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Spring Break 2016 // Weekly Vlog 01

May 4, 2016August 31, 2016 Crystal // Dreams, etc. 7 comments
Spring Break 2016 // Weekly Vlog 01

Yes, you read that right. Weekly Vlog 01. I started a YouTube channel!

This has been a goal of mine for over a year now, so I decided it was finally time to do it. I actually filmed this footage a month ago, from March 27th to April 1st. Since it was so late I almost thought about forgetting about all of it, but I really liked some of it so I decided that using it a month late was better than not using it at all.

The video includes Easter Sunday, a few days spent in Stillwater, MN at the Aurora Staples Inn and a behind-the-scenes look at taking photos for my blog.


And along with the video, I thought I’d share a few photos that I took while I was in Stillwater.

A belated look at Easter Sunday, a few days at the Aurora Staples Inn in Stillwater, MN, and a behind-the-scenes look at taking photos for the blog! // dreams-etc.com

A belated look at Easter Sunday, a few days at the Aurora Staples Inn in Stillwater, MN, and a behind-the-scenes look at taking photos for the blog! // dreams-etc.com

The Aurora Staples Inn was lovely! They are the best hosts and greeted guests with a glass of local wine or beer and a cheese plate. Breakfast was fantastic and the room that I stayed in was comfortable and quiet. It’s very close to Main Street, so I didn’t have a car while I was there, so I walked to Main Street to walk by the river, visit some of the shops and grab some food. I would definitely stay there again.

A belated look at Easter Sunday, a few days at the Aurora Staples Inn in Stillwater, MN, and a behind-the-scenes look at taking photos for the blog! // dreams-etc.comI took this because it reminded me of the cover of The House.

A belated look at Easter Sunday, a few days at the Aurora Staples Inn in Stillwater, MN, and a behind-the-scenes look at taking photos for the blog! // dreams-etc.com

A belated look at Easter Sunday, a few days at the Aurora Staples Inn in Stillwater, MN, and a behind-the-scenes look at taking photos for the blog! // dreams-etc.comI took some time to sit by the river and stare at my beautiful homeland of Wisconsin.

A belated look at Easter Sunday, a few days at the Aurora Staples Inn in Stillwater, MN, and a behind-the-scenes look at taking photos for the blog! // dreams-etc.com

A belated look at Easter Sunday, a few days at the Aurora Staples Inn in Stillwater, MN, and a behind-the-scenes look at taking photos for the blog! // dreams-etc.comAnd I spent some time walking around town and visiting the bookstores.

I hope you enjoyed this quick vlog and a peek at my Spring Break!

WHAT’S YOUR FAVORITE THING TO DO FOR A QUICK GET-AWAY?

[Tweet “Looking for a short getaway in MN? Check out Stillwater! #minnesota #mnblogger #lifestyleblogger #lbloggers”]

ps – check out my posts about last year’s spring break vacation to Montana: all about Whitefish, Glacier National Falls and a visit to the ISO Float Center!

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7 comments

  1. Toni Jones says:
    May 4, 2016 at 10:47 am

    Vlogging is something I have been planning to do for some time. I haven’t had the courage to do so… But, I am pushing myself to do some editing and get videos out there. The pictures you shared are extraordinary. Good luck with the video.

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  2. Mia says:
    May 4, 2016 at 12:40 pm

    Gosh, that is a beautiful video. So peaceful. I like when Little One rolls over and is like, PET ME!! 🙂

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  3. Chrissy says:
    May 4, 2016 at 12:47 pm

    How fun – love it! I think I might have to do a blog sometime soon as well! Love your cutie pie!

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  4. Lindsay says:
    May 4, 2016 at 1:56 pm

    Looks very idyllic. You did a fabulous job on your first vlog! 🙂

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  5. Jennifer L. says:
    May 5, 2016 at 12:12 am

    Congratulations on your Youtube channel! The vlog looks like so much fun. Here is to many more!

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  6. Charlotte | The Midnight Blog says:
    May 5, 2016 at 5:30 am

    That’s lovely! Did you get my email? I see you managed to upload a thumbnail in the end. Yay! 🙂

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  7. Kusum says:
    May 8, 2016 at 12:35 am

    Congrats on your first Vlog, looks so good! Nice pictures too. I am sure you are going to have so much fun making more videos 🙂
    xx, Kusum | http://www.sveeteskapes.com

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