Making friends wherever I go 😂🦋 Here are some fun facts about butterflies: They taste with their feet! Most adult butterflies live for only a few weeks. Butterflies bask in the sun to warm up before flying. So in my opinion… we should be more like butterflies 🦋 We should embrace the wild notion of tasting life with our feet! That means #GTFOutside, kick off those shoes, and seek adventure! We should live each day like our lifespan is only a few weeks, and make every day count! And last but not least, like butterflies, we should ALL start our days by soaking up that Vitamin D to warm our mind, body and soul for the day! What do you think? I mean… I already do all of these things… I guess that makes me a butterfly, right? 😂 #Butterflies #nature #lake

Rumor has it I’m still swimming… 😂 Lol, but hey, I’m about to get real for a second. There have been many moments recently where I’ve felt like the currents have been too tough to swim through… All I wanted to do was throw in the towel and come up for air. But it’s in moments like this where I remind myself that I CAN swim… and I’m actually a damn strong swimmer at that! I may have to hold my breath for a little longer, or paddle a bit harder, but I always make it to the other side. So this is your reminder to just keep swimming. If I can do it, so can you. Whatever it is, you’ve got this ❤️ #GTFOutside #EarnYourFreedom #swimming #motivation

I know it’s a greenhouse, but… it’s MY greenhouse, so I can put whatever I want in it, right? 😂 Lol, but honestly, I’m beyond excited to see this project come to life. It’s something I’ve had on my to-do list for a super long time, and now that we’re homestead living, I figured why the hell not?! One thing’s for sure… You’ve NEVER seen a greenhouse like this before 😂 And as you can see, I’m simply the visionary… it’s @evan_demarco with the actual talent 😆 Catch our brainstorms and design antics on Episode 5 of @modernhomesteadhq 🏡 Watch on Carbon TV, Roku or Amazon now! #greenhouse #homesteadliving #ModernHomestead #nature #plants

Did I mention we’re getting llamas?! 😂 @modernhomesteadhq I’ll be honest, I was a little too excited to learn that llamas make for the perfect homestead guardians 👏 They’re easy to look after, they’ll happily ward off other predators (or protect your herd); they provide plenty of wool for the cooler seasons, and most importantly, they keep the inner child alive! 🦙 Seriously... you can’t watch a llama run around a field and not want to join in... I dare you to try. Can’t wait to welcome our new friend to our Tennessee homestead! I can finally say this with confidence… it feels like it’s all coming together now 😆 #Llamas #HerdingAnimals #PackAnimals #Homestead

Let’s CHANGE it up! 😍 I’ve come to learn that one of my top 6 human needs is VARIETY. What does that mean? Basically, I don’t like when things start to feel stale. In knowing this, It’s crucial for me to cycle through different habits/patterns. Remember, you’re NOT stuck doing what you’re doing now, forever. ✅ Giving myself the permission to switch gears whenever I feel burnout creeping up has been such a game changer for my mental health and overall well-being. So, I took iron to the water and got in an underwater workout 🌊 🏋️ I call exercise #2 “Iron balls,” fitting? 😆 #Fitness #pool #Gtfoutside #earnyourfreedom

This has got to be the ultimate way to cold plunge... I’ve got mountains, I’ve got the bluest lake you’ve ever seen, and I’ve got a little friend who can’t get enough of me 🦋⛰️ What more could I ask for? 😅 Granted... not everything that’s worth doing (or that’s good for you) will always be this serene. Trust me, there’s just as many cold showers or dips in the pool that aren’t nearly as glamorous or picturesque. The point is, do both! The cold showers at home ensure you’re ready to maximize the cold exposure while you travel... so start wherever you are, and know that it’ll pay off later 🤝 #GTFOutside and be the type of person who *always* jumps in, no matter what. #EarnYourFreedom #ColdExposure #ColdTherapy #AvalancheLake

Lifting weights REALLY does it for me. 🏋🏻‍♀️ I get a dopamine rush after my workouts and I’m so grateful for it. Not everyone likes throwing around dumbbells and doing bulgarian split squats (bulgarians get me to complain too 😬). So I challenge you to find your high. It could be… Running🏃 Climbing 🧗 Fighting 🥊 Swimming 🏊 REGARDLESS of what gives you that feeling of being alive, I urge you to grab it by the horns and OWN it. #earnyourfreedom #gtfoutside #boatworkout #workout

Episode 4 of @modernhomesteadhq is all about the stuff of life… WATER! 💧 Here’s the thing… Even though our Tennessee property gets a decent amount of rain each year, AND we have a well that spits out 20-30 gallons a minute, we still have water issues on the property. All explained in this episode. We also have 5 dried up ponds… and for me to be happy in a landlocked state, this San Diego girl needs to be near water. 👸🏻 So naturally, I’ve made it Evan’s job to come up with a solution so I don’t leave him there alone, dry & humorless. How do we plan to fix our ponds and never have to worry about water being an issue again? We found a few solutions that bring the “modern” into Modern Homestead. Watch the latest episode in my bio link to see how we fix these problems and have guaranteed water, indefinitely, on our off grid oasis. 🏚️🎥 #GTFOutside #EarnYourFreedom #ModernHomestead #OffGrid

Okay, so I can’t shoulder-press a tree - yet 😉 But that’s besides the point. This tree’s roots are similar to our own in that they lie beneath the surface, hidden from view. Our inner strengths, skills, and capabilities are much the same. Without saying yes to evolution and growth, they remain invisible. But given a chance to evolve, they can form into one of the most striking features in nature. Think about this next time you shy away from discomfort, growth and doing the hard things: your roots are waiting to see the light. Only you can make sure that they’re exposed beyond the surface. So #GTFOutside of your head; take on the hard things, and build your self-belief from the bottom up. You owe it to you! 💪 #Strength #Resilience #Stability #SelfGrowth

Playing… Some things just don’t change, right? That goes for the grounding effect of being underwater too. It calmed me massively when I was young, and it still does the same today. It’s a rare situation in life in which you’re almost weightless. If you ask me, there’s nothing more peaceful and soothing. Plus, holding your breath underwater requires deep concentration and if you’re really good, specialized breathing techniques… which I’m ALL about. Who knew us kids were doing more than just playing in water or challenging our friends— we were tapping into a meditative state! 🤗 Even as adults… *especially* as adults, we’ve got to keep doing that. #MentalClarity #Meditation #Swimming #Peace

No, I’m not eating spider webs! 😂 Old Man’s Beard, also known as Usnea, is a type of lichen. The name? Well, it has grayish-green strands that hang from trees, resembling a wispy old man’s beard. So why the hell am I eating it? Lol. Well, it actually serves as an immune system booster, which is great for both short-term immune support and long-term enhancement for general preventive measures. Its immune-boosting attributes are closely linked to its potent antibiotic, antifungal, and antiviral qualities. However, don’t be fooled by its appearance - it does NOT taste like cotton candy 😂 But give it a try! #Nature #ImmuneSupport #Health #GTFOutside

Who said cannonballs can’t be graceful? 😂 Lol. But for real. This is a reminder to #GFTOutside today. Whether it be for a run, a workout or an Olympic-style cool off, just do it. Need a few reasons? Sun exposure triggers the production of vitamin D in the skin. Vitamin D is CRUCIAL for calcium absorption, bone health, and supporting the immune system. Sunlight stimulates the production of serotonin, a neurotransmitter associated with feelings of well-being and happiness. It can help alleviate symptoms of seasonal affective disorder (SAD) and improve overall mood. Moderate sun exposure can benefit skin health by helping to clear certain skin conditions like psoriasis, eczema, and acne. It can also stimulate the production of melanin, providing some level of natural protection against UV radiation. So what are you waiting for? #GTFOustside and get it done! The diving board of life awaits your gracefulness 😜 #GTFOutside #VitaminD #MentalHealth #SkinHealth