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Summer might be over, but don’t let the cool air keep you indoors. Actually, there’s probably not a better time to consider being outside than right now! Here’s an opportunity to make getting outside a little more fun. After all, who doesn’t love new gear to test out? I’m giving away a pair of Tifosi Read More…

In some parts of the world, the only reason you can go outside right now is for groceries and to exercise. Here in Washington State, our parks and trails are starting to open up which means that, for the first time in months, I can now get out for a hike! Whoo hoo! But because Read More…

For the longest time, the ONLY way I would pack my clothes was in compression sacs (also from Eagle Creek here). And I do still love them because I can compress my items down to about 1/3 of what they normally are. But a couple of years ago I got turned on to the Eagle Read More…

Of all the things one might be concerned about packing, you might give underwear the least amount of thought. But I do give this quite a bit of consideration. Mainly because my number one goal is to pack light by bringing as few clothing items as possible on a trip. And that includes my underwear. Read More…

I got (reluctantly) introduced to Glerups at the Outdoor Retailer Show this summer. OR is where I learn about a lot of new gear, clothes, shoes, accessories and other products soon to hit the market. In this case I say that I was reluctantly introduced to Glerups because I didn’t think I’d be interested in Read More…

I never, and I mean NEVER, take a flight without packing a neck pillow in my backpack. Over the years, I’ve been through a lot of these and have had to toss out a couple because they began leaking after the second or third time I used it. Ugh! But here’s one that I love Read More…

I do love me some purple. But that’s not the only reason I heart my Tifosi Swank sunglasses. I first saw these at the Running Event in Austin late last year. I had been looking for a fun and lightweight pair of sunglasses (not necessarily for running though) and when I saw all the colors Read More…

This giveaway is in conjunction with my podcast, She’s Bold. To win, you’ll need to know just a little about the podcast 🙂 I’m a big fan of podcasts (no surprise!) and when I run or work out at the gym, I usually am listening to something to help while away the time and keep Read More…

Win a pair of OOMG shoes from OOFOS. Entering to win is easy and you have multiple ways to do so. You must check out their lifestyle shoes and feel the OOOOO!

Here are some highlights (favorite things, you might say), that you could put on your wish list (or your gift-giving list) this holiday season.