Middle School Miles

Sharlotte and Aunt Steve make it to Big Bear Lake — but the drive up was anything but easy. Between hairpin turns, cliff-edge switchbacks, and a quick stop at a Ghost Town that earned a solid "10 out of 10, would not recommend," the road to the campground was an adventure on its own. Once settled into their (very) tight RV spot, Sharlotte shares how they handle grocery runs on travel days (spoiler: Walmart pickup saves them from buying five flavors of ice cream at Safeway), how she stays conn...

Sharlotte turns 15! This week on Middle School Miles, Aunt Steve and Sharlotte catch up from the road near Crater Lake National Park. They talk birthday celebrations while traveling — Mom flying in from Florida, Paris Baguette cake with wax-covered sparklers, and a serious shopping haul at Sephora, Hollister, and American Eagle. Plus: why Sharlotte does schoolwork at midnight, audiobook naps, the zoo trip with too many children, and why being 15 means it's all about the boys (according to Aun...

It's been a couple of weeks since our last episode, and Sharlotte and Aunt Steve are back with all the updates! This episode: new sweatpants (obviously the most important news), a Fortnite Sprites deep-dive, an Avatar World house drama that ends in a very dramatic widowing, a flower farm field trip with questionable grilled cheese, a Crumbl x Little Debbie taste test, and a full debate over whether Sharlotte — who is turning 15 next week — should be allowed anywhere near a driver's permit. (S...

I'm back home between road trip stops, and honestly? I mostly did nothing — and it was great. This episode is about what "break" actually looks like for me: hibernating, hanging with friends, and getting back into school mode. In this episode: Going full hibernation mode for a few days (sleep, clean, eat, repeat)A friend hangout that "went a little crazy" — hide and seek, an over-enthusiastic dog, and three hours of doing basically nothingA day trip to a nearby college town with playgrounds, ...

Join Aunt Steve on a heartwarming journey as she shares reflections from the road with her niece, Charlotte, who is off at summer camp. In this special episode of Middle School Miles, Aunt Steve recounts the miles traveled, laughter shared, and life lessons learned alongside a curious and independent 14-year-old. Discover the touching moments, surprising realizations, and the unparalleled privilege of watching Charlotte grow into the person she's becoming. Tune in for a thoughtful exploration...