Personal Hobbies
Check out some of the other hobbies, passions and interests that drive the curiosity and creativity you’ll find present in my personality and work professionally.
Construction & Remodeling
I’ve always loved construction and remodeling projects on a smaller scale (we’re talking one room at a time), but in 2023, my husband and I purchased a vacant lot in NE Minneapolis and broke ground in November 2023 to build a new house—with me as the general contractor/builder. What an experience and rollercoaster!
Gardening, Foraging & Canning
I’ve always had an interest in living off the land (well before the craze and interest during COVID). Between cultivating our own garden, establishing a fruit orchard and foraging for wild berries, fruits and nuts (mostly at our cabin in Wisconsin), we’ve been able to supplement our groceries and can/preserve any excess to use through the winter.
Beekeeping
In the spring of 2024, I started with two hives and a bee mentor (who I would be lost without), and already have an itch for more hives and bees. They are simply fascinating and we will harvest quite a bit of honey from our strong and healthy hives in the first year which isn’t always expected.
Cabin, Camping & Outdoors
We spend most weekends in the spring, summer and fall at our cabin in Spooner, WI, but love to camp, road trip and explore other states nearby.