travel to costa rica

Want to experience a tropical paradise? Join us (Steve and Ann) on a 10-day land-based EF Go Ahead Tour to Costa Rica in May of 2025! 

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Welcome, friends!

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.

What to pack for an Alaskan cruise

Packing for an Alaskan cruise? Lucky you! Alaska is definitely a beautiful bucket-list destination where you’ll make...

Celebrity Cruises embarkation day tips for smooth sailing

It's your Celebrity Cruises embarkation day, and you likely want tips for smooth sailing as you board the ship. After...

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...

10 foods to lose weight with Noom

Since losing more than 120 pounds with Noom, I've been asked over and over, "What foods do you eat to lose all that...

Is group travel right for me?

Is group travel for me? That’s a question we hear a lot of people asking themselves (and us). For a great many, the...

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An update on our Pawhuska house and a question for you

An update on our Pawhuska house and a question for you

If you follow Postcard Jar on social media, you've heard us mention our Pawhuska house quite a bit lately. In between trips for our blog, appointments and our other responsibilities, we've been fixing up a house in Pawhuska, Oklahoma. We bought the house last summer,...

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How to make a Manhattan and Classic Daiquiri

How to make a Manhattan and Classic Daiquiri

Do you enjoy indulging yourself every now and again? We do. One of our favorite ways to treat ourselves is with a well-crafted cocktail. We love using fresh juices and herbs along with good spirits to make a memorable beverage. There’s something exciting about mixing...

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Our picks for best April Fool’s Day posts 2019

Our picks for best April Fool’s Day posts 2019

Do you love April Fool's Day as much as we do? Each year, we look forward to playing harmless pranks on each other and we've even written a few April Fool's Day blog posts like the one about Ann's first visit to a nude beach. This year, we noticed more and more...

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