​Flowers are a beautiful and welcomed gift go-to for almost every occasion, and they can leave one with more old vases than what can fit in their storage area. Continue enjoying those gorgeous blooms without the stress of dealing with the flower holder with these suggestions on recycling flower vases.

One of my and Josh's favorite beach vacations is going to Sarasota, Florida. When visiting, we typically stick to our favorite spots on one of the keys, but for this trip decided to mix things up a bit and explore the city with an outdoor scavenger hunt in downtown Sarasota after our morning run.

​Our latest date night at home had us in the kitchen trying out Turkish coffee making. This is a great way to get some quality time in, whether it's over pastries in the morning or an afternoon cup after a long work day to connect. With few ingredients and a simple recipe you can easily create this coffee experience. Do take note that this post is best for coffee lover couples. ;)

​When looking for ways to live more sustainably, upgrading kitchen sink accessories can easily replace plastic while elevating your home. Below are ways I've recently made my way to a more sustainable kitchen.

​As Josh and I have been hiking and running long distances, we wanted our next hiking adventure to be a trail run. This one started us on Penny Pines Trailhead to Garnet Peak. Then we doubled back and headed up the pacific crest trail to memorial peak, with gorgeous views visible for majority of the hike. 

Welcome to my first book club recap, where I share five book recommendations in each post. I enjoy historical fiction the most. At the same time, I like to keep things interesting by adding other genres into the mix. Some are newer, while others are oldies but goodies.