I am shocked by what one apple tree can produce if you put time and effort in. I not only got to make apple cider, applesauce and jams but Keith and Cadence both created apple
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Family Vacation to Duluth
Alexis LOVES Duluth, we decided to book a Duluth scenic train ride for her 18th birthday, she also got to experience Grand Casino Hinckley’s slot machines for the first time. Pretty exciting stuff, I really
Continue ReadingFamily Reunion and Sleepover with my nieces
I got to have a sleepover with my nieces after our Nepsund family reunion on Sunday. We went 4 wheeling, tubing, watched Drop Dead Fred (which Sophie says is her new favorite movie), ate popcorn,
Continue ReadingGarden 2020 Update
My square foot veggie garden is still doing well into these late summer months. I have been able to harvest plenty of healthy veggies and more to harvest soon. 🥒🥦🥬🥕🍅
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I have taken up the hobby of rock painting. I made a group on Facebook for those who find them. The group is a fun and positive place where we can share photos of rocks
Continue ReadingArctic Plunge 2020
I had fun doing the Arctic Plunge this morning. I was sponsored by Gear-Head Get Together to take the plunge. My dad printed me a really neat “Gear-Head” headpiece with his 3d printer, it turned
Continue ReadingPolar Plunge for Special Olympics MN 2020
I will be jumping into the lake TWICE this year. I am doing the Arctic Plunge in Maple Lake on Feb 1st and I am raising money for Special Olympics MN for doing the Polar
Continue ReadingCupid Run 2020
I am doing the Cupid Undie Run once again this year. I will be running in the cold of winter in an effort to raise funds to find a cure for neurofibromatosis (NF), a disorder
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I have had some luck this year with finding a couple different varieties of wild mushrooms. I found my favorite Maitake aka “Hen of the Woods” and made it into jerky. I also found some
Continue ReadingGear-Head Get Together 2019
The “Get Together” has become Maple Lake’s largest event of the year and one of the most unique “car shows” in the state and perhaps the country. It all takes place on the third Saturday
Continue ReadingPolar Plunge 2019
I took the plunge again 🥶 💦I committed to grin and “bear” it for the athletes of Special Olympics Minnesota by participating in the Polar Plunge in Buffalo, Mn on March 9th. The cold that I felt
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Took the Arctic Plunge in Maple Lake again this year with a group of friends, we represented that Maple Lake Bowling Alley. Proceeds from the Arctic Plunge benefit the Maple Lake Fire Department and the
Continue ReadingMaitake Jerky Recipe
Beckah’s Blazin’ Maitake Mushroom Jerky I want to share my favorite recipe for mushroom jerky with you. You can find these mushrooms in Asian markets, a local farmers market or find them out in the
Continue ReadingArctic Plunge 2018
Took the plunge yesterday in Maple Lake, MN. My friend and I were sponsored by Gear-Head Get Together. It was pretty chilly but we survived. See my jump from 2014: https://pipenhagenblog.com/arctic-plunge-2014
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