…I miss my girls. Don’t get me wrong, I had such a wonderful time backpacking with my husband at the beginning of the month. It isn’t very often that two people who love the outdoors so much get a chance to getaway together as adults to enjoy it. Sitting on the deck in Stehekin waiting…
Put The Lime In The Coconut Pineapple Granola (Grain Free)
Jump to the recipe… You know when your retired friends or family tell you that they are more busy now than when they were working? I’m into my second week of my break from work and I don’t think I have slowed down one bit! The plus side, however, is that I have had 4…
14 Ways To Use A Trash Compactor Bag While Hiking And Backpacking
This is my ode to the white trash compactor bag, an essential item for any venture out into the great outdoors! Ever since I found out how useful a white lightweight plastic bag can be on the trail, I have been singing its praises. I even mention it in my Different Kind of Hiker Gift…
How Did I Spend My First Monday Without A Full Time Job?
We were up and out the door at 2:45am and headed for the North Cascades Highway on a family mission. Only for very, very situations will I get up at this ungodly hour. The drive is long and dramatically beautiful, but better in the daylight, however. We made it through the small town of Mazama…
So, I Did This Thing
I quit my job. No, I don’t have another job. No, I don’t know what I am doing next. I’m going to take some time to figure that out. If you read my very first post, You Have Got To Start Somewhere, it’s like that but without unemployment. It’s a long story but this is…
Review: Nutberg-Food For Every Adventure
I received packages of Nutberg drinkable meals in exchange for my honest review. All opinions are my own. Real Food I always say that my nutrition goals have one overriding theme, eat real food. So, when I was contacted by the company and asked if wanted to try their meal replacement shakes the first thing…