Last Weeks of Summer

I can't believe there are only few weeks left of what has to have been the weirdest summer in years. Though time is flying by and I haven't had the chance to swim or go to a beach (not risking it), I have definitely been able to enjoy the outdoors this summer. I've done lots … Continue reading Last Weeks of Summer →

Overdue Post

Hello, everyone! It has been way too long since I've written. Things have been kind of crazy, as I'm sure they are for most people lately. The last time I wrote, I had a few upcoming vacation days, and I planned on being outdoors (safely). Then, I found out we were expected to return to … Continue reading Overdue Post →

A Brief Weekly Recap

It is Sunday morning and I just ate some soup for breakfast. Kind of weird, but it was a good way to start my day off with some nutrients. I made a soup with a bone broth base and added sauteed onion and garlic, carrots, celery, cauliflower, purple potatoes, and kale, and it was pretty … Continue reading A Brief Weekly Recap →

Trip to Disney World

Ever since I was a little girl, I've wanted to go to Disney World. Even as a teenager and young adult, I remember watching shows on the Travel Channel and Food Network that featured Disney World, and I was totally captivated by all the incredible decor and scenery. It truly did seem magical, and I … Continue reading Trip to Disney World →

Anniversary Trip to Milwaukee

Hey, guys. I haven't written much lately and that is because I am still feeling sick. I seem to have an odd, unrelated barrage of symptoms and have been to several different doctors with no answers yet. I am trying to do as many "normal" things as I can while trying to navigate whatever is … Continue reading Anniversary Trip to Milwaukee →

Paranormal Convention

You might be able to tell from all of the cemeteries I explore, but I love anything spooky! It's no surprise that Halloween is my favorite holiday, and I try to do something fun each weekend in October. I am looking forward to haunted houses, yard displays, corn mazes, hayrides, and farm visits, but Julian … Continue reading Paranormal Convention →

Starved Rock

Last Friday, my best friend and I each had a rare day off together and decided to drive up from Starved Rock. We both live near the south side of Chicago, so the drive took about an hour and 30 minutes, but it flew by because we were so busy talking! We got really lucky … Continue reading Starved Rock →

Labor Day In a Prairie

Hi, everyone! I hope you all had an enjoyable long weekend. Julian and I decided to go on a little adventure and drove about an hour away to the Goose Lake Prairie State Natural Area. Near there is another prairie where you can see bison, but it was closed. I started my Labor Day morning … Continue reading Labor Day In a Prairie →

A Look Back at My Week

Hello! It's been a crazy week, and I haven't had much time to do anything. I seem to have developed a sinus infection last Sunday, so I was fighting it all week and had to take a small break from my workouts. The week didn't exactly go as planned in terms of my general fitness … Continue reading A Look Back at My Week →

A Day at Brookfield Zoo

My husband and I each had a rare day off, so we decided to go to Brookfield Zoo. In the Chicago area, there are two primary zoos: Brookfield & Lincoln Park. There are other zoos that are within reasonable driving distance, but in other states. Brookfield is the zoo I would go to on all … Continue reading A Day at Brookfield Zoo →