DIY Dresser Makeover for $20

I'm a side sleeper. Which means every morning I wake up, the first thing I see is our dresser. The cheap, boring, thrift store dresser. After waking up to this bland sight for wayyyy too many mornings in a row, I decided to DIY that garbage. Now, it's bedroom stunna that has my style written…

Top 5 Hikes in Glacier National Park

We recently went on the trip of a lifetime and, I must say, beautiful is an understatement. I was awestruck, mystified and utterly enchanted by Glacier National Park. I've been to Rocky Mountain National Park and GNP blew it out of the water! The towering mountains,  azure lakes and mountainside trails make for an unforgettable…

Do Go Chasing Waterfalls

This summer, I enjoyed an amazing adventure with a group of friends in Valentine, NE, home to the Niobrara River. This area is the definition of a hidden gem.  We set off in the afternoon with nine adventurous souls and their tubes roped together. Our friend's outdoorsy pup led the way.  The river itself was…

Find Your Perfect Running Shoes With These 5 Questions

Did you know that the wrong pair of shoes can land you in a CAT scan machine for running injuries? Sorry for the blatant scare tactic, but this actually happened to one of my best friends. If this post spares one person from having a similar experience, it will be worth it.  As my friend…

How Food Can Help Us Achieve World Peace

Food is powerful. It can turn hangry  into happy, cranky into chummy. Even biblical Esau gave up his entire future for a mouthwatering bowl of stew. You can't deny there's a carnal power hidden in food. So, why not use that to change the world? To achieve world peace. You're not seeing the correlation? Allow…

Traveling Back in Time at The State Fair

State fairs always feel like a journey back in time to me. The celebration of agricultural successes, the "screw health!" cuisine, the historic buildings full of sweating spectators...it's all a little nostalgic.  Even the kids playing in street fountains makes me think of the days before AC, when water was the only way to cool…

This Olympian Just Made Failure Look Good

Olympian Aurimas Didžbalis may not have won silver, but he definitely won our hearts.

7 Little Luxuries

Did you know there's a Hollywood A-lister who owns a pair of $2,500 Nikes made of ten animal skins. Oh, he was also gifted a $40M jet for Father's Day. Lifestyles of the rich and famous, right?  While I may never own a pair of shoes over $150 or wipe with Benjamin Franklins, I do…

Up, Up and Away

Would you ever ride in a hot air balloon? Imagine gliding 2,000 feet in the air, held up only by the density of hot air versus cold air. Only able to steer by finding the right wind pocket. Sounds amazing, right?! The entire concept of ballooning is pretty magnificent. We achieved human flight, defying gravity itself,…

The Five Senses Tag

I am so excited to have been tagged in a five senses blog post by Kourtney on  Whoops, my bad! Thank you so much for including me in your tag! I definitely recommend you check out Kourtney's  charming lifestyle posts and guest appearances by her adorable pup, Hawk. Rules: Thank the person who nominated you…