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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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50+ things to do on sea days on your next cruise vacation
Worried there won't be things to do on sea days when you cruise? Well, stop it. Stop it right now. We've taken 18 cruises so far, most with Celebrity Cruises. Not only have we never been bored, there's never been enough time to do everything we've wanted. You can see...
Our honest Nieuw Statendam review
This honest review of our Holland America Line Nieuw Statendam seven-night Eastern Caribbean cruise will help you decide if this ship and itinerary are right for you. In this post, we (Ann and Steve Teget) give you our honest feedback about the ship, our cabin, the...
Nieuw Statendam restaurants and which ones we liked most
Here's everything you need to know about restaurants on the Nieuw Statendam. We cruised on Holland America Line's Nieuw Statendam during Spring Break 2023 on a hosted press trip. During our cruise, we ate at four of the five speciality restaurants plus Club Orange. We...
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