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Kicking up their heels on the dock in the bay

Kicking up their heels on the dock in the bay

30 Ways to Savor June—One Simple Joy at a Time

June invites us to slow down, soak up the sunshine, and savor the simple joys that make summer unforgettable.

🌸 31 Ways to Savor Spring One Day at a Time 🌸

🌸 31 Ways to Savor Spring One Day at a Time 🌸

🌸 31 Ways to Savor Spring One Day at a Time 🌸

May is finally here, and I’m so ready to lean into spring. The sun is up longer, the flowers are blooming, and there’s this buzzing...

Cracked pastel egg shells with plants growing upward.

Cracked pastel egg shells with plants growing upward.

The Joys of Embracing Spring - An April Bucket List

This April bucket list is filled with ideas that I'm looking forward to to make the most of the month.

Baby, It's Cold Outside - Ideas to Cope with the Chill.

Baby, It's Cold Outside - Ideas to Cope with the Chill.

Baby, It's Cold Outside - Ideas to Cope with the Chill.

Jan 23

The Minnesota State Parks and Trails Hiking Club

The Minnesota State Parks and Trails Hiking Club

The Minnesota State Parks and Trails Hiking Club

Nov 10, 2023

Itasca State Park - Family Camping

Itasca State Park - Family Camping

Itasca State Park - Family Camping

Oct 25, 2023

What Are We Even Doing Here?

What Are We Even Doing Here?

What Are We Even Doing Here?

Sep 26, 2023

Kicking up their heels on the dock in the bay

Kicking up their heels on the dock in the bay

30 Ways to Savor June—One Simple Joy at a Time

Cracked pastel egg shells with plants growing upward.

Cracked pastel egg shells with plants growing upward.

The Joys of Embracing Spring - An April Bucket List

Four leaf clovers

Four leaf clovers

Getting Lucky with a Good Time this March -

28 Ways to Celebrate and Enjoy February

28 Ways to Celebrate and Enjoy February

28 Ways to Celebrate and Enjoy February

Welcome to my site - dedicated to focusing on autism and lifestyle. Join me on a journey of education, inspiration, and discovery.

Are we Asking the Wrong Questions?

Are we Asking the Wrong Questions?

Are we Asking the Wrong Questions?

First/Then Magic

First/Then Magic

First/Then Magic

On Father's Day, we ride 🖤

#throttlerx

On Father's Day, we ride 🖤

#throttlerx

✨✨ Sign, sign
Everywhere a sign
Blockin' out the scenery
Breakin' my mind
Do this, don't do that
Can't you read the sign? ✨✨

✨✨ Sign, sign
Everywhere a sign
Blockin' out the scenery
Breakin' my mind
Do this, don't do that
Can't you read the sign? ✨✨

After a choir comp. win - a frigid day of coasters, which was actually great - no lines!

#valleyfair

After a choir comp. win - a frigid day of coasters, which was actually great - no lines!

#valleyfair

Belated Mother's Day share 💐

Motherhood is basically the only part of my life I truly care about. Other things distract or entertain, but at the end of the day, with my daughters is the only place I will ever seriously care to be. 🌷✨

Belated Mother's Day share 💐

Motherhood is basically the only part of my life I truly care about. Other things distract or entertain, but at the end of the day, with my daughters is the only place I will ever seriously care to be. 🌷✨

Spring choir concert - I'm obsessed with the teacher this year, she goes above and beyond, and I'm sad to see her moving on to new adventures, but life goes on.

😭😭😭

Find Chloe at the center of it all 🫶

Spring choir concert - I'm obsessed with the teacher this year, she goes above and beyond, and I'm sad to see her moving on to new adventures, but life goes on.

😭😭😭

Find Chloe at the center of it all 🫶

✨✨Neighborhood clean up - Happy Earth Day from my cleanup crew to yours 🌏🌍🌎

#earthday2025
#earthdayeveryday

✨✨Neighborhood clean up - Happy Earth Day from my cleanup crew to yours 🌏🌍🌎

#earthday2025
#earthdayeveryday

Hoppy Easter 🐣🐇

#easterwabbits
#eggcellent
#punny

Hoppy Easter 🐣🐇

#easterwabbits
#eggcellent
#punny

✨She passed! 15 with a permit, watch out world - proud mom on the roads ✨

#studentdriver⚠️

✨She passed! 15 with a permit, watch out world - proud mom on the roads ✨

#studentdriver⚠️

Sneak peek alert: The Autism Journey Journal is almost here! Heart and hard-earned wisdom—coming soon to Amazon.

I'm so excited to say this is nearly over the finish line—years of love, lessons, and late nights packed into one powerful resource. Stay tuned!

Sneak peek alert: The Autism Journey Journal is almost here! Heart and hard-earned wisdom—coming soon to Amazon.

I'm so excited to say this is nearly over the finish line—years of love, lessons, and late nights packed into one powerful resource. Stay tuned!

Happiest outsiders 🖤🤍🩶

#outdoorslife
#jaycookestatepark

Happiest outsiders 🖤🤍🩶

#outdoorslife
#jaycookestatepark

✨ Sweet visit to the zoo with my little lovely ✨

#lakesuperiorzoo
#spring

✨ Sweet visit to the zoo with my little lovely ✨

#lakesuperiorzoo
#spring

✨It's National Sibling Day! Celebrating my favorite related duo 🎉😁 Cheers to the magic of siblings ✨

#siblingday
#sisters

✨It's National Sibling Day! Celebrating my favorite related duo 🎉😁 Cheers to the magic of siblings ✨

#siblingday
#sisters

Enjoying one of my favorite evening wind down activities - YouTube music videos from our youth. ✨✨

Tonight's playlist drifted from Limp Bizkit, to Sinead O'Connor. It was a wild ride - 😎

Enjoying one of my favorite evening wind down activities - YouTube music videos from our youth. ✨✨

Tonight's playlist drifted from Limp Bizkit, to Sinead O'Connor. It was a wild ride - 😎

Way too cool 😎 for teeth cleaning ✨

Plus we got to drive away with a lovely paint scuff from somebody's too swiftly opened door - thanks for thank Universe 🙌🍻

#dentalphotography
#insured

Way too cool 😎 for teeth cleaning ✨

Plus we got to drive away with a lovely paint scuff from somebody's too swiftly opened door - thanks for thank Universe 🙌🍻

#dentalphotography
#insured

I've been contemplating bangs for a minute - and today, it happened.

It's been hard to face my aging features lately. I'm only 36, and aging sounds so dramatic, but truly, the subtle changes can be a scary reminder of mortality and loss of youthful dreams.

Obviously bangs cannot turn back time, but today I'm feelin' good 💋

I've been contemplating bangs for a minute - and today, it happened.

It's been hard to face my aging features lately. I'm only 36, and aging sounds so dramatic, but truly, the subtle changes can be a scary reminder of mortality and loss of youthful dreams.

Obviously bangs cannot turn back time, but today I'm feelin' good 💋

April adventures, here we come! From blooming trails to cozy family nights, I’m soaking in every moment this spring. Check out my April bucket list for simple joys, fresh starts, and seasonal magic!

Link in bio to my latest post!

#aprilvibes
#springbucketlist #intentionalliving

April adventures, here we come! From blooming trails to cozy family nights, I’m soaking in every moment this spring. Check out my April bucket list for simple joys, fresh starts, and seasonal magic!

Link in bio to my latest post!

#aprilvibes
#springbucketlist #intentionalliving

Is this series old news on BookTok? Yes - but when you find something you love, you's just go to share!

Book 1 was not my favorite read, but book 2?! It is among my favorite reads of all time.

Looking for some romantasy in your life? Dig in to this.

#acotar
#romantasy
#bookish
#readmorebooks

Is this series old news on BookTok? Yes - but when you find something you love, you's just go to share!

Book 1 was not my favorite read, but book 2?! It is among my favorite reads of all time.

Looking for some romantasy in your life? Dig in to this.

#acotar
#romantasy
#bookish
#readmorebooks

Happy birthday @medusa.mn 🎈🎁🥳

Happy birthday @medusa.mn 🎈🎁🥳

Hands Off - 🙌

Hands Off - 🙌

Simple happies - joys of slow, soft living in endless wintery winterville.

Simple happies - joys of slow, soft living in endless wintery winterville.

Serving with Americorp at the YMCA Pre-K has been a treasure. The benefits and impact are beyond what I expected and I'm so grateful I had to share!

If you're seeking a meaningful way to earn money and an education award - I highly recommend looking into Ampact and Americorp today - 🌎✨

#Ampact
#Americorp
#YMCA

Serving with Americorp at the YMCA Pre-K has been a treasure. The benefits and impact are beyond what I expected and I'm so grateful I had to share!

If you're seeking a meaningful way to earn money and an education award - I highly recommend looking into Ampact and Americorp today - 🌎✨

#Ampact
#Americorp
#YMCA

Created a 'Hug Pot' with my hubs for Valentine's Day, and my 36th birthday - 🩷

Time doesn't seem to be passing until I look back, and I am so happy to have this sweet memory to look back on - 💌

Happy Valentine's Day 💘

Created a 'Hug Pot' with my hubs for Valentine's Day, and my 36th birthday - 🩷

Time doesn't seem to be passing until I look back, and I am so happy to have this sweet memory to look back on - 💌

Happy Valentine's Day 💘

Buggin out 🖤

Buggin out 🖤

It's a beautiful new year - farewell 2024 and welcome 2025, I'm so excited 🎉🥂😊

It's a beautiful new year - farewell 2024 and welcome 2025, I'm so excited 🎉🥂😊

Twas a beautiful day with my most treasured gifts 🎄⛄🎁

Merry Christmas lovelies 💋

Twas a beautiful day with my most treasured gifts 🎄⛄🎁

Merry Christmas lovelies 💋

Although the days are long, the years are short.

Happiest birthday wishes for my daughter Evy - 10 years together.

Cheers to life - May your troubles be less, your blessings be more, and nothing but happiness come through your door, and cheers to the years ahead.

Although the days are long, the years are short.

Happiest birthday wishes for my daughter Evy - 10 years together.

Cheers to life - May your troubles be less, your blessings be more, and nothing but happiness come through your door, and cheers to the years ahead.

☃️❄️🤍🎄🎁

☃️❄️🤍🎄🎁

Thanksgiving gratitude

Thanksgiving gratitude

Baked! This is THE YEAR I'm going to make food a joy instead of a headache 🫤 🤩

Starting with these incredible smelling soft Italian loaves baked with the help of a community education class.

Everything is more fun to learn with friends and teachers, and I nailed these bakes because of them.

Tomorrow, cinnamon rolls 🤎🤍🤎

Until then, I'll be sipping my drink waiting on a handshake from Mr. Hollywood.

#bakeoff

Baked! This is THE YEAR I'm going to make food a joy instead of a headache 🫤 🤩

Starting with these incredible smelling soft Italian loaves baked with the help of a community education class.

Everything is more fun to learn with friends and teachers, and I nailed these bakes because of them.

Tomorrow, cinnamon rolls 🤎🤍🤎

Until then, I'll be sipping my drink waiting on a handshake from Mr. Hollywood.

#bakeoff

Did you know?? It's #takeahikeday and I don't need an excuse to get outside, but I'll take it.

45° and breezy but still the breath of fresh air I need every day.

Swipe to see what silly fun I found in a tree stump - I generally agree with the 'leave only footprints' rule, but this quirky treasure doesn't upset me.

#hikemn
#gnomelove

Did you know?? It's #takeahikeday and I don't need an excuse to get outside, but I'll take it.

45° and breezy but still the breath of fresh air I need every day.

Swipe to see what silly fun I found in a tree stump - I generally agree with the 'leave only footprints' rule, but this quirky treasure doesn't upset me.

#hikemn
#gnomelove

🐾🐶To a dog, an ordinary day with you is an extraordinary adventure.

I think dogs are one of people's greatest 'ideas'. 💡

All we did was drive today, but she was so content. A little wind in her face, a run for the ball, and me for company.

✨🌟✨She's an excellent reminder that just being me with those I love is enough. ✨🌟✨

Swipe to get a look at the creature my husband captured creeping through the long grasses like a real weirdo... 💀

🐾🐶To a dog, an ordinary day with you is an extraordinary adventure.

I think dogs are one of people's greatest 'ideas'. 💡

All we did was drive today, but she was so content. A little wind in her face, a run for the ball, and me for company.

✨🌟✨She's an excellent reminder that just being me with those I love is enough. ✨🌟✨

Swipe to get a look at the creature my husband captured creeping through the long grasses like a real weirdo... 💀

It can be rough. Life I mean. But we have become amazing at finding the good and making the best jokes about it all. 🌟

These are my favorite people - and their challenges have overwhelmed, devastated, exhausted, and tested me - but after all the youthful struggles, we've hit a new stride, and I wouldn't trade any of it for anything.

How I know they love me just the same?? They hung in there through a cheesy family photo sesh - cheese! ☺️

It can be rough. Life I mean. But we have become amazing at finding the good and making the best jokes about it all. 🌟

These are my favorite people - and their challenges have overwhelmed, devastated, exhausted, and tested me - but after all the youthful struggles, we've hit a new stride, and I wouldn't trade any of it for anything.

How I know they love me just the same?? They hung in there through a cheesy family photo sesh - cheese! ☺️

I don't think it could have been a more perfect day on the water celebrating Pa's 60th birthday 🩵💙🤍

#timeoutsailing
#sailduluth

I don't think it could have been a more perfect day on the water celebrating Pa's 60th birthday 🩵💙🤍

#timeoutsailing
#sailduluth

Farewell Summer ✌️💛

#summer2k24
#mnnice

Farewell Summer ✌️💛

#summer2k24
#mnnice

Born too Late @duluthparksmn Lincoln Park venue. Feeling a fall chill in the air this evening, which I'm not mad about.

All good tunes @born_too_late_official beautiful night!

Born too Late @duluthparksmn Lincoln Park venue. Feeling a fall chill in the air this evening, which I'm not mad about.

All good tunes @born_too_late_official beautiful night!

Date night with Rancid, GreenDay, The Linda Lindas, and Smashing Pumpkins - 🖤

GreenDay was my first concert 23 years ago & Dookie was his favorite album, so this show was especially memorable 🎸🙌

#journeytotheend
#goodriddance

Date night with Rancid, GreenDay, The Linda Lindas, and Smashing Pumpkins - 🖤

GreenDay was my first concert 23 years ago & Dookie was his favorite album, so this show was especially memorable 🎸🙌

#journeytotheend
#goodriddance

Proctor's Hoghead car show is one of the best - impressive motors and some fun sights.

#carshow
#hotrods

Proctor's Hoghead car show is one of the best - impressive motors and some fun sights.

#carshow
#hotrods

I've had my most productive gardening year in 2024. It's just a better flavor when it comes from your dirt & water. .

Because I'm still trapped in apartment living I've rented a plot in Esko and I recommend this avenue to you if you're trapped renting with me friend.

The master gardener is wildly wise and available to support your growth and that's likely why this year has been so fruitful for me. We all do better with support, just like these string beans here.

Off to make a salad and some sweet & sour cucumber

XOXO plant lovers!

#gardenbitch
#veggielife

I've had my most productive gardening year in 2024. It's just a better flavor when it comes from your dirt & water. .

Because I'm still trapped in apartment living I've rented a plot in Esko and I recommend this avenue to you if you're trapped renting with me friend.

The master gardener is wildly wise and available to support your growth and that's likely why this year has been so fruitful for me. We all do better with support, just like these string beans here.

Off to make a salad and some sweet & sour cucumber

XOXO plant lovers!

#gardenbitch
#veggielife

Sweetness sequence - 🩷💛🧡

Sweetness sequence - 🩷💛🧡

My favorite adventure every summer - state park touring. This year we hit Nerstrand, Rice Lake, Myre-Big Island, and finally our 38th park, Sakatah Lake.

Gorgeous weather, nearly no bugs, couldn't have been a better trip.

Would revisit all four.

#mnbeautiful
#mnstateparks
#mnhikingclub

My favorite adventure every summer - state park touring. This year we hit Nerstrand, Rice Lake, Myre-Big Island, and finally our 38th park, Sakatah Lake.

Gorgeous weather, nearly no bugs, couldn't have been a better trip.

Would revisit all four.

#mnbeautiful
#mnstateparks
#mnhikingclub

Molto bene - 🤍

Molto bene - 🤍

Something special - sisterhood 🤍

#nationalsistersday
#familymatters

Something special - sisterhood 🤍

#nationalsistersday
#familymatters

Movies under the stars are just better movies 🍿

#moviesinthepark
#duluthsummer

Movies under the stars are just better movies 🍿

#moviesinthepark
#duluthsummer

Good. Morning.

#campmn
#lakelife

Good. Morning.

#campmn
#lakelife

I remember loving exactly this, exactly here at her age. Now 21 years later it's even sweeter 🩵🏖️

#float
#benttrout

I remember loving exactly this, exactly here at her age. Now 21 years later it's even sweeter 🩵🏖️

#float
#benttrout

Date day - mini golf & buy one get one free ice cream @ Gordy's Warming House 🍦

#minigolfers
#dateday

Date day - mini golf & buy one get one free ice cream @ Gordy's Warming House 🍦

#minigolfers
#dateday

The new trail in Morgan Park is gorgeous - take a hike.

#hikeduluth
#morganpark

The new trail in Morgan Park is gorgeous - take a hike.

#hikeduluth
#morganpark

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