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.

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...

Come with us on a Costa Rican vacation without the hassle

Life is too short to let travel planning decisions keep you from exploring the world with amazing people. If you’re...

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As many of you already know, we are from Nebraska. Over the past week, our state has been devastated by historic floods and blizzards. At least 74 cities, including the one where we live, have issued emergency declarations. The photo below is on a bridge in our town...

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