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Adventure Packed Light and Full of Heart

I have always loved the opportunity travel…

To explore a new place, to experience a different food, culture or way of life.  It has always lit me up, made me feel alive, given me joy and oftentimes a new perspective.  As I’ve gotten older the adventures have grown with me, I’ve discovered a true love for hiking and being outdoors.  And after becoming a mom a couple of years ago, I’ve made an intentional effort to still prioritize travel and adventure amongst the chaos that raising little ones brings.

For our family these trips, time together and experiences are important to us and something we have made a big part of our life. This space is where I am sharing recent trips, life happenings and maybe encouraging other mamas who desire to have a little more adventure and travel in their lives.

Yes with little ones it isn’t always easy but it is always worth it.

Our Story

My husband and I pushed the boundaries a little in 2021 with a 3 month summer road trip out west where we felt more in control of our lives, created the experiences we desired and did not allow our corporate jobs to be everything to us.  We hiked daily, soaked up incredible mountain views, new experiences and fell in love with the State of Colorado but also a mindset that prioritized an adventurous life.

A mindset that is maybe a little different from the norm we knew which was jobs first and sprinkling in maybe two vacations a year.  We realized that we could plan and prioritize travel and adventure first in our life and work our other commitments and responsibilities around it and in doing so create a life we really love, one where we still work corporate day jobs and handle life's ongoing needs and demands associated with adulting but in a way that puts the things that we love first. 

Over the last few years we have navigated various challenges and changes with our careers, adding a little one to the family, and taking care of family and financial commitments that come up. Yes those things can make travel more difficult but not impossible, it comes down to how important prioritizing this type of lifestyle is to you. Once you have prioritized it a couple of times, the experiences and fun you have snowball and give you the motivation and excitement to keep going!  

If this is a desire you have for yourself and your family then I hope you will follow along in our journey, learn some ways to make it more feasible and find encouragement to prioritize the adventures your heart desires.