Camping means entirely different things to different people. Case in point: the first time my wife and I decided to go camping together and were comparing gear to see what we needed to bring. When it came time to talk tents we both ended up laughing hysterically at one another and our tent choices. I … Read more
I am an admitted bag addict and am always on the lookout for the perfect bag for our wide variety of activities. I finally found that perfect bag in the Go GaGa line; one that can truly grow with me and accommodate all my gear without being uncomfortable when worn for long periods of time. … Read more
Babywearing is to thank for at least 90% of our productivity since baby was born. Hands free snuggling equates to parenting bliss, and as baby neared her first birthday I was terrified that it would all come to an end once baby got too big for the front pack or the carrier got too cumbersome … Read more
I am scared to death of motorcycles, but if someone offered me a ride in their motorcycle sidecar, I would take them up on it without hesitation. There is something incredibly cool about sidecars and we all know that coolness always trumps fear. When I found Chariot Bicycle Carriers made a SideCarrier for bicycles similar … Read more
Travel, organized Travel season is upon us and I couldn’t be more excited. I’m dreaming of the open road and planning all sorts of fun adventures for the family. Now, all I have to do is figure out how to get me, hubby, baby and gear to all of our exciting destinations. Lucky for me, … Read more
It’s finally beach season here in the Northwest and oh boy are we excited since we’re surrounded by miles and miles of coastline that’s only good for skipping stones most of the year. This long overdue heat means that everyone is flocking to the water park, coastline, or swimming pool to cool off and enjoy … Read more
Little Nutty, Lotta Safe If you were to guess what my least favorite thing about biking would be, what would you guess? No, it’s not spandex, there’s no law forcing me to wear that. What I really, really dislike are the helmets. I’m sure we can all agree that no one likes wearing helmets. We … Read more
For a more beautiful and active world Have you ever put on a pair of sunglasses and the world just looked better? The grass was greener, the sky was more blue, and everything was more vibrant and saturated. That is the Julbo trademark and why I am raving about their full line of active … Read more
Recommended for all babies 0 – 18 months When I first found out I was pregnant, hubby wanted to buy our little offspring a pair of these ingenious little Looping Sunglasses for kids. I left him alone at an REI for a little over a half hour and when I returned, these Julbos were one of three … Read more
“Every Bike Needs a Basket and Every Basket Needs a Betty” Everyone knows that a cruiser bicycle needs a basket, if not for function, than for looks alone. What most people don’t understand is that every bike basket needs a Betty. The math is simple: bicycle (basket + adorable liner + tote bag at your … Read more