A New Chapter I originally started this blog about 6 months before COVID came into all of our lives.  As a result, I ended up taking a break from blogging.  Life has changed quite a bit since then.  We moved …

Dog-friendly patios Minnesota

Essentials for Hiking with your Dog My husband introduced me to camping, backpacking, and hiking when I was in college, and I have loved hiking ever since. I knew that adding a dog as a hiking partner would enhance the …

Warmer in a Minnesota Winter I wrote in an earlier post about my plans to embrace winter last year. It has been my intention for several years, but Covid-19 gave me the nudge I needed as my usual winter activities …

A Year in Minnesota I love to travel and plan trips! It is my biggest hobby and favorite stress reliever. Most of my plans are for travel outside of the country. My list of places to see and experiences to …

Costa Rica and New Travel Pals Finding a good travel partner can be challenging, so finding another couple to travel with is especially rewarding. You aren’t just looking for one good connection, but four good connections. People we can talk …