• Jaded but Joyful: Navigating your 20s

    Jaded but Joyful: Navigating Your 20s with a Bruised Heart and a Bright Soul Your 20s are marketed like a highlight reel with freedom, adventure, love, success, and the kind of self-discovery that’s supposed to feel like a spiritual awakening… Continue reading

    Jaded but Joyful: Navigating your 20s
  • Baked Tuscan Chicken

    Baked Tuscan Chicken Cals 471 | Protein 32 | Carbs 17 | Fat 32 This juicy baked tuscan chicken made in a creamy sauce with spinach and sun-dried tomatoes is the perfect low-carb meal, rich in Italian flavors. High protein… Continue reading

    Baked Tuscan Chicken
  • Buzzing into the -ber Months

    As August wanes and the calendar edges toward September, North Carolina begins its slow, sweet descent into the “-ber” months as I like to call them. September, October, November, and December. Locals know this shift isn’t just about cooler temps… Continue reading

    Buzzing into the -ber Months
  • Chapel of the Holy Cross + The Best Sunset Overlook in Sedona

    Finding Peace in the Red Rocks: My Visit to the Chapel of the Holy Cross, Sedona I didn’t go to Sedona looking for a spiritual awakening. Honestly, I just needed a break from the noise, from the questions swirling in… Continue reading

    Chapel of the Holy Cross + The Best Sunset Overlook in Sedona
  • Slide Rock State Park + Bell Rock Climb | Sedona, AZ

    Adventuring Through Nature’s Water Park: Slide Rock State Park, Arizona If you’re craving a mix of adrenaline, natural beauty, and refreshing waters, Slide Rock State Park in Arizona delivers all that—and more. Nestled in the heart of Oak Creek Canyon… Continue reading

    Slide Rock State Park + Bell Rock Climb | Sedona, AZ
  • The Love I Found After Letting Go

    There’s a particular kind of ache that follows a heartbreak, the kind that leaves you unraveling at your own feet, wondering if the pieces that made you lovable have scattered somewhere too far to ever find again. I’ve been there.… Continue reading

    The Love I Found After Letting Go
  • The Best Sunrise Hike in Sedona | Doe Mountain Overlook + Birthing Cave, Arizona

    There’s something magical about setting out in the dark, headlamp on, boots crunching over red rock, chasing the promise of dawn. Hiking Doe Mountain before sunrise isn’t just a hike it’s an experience that stirs your soul and wakes up… Continue reading

    The Best Sunrise Hike in Sedona | Doe Mountain Overlook + Birthing Cave, Arizona
  • Soilder Pass Trail (7 Sacred Pools + Devil’s Kitchen Sinkhole)

    A Trail Full of Magic, Mystery, and Red Rock Wonders – Soldier Pass, Sedona Sedona has a way of making every hike feel like a mini pilgrimage—and Soldier Pass Trail might just be one of the most magical ones of… Continue reading

    Soilder Pass Trail (7 Sacred Pools + Devil’s Kitchen Sinkhole)
  • North Carolina Zoo | Asheboro, NC

    Our Wild Day with the Zoo Trekker Program in Asheboro If you’ve never taken a day trip to Asheboro, North Carolina, let me put this on your radar especially if you love animals, fresh air, and a hint of adventure.… Continue reading

    North Carolina Zoo | Asheboro, NC
  • 5 Places I Ate in Sedona, Arizona

    A Culinary Sojourn Through Sedona: Mariposa, Pisa Lisa, and Butterfly Burger When in Sedona, it’s impossible to ignore the magnetic pull of Lisa Dahl’s restaurants. Each one tells a story—of flavor, of passion, of place. Whether you’re after a refined… Continue reading