Today, I checked off a baby bucket list item: bioluminescent kayaking with BK Adventure. The journey certainly was an adventure from the start—taking us over three hours to get to the east coast of Florida, with rain and fog patches making it feel like the odds weren’t in our favor. The forecast even called for …
Hello Autumn…
As the autumn equinox settles in, I’ve found myself savoring what’s left of the summer season. Even though the weather is beginning to shift and the holidays are headed this way full throttle, I’ve made it a point to embrace these lingering warm days. Just last week (before fall officially graced me with her presence) …
Weekend wanderlust…
I just came across stunning images of a state park that’s only 10 minutes from my house. The photos show wildlife, boardwalks, and even hanging bridges over river rapids—it looks incredible! We’ve decided to check it out this weekend and I’m literally giddy with excitement. 💗 Lately my heart leaps when we make nature plans — …
“Go outside…” — Anne Frank
Hey there! August is coming to a close rather quickly. It’s hard to believe that the curtain will be closing so soon on summer ‘24. I just wanted to capture this mornings beauty here in my blog. Why? Simply because I can 🙂 Look up; we get to live among all of this. What a …
What’s for dinner?
I’ve always loved cooking. It began with simple pleasures like perfecting the art of grilled cheese sandwiches after school, OG ramen noodles in my college dorm, and breakfast foods for dinner in my early 20s. Back then, cooking was a Sunday ritual. I’d spend the afternoons preparing food with a glass of wine in hand …
Two seasons, one tree
On my walk yesterday, I stumbled upon something that made me stop in my trecks. It’s late August here in Florida, a time when the humidity is almost unbearable, and the sun is unforgiving. But as I strolled along in the evening, I noticed a crape myrtle tree that stood out. Crape myrtles bloom just …
8 Energy Givers
I’m sure we can all think of a number of things that drain us of our life force or steal our energy. Obsessive negativity, excessive screen use, substance abuse, toxic people — and this list is only scratching the surface. So if we find ourself swimming in an ocean of energy-zappers, what can we do …
Gator bait
I recently discovered Circle B Bar Reserve through a podcast and decided to check it out. It’s a 1200 acre nature preserve in central Florida, just west of Orlando. Within a week of finding out that this place was so close to home, we heard about an event in Lakeland that we needed to attend, …
Bliss List
So… I’m starting a “bliss list.” Think of it like an everyday wishlist or a ‘baby bucket list’. Things that I want to do in the next 12 months that aren’t necessarily large in scale or a once in a lifetime/“I can’t believe you’re actually doing that” type of thing. (Skydiving may be on your …
Lessons from Mother Nature
Time spent outdoors in nature, whether swimming in the sea or walking through the woods, is truly a sacred gift that keeps on giving. There’s always a new lesson to be learned, or new artistry that the eye has yet to discover. Each moment strengthens our bond with the natural world, reminding us that we are …