Gretchen
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Flu Season & Family Trips: Why I Never Travel Without My Medicine Bag
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Missouri: Celebrating the Show-Me State We Call Home!
01/05/2025 January 4 was National Missouri Day, and around here, that feels a little extra special — because Missouri is home. While my husband may be a transplant from another state, I’m Missouri born and raised, and this is where we’ve raised our family, explored the backroads, and built a lifetime of memories. From the…
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Romantic New Year’s Eve Getaways in the U.S.: Love, Fireworks & Champagne Moments
There’s something magical about ringing in the New Year with the one you love. Whether you’re celebrating a milestone, beginning a new chapter together, or simply enjoying each other’s company, a romantic getaway on New Year’s Eve can create memories you’ll cherish forever. From glittering city celebrations and seaside fireworks to cozy mountain retreats and…
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Family-Friendly New Year’s Destinations in the USA
The New Year’s holiday is one of the best times for families to travel — whether you’re wrapping up the holiday season with a special escape or looking for a memorable way to welcome the year ahead. Across the United States, there are plenty of destinations that offer celebrations, fireworks, events, and experiences that kids…
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Stay Healthy This Holiday Season: Practical Tips to Enjoy the Festivities Without the Flu, Colds, or Germs
The holidays are a wonderful season of family gatherings, parties with friends, late-night shopping, Christmas Eve Church services, and travel — and with so much time spent around crowds and close contact with others, it also happens to be peak cold and flu season. Many respiratory viruses (including flu, RSV, and COVID-19) spread more easily…
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Holiday Road Travel: Safety Tips, Caring Advice, and a Whole Lot of Hope for Smooth Travels This Season
The holiday season is here — the lights are twinkling, the gift bags are rustling, and millions of people are getting ready to hit the road to spend time with loved ones. If you’re one of them, you’re in good company. According to this year’s travel forecasts, more than 109 million Americans are expected to…
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Welcome to Three Compass Journeys!
Hi there, and welcome! I’m Gretchen Leneaye, the face behind Three Compass Journeys—a name inspired by the three incredible boys who guide my life just like a compass guides an adventure. I’m a full-time working mom, wife to my best friend of 24 years, and passionate travel planner who believes that every trip—whether it’s a…