
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
with love, c.p