After the Missouri trip, the RV came home with a full tank of new memories — and a long list of small projects I’d been meaning to tackle. This wasn’t about fixing a broken RV. It was about making the RV feel like mine. After months of traveling in it, I had a better idea…
This is the second half of the story — start with Taking the Scenic Route if you haven’t already. Somewhere in the middle of this Missouri road trip, something shifted. It started at Meramec Vineyards. I’d signed up for Harvest Hosts before the trip but hadn’t used it yet — this was the first stop…
The trip started because a group of friends had a bowling tournament. I am not old enough to compete in the senior division yet, but that doesn’t mean I can’t tag along. Tournament weekend, the whole group headed to Ha Ha Tonka State Park together — crystal-clear spring water, moss-covered rocks, and a trail climbing…
September has been a little bit of everything. A little cooking. A little experimenting. A little time outside. And a lot of figuring out things I enjoy doing just because I enjoy doing them. Preserving Summer One of the things I’ve been having fun with lately is learning how to make food last longer. This…
Healthy Steel Cut oats with antioxidant-rich blueberries make a great breakfast or anytime snack muffin!
After a few weeks of traveling, August was a little quieter. No big road trips. No long stretches of highway. Just time at home, enjoying the things that make everyday life good. And honestly, it was exactly what I needed. Back in the Kitchen One thing I realized after all the traveling is how much…
After months of staying close to home, it felt good to finally put some miles behind me again. The RV was ready. Bandit was ready. And on July 3rd, we loaded up and headed south. But before we really started the adventure, there was an important stop first — spending the Fourth of July with…
The RV has always been one of my favorite ways to explore. It has taken me on road trips, weekend adventures, and more memories than I ever expected when I first bought it. But after years of use, it was starting to show some wear. Especially the ceiling. Finding the Problem I had noticed some…
Life looks a little different right now. The calendar is quieter. The usual weekends away, races, and bigger adventures aren’t happening the way they normally do. So I’m finding new ways to enjoy the days I have. And honestly, there is something nice about slowing down a little. Making Home Better With a little extra…
A month ago, life looked completely different. I had a calendar full of plans. Bowling weekends. Races. Trips. Places to go and things to do. Then, almost overnight, everything changed. The world got smaller. The things I normally filled my time with aren’t happening anymore, and I am finding myself learning how to slow down,…
In March, I mentioned that a curiosity I had been carrying since January had turned into something unexpected. What I didn’t share yet was the story behind it. Because the truth is, I wasn’t looking for a business. I wasn’t searching for a side hustle. I wasn’t trying to start something new. It started with…
March started like any other month. The gym. Bowling weekends. Time with friends. Making plans. Life still felt pretty normal. But there was also a small question that had been sitting in the back of my mind for a couple of months. Asking Better Questions Earlier in the year, I had been invited to a…