03/10/2026
Our last day together started in Vaxholm, where we spent the morning at a cozy bed and breakfast learning to make traditional cinnamon buns from scratch, twisting the dough and the enjoying an unforgettable fireside lunch inside a gorgeous garden greenhouse.
We walked through the town and then enjoyed a mind blowing boat tour of the Stockholm archipelago, gliding past islands, red cottages, and water so calm it felt like the whole city was slowing down just for us.
We ended the night with dinner at the Hotel Reisen restaurant, where I learned an important lesson that I now offer to all: always say yes to the meatballs and the charred cabbage.
It’s hard to say goodbye to friends like these, women who aren’t afraid to be vulnerable, who show up for each other’s milestones, and who know how to turn a 50th birthday celebration into the adventure of a lifetime.
I talk a lot about hormones, quality nutrition, and strength training, but trips like this remind me that connection belongs on that list too, because the people who make you laugh until you cry and listen without judgment are part of what keeps us well.
Thank you for the long breakfasts catching up, the zero guilt daily cinnamon/cardamom buns, the island adventures and especially friendships that leave you feeling whole. 🇸🇪💛