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Exploring the art of intentional living through personal essays, photos, and thoughtful reflections. If you're craving authentic connection and deeper meaning, join me for honest storytelling where every photograph holds a piece of our shared human experience, and every reflection invites you to slow down and see the beauty hiding in ordinary days.

Colorado Road Trip Recap: Music, Mountains, and Unexpected Discoveries

Our road trip to Camp Alderwild in Telluride, Colorado was equal parts magical mountain views and exhausted highway delirium. From surprise food trucks in tiny towns to gondola rides above the clouds, here's what 2,500+ miles of driving taught us about embracing the journey.

Sep 3, 20254 min read

Friday Five: August 29, 2025

As Labor Day weekend arrives, I'm caught between mourning summer's end and craving autumn's slower pace. This week brought mountain adventures, Minnesota State Fair traditions, and wedding planning victories.

Aug 28, 20253 min read

A yellow flower on the side of a walking trail

Friday Five: August 22, 2025

Get Your Life Together August, unexpected roadside romance, bridal shower gratitude, and State Fair anticipation.

Aug 21, 20254 min read

A giant slide at the county fair in front of a sunset and waxing crescent moon

Friday Five: August 15, 2025

I appreciate how grounding it is to take a moment each Friday to pause and reflect on the week that's passed. I love letting my mind wander through the highlights, the disappointments, and all the moments in between.

Aug 15, 20253 min read

Cucumber vine growing around a pepper plant

Friday Five: August 8, 2025

busy creative projects, garden struggles, slow cooker wins, Minnesota summer adventures, and farm life updates. Real life reflections on intentional living.

Aug 8, 20253 min read

Friday Five: August 1, 2025

Weekly reflection on routine habits, wedding planning, and the joy of staying home.

Aug 1, 20252 min read

Man sitting on a patio eating a bowl of lemon cheesecake ice cream

5 Things to Do in Tomahawk, Wisconsin

Nestled in the heart of Wisconsin's lake country, Tomahawk offers the perfect blend of outdoor adventure and small-town hospitality. Whether you're passing through on a road trip or planning a intentional getaway from city life, here are five experiences that will make you understand why this hidden gem deserves a spot on your travel list.

Jul 21, 20254 min read

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