Get Out and PLAY Event – Day 35 While in San Diego for BlogHer, I received what is quite possibly the coolest email ever and made me a hero in both my husband’s eyes and our daughter’s. My mission: go to an outdoor retailer and shop for luggage. But, not just any luggage… the Briggs … Read more
Get Out and PLAY Event – Day 33 Outdoorsy is not the first word that comes to mind when people think of me. Yes, I do love being outside and enjoying nature, but I certainly don’t dress the part. prAna is a company that was designed with me in mind, because although the clothing and … Read more
Get Out and PLAY Event – Day 20 Everyone that knows me understands my deep love of everything miniature. While I was hoping my daughter would take an interest in miniatures as well, I was thrilled when I realized that she might love them even more than I do. Because of our shared love {and … Read more
Get Out and PLAY – Day 14 Getting our kids excited about the great outdoors is something that is a huge priority for us. Surrounded by mountains, ocean, and miles of forests to explore, enjoying nature is just a way of life here in the Pacific Northwest. However, loving the great outdoors isn’t easy if … Read more
Get Out and PLAY Event – Day 13 The act of fishing may date back centuries, but although there have been new inventions and tools along the way, there's just not a whole lot of innovation. Very rarely does something come along that really embraces modern technology in the world of fishing, so I was … Read more
Get Out and PLAY Event – Day 5 When I'm packing for the outdoors, I am really careful to bring good lighting for all of our activities. Nothing ruins the fun faster than running out of daylight and not having good lighting to utilize in its place. With this in mind, my husband and I … Read more
…if you're still looking for something for hubby, I think this will do! What comes in a shiny red package that is all ready for the day of love? Why Dirt Devil, naturally. Since most of us are thinking practical this year, it makes sense to get your honey something that can be used all … Read more
In my quest for warm clothes this past January, I remembered a brand I had seen while hubby was browsing one of the {many} local outdoors shops we frequent. Normally, I don’t do much shopping for me in those kinds of stores, with the exception of the stray water bottles or specific biking gear, but … Read more
It’s New Years resolution time again, and it’s time to break out the exercise gear to help you follow through on your 2010 goals. Since my goal is to get back into my pre-baby shape, I thought a new exercise outfit would be just the thing to get me working out consistently again and actually … Read more
Teva is a company that’s well known for their years of expertise and innovation in the world of sandals, but most people don’t realize that Teva also offers a full line of shoes and boots as well. Not only do they have a whole lot more than sandals, they have some of the cutest and … Read more