September 23, 2024 Big Sur has my heart forever There’s no place in the world more romantic than Big Sur along the northern California coast. Big Sur is known for its rocky cliffs,…
September 12, 2024 Have you ever wanted to cuddle a capybara? Capybaras have always seemed like the most chill and friendly of animals to me. I am constantly seeing videos and pictures of capybaras in…
August 19, 2024 How to spend a fun day in Monterey, CA During our recent summer roadtrip vacation in California, we spent a magical day in Monterey. Monterey is a great little seaside town which E…
July 29, 2024 Celebrating the first 50 years of Preservation Parks! I have always loved the Preservation Parks of Delaware County since moving to Lewis Center in 2012. We’ve written about our beloved parks often…
July 25, 2024 Meet alpacas and more at Majestic Meadows As a family that loves animal encounters, you’d think we would have experienced them all by now. But even though we do several of…
June 12, 2024 5 ways to add magic to your life right now Spending time with small children is a great way to infuse magic into one’s everyday life. I remember Z’s early childhood days so clearly…
June 3, 2024 I’m a saltwater girl in a freshwater world I like swimming in lakes, but I haven’t always. I used to think lakes were creepy, leech-filled and dirty compared to the big, beautiful…
May 22, 2024 How to keep birds from nesting on your house I’ve always been a fan of close encounters with nesting birds – but not ones that could potentially damage our own nest. The summer…
May 15, 2024 That time the Aurora Borealis came to our house I love awe-inspiring natural phenomena. Waterfalls, sunrises, sunsets and the ocean are some of my favorite things. The 2024 solar eclipse blew my mind….
April 22, 2024 I had a total eclipse of the heart When it comes to the 2024 solar eclipse, are you a believer or a skeptic? I started out as a skeptic. I thought the…