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CHASING HORIZONS, CARRYING SPARKS

Which dream of yours refuses to fade, no matter how much time passes?

CHASING HORIZONS, CARRYING SPARKS

Which dream of yours refuses to fade, no matter how much time passes?

ONE STATE AT A TIME

ONE STATE AT A TIME

Have you ever set a goal that initially felt doable, only to find it would take you over two decades to complete?

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ONE STATE AT A TIME

Have you ever set a goal that initially felt doable, only to find it would take you over two decades to complete?

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WHERE ARE YOU HEADED?

WHERE ARE YOU HEADED?

Maybe you don't need a detailed map. Trust yourself enough to take the first step, even if you can't see the whole road.

WHERE ARE YOU HEADED?

Maybe you don't need a detailed map. Trust yourself enough to take the first step, even if you can't see the whole road.

Katy the owner of Shoppe 815 sharing her scents of adventure on the road.

WHERE THE WILD THINGS GROW

What if being alone is exactly what you need to feel whole?

WHERE THE WILD THINGS GROW

What if being alone is exactly what you need to feel whole?

Standing on the double yellow on the road.  Wearing black high top Vans and having a Scents of Adventure

DECISIONS. DECISIONS.

What small decisions have you made today that may impact your life in a big way?

DECISIONS. DECISIONS.

What small decisions have you made today that may impact your life in a big way?

THERE'S NO PLACE LIKE HOME

THERE'S NO PLACE LIKE HOME

Enjoy the magic moments in life.  These can't be purchased with money but they will make you richer.

THERE'S NO PLACE LIKE HOME

Enjoy the magic moments in life.  These can't be purchased with money but they will make you richer.

Tornado warnings in Kansas.  Do you have a Scents of Adventure? Live your best life and light a candle to reflect on your best moments. Never let your flame burnout with Shoppe 815!

TRIUMPHS & TORNADOS

When a series of unfortunate events helps you to become aware of your strengths. 

TRIUMPHS & TORNADOS

When a series of unfortunate events helps you to become aware of your strengths. 

NATIONAL TREASURES

NATIONAL TREASURES

Life hands us treasures every day.  Don't let them get buried by unfortunate situations.

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NATIONAL TREASURES

Life hands us treasures every day.  Don't let them get buried by unfortunate situations.

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LIFE IS GRAND

LIFE IS GRAND

Being mentally prepared will always be your greatest tool especially when you're on the road.

LIFE IS GRAND

Being mentally prepared will always be your greatest tool especially when you're on the road.

THE START OF A JOURNEY

THE START OF A JOURNEY

1 motorcycle. 24 states.  Ride along for reality checks, the unfamiliar, and homecomings. The adventure begins here!

THE START OF A JOURNEY

1 motorcycle. 24 states.  Ride along for reality checks, the unfamiliar, and homecomings. The adventure begins here!

AND THEN I PACKED MY BAGS

AND THEN I PACKED MY BAGS

Don't put your dreams in the backseat!  5 tips to help you chase down what your heart desires!

AND THEN I PACKED MY BAGS

Don't put your dreams in the backseat!  5 tips to help you chase down what your heart desires!

Writing in a journal with a coffee in hand.

FIND YOUR FIRE

When you're having a hard time finding your fire, use this simple prompt to help reignite it.

FIND YOUR FIRE

When you're having a hard time finding your fire, use this simple prompt to help reignite it.

Katy smiling wearing caddis glasses, white tshirt, jeans in front of cactus

SUPERPOWER

We're all gifted a superpower; a smile!  Read about the health benefits you gain from putting a grin on your face and how that joy can help benefit the people...

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SUPERPOWER

We're all gifted a superpower; a smile!  Read about the health benefits you gain from putting a grin on your face and how that joy can help benefit the people...

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Handwritten C.S. Lewis quote "we are what we believe we are."

LOVE YOURSELF

Be truly, madly, deeply in love with yourself, and make sure your brain knows how awesome you are too!

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LOVE YOURSELF

Be truly, madly, deeply in love with yourself, and make sure your brain knows how awesome you are too!

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KEEP PUSHING

KEEP PUSHING

Clear eyes. Full heart. Can't lose.  I ran the NYC Marathon with a grateful heart and a big smile to match. Some goals might take you a decade to achieve...

KEEP PUSHING

Clear eyes. Full heart. Can't lose.  I ran the NYC Marathon with a grateful heart and a big smile to match. Some goals might take you a decade to achieve...

CLEANING WITHOUT CHEMICALS

CLEANING WITHOUT CHEMICALS

Looking for simple, safe way to clean your home?  Use two All-Natural cleaning products to freshen up everything from you toilet to your laundry and save $10 doing it!  

CLEANING WITHOUT CHEMICALS

Looking for simple, safe way to clean your home?  Use two All-Natural cleaning products to freshen up everything from you toilet to your laundry and save $10 doing it!