One moment we were touring cramped, musty apartments in the middle of town. Next, we were closing on a 12.79-acre wooded property featuring a dilapidated […]
Seeing the Potential: How We Bought Our New Property Read More »
Time is a funny thing. Years go by, our bodies change, the world around us changes, but we’re still the same person on the inside…
Lake Michigan Salmon Fishing: Then and Now Read More »
A month after our nearly destructive, ultimately successful boat float test, Brett and I ventured out for our first overnight excursion in our new-to-us 1980
Maiden Voyage: 24 Hours in Door County, WI Read More »
Looking for some wholesome, on-the-go snack ideas? Whether you’re concerned with the questionable ingredients in heavily processed convenience foods or just being more budget-conscious, I
7 Homemade Travel Snacks Read More »
“Where are your binoculars?” I heard my husband’s voice from a few feet away as we stood under the hunting stand. For the past half
Newfoundland Moose Hunting: A Plus-One’s Perspective Read More »
Last week we had the chance to go on a mini road trip with two of Brett’s co-workers. The excursion took us to mostly places
Same Place, New Eyes: 3 Ways to Rediscover a Familiar Destination Read More »
Starting a garden from scratch can be overwhelming. The internet and social media have endless inspiration, but picture-perfect gardens can create unrealistic expectations or unnecessary
Creating Simple DIY Log Garden Beds Read More »
Do you have an abundance of herbs growing you can’t seem to use fast enough? Drying may be a great option, but it doesn’t preserve
“Use What You Have” Herb Pesto Read More »
It was our six-year wedding anniversary and, despite a windy forecast, we chose to mark the occasion by test driving our 1981 Carver Santa Cruz
Boat Float Test: Successes and a Near Crash Read More »
Two and a half years ago we bought a yacht without knowing if the motor worked. One might call that risky, but Brett was confident
The Engine Runs! Now What? Read More »
“We like to tap trees close to the trail. We’re kind of lazy.” Rich Metzler made this declaration in the midst of collecting sap from
The Magic of Maple Syrup Making Read More »
“Close to I-75.” Ok… “Walkable to downtown.” Eh… “Sleep with the animals.” Now we’re talking. That third headline was sure to stop my scroll while
Sleeping in a Horse and Goat Stable in Berea, Kentucky Read More »
