Some people may like to collect trinkets and coffee cups when on vacation. As for myself, the sustainable fashion guru in me loves shopping for gently used rompers all across America for my vacation souvenirs. The trendy thrifter in me has purchased new-to-me cowboy boots in Nashville, Tennessee. I purchased my favorite deep purple workout …
One thing the central California coastline of Big Sur provides is stunning ocean views, and sandy beaches without the crowds. But what about man’s best friend? Is your four-legged best friend allowed to join you at Julia Pfeiffer State Beach? Hell no! Dogs are treated like second-class citizens at the state parks across America. Honestly, …
It sounds like every outdoor adventurer’s fantasy, right? Sell it all, gas up the RV, pack the Starlink and hit the open roads of America without ever looking back. Cue Willie Nelson, cue Instagram filters, cue smug “offgrid” hashtags. Oh, if only traveling full-time in a motorhome were that cut and dry! But here’s what …
2025 has been a year. I really don’t know what I did in life to deserve the shitstorm that 2025 has thrown at me. As I limped my way into 2025, a hiking guide with two busted up ankles, I thought, This too shall pass. Well, it’s now nine long chronic pain-filled months later, and …
I’m all about healthy eating. That’s why I make my own salad dressings. I juice fresh fruits and veggies that I grow in my organic garden at home. And this late fall, I learned how to roast Brazil nuts. For our family, the healthier the lifestyle the better. But sometimes you have to draw the …