Lindsey VanderLugt
I am a stay-at-home mom to two littles, Brynn (3) and Cedar (2 months) and wife to my husband Gerrit of 7 years. We are a family of outdoor enthusiasts who love all things rock climbing, mountain biking, hiking, and camping. You can find me on Instagram @lindsey.vanderlugt and @lindseyandgerrit_adventure.
A REAL Christmas Tree Guide
Our family's favorite holiday tradition is going out and cutting down our very own Christmas tree! The process of choosing which variety, size, and shape is so much fun! We make a day of...
A Fun Fall Day At Dollywood
If you have not planned a trip to Dollywood, I'm here to tell you that it is a MUST! And what better time than in the fall when the colors are magnificent and weather...
3 Desserts You NEED To Try This Holiday Season
If your family is anything like mine, you take holiday desserts very seriously. Well, for us, it doesn’t have to be a holiday; we are just obsessed with desserts to the point where we...
Finding Peace In Uncomfortable Seasons
I cannot believe that I am writing this from the front porch of our farm house. Ever since I was a little girl, I've dreamt and prayed for a farm. I have always loved...
How I Am Homeschooling My Preschooler
It is back to school time! The smell of new crayons, opening a crisp notebook and color coordinating folders are some of my favorite things.
I am super excited to start diving into new...
The Truth About Hiking With Kids
Our family's love language is any and all kinds of adventure together, so naturally, hiking is one of those paths to adventure. But I have got to be honest: sometimes hiking with kids sucks....
Four Fresh Strawberry Recipes
If you're like us and went a little overboard with the strawberry festivities recently and have a gallon of those fresh, bright red beauties, sitting in your fridge, keep reading!
There is something extra special...
To The Beginning Gardner
I have always loved to garden. Growing up, I remember helping my dad spread the soil, plant the seedlings, water, and weed all summer until finally we got to harvest those ripe beefsteak tomatoes....
5 Tools For Coping With Postpartum Depression
The conversation surrounding postpartum depression (PPD) and postpartum anxiety (PPA) has become more and more mainstream among social media, but there is still so much more we can say to help normalize these conditions....
Guide to Soddy-Daisy, Tennessee
Soddy-Daisy is a budding commuter town just north of the city of Chattanooga. The two communities of Soddy (to the north) and of Daisy (to the south) were merged in 1969 to become the...