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We’re Steve & Ann Teget, and Postcard Jar is our blog where we inspire you to take the next step on your journey. Whether you’re traveling to a new destination, developing a healthier lifestyle, or just surviving the day and getting dinner on the table, we are here for you. As a couple of empty-nest midwesterners, we are making the most of midlife and sharing our authentic stories here and on social media @postcardjar.
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Is The Retreat worth it on Celebrity Cruises?
Is Celebrity Cruises' "The Retreat" worth it? We see this question asked often online and hear it when we're aboard Celebrity Cruises ships. The Retreat is ship-within-a-ship concept offering specialized, upgraded amenities and services for those who book suites. All...
Traveling with Your Spouse: See the World and Stay in Love
Valentine’s Day always makes us a little nostalgic. Not just for candlelit dinners and chocolate (although we’ll never turn those down), but for all the places we’ve explored together — the sunsets at sea, the cobblestone streets we’ve wandered hand-in-hand, and even...
12 Quiet Luxuries on Regent Seven Seas Cruises
Hello, fellow explorers. If you’ve been with us at Postcard Jar for a while, you know we chase the moments that linger long after the trip ends—the ones that feel less like tourism and more like a private indulgence. Our first voyage with Regent Seven Seas Cruises was...
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