I've been working on a top secret mission and now I'm spilling the beans because I need your feedback.In about a month, I'll be launching a fun line of T-Shirts and want to get your feedback on some of the designs we'll be launching. There are men's and women's. The actual style of the T-shirt…
From polar vortexes to "snow" days (which in Austin means very cold with partly blue sky), what better excuse to stay warm inside, get crafty and tap into your inner pioneer? The bright colors of citrus overflowing the produce aisles are a great break from all the gray skies. So grab your favorites, classic clementines…
I'm always looking for my next big DIY project that will get me into the creative process. DIY ideas are especially good for weekends when I want to feel productive and create something. Below I've collected some of my favorite ideas that I think will help you tap into your inner modern pioneer this weekend.
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One of the best things about the Adventure Getaways that I host is the types of women I meet. They are coming from so many places in life but are all looking for ways to step outside their comfort zone and empower themselves to do things that scare them and inspire them. One of these…
Did you know, that if you have a break-action shotgun, you are supposed to clean your ejector from time to time? I didn't until recently.When on one of my Adventure Getaways in December, I discovered that during my flight to Virginia, my steel gun case had been tossed about so much that suddenly my shells…
It's finally Friday! In the spirit of modern pioneering, I only thought it would be fit to share some of the small-space gardening tools that we've have found on the interwebs. Can you tell that I am getting excited for the weather to warm up? I can't wait to go get my hands dirty and…
There are certain recipes that are so versatile, that they are a perfect place to incorporate your favorite meat, especially those extra scraps that you don’t know what to do with. One of my favorite such recipes is fried rice—full of bold flavor, spice and sweetness and a perfect base in which to incorporate duck,…
I read a quote somewhere recently that said: "Life begins at the end of your comfort zone. Climb mountains not so the world can see you, but so you can see the world."That's how I have always tried to live my life and somehow I've been blessed enough to make it my vocation.It has been…
Well, I completed one of the craziest home decor projects EVER. It made me hate life a few times. There were times when I thought about throwing myself in the stream running alongside my house and living with the giant turtle who has a nice life there. Where my turtle friend lives, there aren't any…