Good health isn’t about fixing problems, just like being fit isn’t about a diet. My whole philosophy centers around supporting our bodies so we STAY healthy and that means being prepared, taking care of ourselves and making sure everything we put in and on our bodies is nourishing us and building a strong foundation. These […]
When was the last time we had a vacation without our delightful, darling children? Never. Well, never more than a night and not together. He has taken trips. I have taken trips. We have taken the kids on trips. But just the two of us. Not since pre-children. So you can imagine our delight at […]
Easy Homemade Kimchi Fermented foods are found in every culture throughout the world and before refrigeration, fermentation was the main way people preserved their foods. Kimchi has been a staple in Korean cuisine since the 7th century. Homemade kimchi is an amazingly delicious fermented food that starts with raw vegetables and then lacto-fermented with spices, ginger […]
I had an early start to backpacking as a kid, hiking major trails like the Chilkoot and the West Coast Trail, along with many unnamed trails and mountains in the Yukon Wilderness. I learned to push on past what I thought were my limits, to survive on the basics, and develop a deep appreciation and […]
Sleep is one of the pillars of a healthy life. If you don’t sleep well, your body can’t take care of itself, you won’t be as productive at work or at home and you will probably be a general grump. People have a hard time sleeping for a variety of reasons. Worrying, mind going in […]
Big Bend is a large park and it can be overwhelming trying to find a good hike for your first visit. Big Bend really is at its best for those who can take a full week to explore it. However there is an opportunity to have a great backpacking trip experience even if you only […]
First off, this is not a review, but rather a first impression of this gear. I have used the backpack, hydration pack, and rain cover on only a couple overnight trips and I do not feel that is enough time with these products for a full in depth review. It is however enough hands on […]
Every parent knows how important a good night’s sleep if kids are going to be happy and productive during the day. And if your kids aren’t sleeping, you probably aren’t either! Whether the issue is getting kids to fall asleep at night, or helping them STAY asleep, essential oils can be REALLY helpful. Click here […]
I am a huge fan of hummus. And When I say huge fan I mean, I can skip the pita or veggies and just eat this stuff with a spoon. I used to have a hard time digesting hummus as it made me gassy. However, around the same time that I discovered the traditional way […]
I love nothing more than to buy large quantities of fruit when it is is season at the peak of freshness (and affordability). This week we got a huge bag of pears for a very good price and they were perfectly ripe, but I was afraid they would get soft if I let them sit […]
