Land of Osbourne

In February of 2003, we bought our home for $159,900. I still remember that feeling—part excitement, part “what did we just do?” kind of awe. We were young, full of hope, and ready to build something real. Now, over 22 years later, we’re down to $64,000 left on the mortgage. We’ve never missed a single payment. Not one. Through job changes, life curveballs, health struggles, and all the things that come with decades of living—we showed up for this home, and it showed up for us right back. Even more amazing? The house is now worth about $310,000, and we’re locked in at a 3.75% interest rate (hello, mortgage unicorn 🦄). But numbers aside, this is the place where we built a life. We raised pets, planted roots, and created memories in every room. We’re in the final stretch now—and I just wanted to celebrate that out loud. Quiet milestones like this don’t always get fanfare… but maybe they should. 💕

by April Osbourne – Land of Osbourne Some people daydream about vacations or winning the lottery. Me? I daydreamed about a place called Dog World. I created it in my mind during some of my darkest days, when anxiety and depression felt like constant shadows. It became my comfort, my escape—a world where joy ran off-leash and healing happened one tail wag at a time. I even told my family about it, sketching it out and describing every detail like it already existed. (They told me I should get a big sponsor. Still working on that. 😄) So what is Dog World? It’s a haven. A massive indoor dog paradise the size of a Super Walmart, with skylights for sunshine, walking paths lined with trees, soft grass under your feet, and even an indoor stream. A place to go when it’s too cold, too hot, too rainy, or too heavy—emotionally or otherwise. But the vision kept growing. Dog World became more than just an indoor park. It became a place with: 🐕 Training classes for pups (and people...