It’s a new deer season with all new challenges for 2018. I had a baby this past spring, so is my hunt over or just limited? I knew I’d only get to go on the weekends when my husband could take over baby duty. Some folks would say, “Just take him with you“. I’d love …
Our Fishin’ Date
It was a hot June day in 2019. My husband and I had a fishing date planned since my mom was going to babysit. I was meeting him at the lake once he left work, so I had to be loaded up and ready to go. When he called, I said my goodbyes and headed …
Hunting: Now and Then
Hunting is the pursuit of wild game, sport, and to protect conservation. Technology and Social Media has definantly changed things for hunters and the outdoor industry. They’ve changed things in some ways, but not so much in others. Let’s take a look at Hunting: now and then. Hunting: Now and Then Back in the day …
First Night in the Crib
The day had come that I dreaded when my baby sleeps in his own room. For several weeks I started getting him acclimated to his crib by having him take naps in it during the day. I know it’s part of growing up but I wasn’t ready to let go of the baby phase. He’s …
Becoming A Mother
My story begins when I met my husband. He already had a little boy who was six at the time. At first I wasn’t sure if I was ready to be a mom yet, but it seemed to just come naturally for me. It didn’t take me no time to get attached to that child. …
A Huntin’ Momma Tags Out
On a cold, cloudy January day, it was the final week of the 2018-2019 deer season. I was up early getting ready to take my kid to school. I looked out the window and what I saw made me rush to the back door. At first I wasn’t sure what buck it was but he …
Harvesting The Backyard Buck
It was a cloudy, chilly November morning in 2018. I was up getting ready to take my oldest to school when I see a buck out back. My heart began to race when I realized it was the one that’s eluded me twice before. He was chasing some does from the opposite side of the …
Natural Beauty of Hunting & Motherhood
It was a hot September day in 2018. I was struggling while getting to my stand. One way I was struggling was mentally and emotionally. This was my first hunt after having our baby 4 months prior. It was also the first time leaving him behind, even for a few short hours. My husband took …
You Are Enough
Life as a stay-at-home mom and wife ain’t as glamorous as people think. Especially when you have a little one. There’s so many demands with no income and it’s very exhausting but has so many rewards. You try so hard to meet the needs of your family along with those of your home. Plus the …
Shooting While Pregnant
One of my favorite things to do outside on a beautiful day is shooting my bow. It’s fun, helps you focus, and improves any weaknesses during the off seasons. It also helps to keep up your muscle memory as well. It can even be a good distraction or breather from stressful moments. In the spring …