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The Yooper Girl

The Yooper Girl

Life in Michigan's Upper Peninsula

“Cause when you’re 15…”

What a wonderful birthday. I really think that was the best birthday I've ever had! Let's recap... First things first, I went for a run! I ended up doing a 10k. All of my miles were under 10 minutes so I was pleased! Breakfast was 2 eggs, spinach, and tomato in pitas, with a piece of pb … [Read more...] about “Cause when you’re 15…”

Fashion Friday {1/13 – 1/17}

Who's birthday is tomorrow?! This girl :D Is it just me, or did this week fly by? Here are this week's outfits! Monday scarf: Kohls leggings: Target How to get hair like this: braid hair on Friday. Keep it in the whole weekend. Take out on Monday. Tuesday Game … [Read more...] about Fashion Friday {1/13 – 1/17}

WIAW – Microwave Peanut Noodles

Yay for WIAW! I'm gonna keep this post short and sweet since I got home really late last night (basketball game!) Here are Monday's eats! Breakfast Favorite school day breakfast. I don't have time to make my 20 minute oatmeal on the stove so overnight oats it is! In an empty peanut butter … [Read more...] about WIAW – Microwave Peanut Noodles

MIMM – Winter Weekend

I had a marvelous weekend! It started with a long run on Saturday morning. When I was about a mile from being done, I got stopped by a train for 10 minutes. Oh well, nothing I could do about it! Refueled with a green smoothie and pumpkin oatmeal. A little bit later I went cross country … [Read more...] about MIMM – Winter Weekend

Fashion Friday {1/8 – 1/10}

Happy Friday! I've only got three outfits to share this week because Monday and Tuesday were both snow days and I don't think you want to see my pajamas ;) without further ado... Wednesday   The best time to wear a striped sweater.... is all the time. Please tell me there's … [Read more...] about Fashion Friday {1/8 – 1/10}

WIAW – Last Day Off

Yesterday was snow day round 2! Today it's time to go back to school :( At least there's only  3 days until the weekend! It's time for WIAW! Breakfast I made some pumpkin french toast! 2 egg whites, a splash of almond milk and vanilla, cinnamon, and about 1 tbsp of pumpkin puree. It … [Read more...] about WIAW – Last Day Off

Pumpkin and Apple Pie from Scratch

Remember my Grandpa Kelvin? You know, the one that helped me with my garden. Over Christmas Break I went to his house and he showed me how to make a pumpkin pie from scratch and an apple crumb pie! First we made the pumpkin pie. He grows a pumpkin patch every year, so we used fresh, … [Read more...] about Pumpkin and Apple Pie from Scratch

MIMM – Snow Day!

I am not ready to go back to school today. Snow day! Woohoo!! Yeah, it's -8* and feels like -25*, so I don't think I'll be venturing outside today. Here's some marvelous going-ons lately! Marvelous is... winning my game on Friday!  Marvelous is.. 10 mile run on … [Read more...] about MIMM – Snow Day!

Currently Loving: Winter Fashion

Hey everyone !I don't have any of my outfits to share today for Fashion Friday, so today I'm sharing some outfits I've been loving lately on Pinterest! I've been seeing these Aztec sweaters everywhere. I need to get one!   YES to patterned leggings! I got a polka-dotted pair for … [Read more...] about Currently Loving: Winter Fashion

2014 New Year’s Resolutions

Did you make a New Year's Resolution this year? Many people make them, but how many actually carry them out the whole year? I think the reason that people fail to keep up their resolution is because they don't have a reason behind them. For example, if you say you're going to eat healthier, you … [Read more...] about 2014 New Year’s Resolutions

WIAW – New Year’s Style

Happy New Year!  How perfect that the new year starts on Wednesday, aka WIAW! Here are my eats from yesterday, New Year's Eve! Breakfast A nice bowl of pumpkin oatmeal started my day. Then I headed out for a run - not a good idea! It was -5 degrees out. I was so cold! … [Read more...] about WIAW – New Year’s Style

2013 Recap

Hey guys! Yep... another review of the year post. I want to be able to look back and see what I did this year! January I started my blog! My first post is here... let's not go read my old posts, lol! I also turned 14! February I won my first 5k! I also played in a lot of … [Read more...] about 2013 Recap

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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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#puremichigan #naturalmichigan #yooper #northernmichigan #mittenlove #puremittenpride #canonusa #puremittigan #michiganawesome #michiganders #michigan #michigrammers #midwestblogger #thegreatlakesstate #upperpeninsula #keweenaw #copperharbormi #exploretheup #keweenaw #keweenawpeninsula #uptravel #midwestmoment #coppercountry #upnorthmichigan
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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