Porch Swings & Backroad Wins: The Reset I Needed

Discover the joy of front porch peace, dirt-road adventures, and unplugged living. Bonus: Learn how to travel, earn, and reset your soul—all at once.

*Front porch sittin’ with a view that whispers, “You’re exactly where you need to be.”*

There’s something sacred about disconnecting just long enough to truly connect.

*Sometimes the best GPS is “wherever the backroad takes you.”*

A few weekends ago was a much-needed reset—one filled with dirt roads, card games, hummingbirds, and laughter that echoed well past sunset. I celebrated my great aunt’s 90th birthday with family, shared stories around a bonfire, sipped morning tea while watching hummingbirds dart across the porch, and even squeezed in a spontaneous 4×4 ride through the woods. (Pro tip: bring a bandana or ballcap—you’ll thank me later.)

And then, somewhere between a surprise card game called TUC (fair warning—it’s addictive) and a drive-through car wash that doubled as a joyride, it hit me: the best kind of reset isn’t a flight away… it’s a mindset shift.

🛠️ Reset Tips: How to Unplug Without Leaving “Home”

*Front row seat to the kind of peace only a fire pit can bring.*

Find a porch, any porch: Whether it’s your own or a rented cabin, front porch sitting is underrated therapy. Bonus points if there’s a view of birds, trees, or sunrise/sunset skies.
Bonfires > WiFi: Bring firewood, marshmallows, and zero expectations. The conversations that happen around a fire often become the memories we revisit for years.
Try a local card game: Games like TUC are easy to learn and great for multigenerational fun. It’s not about winning—it’s about laughing until your cheeks hurt – and maybe a little about winning
Take the scenic route: Backroads hold stories interwoven with rusted fences and old barns. Keep a travel journal (or voice note) to capture the moments that maps don’t mark.

🔎 Hidden Gems to Look For:

Mom-and-pop markets off county roads—stock up on homemade jams, local honey, or firewood bundles.
4×4 trails on public lands or local ATV parks (check out state DNR sites for legal access).
Porch rentals with nature views on platforms like Vrbo or Airbnb—many offer pet-friendly options and fire pits.
Hummingbird hotspots (tip: hang a simple feeder with 1 part sugar to 4 parts water, no red dye needed).

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💛 Final Thought:

Sometimes the best kind of reset is a little dirt, a lot of laughs, and being disconnected enough… to really connect.

If you’ve been feeling the weight of the world lately, maybe all you need is a porch, a game of TUC, and a backroad calling your name.

Let’s wander wisely—one weekend at a time. ✨