happy hiker

Be forewarned... this is a random post, but I wanted to brag on a friend real quick.

My friend Jake of Hike 734 and I went for a hike last week to Rockwell Falls. 

In 2011 Jake became the first person to hike all 734 miles of trail in Glacier National Park in one summer (find out more info on his blog) and he has 2 maps out! Day Hikes of Glacier National Park and Going-to-the-Sun Road driving guide. 

I am so proud of all he is doing!!!! 

If you live near Glacier or are planning a visit you definitely need to pick up one of his maps and check out his website, 

there's so much helpful information. Here's some pictures I took with my phone, 

but Jake's blog post has more beautiful pictures and a video.

Not a bad view for lunch.

Happy hiker. 

Jake took this picture. See me down there?!

Such a fun day!

care package for those in need

My church is doing an amazing event called Rock This City. It's truly rocking my world. 

It's a 10 day event where we unleash Christ's love in our community. 

We partner with The City, non-profits, and other organizations to give back. 

Oh and it's across the whole state of Montana, no big deal huge deal. 

I decided I wanted to participate every day. Every day. 

If you follow me on Instagram, you've seen this in action picture. 

It took some planning, but I'm so glad I did it. Some of those days I decided I would do events at home. 

One of these ideas was something that has been on my heart for years. It's pathetic to say it's taken me years to finish it though.

They are simple care packages for someone in need. 

Sometimes it's hard when I see people on the street asking for money. 

My heart hurts for them and I don't always know what to do. Usually I don't have cash on me and sometimes when I do I'm hesitant to give cash out (just being honest). 

My new goal is to always have one of these bags in my car. 

To make these I simply went to the dollar tree and target to purchase my supplies...

Water bottles 

Granola bars 

Snacks 

Trail mix 

Chapstick 

Tissues 

Disinfecting wipes 

Gum 

Toothbrush and toothpaste
Total cost was around $15 which made 3 bags. 

Not pictured- 

Information about local facilities that offer free meals 

Local homeless shelter info

Church invite
A note - I know that sounds silly, but I wanted it to be somewhat personal. Not just information, but words from a person who does care.

ALSO, my friend recommended socks, so I'll get some of those today.
AND in the winter I'll put in hand warmers. 

If you're looking for an activity that is simple and a great way to teach kids (and adults) how to give to those in need and share Christ's love, this is a great one.

These last 10 days of giving back to the community, sacrifice, spending time with church family, meeting new people, and thanking those in our community has truly blessed ME.

Check out rockthiscity.co to find out more and how YOU can participate. 

What else would you add to this bag???

the vintage whites market

Last Saturday I went to The Vintage Whites Market (VWM) and it was so fun!

My friend Sara and I started going to these markets a few years ago and we LOVE them.

I am so thankful for Jana and Vanessa for creating this fun shopping EVENT for Montana. 

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This years Christmas market was held at the Fairgrounds in Kalispell.

These gals work so hard making the markets fun, pretty, and full of awesome vendors. 

There were AWESOME ombre Christmas trees at the entrance. What a welcoming!

 Fabric and ribbons made these CUTE tress!

At the entrance they also had a cute photobooth! Stop it. SO FUN!!!

Oh and Ryan Gosling stopped by... ha! Kidding.
There were fun props too (Ryan being one of them) and some "Hey Girl" sayings.
Mine said, "That vintage lamp will look so good in our house." haha.

Then we were off and shopping! 

The vendors did such a great job of decorating their space!

 Sweet Briar Cottage was beautiful and I even purchased a cute book from them.


2B Vintage had GREAT stuff! Including an epic star made from some sort of huge chain with lights.

Salvage Sisters is one of my favorite local shopping spots.

Rusty Bucket Antiques. 

Why yes, that is a truck bed door turned into a bench. What the what?!?!

Cobblestone Moon had great treasures.

The Daisy Cottage is another local favorite.

I loved this hutch from Huckleberry Heaven.

These huge letters were AMAZING!

I really wanted to go home & decorate for Christmas after the market! 

I didn't though, for the sake of Thanksgiving.

Camp-N-Cottage had the coolest item at the market (even though I didn't buy one...yet)-
vintage country road signs. Sara purchased "Friendship Lane".... amazing. 
She has a great booth at 4th Avenue By The Tracks. 

 One of my favorite things about the Vintage Whites Market is it's more of an event than just shopping.
They have music (the amazing and adorable Shayla preformed this time), food, activities,
and a place for people to sit and hang out. 

 Desserts by Sweet Notions.

So many treasures!

 Huge lighted (and glittered) sign.

The Vintage Whites Market is so fun! I've loved watching this market grow and get better every year. 

Make sure to "like" them on Facebook AND check out their gorgeous blog!

Their blog is full of beautiful inspiration and ideas!

 Vanessa, Jana, Ryan ;-) Me, Sara

Did you attend the VWM? If so, what did you buy?

Check back Thursday to see what I purchased and what I turned it in to!

P.S. If I missed a vendor or don't have the proper link PLEASE let me know.