If you ever find yourself in Austin, or even if you're around these parts, I highly suggest making your way to one of the dance halls here in town. There's plenty of adventure to be had beer in hand and boots afoot.
Even if you aren't completely confident in your two steppin' abilities, a lesson from…
During this long winter my Aquaphor lip ointment has become my new best friend. I feel like my lips are perpetually dry and cracked, despite the fact that I'm caking on the Aquaphor like nobody's business. If your lips are getting tired of this winter weather, I hope you find some solace with this super…
We've all been there, stranded at the bathroom sink, not able to squeeze any more out of the last tube of toothpaste. Don't you worry though, your pearly whites will be just fine. Just slip back into your slippers and shuffle over to the kitchen. Here's a super simple, and all natural, toothpaste you can…
Isn't it funny how we link certain scents with certain people, or seasons, or memories? It's a powerful thing. So I wanted to share with y'all a way to harness that power. Here's the steps to make your own natural, easy, and delightful home scents. And it is a chance to use leftover peels, herbs,…
Just because Punxsutawney Phil said six more weeks of winter, doesn't mean you can't get a little head start on Spring cleaning.
I love finding new ways to harness the powers of nature in my daily life. Like this Natural All-Purpose Cleaner. Instead of all the harsh chemicals in your typical store-bought cleaner, this one uses…
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…
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…
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…
One of the things I struggled with most when learning how to hunt my dinner, was feeling comfortable with the gun I was shooting. The gun was often heavy, or too long, or too big or just generally awkward feeling. I was borrowing guns often in the beginning, trying them out and seeing what I…