• Local Adventures: Discovering Hidden Gems in Your Town

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    Are you ready to explore the unseen corners and hidden treasures right in your backyard? Embarking on local adventures can be an exciting way to discover new sights and experiences without the need for extensive travel. In this blog, we’ll guide you through planning your adventure, capturing those priceless moments, and making the most of every new discovery. Planning Your Local Adventure The first step to any great adventure is planning. Start by making a list of places in your town you’ve yet to explore or areas that are renowned for their beauty or historical significance but have somehow escaped your notice. Whether it’s a scenic park, an old museum, or a new restaurant, your town is full of hidden gems waiting to be discovered. Capturing the Moment As you embark on your local journeys, it’s essential to capture the memories. While snapping photos is a quick way to document these moments, consider the longevity and preservation of these images.  Many of us have old photos from film cameras and albums, but not all scanning methods are created equal. The quality of the digitization can vary significantly. Here’s a helpful article that compares various photo scanning services and apps. Take…

  • Time For Some Self Care

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    What IS Self Care? Per the National Institute of Mental Health: Self-care means taking the time to do things that help you live well and improve both your physical health and mental health. This can help you manage stress, lower your risk of illness, and increase your energy. Even small acts of self-care in your daily life can have a big impact. I have created several posts about self-care because I believe that it’s essential to our well-being. (In my case, it also keeps The Husband alive!) There are several ways that you can take time for self-care. A long hot bath, candles, a glass of wine, and a murder podcast. (Okay, seriously THEY are addicting!) I know that not everyone enjoys the hot bath part. However, who doesn’t love a beautiful candle, a glass of wine and a murder mystery? For me, I have several things that I consider self-care. A walk through our property. It’s quiet, peaceful, and absolutely beautiful. My greatest joy is finding sheds. Finding one makes me giddy. (BTW a shed is a discarded antler from my buck friends). I also love finding unique items like this perfect bark C (for Connie duh! I think…