52 Project, Week 26: Watermelon Summer and watermelon go together like pumpkins and autumn. Watermelon is one of my favorite summer treats. The kids usually flock around me when I start to chop one up. This year, I grew watermelon for the first time. We got a bunch of […]
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, […]
