Learn how to make homemade jerky. It may seem like a complicated and daunting task, but trust me…it’s easy and WORTH it! One of my favorite anytime-snacks (at home, on the go, hiking, dirt biking, etc.) is jerky. The problem is that jerky can be expensive and it can be chalked full of preservatives and …
My First Overnight Backpacking Trip – Hiking Tubal Cain Mine Trail
My mom and I finally put on our big girl panties and conquered our first overnight backpacking trip after over a year and a half of talking about it. For Christmas in 2018, my dad surprised my mom, sister, and me with new backpacks, a tent, sleeping pad, JetBoil, and some other miscellaneous hiking/camping gear …
Hiking Mount Storm King in Olympic National Park
Trail Name: Mount Storm King #49 Location: Olympic National Park Date Hiked: Jan. 18, 2021 Start Time: 9:17 AM End Time: 1:11 PM Total Time: 3 hours & 2 minutes Elevation Gain: 2,186 ft Total distance: 5.07 miles Weather: 35 degrees F – Blue skies & sunny Every winter seems like a challenge trying to …
How to Make Nutty Chocolate Dipped Biscotti – Recipe
I don’t know about you, but I love baking in the winter. Especially on a rainy cold day with no agenda. There are some recipes that I only bake during the winter just because they are a little more involved, one of those being biscotti! Biscotti are the perfect baked good because they are yummy …
How to Make Chocolate Dipped Pretzels
If you are looking for an easy and fun kitchen craft, you have come to the right spot! Find out how to make these deliciously festive chocolate dipped pretzels for a fun treat for the family or gifts for coworkers and loved ones. How to Make Chocolate Dipped Pretzels If I remember correctly, making chocolate …
Reviewing the New Oxbow Renegade Two-Way Radio for Dirt Biking
My husband and I have been riding dirt bikes together for over two years, and one of the most annoying issues we face is not being able to communicate. Having a way to communicate is a security blanket and gives me a sense of ease while riding. If I crash, get lost, or need help, …
Handprint Crafting | Clay Ornaments and Handprint Paper Wreath
Handprint Crafting | Clay Ornaments and Handprint Paper Wreath ‘Tis the season for crafting! The weather is cooling off, the nights are coming sooner and my brain and hands need something to do. With my son’s first Christmas right around the corner, I decided to take on some fun, keepsake crafts for myself and for …
How to save on an entire kitchen remodel
When my husband and I toured our future home for the first time with our real estate agent, we didn’t linger too long inside the house. We were so excited about the property itself and all of the outbuildings, and other features on the property that we hardly paid attention to the interior of the …
Transforming our rundown tack room into a multi-purpose ‘luxury’ dirt bike gear storage room
One thing I love is organization. Every time Netflix comes out with a new organization show, I eat it up so fast. For the past two years, my husband and I have used one of our daily drivers and our locker room for all of our dirt bike gear because we didn’t have space in …
5 must-haves for dirt biking
It can be a task in itself just getting geared up to go dirt biking and to know what gear you should be wearing. I’ve been dirt biking for just over 2 years now, and I have finally nailed down the perfect dirt biking attire and narrowed down the top 5 essential items you should …