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Thank you for taking a moment out of your day to stop by for a visit!
For those of you who don’t know me, my name is Sara Beth and I use this blog to share my stories and thoughts about my adventures in visiting our National Parks, the various ways I spend my downtime, my experiences with moving towards a low-impact lifestyle, and personal wellness. Combined, these topics help me stay true to my inner compass (keep scrolling to learn more).
I hope you stick around for a bit to explore the blog and feel free to reach out to me with any questions you may have or just to say Hi!
I wish you enough,
Sara Beth
Have you heard the term “inner compass” before? If not, you are not alone. I first heard the phrase while seeking advice about my future college major. I was told to look inside and listen to what my heart and gut told me was the right choice for me personally.
These days, I still consult my inner compass before making decisions and always find a sense of calm after having made a decision that aligns with my true inner compass. In fact, I’ve written a blog post about listening to my inner compass – just click the button below to check it out.
Catch-up on my recent blog posts by exploring each cateogry below or by clicking here to see a searchable list of all blog posts.
I have lived in Northern Virginia for over 8 years and this was the first year that I had heard about the German Armed Forces Command Christkindlmarket (Bundeswehr Christmas Market) in Reston, Virginia. I actually learned about it through a couple coworkers when they...
When the folks at Optishokz reached out to me to test their new Optishokz Revvez, I was beyond excited. I had seen an early review of them online a while back and thought that they would be a great addition to our outdoor and travel-heavy lives. After testing the...
Over the holidays, we were visiting friends in Seattle and stopped at the REI store. Hubs had an upcoming trip and needed to pick up a few items. From the outside, the store looked awesome and I was looking forward to exploring it because it was so big. Our friend...
About 10% Happier and Dan Harris Dan Harris is co-anchor of ABC's Nightline and the weekend editions of Good Morning America. After an on-air panic attack, Dan knew things needed to change some things in his life. 10% Happier: How I Tamed the Voice in My Head, Reduced...
About Lost with Directions and Rob Erwin A former small-college football coach, Rob Erwin realized it was time to settle down and start a normal 9-to-5 gig before he got married. However, after a short time in his new gig, he realized that corporate life was not for...
Seeking New Adventures We are moving to California in June! It still doesn't seem quite real, but as we start making plans to move and rent out our house, it's becoming more and more real. It's a big move for us, but not unexpected in the eyes of our close family and...
Many of my favorite shops and restaurants are those that I have stumbled upon while out wandering, and this find is no different. A quick stop for Cava Mezze Grill and now I have a new go-to store for unique gifts. Fair Trade Winds is a family-run store that specializes in “fair trade and environmentally sustainable products supporting artisans, farmers, and craftspeople from all over the globe.”
If you've been reading my blog for a while, you know that each year I set a one-word intention. Check out my post called "Why I Set Yearly One-Word Intentions and You Should Too" if you are interested in learning more about why I set a yearly intention and how to set...
Sharing the story of my peroneal tendon surgery and recovery on my blog has put me in touch with so many amazing people who are going through a similar process. I recently shared my "Year Later" recovery update and am happy to share that I'm finally in a great place...
About 10% Happier and Dan Harris Dan Harris is co-anchor of ABC's Nightline and the weekend editions of Good Morning America. After an on-air panic attack, Dan knew things needed to change some things in his life. 10% Happier: How I Tamed the Voice in My Head, Reduced...