When my wife and I first got our bicycles, we had a lot of our friends laughing at us. Not for the fact that we were riding, but because our bikes were so different. She on her Electra Townie, and me on my full suspension mountain bike, we definitely turned a few heads. After a … Read more
Every year around this time I can’t help but wonder where summer went. It always seems like I had this great list of activities I was going to do; I had all these plans to get outside more and make the best of the good weather that never came to be. Now as fall is … Read more
“Ergo we go” I had seen the ERGObaby carriers around town for a few months and was always curious about them but I hadn’t realized just how excited I was to try the ERGObaby until I got my own. Taking it out of the package, I was oddly giddy as I pictured baby and me exploring … Read more
Most people hear GPS and the first thing they think of is dash-mounted vehicle units to help guide you in the car. I’m here to talk with you about GPS when your method of travel is by bike, foot and car. The DeLorme Earthmate series handheld GPS are perfect for hiking, biking, boating and more, but … Read more
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