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The Yooper Girl

The Yooper Girl

Life in Michigan's Upper Peninsula

Peanut Butter Swirled Banana Bread

I always get so excited when bananas go $.10 a pound at the store. Load me UP! I once got 30 bananas for 59 cents. Scooore. I don't always make banana bread. Because when I make banana bread, I eat the whole loaf in one sitting. None for you, Glen Coco. All for me. Another reason I don't … [Read more...] about Peanut Butter Swirled Banana Bread

The First Supper

Last night I cooked our first dinner in the new house! I thought after so much moving that Mom would appreciate a nice meal. I ran 8 miles with my cross country coach so I wanted some pasta! It was super easy and only took about 20 minutes to throw together. I thought it was really … [Read more...] about The First Supper

WIAW – As of Late

Hello! I was so excited to share pictures of the new house, and I was overwhelmed by all of your kind words and well wishes! Mom and I are so excited to live here. So far it's been nothing short of amazing! While I haven't taken any pictures of a full day of eats (moving is … [Read more...] about WIAW – As of Late

Moving Day!

Well, the day has finally come. It's Moving Day!  My mom and I had no intentions of moving, but then last summer we found a house only 4 blocks away from where we lived and fell in love. Our offer was accepted but we still needed to sell our house if we were going to move. For about 9 … [Read more...] about Moving Day!

Basketball Camp and Black Rocks

This past Tuesday and Wednesday I spent the day in Marquette for team basketball camp! While I didn't take any pictures at the gym (obviously- I was playing!) I did take a lot of other pictures! Third Street Bagel For lunch on Tuesday we went to a bagel place. Hello new favorite restaurant in … [Read more...] about Basketball Camp and Black Rocks

WIAW – Small & Simple Meals

I've made an effort to reduce my veggie intake and I can honestly say that I feel great! I guess it is possible to eat too many vegetables. I almost feel like cutting back has increased my appetite - yes please! Here's a look at what I ate on Monday. Yesterday I was gone all day- fun post on … [Read more...] about WIAW – Small & Simple Meals

Homemade Semolina Pasta

I. Love. Pasta. Confession: I used to eat it for dinner every single night. No joke. Just plain pasta with salt & parmesan. And I wondered why I had that little potbelly. Now I save that meal for the night before races:) A few weeks ago my youth group made homemade pasta! ... does … [Read more...] about Homemade Semolina Pasta

Firecracker 5 Mile (34:06)

I hope everyone had a great Fourth of July! Mine was wonderful, spent with friends and family. There was quite a bit of food too :D I ran in the local 5 mile race which was my 4th year participating in it! last year Prerace dinner: cookout with all the family in town!  and another … [Read more...] about Firecracker 5 Mile (34:06)

WIAW – Dorm Food Edition

I have so much food to share from my trip! But then I realized that I basically ate the same things everyday. The first couple days I was in food heaven. By the end of the week I was getting sick of the same options everyday. Nonetheless, I was still very happy with the choices I had! celebrating … [Read more...] about WIAW – Dorm Food Edition

Grandma’s Dulce de Leche Poke Cake

I didn't plan on posting today, but then Grandma and I made a cake last night and I have to share the recipe! And while I'm sharing that, I might as well share the rest of the day since I already take pictures of every single thing I do ;) It was my first time having overnight oats since school got … [Read more...] about Grandma’s Dulce de Leche Poke Cake

Women in Engineering 2014

I don't know if I said the specific reason I've been gone for a week. I went up to Michigan Tech University for a summer program called Women in Engineering. What an experience it was! Does anyone else wait as long as possible to sort through trip pictures? Because it's one of the worst … [Read more...] about Women in Engineering 2014

Back to Real Life. (and a super simple summer dessert!)

Hey guys! Long time no talk :D I've missed blogging! I'm back from my awesome trip to Michigan Tech and life is back to normal. Before I share everything from my trip I just wanted to share a super duper easy dessert I made last night. And because I'm procrastinating sorting through the hundreds … [Read more...] about Back to Real Life. (and a super simple summer dessert!)

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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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