22. Little House Summer Series: How I Fell in Love With Little House on the Prairie

Before this became a summer series… before it became something I wanted to share… Little House on the Prairie was something that quietly found me in a season where I really needed it.In this episode, I’m sharing the story of how I reconnected with the books by Laura Ingalls Wilder as an adult—and how what started as a nostalgic, late-night read turned into something much deeper.What it looked like to slowly get pulled back into the series—one book at a timeWhy Laura’s growth throughout the series resonated so deeply with meHow themes like growing up, letting go, and starting over still feel relevant todayWhat this series helped me process during a season of anxiety and transitionAs I kept reading, I realized something I wasn’t expecting:Even though these stories take place nearly two centuries ago… the emotions are the same.Growing up. Letting go. Figuring out who you are. Leaving what’s familiar. Building something new.And in a time where everything in life can feel overwhelming, fast, and overly complicated… there was something incredibly grounding about coming back to something simple.Later that year, I had the chance to visit Pepin, Wisconsin—Laura’s birthplace—and stop by the Laura Ingalls Wilder Museum.It was one of those moments that feels small on paper… but meaningful in a way that’s hard to explain.This wasn’t just about reading a series of books.It was about remembering that:Life doesn’t have to be so complicatedWe don’t always need to be “working on ourselves”There’s something deeply supportive about simplicity, rhythm, and familiarityNext week, we’re diving into the original Little House on the Prairie TV series—what made it so beloved, and my thoughts as we head into the upcoming reboot 👀If this episode resonated with you, share it with a friend or tag me on Instagram so I can see you’re listening!And if you’re loving this series, make sure you’re subscribed so you don’t miss what’s coming next.Connect with Elizabeth: 💻 https://www.elizabethalicellc.com/ 📸 @elizabethalicerd on Instagram 💌 Subscribe to Vitality Vignette for cozy wellness musingsNow on TikTok! The High Functioning Hot Mess✨ In This Episode:🌿 Why This Story Matters🧵 A Full-Circle Moment🌞 What I Took Away🎧 Coming Next💌 Let’s Stay Connected