Unlocking growth and possibility in 2022
Julie Geiss contemplates the possibilities of 2022 and shares her goals for the new year.
Love remembered in family smiles and recipes
Sometimes love is realized in familiar smiles and meals from scratch. Julie Geiss shares the memories that recently resurfaced in her daily life.
The pleasing properties of purple dead nettle
Purple dead nettle is anti-inflammatory, antifungal and antibacterial. It can be used on wounds to help stop the bleeding or to alleviate joint pain.
Adventure awaits at Jordan Creek Park in Ohio
Jordan Creek Park in Concord Township, Ohio offers visitors the perfect combination of nature and play with climbing walls, a zip line and more.
A visit to Carter Caves State Resort Park
Julie Geiss and family continue their caving adventures in Appalachia.
Eagles of all sorts soar this spring
Julie Geiss' sons participated in an event called Young Eagles Flights, and gained a bird's eye view to large growths of weeds in Mosquito Lake.
Winter’s harshness reminds us of longer days
It is the harshness of winter that makes Julie Geiss appreciate the long days of summer. Now that we're past winter solstice, longer days are coming.
Traditions, old and new, make the season special
Julie Geiss shares considerations for choosing a live Christmas tree as she and her family prepare to go get theirs.
Wondering about wildcats in the woods
Julie Geiss dives into bobcat research after discovering there's one sniffing around in the woods near her home.
Views from the top well worth the journey
Julie Geiss and her daughter continue their trip, making it to the summit of Mount Mitchell — the highest point in elevation east of the Mississippi.
