I have been running for several years now and would much prefer outside vs. the treadmill. Anybody else on board with this? It just isn’t the same because it feels artificial and not as challenging as it would be running outside. But, I will say, it is good for maintaining speed, endurance, and avoiding the… Continue reading What My First Winter Run was Like
Welcome to My Home: Inside My Living Room
This is the where we spend most of our time when we are at home. So I want this place to be the most welcoming. I love coming home to my rustic, farmhouse style apartment especially after a long day of work. My favorite thing is to have dim lights and sometimes a candle burning.… Continue reading Welcome to My Home: Inside My Living Room
How I Set Up My Boundaries
It’s hard developing boundaries when it’s never been taught in the first place. Especially when coming from a family that never practiced it to begin with. I’ll be honest, when I started implementing them, I experienced a lot of resistance. There were many times I thought “Maybe I’m wrong after all and I’m just making… Continue reading How I Set Up My Boundaries
My Favorite Trails to Hike in Duluth
Hiking has easily become one of my favorite hobbies. It gives me a new perspective on things that I would otherwise take for granted. It allows me to gaze at the scenery and discover things hidden from plain sight! Driving to and from work everyday has me focused and not paying attention to the little… Continue reading My Favorite Trails to Hike in Duluth
The Rustic Inn
Let me tell you about my favorite place to get pie. People say that Betty's Pies are the best around, but they haven't tried The Rustic Inn. It is about an hour north of Duluth and the drive is well worth it. It's the perfect distance to get out of the city and feel like… Continue reading The Rustic Inn
My Favorite Way to Organize
I hate clutter and I also hate not knowing where to put anything. Having to move from one place to another means facing a different layout and different shelving. So every time we moved, I've had to get creative. One place may have a ton of storage in the bathroom and the next doesn't have… Continue reading My Favorite Way to Organize
Jamaican Jerk Chicken
Sam and I each have schedules that are not consistent nor do they coincide with each other. This gives me opportunity to be creative with my meal planning. The crockpot has been my lifesaver lately. I was on Pinterest one day looking for inspiration and was on the search for something easy and something I… Continue reading Jamaican Jerk Chicken
The Night That Changed Everything
This is my story of how I met my husband. I was single for a long time and in the midst of waiting, I learned to trust God's plan, even though it wasn't easy at the time. There were times that I thought I'd never meet him and I would always be single. When I… Continue reading The Night That Changed Everything
My Lifestyle Change
If you haven't been to the gym before, it can be very intimidating. I used to think people judged me the moment I walked through the doors. I was afraid to even go by myself. For the longest time I used to walk by the gym and wonder if I could or should do it.… Continue reading My Lifestyle Change
My Favorite Winter Hobbies
Let's face it, nobody likes to stay inside all winter long. I for one do not like feeling cooped up indoors or feeling cold. Minnesota winters are notorious for bitter cold days and therefore keeping people inside all season. The only time I would be outside is if the temperature was actually bearable. I've always… Continue reading My Favorite Winter Hobbies
