful...

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