The word vacation means many things to different people. While some may have images of five-star resorts and white sandy beaches, others may prefer a tent set alongside a quaint stream. But no matter your budget, timeframe, or destination, here are 10 reasons that you should set aside time for a vacation. 1. Cultural exposure […]
5 reasons to wear your baby on your next adventure
When each of our first two kids were little, I liked the idea of baby-wearing but didn’t really know much about it. I tried to put them in a soft-structured front-facing carrier (because that was what seemed popular at the time) but they didn’t fit well due to their large baby thighs and that was […]
Teach your dog to walk without a leash
It gets tiring holding onto a leash when you walk your dog. I know some parks have strict leash rules, but there are some places to walk your dog without a leash if you have control over your dog, and trust me it is a great feeling. When I first started walking my dog, she pulled on […]
Backpacker’s chili
This is my go-to chili recipe. There’s nothing fancy or complicated about it, but it makes a stellar pot of chili every single time. Ingredients: 2 lbs of meat (most use lean ground beef, but I prefer day-old bbq pulled pork) half of an onion, diced 2 15oz cans of chili beans 2 15oz […]
Adventure begins with a map
I can sit and look at a topographical map for days. It makes me feel like Bilbo Baggins planning my journey to steal a precious gem from the belly of Smaug. To me this isn’t a stretch of the imagination, if you think about what you are looking for. Finding the perfect place to hike, camp, […]