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 I had to read the blogs to realize this was the Solstice. Usually I am aware, but this year I am certainly off.  From now on every day will be a little longer, and that makes me so happy.  I love the sun and the long days of Spring.This is why I blog.  You all remind me of things I need to be thankful for. Longer days coming.As I run around like a chicken with my head cut off, I am so grateful for all the relationships I have on the blogs.  I feel like I have a support group...

Outdoor gear maintenance and repair seems like a lost art in today’s consumer-driven society. Got a tear? Replace it! Lost a piece to your tent? Might as well get a new one. It’s hard to ignore the call of shiny, new stuff that promises to make you better, faster, and stronger. However, treasuring and preserving a good piece of gear, no matter how worn out it has become, can be the antidote to our addiction to constantly buying new. Learning how to keep things in good condition and how to make your gear last longer is a simple and cost-effective...

Outdoor gear maintenance and repair seems like a lost art in today’s consumer-driven society. Got a tear? Replace it! Lost a piece to your tent? Might as well get a new one. It’s hard to ignore the call of shiny, new stuff that promises to make you better, faster, and stronger. However, treasuring and preserving a good piece of gear, no matter how worn out it has become, can be the antidote to our addiction to constantly buying new. Learning how to keep things in good condition and how to make your gear last longer is a simple and cost-effective...

We all know that dating is hard (and the pandemic’s not making things easier) and nearly everyone has at least one truly awful horror story of a date they like to tell others to warn them of what’s out there. However, even some of our worst experiences can pale in comparison when we realize what stories are out there on the internet.We’ve waded knee-deep through broken dreams, dashed expectations, and all-around romantic ickiness to bring you these stories of the worst dates ever that people shared on r/AskReddit here, here, and elsewhere. Scroll down to read about them. While some...

Believe it or not, we’re almost to the end of the year, and whether you’re planning on staying home or going out to ring in the new year, I’ve got you covered with three easy New Year’s Eve outfit ideas. I know there are varying levels of dressiness to everyone’s New Year’s Eve party, so I tried to give some variations that could fit any occasion. And you’ll notice these looks are built around staple pieces you can wear a winter long, some of which you might already have in your closet! Top / Pants / Coat / Earrings /...