About a week ago, I was scrolling back through my history on Facebook. I saw that many of my posts are pictures of my garden, canned foods or hand-made projects such as composting trash cans or worm bins. I have recently received two requests from friends asking me to send them pictures of my composters so they could re-create them. Of course, I happily obliged–it’s so exciting to me when people want to try something new!
While reviewing my wall, I also noticed a significant number of my Facebook posts within the last year relate to travel–including outdoor quotes, pictures of my hikes in Colorado, or shared articles about backpacking.
Ultimately, I realized I’m always busying myself with a random project, trying a new recipe, going on an outdoor adventure, etc. I am a firm believer that as a society we are rapidly losing grasp of the skills that were once so prevalent among our ancestors. Technology has enabled this loss. I feel that learning new skills and becoming more self-sufficient is the way to go, especially in these times. While pondering all of this, I thought–maybe people want to do more than go to work, come home, eat a frozen dinner and watch TV..they just don’t know where to start. I decided I wanted to create a blog in hopes that it would encourage others to get off the couch, turn off the TV and try to learn something new, start making something with their hands or visit a place they have never been.
Then the question follows: What will I name this blog? Something that reflects my love for digging in the dirt (gardening), cooking, and canning when I’m not running away to hike a new trail. You know, the “I knit sweaters but climb mountains” feel. It was then that I chose two words: Homemade Wanderlust.
So, welcome! I hope you enjoy following along with my learning and traveling adventures to come..
Happy Trails 🙂
I would like to say a special THANK YOU to Ashley Jankowski for her time in helping me create this blog and the nifty logo. Check her out at: www.getbraizen.com
Can’t wait to see what that mind cooks up next!
Aw-weee! Thank you 🙂
I Love it when young people keep up with traditions (or the old way) of doing things.. I grew up learning how to can vegetables, sew,quilt,crochet, things like that and cook for my family.. this has always been traditions I have wanted to keep with my family.. and I am so happy to see our younger generation of family doing the same things..
Hey, Dixie, I enjoyed meeting you on the top of Tray Mountain. It was super cool. I will post your picture on Facebook with the tag #DixieThruHiker. Enjoy your journey!
It was so great to meet yall as well! Thank you for the picture 🙂 I will check it out. Thanks for finding the blog!
Jessica! I just got an email from my mom back home with a link to your blog. You are looking good girl! Keep it up. Come visit us up here in the Pacific Northwest when you finish and we can start on the PCT, haha! Happy trails.
Joni!! I’ve been wondering how you’ve been! Thanks for getting in touch and following 🙂 I will take you up on that offer to visit when I’m done, haha. The PCT may be next!
Whitney
Happy BD late. My iPad and me struggle but thanks for all the hard work! We all out here are lovin it.
My email or phone 386 8687428 work better for me as Im up there ! Call me or email ! Love to All
Albert
Whitney says she is going to text you! Unless you prefer email. If so, what email would you like her to contact you at?
albertbassett@gmail.com.
Love to All!
Just watched your summit. It was awesome and a great time following your trek. Congratulations!
Hi Dixie. Would love to talk to you about your PCT hike. Email me if you’d like at gary@wyonet.com.
I have watched just about every video on the AT and I have to say your’s has been the best yet!!! My husband and I are planning on hiking the AT in 2019 (I am 53, he is 58). I am glad you touched on the age and physical condition of the hiker not having to be prime. We are weekend hikers/backpackers looking to retire early and the first thing we want to do is attempt the entire AT. I have been planning this for years, Would you recommend shipping food or buying in town, I am not sure which you did, Thanks for the videos!!!
Love the video and stuff.
Jessica, Do you expect to spend as much on the PCT as you did on the AT?
From my understanding, towns are fewer and at more distance. This mean you will be packing more food and such.
Hey Jerry, thank you! I expect it will take about the same amount of time. I have had fewer stops is one downside to the PCT, so I’m trying to go with lighter gear to offset the added weight of more food and water.
Hi, Jessica. I have watched all your video’s and read your book, they are exceptional. I am 64 an i am section hiking my home state of Pa. I was wondering how much water, you carried in Pa. , and did you have a hard time finding water in the last half?
After watching the 5 things you wish you knew before your AT Hike, I think I might be in love with you. Ok maybe not in love but definitely interested in knowing you beyond the AT adventure. I’m a bit older then you but I listen when some as pretty as you talks about something(s) I’ve always loved. Anyway, I can see the person talking beyond the trail talk and I like what I see, what I hear, and you’ve said in more then a few video’s that you 30ish, not married and have no babies…..that part would be fun ‘Wink” I’m wondering if your single, straight, and looking for a liberal minded guy?