Wordless Wednesday

CAMPING!

Wordless Wednesday

Picnic season is here & we LOVE it.

Monday Blog

Today we bring you recipes for some cocktails of your dreams. I love a good carefully made, hand-crafted cocktail to sip on a warm summer night. Here are some great recipes to really impress your friends this summer. Still a little bit of time until we hit patio season? Well, get some practice in! Read on…

*click the image for recipe!

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Ginger Peach Moscow Mule

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Blueberry Lemon & Cucumber Gin Mojito

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Pineapple Mango Rum Punch

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The Fresh Perspective

CAMPING! ‘TIS THE SEASON!

I know there are some people that absolutely dread a camping trip, but if you have yet to at least give it a try - please do! I am a huge fan of camping and look forward to it every summer. It started out when I was young with family canoe and camping trips, and continued as a grew older with friends and loved ones.

Depending on the time of year and the level of camping you’re into, your needs with vary drastically. I always enjoy being comfortable, of course, however I like to make the trip as simple as possible by packing only necessities - not so extreme, but not like a glam camper, ya know?

Slightly less glam than this… ;)

My most recent camping trip was in Tulabi Falls. It was INCREDIBLE. Myself and a group of friends booked the back country camp site and trecked on in on a Friday afternoon. Let me tell you, if you book those back country sites, be prepared to walk about 2 km’s to your site. We didn’t plan for this and packed quite heavy so the struggle was real. But, the reward was totally worth it. These back country sites are right on the water. You can slip on in and cool off at any time, take a tube ride down to the falls and spend the day jumping off of the cliffs and hanging out by the rapids. If you’re not ready to brave the back country, book yourself a yurt. They are absolutely beautiful and are next on my list.

Some of the top places to check out would be Tulabi Falls, Spruce Woods, random islands on West Hawk Lake, or one very random spot a friend brought a group of us to off HWY 1.

My biggest advice for camping trips consist of the following list;

• be open-minded

• bring the strongest bug spray you can find

• rubber boots are a great way to avoid poison ivy

• practice your around the fire jam suggestions prior so you sound like a professional

• don’t be afraid to get messy

• leave your phone in the car

• soak in and appreciate the nature

That sums up my camping blog! I could talk about it a lot so if you have questions or need suggestions, comment below!

-that’s the fresh perspective…

Giving Thanks

I am so very grateful for my life, my loves and the health that I have been given.  I am thankful for all of you followers that keep me writing and foraging for new things and ideas.  Happy Thanksgiving!!

Peace

the fresh perspective...

THANK YOU FOR BEING A FRIEND.

I don't remember the last time I had the best time on a Friday night. My pal Liz and I finally got together after a long hiatus and the evening got me thinking...  What, for real, is the definition of a friend.

friend

/frend/

Noun A person whom one knows and with whom one has a bond of mutual affection, typically exclusive of sexual or family relations. Synonyms pal - mate - chum - buddy - comrade - fellow - companion

I just wanted to shout out all my friends out there, you know who you are. I take so much for granted daily and sometimes I'm reminded to stop and reflect.  Tonight, hanging out and just chatting, made me realize that this type of interaction is vital to my being and in a special way, relaxing.

Good friends really are a dime a dozen and as the years pass by I feel such joy and comfort.  My friends are special and are wonderful.  My friends know how to make me laugh and know what I like.  My friends are 'my friends' and I just want to say thanks.  I hope you know how much I appreciate you and merci, danke.

I hope that all of you have friendships with special people who make you happy.  Maybe you should remind them how much they mean to you more often.  That's the fresh perspective...