Weekends With My Sister: How Hiking Helped Us Grow Closer
There is a six-year age gap between my youngest sister and me. As children, we fought constantly, which perpetually baffled my mother. “You’re six years…
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3 Ways I Stay Focused On Work When It’s Nice Out
Now that the warm summer weather is here, I find it difficult, maybe on more than one or two occasions, to focus on my work.…
Why Every 20-Something Should Challenge Themselves to Get Outside More
There’s a parenting movement making the rounds on Instagram that I honestly wish I had known about long before I started having kids. I’ve come…
The No-Phone Zone: Secrets of a Tech-Free Summer
I love summer for a million reasons. I love the beach and long summer nights spent with friends and the fact that strawberries are back…
The Beginner’s Guide to Getting Outside
When I relocated to south central Pennsylvania after college, one of the first things I noticed was the endless beauty of the region in the…
How Connecting With Nature Is Giving Me Strength During the Pandemic
In the early spring of 2020, it became obvious that the COVID-19 pandemic had vastly impacted the lives of most people, including mine. And since…
6 Out-Of-The-Box Ideas for an Unforgettable Vacation
Different people have different goals when it comes to their vacations. Some want nothing more than to sit undisturbed on a beach, while others crave…
5 Reasons to Spend More Time Outdoors (Even When It’s Colder)
Recently, I’ve realized something that will make or break my day. If I spend all day working at my computer, running around doing errands, and…