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Outdoor adventure mama, making my dreams a reality and helping others do the same!

04/10/2023

"Listen! The wind is rising, and the air is wild with leaves. We have had our summer evenings, now for October eves!" - Humbert Wolfe

20/09/2023

Almost every year I try to be a runner. And each time I've been sidelined by injury before I can really hit any goals.

It's so frustrating to feel like your body is betraying you, when you have the heart and drive to go on.

This year I've decided to do a massive pivot. I've set brand new goals, have a completely different style training plan (that I did not write! Go get help from someone who knows more when you have big goals!) and am doing my very best to remove my ego from the equation and do what I need to do to achieve success.

Trails > Roads
Endurance > Speed
Training plan > Winging it and overdoing
Loving workouts > Negative self talk and dreading them

Little goals bring little results, so naturally going from the couch to 50k before the end of the year seemed right. 🔥 I've never ran a marathon before, much less an ultra, but I have a date with one soon!

Trail running makes my heart happy. ❤️🍁

25/08/2023

Do you believe you could change your life in just 90 days? ✨

Right now you have goals that are up on a shelf collecting dust.

You told yourself that your dreams just weren't that important.

But if you are honest with yourself, how much effort did you really put into attaining that dream? 😌

Most people are excited to get started, but when difficulties come up they don't have a strong enough commitment to stay consistent. 💪

This is like raking the leaves off your lawn a few times and feeling successful, but then getting frustrated and putting away your rake when they keep falling off the trees! You will only be a success if you keep going back out there and taking consistent action! 🍂

Your goal is attainable if you know the right steps to take, and can attack it with enough intensity for the right amount of time. Is it a price you are willing to pay for that dream? Getting your mindset right is the first step. 💚

Most anyone can commit to something for a couple weeks, maybe even a month. But imagine how transformative 90 days of intense, consistent action and effort would be? You will emerge on the other side a new person.

Who do you want to be 90 days from now? I would love to hear your goals!

10/06/2023

Just a little magic from spring. ✨ 🍄 🌸

Lots of treasures to discover though!

10/06/2023

Spring is fading into summer. 🌻

The weather has been beautiful (although mosquito filled!) and I have loved watching everything explode with green!

We made an attempt to put in a garden, although I don't have high hopes for it...we ran out of time to do it right. Should have constructed the spot last fall!

I spent a lot of time working on trails around the property, and that has been fun and satisfying work.

We also acquired a little fishing boat! So looking forward to enjoying time at the lake this summer.

08/05/2023

The frogs are singing again. Spring has finally returned. 💚🌱

24/04/2023

Our future garden site has a LOT more work to be done! But I’m using this time to get some baby plants growing! 🌼

Starting vegetable seeds inside is an excellent way to kickstart your spring gardening and extend your growing season (Zone 3 here! We still have snow today! 🥶). It's cheaper than buying nursery plants, and ordering seeds can give you access to a much wider selection of plants, including unique heirloom varieties. However, getting seeds to germinate and grow successfully can be a bit of a challenge! Here are a few tips for success:

🌱Choose the right containers: Seedlings need room to grow, but they also need to be in a container that drains well. Consider using biodegradable peat pots or a plastic seed starting tray with individual cells.

🌱Provide enough light: Use a grow light or place them near a bright, south-facing window.

🌱Keep the soil moist but not too wet: Seedlings need to be kept moist, you shouldn’t let them dry out! But don’t waterlog them or they may rot. A pH around 6.0 is good for root development.

🌱Harden off your seedlings: Before planting your seedlings outside, it's essential to harden them off by gradually exposing them to outdoor conditions. Start by leaving them outside for a few hours a day, gradually increasing the time over a week or two.

Growing your own food is not only rewarding work, but also contributes towards a more sustainable and independent life for your family. 💪 Your food isn’t traveling from far off distant countries, and you can ensure it is organic and free of harmful chemicals. Plus, there is nothing more satisfying than harvesting your vegetables and enjoying a meal made from your garden. You can eat fresh in tune with the seasons, and learn to put up the abundance to enjoy throughout the rest of the year. Get started today, and soon you'll be enjoying the fruits (and vegetables) of your labor!

What is your favorite vegetable to grow, and what tips can you share for success with it?

19/04/2023

Have you decided what kind of life you actually want?

If you aren’t clear about where you’re going, chances are you aren’t getting there anytime soon… Take the time to define for yourself exactly what your dream life looks like. This will help you clarify what you want to achieve, and provide a clear direction for your efforts.

This is actually a favorite exercise for me! Really go deep… Where are you living? With who? (partner/kids?) What are your relationships like? What does your home look like? What kind of hobbies and lifestyle do you enjoy? What do your finances look like? How do you get to give back to others or participate in your community? How is your health?

You will probably find you have many goals, both big and small! Start creating a plan that outlines the specific actions you need to take to achieve them. Break down your goals into smaller, manageable steps, and set deadlines for each step. Some of your goals may be achievable in a month, some in a year, and others are longer term goals. This is ok! Setting those smaller goals along the way will build the progress you need to get there.

Staying motivated is key to achieving your goals. Focus on why you started, track your progress, and visualize your success!

It's not enough to just plan and prepare. You need to take action to make progress towards your dreams. Let’s start by taking that first step today!

What are some of the biggest challenges you’re facing when trying to create your dream life?

24/03/2023

Absolutely incredible experience last night! My first time seeing the lights! I feel so blessed. 😍

10/03/2023

Wrestling with big choices in your life?

Remember, not making a decision is still a decision.
A decision to stay where you are!
Time to get off the fence.

If you make the 'right' decision will every day bring happiness? Certainly not! But you will always have a choice each day. You can choose to be happy, in sunshine and in rain.

Love yourself, love God, look for things to be grateful for every day, and you will find more happiness. ✨

28/02/2023

Nothing ventured, nothing gained! If you want your life to change the good news is that it is within your power to make a new start! Let's do it! 💪

12/02/2023

This sunny Sunday has everyone feeling good! Playing outside after church and soaking it all up.

11/02/2023

Umm... I just squished my first bug of the year. It better not have been a mosquito... Totally not ready for this. 🦟🦟🦟 It was so warm today!

11/02/2023

A fresh crispy morning, pretty pink skies, 23 degrees F, serenaded by the cheeseburger birds and woodpeckers. And yes, the coffee is on. ☕

The dogs are clicking around demanding breakfast and somehow the baby is still sleeping in. We've had some restless nights lately and he hasn't been sleeping well as normal. I think we are all tired.

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I am embracing a slower and simpler way of living. What does my life look like right now? Morning coffee and gratitude journaling listening to the birds. ☕ Toddler paced nature walks and forest exploration. 🐸 🌿 Working in the garden and playing with the dogs. 🍅 🐕 Hunting and fishing and living in tune with the seasons. 🌙 Home cooked simple meals. Venison stew and fresh bread for dinner. 🦌 🍞 Building a business online in the pockets of my day, to help fund our projects for the future. 💪 This is not the time in my life to grind 12 hours a day on a career. This is not the time for us to be driving brand new cars. This is my time to enjoy these precious fleeting years raising small children. 💕 Our family is investing this time making our dreams reality, now and in the future. ✨ Does your dream life look similar? Whether it does or not, are you taking action to make your dreams your reality?

Or better yet, live in the woods! 🌲 Since I was a young teen I knew my dream was to be able to buy and live on acreage. Living a bit slower and simpler life, close to nature and in tune with the seasons. Removed as much as possible from the chaos of the modern world. Building a homestead dream, raising animals, gardens, and children in the lifestyle that was so important to me. 🐔 🌿 I wanted this so badly not just for myself, but also for my child too! I want him to grow up appreciating nature, rich in practical skill, knowing the value of hard work, and most importantly... with present and loving parents shaping and guiding him. For SOO many reasons, being away at a "traditional" job for 10-12 hours a day (adding in commuting and daycare drop offs), and having to rely on strangers to do the bulk of raising my kid, was just not going to work for us! I'm building an online business that I can work fully remote from our home, or anywhere! So that I can have freedom with my time and funds in order to be able to do the things that are important to me. 💲 💕 Be fully present raising and homeschooling my children, and be able to pursue the lifestyle and hobbies that we value. ✨ If this is something you are looking for too, I can help you get started! DM me for details. 🔥

Stop by the cabin for a cup of coffee. It's early April, 50 degrees. The snow has just begun to melt, making streams and puddles perfect for splashing in. The smell of earth is in the air for the first time in six months. New buds are showing on the trees, maple sap is flowing. Chickadees, nuthatches, and blue jays are celebrating the warming weather. . . . . . #pov #coffeetime #fika #april #spring #minnesota #cabinlife #cabininthewoods #homestead #nochildleftinside #rewildthechild #playinthedirt #kidsanddogs #sahmlife #workfromhomejobs #workonline

Happy Spring Minnesota! There has been snow on the ground since before James learned to walk! I wonder how he will feel about mud and grass? He sure is tired of slipping on the ice! I need all your best advice for mud/rain gear for toddlers as we enter this next season of melting! 😂 We are outside A LOT. What fun things are your kids doing outside this season? . . . . . . #minnesota #spring #marchsnow #upnorth #northwoods #wildandfreekids #1000hoursoutside #nosuchthingasbadweather #outdoorkids #snowbaby #getoutside #nochildleftinside #rewildthechild #adventuremoms #momswhohike #momsoutside #adventuresafterkids #playinthedirt #livelifeoutside #neverstopexploring #adventureisoutthere #cabinlife #cabininthewoods #simpleliving #homesteading

I finally got to see the northern lights! 😭 Standing out in my field, knee deep in snow, crying by myself... It felt like heaven was opening above me! So grateful to live here and have this experience. . . . . #aurora #auroraborealis #northernlights #upnorth #northwoods #minnesota #lightupthesky

Richard is questioning the life choices that led him to being a "kiiiiey" belonging to a toddler. 😂

This little dog has been my right hand adventure buddy for 13 years now! The last couple years have looked a lot different. We added another dog, then a human baby. Bonnie still goes on lots of adventures but we don't get the special one-on-one time that I used to just take for granted. I need to carve out more moments being present with just my special girlie. 🐾 💕 . . . . . #adventuredog #hikingwithdogs #bordercollie #girlsbestfriend #seniordog #adventurebuddies #adventureisoutthere #getoutside #livelifeoffleash #momswhohike #winterhike #minnesota #winterwonderland #winterwoods #february

Sometimes life feels out of your control. Like just one more straw will bring the whole thing crashing down. The cost of living goes up, but the paycheck stays the same. You're one accident away from disaster. You busted your butt working all week only to have Saturday roll around and you're too exhausted to do anything but try to catch up. I did what I was "supposed" to do. I went to college, got a degree, got a career, got more certifications... And yes, there was some fulfillment in that! But I felt like all I did was work and recover, where was the time to just live? There are only so many hours in a day. And how would having children ever fit into the picture? Why wasn't it buying me the freedom I wanted? Because there isn't much freedom in working for someone else! The income is capped, the hours are set. Better pray for those vacation days. And the job itself? Could be taken away in a heartbeat. I wanted to figure out how to create an income online for myself, so I could be in control of my own future, set my own schedule.. I wanted to have the freedom to live wherever I wanted to! And be present to raise my babies. You might be sitting there saying, "Yes, I want that too! But HOW?!" If you are ready to transform your income DM me "CHANGE" and I'll get you all the details. . . . . #simpleliving #cabininthewoods #homestead #ditchthe9to5 #adventureisoutthere #workfromhome #onlinebusiness #sahmbusiness

Don't mind me, just interrupting your scrolling with a sweet woodland baby. This also happens to be the head of the main "trail" starting from our yard! The way it looked when we moved onto the land. I spent a lot of time last fall running a saw and opening back up existing trails around our property that had been abandoned for years. I have big plans to cut in more and make a big network of paths! For walking, running, hunting, and eventually riding.

Whitetail deer family stops by for a close up!

Fox Cam footage of a red fox enjoying some deer bone offerings. #trailcam #redfox #trailcamera

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