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The Yooper Girl

The Yooper Girl

Life in Michigan's Upper Peninsula

Veggie and Sausage Calzones

One time, I saw The Pioneer Woman make calzones, so I made calzones. Please tell me someone caught my Mean Girls drift because if you didn't then I don't know if we can be friends. Just kidding! But that's really what happened. I was watching the Food Network and The Pioneer Woman was … [Read more...] about Veggie and Sausage Calzones

Cross Country 2014

I don't think I could have asked for a better cross country season this year. I had two goals: 1. Break 20 minutes. 2. Win a race. I managed to do both of these twice, the second time being the finals! In no way did I ever expect to win but I guess all my hard work really did pay off. It … [Read more...] about Cross Country 2014

Fashion Friday {10/27 – 10/30}

Happy Halloween! And Happy Birthday, Grandma :) Before I get to Fashion Friday I just have a few Halloween throwbacks to share!  Outfit time! Monday shirt: apt 9 pants: lauren conrad shoes: payless Tuesday dress: como vintage cardigan: ambiance apparel flats: … [Read more...] about Fashion Friday {10/27 – 10/30}

Vegan Spicy Peanut Noodles

I can already tell as I sit down to write this that the words aren't gonna flow today. Don't you hate that?! I guess I'll just talk about this recipe since talking about food never fails to get my mouth going :) Typically when I make peanut noodles I buy that package where everything comes … [Read more...] about Vegan Spicy Peanut Noodles

Fashion Friday {10/20 – 10/23}

Happy Friday! Let's get right to the outfits since I got home late last night and didn't feel like writing a fancy intro. Time for Fashion Friday! Monday shirt: apt 9 jeans: american eagle boots: a2 aerosoles Tuesday shirt: apt 9 pants: lauren conrad boots: … [Read more...] about Fashion Friday {10/20 – 10/23}

Vanilla Bean Almond Butter with Cinnamon and Sea Salt via theyoopergirl.com

Recipe Redux: Vanilla Bean Almond Butter with Cinnamon and Sea Salt

Hello Friends! It's time for another Recipe ReDux :) The theme for this month is:   Spooky Spices: You know they are lurking there: Way in the back of your spice drawer. There lie the herbs, spices, or rubs that are getting dusty because you’re afraid to use them… you simply don’t know … [Read more...] about Recipe Redux: Vanilla Bean Almond Butter with Cinnamon and Sea Salt

UP Finals

I guess I did that whole taper thing right this week. Yesterday I was lucky enough to be the winner of the MHSAA Upper Peninsula State Finals. I still can't believe it. I feel like I'm going to wake up from this dream and have to redo the race again! I wanted to talk about a few … [Read more...] about UP Finals

Fashion Friday {10/13 – 10/16}

Where does the week go? I can't believe it's already the weekend! I've got some outfits to share so let's get to it. I finally got a hair cut this week.. can you tell? I feel like my hair is so short! Monday dress: vintage havana sweater: moa moa sandals: dana buchman Tuesday Didn't get a … [Read more...] about Fashion Friday {10/13 – 10/16}

Apple Spiced English Muffins

This weekend was fan-tab-u-lous. I went to the football game, had an amazing trail run, cooked, and did another portrait shoot! I wish it could be eternal fall. It's definitely that time of year when allll the "limited edition" "seasonal" "get it before it's gone" stuff is out. … [Read more...] about Apple Spiced English Muffins

Fashion Friday {10/6 – 10/9}

No school today! I'll be spending it doing some baking, doing a photo shoot, maybe some yoga, and going to the football game later! Here are my outfits from the week! Monday shirt: club monaco pants: american eagle scarf: apt 9 boots: ae aerosoles Tuesday maxi: apt 9 jacket: … [Read more...] about Fashion Friday {10/6 – 10/9}

Homemade Apple Sauce

Fall is in full swing here in the UP. The leaves are absolutely beautiful right now and the weather is getting cooold! I thought I'd link up with Marvelous in My Monday this week and share some fun weekend stuff. First, where did this weekend go? On Friday I did my first portrait session(!!) … [Read more...] about Homemade Apple Sauce

Fashion Friday {9/29 – 10/2}

I'm still not caught up on life after homecoming week. I forgot that I had Segment II of drivers ed this week along with working a few days so it feels like I haven't been home except to eat dinner and sleep! I miss blogging so much. I have a ton of ideas for posts in addition to the 4 recipes … [Read more...] about Fashion Friday {9/29 – 10/2}

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A weekend in the Northwoods 🎣 A weekend in the Northwoods 🎣
Spent the day exploring Door County! I’m already Spent the day exploring Door County! I’m already planning my next trip back πŸ’πŸŒŠ #doorcounty #travelwi
Some favorites from a family vacation to the Apost Some favorites from a family vacation to the Apostle Islands a few summers back ⛡️
TikTok liked this one a lot so sharing here too! L TikTok liked this one a lot so sharing here too! Love flying in Southern California ✈️
Some pics/clips from a very special day last summe Some pics/clips from a very special day last summer β€” my first flight in the UP with @freshcoastflight. 

The trees! The gorgeous Superior shoreline!!! Excited to share more from my PPL journey ✈️
In honor of National Spritz Day 🍾 got to try so In honor of National Spritz Day 🍾 got to try so many in Europeβ€”Hugo is my fav!! Let me know your favorite below

Inspired by @greendrinks :)
#hugospritz #aperolspritz
Some favorites from camping at Yosemite last June Some favorites from camping at Yosemite last June πŸ•οΈ
It’s always the best time with Abby & @freshcoas It’s always the best time with Abby & @freshcoastflight!! Some clips from our Pictured Rocks flight back in April ✈️
Finally getting it together and posting some old p Finally getting it together and posting some old photography…this is a set of drone shots from the Manhattan Beach pier (the first place I lived in California!) 🌊
The most gorgeous alpine lake πŸ”οΈ so excited t The most gorgeous alpine lake πŸ”οΈ so excited to check this hike off the bucket list! 
πŸ“ Colchuck Lake

#leavenworth #washington #pnw #pnwhiking #colchucklake #adventure #travel #travelblogger #washingtonhikes #northcascades #enchantments #alpinelake #outdoors
4 years ago today I was on my trip to Isle Royale 4 years ago today I was on my trip to Isle Royale National Park β€” and I just published a post with my experience. Here are some of my favorite photos! Head to the blog for more 🀍
Cannot believe October is already over! Happy Hall Cannot believe October is already over! Happy Halloween from sunny Southern California - this is the first time I can remember it without a jacket! πŸŽƒπŸ‘» 
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Golden hour sunshine from last fall 🍁 do you pr Golden hour sunshine from last fall 🍁 do you prefer red, orange, or yellow leaves? πŸ‚
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I’m really missing fall in Michigan right now πŸπŸ‚
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For those who don’t know, I recently moved to California! My career took me here, and you can read more about it on my most recent blog post. 
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Thank you to everyone for your continued support! Look out for some new blog posts coming soon 🧑
Happy 906 Day and Happy Labor Day! πŸ’™πŸ’š Happy 906 Day and Happy Labor Day! πŸ’™πŸ’š
I was able to go back to Alaska earlier this summe I was able to go back to Alaska earlier this summer! We got incredibly lucky and were able to see the whole Alaska Range from a lookout on the drive up to Fairbanks πŸ”πŸŒ²
Devils Island Light and some sea caves as seen fro Devils Island Light and some sea caves as seen from @apostleislandscruises πŸ›₯ the northern tip of this island is the northernmost point in Wisconsin!
Spent the last few days in Bayfield and the Apostl Spent the last few days in Bayfield and the Apostle Islands in Northern Wisconsin! I’m so excited to share more from this weekend 🀩
I upgraded to a full frame camera last summer, and I upgraded to a full frame camera last summer, and this is one of the first photos I took with it 🌿 being at Presque Isle didn’t hurt either! Happy Friday β˜€οΈ
New post on the blog today! Link is in my profile New post on the blog today! Link is in my profile or at theyoopergirl.com πŸ€—πŸŒ²πŸ¦‹
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