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The Yooper Girl

The Yooper Girl

Life in Michigan's Upper Peninsula

The Time I Made Lasagna

Hello everyone! It's Monday morning and I am ready to kill this week (in a figurative way, not literally;). I have my first meet tomorrow and on Wednesday... The talent show. Uhhh yeah. I might have signed up. But let's not talk about that. Let's talk about dinner last night! But first - … [Read more...] about The Time I Made Lasagna

Running 4/6

Posting twice in a day?! This is weird. If you haven't seen my giveaway yet don't forget to enter! I was going to wait and include my runs in tomorrow's post but I've decided not to. I have no reason behind this. Actually I do, it's at the bottom of the post. So! Here are my runs and lifting … [Read more...] about Running 4/6

The Yes Bar Giveaway!

Happy Sunday everyone! It's been a BEAUTIFUL weekend and I'll have a post up tomorrow with running and whatnot. Today I have something I've been waiting to share! It's no secret that I absolutely love finding new brands that create simple yet tasty and nutritious snacks. I'm not sure how I … [Read more...] about The Yes Bar Giveaway!

Vegetarian Tacos with Ground Beef Style Veggie Protein

Vegetarian Tacos with “Ground Beef”

At the health food store I found this veggie "meat" on sale so I had to try it! My mom and I are really cutting back on our meat consumption and only really eat it if we're at someone's house - in other words, we're not cooking much of it anymore. Tacos are something that do need something … [Read more...] about Vegetarian Tacos with “Ground Beef”

Easter

Before I get to all of my of Easter pictures I have last week's running!  Monday 1.5 mile warm up + dynamic warm up 3.5 miles easy 5 miles total @ 8:00 avg 2 x 10 65# parallel squat 2 x 10 60# bench press 2 x 5 80# hex bar dead lift + shoulder shrugs 2 x 10 60# leg … [Read more...] about Easter

Marquette + Life Updates

Yesterday while sitting on the swing in the backyard looking at the ice, enjoying the ray of sunshine poking through, Mom and I decided to head up to Marquette for a night of dinner and shopping. We went to the Portside Inn for dinner.. lights, why you gotta be so orange? But … [Read more...] about Marquette + Life Updates

Youth in Government 2015

Going to bed past midnight and getting up at 7 is what's gonna happen during YIG, but I wouldn't trade it for anything during the week. I don't know what I love so much about it, but Youth in Government continues to amaze me with the incredible time I have. All of the people you meet, … [Read more...] about Youth in Government 2015

Running Last Week + some throwback pics:)

Don't forget to enter my peanut butter giveaway! :D It was a solid week of running and workouts last week and a rest day yesterday felt wonderful. I never thought I'd say this, but I'm loving the weight lifting! Monday 1 mile warm up + dynamic warm up 2 x 10 60# parallel squat 2 x 10 55# … [Read more...] about Running Last Week + some throwback pics:)

Whole Wheat and Vegan Cranberry Walnut Bread made with Red Star Yeast

Whole Wheat Cranberry Walnut Bread (vegan!)

This post is sponsored by Red Star Yeast! All opinions expressed are solely my own. :)  I'm really struggling with what to say. Right now it's Sunday afternoon and I'm sitting at the counter having just finished a late lunch (this and lots of guac). It's the first weekend of spring break … [Read more...] about Whole Wheat Cranberry Walnut Bread (vegan!)

Simple Peanut Butter Matcha Energy Balls - super healthy snack!

Simple Peanut Butter Matcha Energy Bars {giveaway!}

I am so proud of myself. HOMEMADE energy bars!! This is a big milestone for me in the food world. I finally got over my fear of blending dates and it was so easy! Like, everyone needs to go do it right now. I'll wait. OH, you should probably see how to do it first. ;) I didn't get … [Read more...] about Simple Peanut Butter Matcha Energy Bars {giveaway!}

Running through Lansing

I'm back home from almost a week in Lansing! All I had time for when I got home was a quick run and then I went to my basketball banquet to close the season. Potlucks will always be the best.Here are my runs from last week! While I didn't actually run through Lansing, I ran in … [Read more...] about Running through Lansing

Healthy Bananas Foster Bread Pudding without all the butter and eggs with coconut oil caramelized bananas and coconut cream!

Healthy Bananas Foster Bread Pudding

YOU GUYS, Lansing is so much fun. I absolutely cannot wait to write all about it! For today, though, I have a Recipe ReDux to share since it's the 21st! Here is the theme this month: Two for One We’re all about cooking once and eating twice. In short, double dinners are better. Show us … [Read more...] about Healthy Bananas Foster Bread Pudding

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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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