Lately, I have been looking back over my life and taking stock in my creative side. I now have over half a century to ponder! I imagine it is somewhat genetic, my grandmother was into macrame, embroidery, crochet, beading, etc. and my mother sewed many of our clothes. Although, that might have been more out…
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Change Your Clocks, Review Your Backpack
Daylight Savings is just a few days away and no one could be happier than me! More daylight hours in the afternoon preluding longer days in general is enough to make anyone, let only someone who loves the outdoors, giggle with glee. There is a common wisdom to check and change your smoke detector batteries…
Getting Back To Nature With Colorado Aromatics: A Review
This review comes from being offered a free sample of Colorado Aromatics Knuckle Balm in exchange for an opinion about my experience using it. I have no financial connection to Colorado Aromatics and will receive no compensation for this review. The Old Me Were you one of those Bath and Body junkies like me? …
It’s Time For The ALDHA West Cascade Ruck!
It is that time of year again. The American Long Distance Hiking Association’s Cascade Ruck hits the Columbia Gorge this month. If you haven’t been to one of these and hope to do a long distance hike in the future (or just want to lighten your pack, score great gear deals or hang out with…
Grangers Down Care Kit Review & Tips To Keep Your Sleeping Bag Clean Longer
I was asked to review Grangers® Down Care Kit and provided a package of the product to do so. I tested it on my down sleeping bag and jacket and all opinions are my own. It was time. Time to wash my Mountain Hardware® Phantasia* sleeping bag. I have had it for 6 years…
Give Your Favorite Hiker Something Different This Year
Last week I shared with you all about how you should #OptOutside this Friday instead of shopping and now I want to give you another reason for skipping the commercialistic frenzy. Last year I shared a hiker gift guide that is different from most of the ones you see out there this year that will…