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Quick blog reads sprinkled with good vibes

I grew up on mountain road trips in a unicorn-decorated van, tagging along as my parents visited artists and practiced mindfulness at Unitarian retreats. Those roots grew into this space, where I share small bites of everyday magic through art, nature, sustainability, and family life.

Stacy Jo 11/3/25 Stacy Jo 11/3/25

Catching a Photo of a Lab

I managed to catch this photo-he’s almost never still. So silly, chasing his tail…a lot. He knows “Sit” and just realized that when he sees his leash, it means he gets to go outside and make Greg sprint across the yard. #chocolatelabpuppy‍ ‍ #chocolatelaboftheday‍

Stacy Jo 10/30/25 Stacy Jo 10/30/25

A Learning Lab Inspired by Oliver

I’m learning so much from our new Lab puppy, Oliver. There’s silliness, joy, and a generous amount of chaos. So I decided to start a new category called The Learning Lab,