Nerstrand Big Woods State Park Are you looking for a fun new place to hike and you’re interested in Nerstrand Big Woods State Park? Maybe you’re looking for a waterfall to check out, or maybe you want to have a challenging hike for a good […]
7 Summer Challenge Ideas Although spring has had a late start this year, these last few weeks have really warmed up! It’s almost hard to believe that a few weeks ago, we had a huge blizzard! If you are anything like us, you are probably […]
52 Project, Week 24: Words It took me quite awhile to mull over what I was going to do with words. Should I photograph a few meaningful words? Should I photograph a journal page? Should I go out and find some words that appeal to me? […]
Making Your Own Dried Basil Making dried basil is so incredibly easy, I think my children could do it! Plus, homemade is always so much cheaper than the store, after the initial purchase, it’s free! I grew my own basil this year and it did […]
What I’ve Learned From A Year of Dedicated Blogging I started my blog as a fun hobby. In the first few years, I only made a couple of posts. I knew I wanted to do more, especially since I was making the investment in paying […]
52 Project, Week 22: Self Portrait This is perhaps the most difficult photography project yet. Like many of you, being in front of the lens instead of behind it makes me cringe a bit. Attempting to photograph oneself requires more work, more equipment, and more bravery. […]
52 Project, Week 42: Autumn Trees Autumn is my favorite season. Autumn trees are part of why it is my favorite season. The colors of the leaves transform the world into a breathtakingly beautiful place for a short week or two. Here is one of my […]
52 Project, Week 29: Summer Trees Summer is such a brief time in Minnesota. It’s a few short months of sunshine, warmth, and greenery. We can temporarily shed our many layers and don clothing that exposes our skin. We wear sandals and flip-flops or even luxuriate […]
8 Tips to Survive Camping With Severe Allergies Camping with allergies can be difficult, but it’s not impossible! Like most things with severe allergies, camping takes a lot of planning and preparing. Knowing what to do and how to plan is one the hardest parts. Hopefully, […]
52 Project, Week 23: Green I love the color green! It’s thrilling when the sun warms the earth in spring and everything seems to pop with green overnight. The world comes alive with energy and excitement. When I see garden centers set up outside local […]
