Summer Love: Finding Romance Without Apps
During college, I worked as a summer camp counselor at a Lutheran Camp in small-town Wisconsin. With a staff largely made up of those in…
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Volunteering Felt Uncomfortable Until I Realized I Was Making This Mistake
Volunteering has long felt like something I should be doing, but I’ve sometimes struggled with exactly how to give back. As a teen, I volunteered…
3 Ways to Plan a Creative 4th of July Celebration
Coming from a family with a strong love of holiday traditions, I’m more than mildly surprised that our Fourth of Julys vary so much from…
4 Ways to Use Your Summer Vacation to Spiritually Recharge
It’s vacation season! Whether you’re trekking a mountain trail or hightailing it to the beach, taking a trip is the perfect time to recharge spiritually.…
Management in the Mountains: What a Camp Job Taught Me About Leadership
In my early 20s, I spent three summers working my very first management-level job at my local council Boy Scout camp in the Sierra Nevada…
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…
How to Decide If a Staycation Is Right for You
So, you’ve finally scheduled that much-needed weekend, weeklong, or even two-week break from work. Or, if you’re in school, it’s summer break and your curricular…
Oh, the Places You’ll Go: Essential Tips and Tricks for Your Travel Needs
As great scholar Troy Bolton once said, “What time is it? Summertime! It’s our vacation.” That’s right, ‘tis the season to maximize beach time, or…
Top 5 Beach Reads to Enjoy During the Dog Days of Summer
As an avid bookworm, there’s nothing I love more than sitting in the sunshine with a good read. If you’re looking for a great book…
Keep It Clean: 6 Tips for a Nontoxic Summer
Summer is my favorite season. People seem happier, the sun is shining, and there are so many fun things to do outside. Maybe it’s because…
