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Heritage Village at Big Creek | Homeschooling in Door County

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Homeschool

My family and I recently participated in a honey harvest event at Big Creek in Sturgeon Bay, and it was an outstanding educational opportunity. We highly recommend this experience and are eagerly looking forward to returning. Following a morning filled with engaging activities and informative demonstrations about honey bees, we explored the Heritage Village at […]

Boat Watching at the Canal Overlook in Sturgeon Bay

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Personal

There’s something timeless and magical about the bond between a grandpa and his grandson. The Sturgeon Bay Ship Canal in Door County, Wisconsin, provides the perfect spot for boat-watching to create cherished memories that will last a lifetime. Sitting at the water’s edge, the grandpa shares stories from his childhood boating while watching the boats […]

Door County Branding Session | Door County Brand Photographer

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Branding

Door County Branding Session Colorful and creative content creator and actress Rachel Brooks and I spent the day together. We photographed a variety of settings throughout beautiful Door County. This Door County Branding Session was a strategic content batching session for social media. We drove up to the peninsula and spent the whole day hopping […]

Top 5 Family Photo Locations in Door County: Recommendations from a Local Photographer

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Portraits

Our top five favorite photo locations in Door County As a family photographer, I’ve had the opportunity to explore Door County’s beautiful landscapes and charming towns. If you’re planning family photos in Door County and need some location inspiration, here are my top five favorite photo locations in Door County: Sturgeon Bay Ship Canal Nature […]

Hanson House at Big Creek

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Homeschool

About the Hanson House at Big Creek Our little homeschool family recently had the opportunity to tour the Hanson House at Big Creek, and it was indeed a positive experience. The Hanson family lived in The Hanson House, a historic home in the heart of Big Creek. Preserved to maintain its appearance from the 1880s […]

Exploring the Wonders of the Honey Bee Life Cycle

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Homeschool

As homeschoolers, my family is always looking for unique learning opportunities. One of our favorite topics to explore is the life cycle of the honey bee. By learning about the different stages of the bee life cycle, we can gain a deeper understanding of the importance of these creatures in our environment. A Family’s Journey to […]

Sturgeon Bay Canal Light Family Session in Door County | Door County Family Photographer

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Family

Strengthening Family Bonds: An Unforgettable Sturgeon Bay Canal Light Family Session The Sturgeon Bay Canal Light Family Session was a perfect opportunity for Emilie, Matt, and their four amazing kids to capture memories that will last a lifetime. They all dressed in coordinated outfits and headed to the picturesque location. Which offered stunning water and […]

Natural Benefits of Using Plants from Your Garden to Create a Calming Skin Remedy

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Personal

Today felt like a refreshing autumn day despite it being the middle of June. We spent the morning picking Asparagus at Berryland, then headed home. I noticed our rose bush had bloomed a surprising amount of blossoms this year. I collected a few skin care recipes I wanted to make with our roses. Utilizing the […]

Door County Dining Guide | The Helgesons

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Travel Guides

Door County, Wisconsin, is a popular tourist destination for its beauty, outdoor recreation, and most importantly, its amazing restaurants. With so many dining options, it can be hard to decide where to eat! That’s why I’ve compiled a list of recommendations for restaurants in Door County in this dining guide. Whether you’re looking for a […]

Egg Harbor Family Portraits | Door County Family Photographer

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Portraits

Egg Harbor, Door County After photographing a bunch of Door County family vacations this year, I honestly think every family should have photos taken when the whole family comes together for vacation. That’s precisely what the Trapp family did, and here you have their Egg Harbor Family Portraits. This was a surprise session for Meme, […]

Baileys Harbor Family Portraits | Door County Family Photographer

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Portraits

Baileys Harbor, Door County I had the opportunity to spend time photographing the beautiful Aukeman family up in Baileys Harbor on the beach a few weeks ago. Cheryl just remodeled her Door County beach home and it’s incredible, such dream house goals. During their Baileys Harbor family portraits we made sure to get full family […]

Sturgeon Bay Branding Session | Door County Brand Photographer

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Branding

Sturgeon Bay Branding Session Outfit One I’m so excited to start sharing this incredible Sturgeon Bay Branding Session which could also be viewed as an all day content batching session. Rachel Brooks is the master of content batching for social media as a vibrant and creative content creator as well as being an actress. To […]

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