Welcome to camp!
From Potions to Permission Slips
Once upon a barefoot childhood, I stirred puddles into potions, whispered secrets to trees, and swore I saw something move just beyond the trail. But then life got serious. I swapped fairy wings for permission slips and packed away my curiosity with the Halloween bins.
Years later—between grading papers and refereeing sibling skirmishes—I realized I missed her. The wild version of me. The one with twigs in her hair and mystery in her pockets.
Why I Built This Camp
Camp Moss and Moon is my rebellion against the perfectly curated parenting blog.
It’s not about having matching mugs or laminated chore charts.
It’s about the spark that flickers when you let go of “should” and run barefoot toward what lights you up.
This is a place for storytelling and stargazing.
For cryptid chasers, snack-toting adventurers, and midnight firefly spotters.
For moms who want more than survival.
For families who still believe in something more—even if they can’t name it yet.
The Camp Philosophy
- A little dirt is good for the soul.
- You don’t have to be perfect to be magical.
- Adventure starts when you turn off the Wi-Fi.
- Belief is a muscle—keep using it.
- Childhood is sacred. So is grown-up play.
So if you’ve ever longed for a place where the maps are hand-drawn, the stories are misty, and the cocoa’s always a little cold…
You’re not lost.
You’re here.
You’re one of us.
🌿 Fun Facts About Me
- I caught the travel bug early—first Europe at 7, then India twice before turning 20.
- I’m the youngest of 5 wild-hearted siblings (three big brothers, one big sister).
- I grew up in the magical forests of Michigan and will always love Lake Michigan best.
- Fall is my favorite spell of the year (crunchy leaves + crisp air = perfection).
- I once swam in perfect sync… as a synchronized swimmer.
- I’ve secretly always wanted to be Indiana Jones—boots, ruins, and all.
- I don’t really want to grow up. Ever.
- Josh Gates is my forever favorite—I rewatch Expedition Unknown like it’s a ritual.
- I believe early mornings hold the best kind of magic.
- I get squirmy if I sit still too long—motion is my happy place.
- I think camping is better with mud on your boots and something to do.
🏕️ Meet the Camp Crew
My husband is my biggest fan, my soul mate, and the quiet cheerleader who makes all my wild ideas feel possible.
My youngest son is the heart of Camp Moss and Moon—my adventure buddy and spark of inspiration. He reminds me daily that magic is real, especially when you’re not afraid to get messy.
Pepper the dog is our resident mud-seeker, trail scout, and ball-fetching enthusiast. If it rolls, he’ll chase it. If it splashes, he’s in.
Together, we’re the crew behind the camp—powered by play, fueled by curiosity, and always ready for the next expedition.