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10:06
How I Backpack with a Baby/Toddler
Backpacking is one of my favorite ways to enjoy the outdoors with my daughter. It's not always easy, but it's definitely worth it! Whether you're an expecting parent or experienced grandparent, hopefully you find something in this video helpful, informative, or just entertaining. So let's hit the trail, and I'll show you how I backpack with a baby/toddler! 👣 For a complete gear list check out my post - "Must Haves for Backpacking with a Baby: https://www.jessicasojourning.com/post/baby-must-haves There you'll find a downloadable PDF with three gear lists based on stage (0-6 months, 6-12 months, and 12-24 months) For more content like this check out my trail journals: "Our First Time Backpacking with a Baby" - https://www.jessicasojourning.com/post/first-baby-backpacking-trip "The More the Merrier | John Rock Loop" -https://www.jessicasojourning.com/post/john-rock-loop Want to support the channel? Here’s how... -Sign up for the newsletter at: https://jessicasojourning.com/newsletter -Stop by the online store. We have downloadable hiking guides, t-shirts, stickers, and apparel for little hikers! https://jessicasojourning.com/store -Check out some of my other hiking and backpacking related content on the blog: https://www.jessicasojourning.com/blog Music featured in this video: "Canyons" by The Lakes, "Flight of the Bumblebee" by Aaron Paul Low, "Valley" by Corals, "Tenderly" by Corals, "Bolero - Ravel (Acapella)" by Vocalista, and "Morning Mood - Grieg" by Aura Classica Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/the-lakes/canyons https://uppbeat.io/t/aaron-paul-low/flight-of-the-bumblebee https://uppbeat.io/t/corals/valley https://uppbeat.io/t/corals/tenderly https://uppbeat.io/t/vocalista/bolero-ravel-acapella https://uppbeat.io/t/aura-classica/morning-mood-grieg Time Codes: 0:00 - Intro 0:35 - Hiking In 1:56 - Setting Up Camp 2:50 - Sleep System 3:31 - Diaper Changes 4:02 - Camp Chores 4:37 - Dinner and Shared Meals 5:15 - Formula and Bottles 5:40 - Nighttime Routine 6:34 - Morning Routine and Pack Up 8:03 - Hiking Out 9:00 - Outro
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07:11
Backpacking with a 10 Week Old Baby!
Taking an overnight trip was a spur of the moment decision. We had a free weekend, beautiful weather, and a baby that was finally sleeping (mostly) through the night. What better time to introduce our daughter to backpacking than now? So, we loaded up our packs and hit the trail. Backpacking with a 10 week old wasn't easy, but it was certainly worth it! Check out the trail journal where I share more about our experience backpacking with a baby! I also talk about some of the challenges we ran into and what we learned to do better next time: https://jessicasojourning.com/post/first-baby-backpacking-trip Want to support the channel? Here’s how... -Sign up for the newsletter at: https://jessicasojourning.com/newsletter -Stop by the online store. We have downloadable hiking guides, t-shirts, stickers, and more! https://jessicasojourning.com/store -Check out some of my other hiking and backpacking related content on the blog: https://jessicasojourning.com/blog Music featured in this video: "Blossom" by Corals, "Dance of the Hours - Ponchielli" by Aura Classica, "Mockingbird" by David Mumford, and "Windows" by The Lakes
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02:10
Raising the Next Generation Outside
It’s true. Bringing a little one on the trail introduces all kinds of new challenges, but I haven’t let that stop me. Learning to overcome those challenges has been so rewarding! It makes me so sad hearing parents say they used to love hiking, but gave up on it once the kids came along. You definitely don’t have to venture off into untamed wilderness to get your family outside. There are plenty of other ways to foster a love for adventure in your kids. Like paddling, geocaching, bouldering, car camping… I could go on but I think you get the picture! Want to support the channel? Here’s how... -Sign up for the newsletter at: https://jessicasojourning.com/newsletter -Stop by the online store. We have downloadable hiking guides, t-shirts, stickers, and more! https://jessicasojourning.com/store -Check out some of my other hiking and backpacking related content on the blog: https://jessicasojourning.com/blog Music featured in this video: “A Beautiful Life” by Hey Pluto Music from #Uppbeat https://uppbeat.io/t/hey-pluto/a-beautiful-life License code: JLG2NMA3224EZ9O6
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Hike + Message Series
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Hike + Message Series #6 Day Hike at Grandfather Mountain State Park
Hey Friends! Keeping up the tradition of an annual trip to Grandfather Mountain. This year is a little bit different from our past visits because of our four legged family members. Sorry Barrett and Nora no ladders and cables for you! We did a dog friendly day hike to Storyteller Rock overlook followed by a picnic at Julian Price Memorial Park. HEADS UP! The path to the overlook is right beside a campsite in the park. So, if you plan to take this hike yourself please be respectful of the folks who reserved the site. I've been in that situation before, and let me tell you it is not fun. For more info about the adventure opportunities at Grandfather Mountain, check out this post on my blog: seagrasstosassafras.com/post/grandfather-trip-report On the way back to the trailhead, Jordan and I had a great conversation about worship. Which lead us to make this into a new episode of Hike + Message. If you came for the hike, I highly encourage you to stay for the message portion as well. As always, thank you for watching, and I hope you enjoy! Music featured in this video: "Far Away" by Roads (Ian Vidovic) and "Laundry on the Wire" by Holizna Want to support this channel and what I do? Here’s how: -Sign up for my newsletter: seagrasstosassafras.com/newsletter -Check out some of my downloadable trip itineraries: seagrasstosassafras.com/support -Or buy me a coffee: buymeacoffee.com/seagrass
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How Backpacking Has Changed For Me
I wanted to take some time today to share how backpacking has changed for me over the years. And by that I don't mean gear upgrades or growing in experience necessarily. What I mean is the many roles it's played in my life from when I first started out to now. It's been an interesting journey so far, and I'm so excited to see how backpacking continues to change for me throughout my life going forward. At the end of each "chapter" of the video I included montages with footage and pictures from the trips I took during each of these times in my life. Hopefully you enjoy some of what's shared here today. What role has backpacking played in your own life? And how has it changed for you over time? I love hearing your stories, so be sure to let me know in the comments. Music featured in this video: “Two Mountains at a Time (instrumental)” by Pachyderm, “NOSTALGIA” by Alex-Productions, “Long Gone” by Michael Ramir C., “You Can Be Broken Too” by Smallertide, “Hallelujah!” by HoliznaCC0, “Walking In The Country” by David Mumford, and “Be Back Soon” by David Mumford Time Codes: 0:00 - Intro 0:30 - Where have I been lately? 1:05 - How I Started Backpacking 3:18 - Going Further and Exploring More 5:05 - Escaping the Chaos 7:05 - Test of Faith 9:07 - Miracles Do Happen 11:55 - Spark of Creativity 14:55 - Burn Out Prevention 15:51 - Real Life Is Busy 16:47 - The Silver Linings 19:34 - Outro
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Hike + Message Series #5 Don't Let THESE Things Push You Away From God!
We're all in different places in life, and I know my experiences won't look exactly like yours. But if you've encountered a bad or negative situation in the church or with a group of believers I want to encourage you today. Whether it's hypocrisy, false teachings, abandonment, or even your own convictions PLEASE don't let it drive you away from the faith and seeking a meaningful relationship with God. I hope you enjoy this hike + message and I pray you will find hope and comfort in it today. (Skip ahead to the message at 2:35) You can find Max Lucado's book Praying the Promises at https://www.amazon.com/Praying-Promises-Anchor-Your-Unshakable/dp/1400315298 You can find studies by Dr. Chuck Missler at https://khouse.org/ or https://www.youtube.com/c/KoinoniaHouse6640 Music featured in this video: "Land Breeze (Octopi Wallstreet)" by Tristan Scroggins Outro music: "Carry On" by The New Valleys Time Codes: 0:00 - Intro 0:05 - The Hike 2:35 - The Message 17:44 - Outro
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Channel Updates
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05:38
Social Media, Merch, and More!
Happy New Year! Just want to take a minute to fill you in on some things I've been working on along with the channel rebrand. Below are links to everything mentioned in this video. Please go check them out. I can't tell you enough how much your support means to me! *Newsletter: https://jessicasojourning.com/newsletter *Store: https://jessicasojourning.com/store *Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61572172797158 *Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jessicasojourning/ Outro music: "Carry On" by The New Valleys Time Codes: 0:00 - Same Channel New Name 0:45 - We Have Merch! 2:52 - Let's Reconnect 3:55 - Newsletter Exclusives 4:42 - Thank You & Outro
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End of an Era: Saying Goodbye to Seagrass to Sassafras
It may come as a surprise, but this is something I've wanted to do for a while. I guess one of the reasons it took me so long is I was waiting until the right opportunity came along. It's like they say though "If you wait for perfect timing, you'll be waiting forever." So, here it goes! Your support means the world to me! If you aren't already, please subscribe to the newsletter at: https://jessicasojourning.com/newsletter The newsletter is the best way to stay in the loop! Especially with all the exciting stuff I hope to roll out in 2025. Like the channel, the website name will change after the New Year. All the content on the blog will still be there under the new domain: https://jessicasojourning.com If you are already subscribed to the newsletter, don't worry! You will still receive it every 3 months along with notifications when new blog content is posted. Music featured in this video: "What Happens Next" by Tyler Edwards, "Walking in the Country" by David Mumford, and "Lanterns" by Corals Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/tyler-edwards/what-happens-next https://uppbeat.io/t/corals/lanterns
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It's Been A While | Spring Update 2024
Hey Friends! It's been a couple months since we last saw each other. But I wanted to take some time today to share a few of the things we've been up to since our baby was born, plans going forward with the blog/channel, and a preview for the upcoming Max Patch trip video. It you haven't subscribed to the quarterly newsletter, OR if you want to read the latest one you can do that over on the website: https://www.seagrasstosassafras.co Time Codes: 0:00 - Intro 1:19 - Life With A New Baby 2:25 - Check Out The Latest Newsletter 3:08 - Backpacking As A Family 4:39 - Max Patch Preview 6:56 - Plans Going Forward 8:06 - Cancer Update 9:43 - Thank You & Outro Music featured in this video: "Say Yes Forever" by Sky Toes (https://uppbeat.io/t/sky-toes/say-yes-forever), "Acoustic/Folk Instrumental" by David Hyde (https://soundcloud.com/davidhydemusic), and "Carry On" by The New Valleys
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The Tale of the Newlyweds | Fireside Stories Week 5
Good Evening Friends and welcome back! This is the last fireside story. I really hope you enjoyed this series of videos. If you haven't already, please check out the previous four videos. Now, grab a flashlight and pull up a chair as tonight I tell the heartbreaking Tale of the Newlyweds... If you want to hear a few more stories like these be sure to check out some of these other stories featured in my trip videos: Roan Mountain - "The Tale of the Ghost Choir" skip to 8:10 https://youtu.be/zI-glOEbl1I Linville Gorge - "The Tale of Total Darkness" skip to 6:48 https://youtu.be/lrLugSzWcQg Jones Gap - "The Tale of Hospital Rock" skip to 3:50 https://youtu.be/K4Zy7aHXDbA Hot Springs - "The Tale of the Internees" skip to 3:30 https://youtu.be/h9D2J0nHscY Nantahala - "The Tale of Wayah Bald" skip to 12:34 https://youtu.be/vAL-LG-xgvE Music from #Uppbeat https://uppbeat.io/t/tatami/night-shift License code: X9HD70YLOZ2JLY82 Other music featured in this video: "Cast Aside" by Hayden Folker, "Jethro on the Run" by Kevin MacLeod, and "Tundra Plane" by Paul Tasker https://uppbeat.io/t/paul-tasker/tundra-plane The photo on Mt Pisgah featured in this video was taken by blogger Carolina Nana: https://wwwstoriesfromncmountains.blogspot.com/2011/01/bride-and-groom-of-mt-pisgah.html
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The Tale of the Shining Rock | Fireside Stories Week 3
Good Evening Friends and welcome back to this series of videos where I share some of my favorite stories by the fire. If you haven't already, please check out the previous two stories about buried treasure and a healing spring. Now, grab a flashlight and pull up a chair as tonight I tell the Tale of the Shining Rock... If you enjoy these fireside stories be sure to let me know in the comments. Maybe we'll make it an annual tradition on the channel. Music from #Uppbeat https://uppbeat.io/t/tatami/night-shift License code: X9HD70YLOZ2JLY82 Other music featured in this video: "Clothe the Fields with Plenty" by Axeltree, "Fields of the Lost" by Teknoaxe, and "World of Ruin" by Damiano Baldoni
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The Tale of the Lee County Lizard Man | Fireside Stories Week 4
Good Evening Friends and Happy Halloween! This is the second to last video this series of fireside stories. If you haven't already, please check out the previous three stories. Now, grab a flashlight and pull up a chair as tonight I tell the chilling tale of the Lee County Lizard Man... If you enjoy these videos be sure to let me know in the comments. Maybe we'll make it an annual tradition on the channel. Music from #Uppbeat https://uppbeat.io/t/tatami/night-shift License code: X9HD70YLOZ2JLY82 Other music featured in this video: "What a Feeling" by Hey Pluto, "Cave of Creepiness" by Teknoaxe, and "Mystic Forests" by AK https://uppbeat.io/t/hey-pluto/what-a-feeling https://uppbeat.io/t/ak/mystic-forests
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