2018-05-24 19:08
I have done a lot of pondering lately about life and how stressful it is. I don’t think I was put on this earth to be a woman or if I was, well I’d just rather be a man. I am mar… Read More
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2018-05-22 12:30
Well, I set a date for my Appalachian Trail thru-hike…Mid-Late February of 2020. Originally I was going to do it solo, but after finding out my husband will definitely be re… Read More
2018-05-18 13:30
This post is sponsored by BODYARMOR.
It is no secret that hiking causes you to sweat which causes you to lose electrolytes which then causes dehydration. That is why it is important to… Read More
2018-05-16 17:22
While we have not done the entire goodwater loop, we did get our first taste of this trail a couple of weekends ago. Our goal was to backpack about 6.5 miles in, camp, then backpack the 6.5… Read More
2018-05-07 13:30
It took some time, but I compiled 15 of the best swimming holes in Central Texas that you must check out this summer! Have you been to any of these? Comment below and let me know!
Devil&rsq&hell…Read More
2018-05-01 13:02
This post & giveaway is sponsored by Chica’s Arm Candy.
Guys, I am super excited to let you all know that Jen with Chica’s Arm Candy sent me a super awesome bracelet to check… Read More
2018-04-26 13:30
My Trail contacted me last month about reviewing their Storm UL Rain Jacket. We were just starting the rainy season here in Texas and my rain jacket consisted of a Frogg Togg as I was still… Read More
2018-04-23 13:30
To enter the giveaway to get this copy of Braving It, see the sweepstakes entry form below the review!
I was sent Braving It: A Father, A Daughter, and an Unforgettable Journey Into the Alas… Read More
2018-04-19 14:30
Did you know that there is a hidden adventure park right here in Central Texas? It is located in Marble Falls and called Hidden Falls Adventure Park. It is a Central Texas hidden gem and one… Read More
2018-04-16 15:30
Before I get blown up with hate mail, this article isn’t what you expect, if you are going to base it on the title alone. Take the time to read it all the way through before commenting… Read More
2018-04-13 14:30
Tucked away on the outskirts of Fredericksburg, Texas is a 920-foot tunnel from an old railroad track that now houses millions of Mexican free-tailed bats and thousands of cave myotis bats d… Read More
2018-04-05 15:30
Most military spouses choose to stay home. Whether it is due to kids or simply not being able to find a job due to the countless moves that we endure. However, most have great success w… Read More
2018-03-21 16:22
It is Spring Cleaning time again! Time to clean all those dust bunnies lurking around and declutter your home. If you are like me, we always have a yard sale right after to make a little ext… Read More
2018-03-12 21:07
I have always loved hiking. Being out in nature and away from all the troubles of the “real world” can really help reset your brain and mood. I would just grab my cheap backpack… Read More
2018-02-27 13:36
I honestly can’t remember how I found Pioneer Farms in Austin, but I knew immediately I wanted to take the kids and husband! We love old stuff and history.
As the name suggests, Pionee… Read More
2018-02-24 00:48
I have complied a list of Fort Hood Area Military Marriage Services that consists of civilian providers offering services to our military families here at Fort Hood for free.
Many service me… Read More
2018-02-05 14:30
So after dealing with cheap store brand backpacks, we decided to head to REI so I could see what these Osprey packs were all about. After being fitted and trying on several I ended up buying… Read More
2018-02-01 14:30
If you are in the mood for unusual, Austin never lets you down! Sparky Park aka Sparky Pocket Park in Austin is the site of an old electrical substation that was rededicated as a park in 200… Read More
2018-01-29 14:30
When I scouted places for our 2017 Road Trip (based off of how much hiking I could get in) I realized the Black Hills of South Dakota was going to be our main stop when I stumbled upon Black… Read More
2018-01-17 16:40
I love checking out old fire towers. Typically they require you to hike to them, however, you can drive to the Mount Coolidge Fire Tower. Just be careful driving the long, bending, and… Read More
2018-01-12 21:41
First, let me say that I was completely ecstatic to be chosen to receive Sacred Rest; Recover Your Life, Renew Your Energy, Restore Your Sanity by Saundra Dalton-Smith, M.D. for fr… Read More
2018-01-05 19:05
I was sent a copy of Intimacy on the Plate: 209 Aphrodisiac Recipes to Spice Up Your Love Life at Home Tonight from the publisher for free for my honest review.
What I love about this cookbo… Read More
2018-01-02 13:30
My 2017 Blog Stats are in! I didn’t work as hard as I should have this past year to reach my goals. Something I definitely plan on changing this year! I know I can reach the goals if I… Read More
2018-01-02 00:09
So I did the first-day hike of the new year. We live in Texas so temperatures usually aren’t too bad on January 1st, except for this year!
I waited until about 2pm where it had wa… Read More
2017-12-28 14:30
First, let me point out that a copyright to your images is not what you are looking for. More than likely what you want is a print release (more about that below). And also let me point out… Read More
2017-12-26 15:47
What kind of hiking first aid kit do you have? Or do you carry one at all?
Just like when you are building a camping or RV first aid kit, what goes into a hiking first aid kit will depend on… Read More
2017-12-12 14:05
Have a hiker in your family? Then you need to check out my Ultimate Holiday Gift Guide for hikers and backpackers!
Most of the stuff I have listed is generic and something that we tend to go… Read More
2017-12-04 15:00
Injinji socks; weird name, funny look (as far as socks are concerned) but very comfortable and they help with keeping blisters at bay. Or at least that is the thought process and their claim… Read More
2017-11-21 14:18
UPDATES WILL BE POSTED HERE ABOUT OUR 2017 CHRISTMAS LIGHT SHOW to music located in Harker Heights, Texas (Fort Hood area) as well as on our Facebook page. Make sure to bookmark this page an… Read More
2017-11-16 14:00
I actually stumbled across this old historic home in 2013 when I was house hunting (it was for sale at the time and was in our budget). It is known as the McCelvey Mansion or McCel… Read More
2017-11-09 14:30
So while I was doing some cleaning, I was thinking of all the weird, odd or unique houses that we looked at when we were looking for a house to buy. Don’t ask why that popped into my h… Read More
2017-11-06 14:00
A new year is about to begin, so begin fresh by doing an end of the year declutter not only of your home but electronic life too! Wait?! I thought that is what Spring Cleaning was for?
While… Read More
2017-11-02 13:00
We visited Crazy Horse Memorial during our 2017 Road Trip to the Black Hills of South Dakota. It was so cool being able to see a monument being carved into the mountainside. As we watched th… Read More
2017-10-19 13:30
I get hiking questions asked to me all the time, so I decided to compile the most asked questions about hiking and list them here! Hopefully, if you are interested in hiking this will answer… Read More
2017-10-16 13:30
When I was looking for things to add to the Black Hills Bucket List, someone in an online Facebook group told me I should check out the big painted buffalos in Custer. I think I would c… Read More
2017-10-12 13:30
The Black Hills are best known for the gold mined out in the 1800’s (and still today), so a major “to-do” on my Black Hills Bucket List was to pan for gold, and pan for gol… Read More
2017-10-08 14:00
Hello, I am 18 and currently in a relationship with my boyfriend who is in boot camp for the Army right now. However, after AIT we plan on getting married. All of this stuff is so new to me… Read More
2017-10-05 12:27
Google announced a while back that they would start giving search result priority to those sites that have an SSL Certificate (hosted under a secure connection). These steps will show y… Read More
2017-10-01 10:17
When I got the chance to review The Master’s Mind for free from the publisher I felt it was exactly what I was looking for. While the book is very informative, it wasn’t exactly… Read More
2017-09-25 14:00
The Sunday Gulch Trail is located in Custer State Park within the Black Hills National Forest of South Dakota. The trail is a 3.2-mile loop rated as strenuous. The trailhead for the Sunday G… Read More
2017-09-22 14:00
When most people think of getting in shape they think of running, working out at the gym, counting calories, or going on a diet. Not many think “I want to get in shape, maybe I should… Read More
2017-09-19 14:00
During our first outing in the RV, I realized that while I do have a first aid kit at the house, I didn’t have an RV first aid kit. Sure I could have just grabbed the one in the house… Read More
2017-09-17 14:00
My daughter and her boyfriend, who is in the army, are planning to get engaged soon. They are under the impression that it could take up to 6 months after they are married for the military t… Read More
2017-09-15 14:00
The Alpine Slide in Keystone, South Dakota should definitely be on your Black Hills Bucket List! The Alpine Slide is actually one of many attractions within the Rushmore Tramway Adventures p… Read More
2017-09-13 14:00
Mountain View Cemetery aka Keystone Cemetery is a little cemetery in Keystone, South Dakota that has an amazing view of Mount Rushmore. In fact, it is the only Cemetery in the world with a v… Read More
2017-09-11 14:00
Beaver Creek Bridge is a historic bridge located in Wind Cave National Park in South Dakota. It is located 2 miles north of the Wind Cave National Park Visitor’s Center on S.D. Hwy 87… Read More
2017-08-14 14:00
Part of our Black Hills Bucket list was to view and take a photo of Mount Rushmore through one of the tunnels on Iron Mountain Road. Driving Iron Mountain Road, of course, was also on the bu… Read More
2017-08-14 14:00
Part of our Black Hills Bucket list was to view and take a photo of Mount Rushmore through one of the tunnels on Mountain Road. Driving Mountain Road, of course, was also on the bucket list… Read More
2017-08-10 23:24
My fiancé is currently in AIT. He has recently received his orders to Hawaii. We understand that in order for me to be able to travel with him when he needs to report, that I would ne… Read More
2017-07-20 14:00
One of the first things I thought about (other than the obvious) when we decided to head to the Black Hills, was finding the rock used in National Treasure 2 where Nicholas Cage plays a joke… Read More
2017-07-17 14:00
Our first outing had us headed right outside of Rapid City to explore our first caverns, the Black Hills Caverns.
History of Black Hills Caverns
Discovered in 1882 by gold miners, the caver… Read More
2017-07-13 15:00
Bear Country USA wasn’t originally on our Black Hills Bucket List, but instead got added on during our drive to the black hills thanks to friends and family who insisted we just had to… Read More
2017-07-11 14:00
Day 1 of our vacation in the Black Hills was spent setting up camp and getting food. However, day 2 found us exploring and marking off items on the Ultimate Black Hills Bucket List.
Our firs… Read More
2017-07-06 13:00
Are you planning on making a big purchase? What constitutes a big purchase? Some people will argue that a big purchase is something like a car or house, while others would say a new TV or ho… Read More
2017-07-03 13:00
I have spent the last couple of years trying to perfect my peanut butter cookie recipe and finally, I think I have nailed it! After perfecting the recipe I decided to start adding in stuff l… Read More
2017-06-29 13:00
For those that know me, know that I LOVE magazines, but I am not really into what the latest celebrity is doing or what the latest fashion is. I am all about traveling, the great outdoors an… Read More
2017-06-26 13:00
The Cabela’s Women’s Endicott 45-Liter Backpack is what I would classify as a mid-range backpack. At a price point of about $120, it is a great pack for day hikes. At an empty we… Read More
2017-06-22 13:00
Whether you work at home blogging, are a virtual assistant, run a photography business, or you simply telecommute from your job outside your home, balancing work and home life can be dauntin… Read More
2017-06-16 14:00
According to a FDSA news release on Tuesday, OFD Foods, LLC., an Albany, Ore. establishment, is recalling approximately 197 pounds of beef product that may be contaminated with extraneo… Read More
2017-06-12 23:33
Dear Military Spouse,
I’m fairly new to this game and I don’t really know how getting a house in the military works. We’re getting married when he gets back from Marine boo… Read More
2017-06-08 13:00
I started seeing a lot of beauty subscription boxes in my newsfeed on Facebook, so I set out to find any that were geared towards hikers and outdoor lovers. While I found several subscriptio… Read More
2017-06-06 20:24
Dear Military Spouse,
I wanted to know do my Fiance and I have to be married for any specific amount of time before he can submit me for DEERS?
He will be re-enlisting and we plan to marry b… Read More
2017-05-29 13:00
It’s that time! Our 2017 Road Trip has been planned! I have spent months planning and replanning (due to my husband not having as much leave saved up as he tends to). I had to cut out… Read More
2017-05-25 13:00
When I told everyone we were spending Spring Break at Fort Richardson State Park, I got a bunch of “Eww, why would you go there?” or “I wouldn’t go there” or &l&hell…Read More
2017-05-22 12:30
There are 11 miles of trails in Miller Springs Nature Center, which is located in Belton on the opposite side of the dam from Belton Lake.
The nature center consists of 10 blazed trail loops… Read More
2017-05-21 03:20
I was given the chance to review 60 Days of Happiness by Randy Alcorn for free from the publisher and while I did find the format odd and not exactly what I expected I still enjoyed the boo… Read More
2017-05-18 13:00
Mother Neff State Park was the very first State Park in Texas donated by Isabella Neff in her will upon her death in 1921. She donated six acres to the State of Texas for a park. Located a s… Read More
2017-05-15 13:00
Mckinney Falls State Park is located near Austin, Texas and offers several hiking trails as well as camping, swimming, fishing, biking, and geocaching.
Sidenote: I still have hiking to do he… Read More
2017-05-11 12:30
It only took us 3 years, but we finally made it to Colorado Bend State Park to do some day hiking.
The park is 5,328.3-acres with 6 miles of river front and has over 35 miles of trails. The… Read More
2017-05-09 17:04
Are there any hiking trails near Fort Hood? This is one of the biggest questions I get asked when people find out that we live here. The answer is a simple, YES! In fact, I would estimate to… Read More
2017-05-08 22:47
Disclaimer: This post has been sponsored by Tooele County, Utah.
For those that have never been to Utah, the state is absolutely gorgeous. We first visited in 2015 and fell in love, so much… Read More
2017-05-04 13:59
We will be spending two weeks in Black Hills National Forest this coming July and I have spent the last week researching and planning.
I have come up with what I believe to be the ultimate… Read More
2017-05-01 20:56
Disclaimer: This post has been sponsored by North Dakota Tourism. However, all opinions are my own!
As part of our upcoming 2017 30-day road trip this summer, our family will be stoppin… Read More
2017-04-03 14:00
Zilker Botanical Garden in Austin was established in 1955 and is 26 acres of beautiful topography.
We went in February, long before all the beautiful blooms of Spring, but still found the p… Read More
2017-03-30 16:45
Disclaimer: This post was sponsored by CreativeLive, however, all opinions expressed in my post are my own. I received the product mentioned in this post for free from CreativeLive. This pos… Read More
2017-03-27 20:25
If you have been in the photography world for even a week, you know who Art Wolfe is. In Photographs from the Edge, Art showcases hundred’s of photographs he has taken throughout… Read More
2017-03-23 13:30
We recently took a short trip to Bowling Green, Kentucky to pick up my husband’s Christmas present from my Mom and Step-Dad. While they don’t live in Bowling Green (or even in K… Read More
2017-03-21 13:30
Recently we had the chance to visit the National Corvette Museum in Bowling Green, Kentucky. The museum is huge (115,000 square feet) and holds one of a kind corvettes like the 1978 Silver/2… Read More
2017-03-18 13:30
Life gets really busy sometimes. When you throw in being a MilSpouse with a family that’s planning PCS moves and deployments every few years and/or months… time can really get… Read More
2017-03-16 13:00
Fort Lancaster has to be one of the coolest places we stopped at during our 2016 Road Trip. It is in the middle of nowhere but well worth the detour and stop. You can choose to either walk… Read More
2017-03-12 13:30
Disclaimer: This post was sponsored by CreativeLive, however, all opinions expressed in my post are my own.
Many of you remember when I announced that I would be giving up portrait photograp… Read More
2017-03-11 14:00
Taking care of a garden could be a nice experience, and it can certainly be very rewarding, not to mention beneficial for your home’s appearance and style. And yet, it also requires q… Read More
2017-03-09 04:51
Disclaimer: This post was sponsored by Nature Made as part of an Influencer Activation for Influence Central and all opinions expressed in my post are my own.
For me, hiking is key to stayi… Read More
2017-03-07 11:30
Due to us living only 2.5 hours from San Antonio I expect this guide of places to see, do, eat, and stay will be updated regularly. We moved to the Fort Hood area mid-2013 and have just sta… Read More
2017-03-02 15:00
I’m not sure what made me want to stop in the town of Sierra Blanca on our way back from our week long camping trip at Guadalupe Mountain National Park. If I had to guess, it probably… Read More
2017-02-28 14:30
I am not sure why I have never written an actual article on ways to keep busy during deployment, seeing as I am asked this question over and over again. In fact, I have answered it before in… Read More
2017-02-25 12:30
Photo by: The Hallmark Channel
I was recently contacted by FishFlix.com about reviewing a Christian based series called When Calls the Heart. It had been a while since I had received a movie… Read More
2017-02-23 11:30
On our way to Guadalupe Mountains National Park, we stopped at Fort Stockton, Texas to tour Old Fort Stockton, an old Army post. Originally called Camp Stockton, it was established in… Read More
2017-02-21 11:30
Texans are known for their love of high school football. It’s bigger than the NFL down here y’all! I mean, after all, there was a movie made about it!
While we were camping at Gu… Read More
2017-02-16 12:00
As part of our 2016 Texas Road Trip, we decided to head to Corpus Christi. This decision was mostly for the USS Lexington since my husband has never been on an aircraft carrier. While we wer… Read More
2017-02-14 11:30
While camping in Guadalupe Mountains National Park this past July, we decided to explore the area during the hottest part of the day (typically noon-5pm) in order to find refuge from the hea… Read More
2017-02-09 12:00
The first time I visited the San Antonio River Walk was back in 2002 and honestly, I don’t remember much, other than thinking “well if I have to puke, at least there is a river… Read More
2017-02-07 12:00
During our second visit to San Antonio’s famous River Walk, we decided to stay at Drury Inn & Suites Riverwalk. Before I get into the amenities and how amazing this hotel is… Read More
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