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LOWA Fits My Active, Outdoor Lifestyle in California

Posted on April 3, 2014 by Lesley | 1 Comments

Since returning to southern California, my outdoor lifestyle has increased tenfold. I couldn’t be happier to get back to nature and Athena is really loving time in the mountains, hiking, and playing at the parks. A good pair of hiking shoes is a must but choosing the right pair isn’t as easy. The brand wasn’t a question; I love my LOWAs….

The Most Dependable Auto Shippers – It’s Right in Their Name

Posted on March 5, 2014 by Lesley | 0 Comments

When we decided to make the cross-country move back to California from North Carolina, we were faced with a number of obstacles, including how we were going to get our mini-van across the country. Driving it, selling it, or shipping it on the back of the U-Haul weren’t options, leaving us with the task of finding a dependable auto transport…

Back to the Earth with Runners

Posted on December 5, 2013 by Lesley | 0 Comments

Darren and I are notorious for wearing sandals all year round. It wasn’t that drastic when we were living in California, but a North Carolina winter can get a little chilly. We’re still not willing to give up the sandals though so I found a solution. Circadian Earth Runners are lightweight and durable in design, yet are built to hold…

Ivar Revel Backpack- Preparing for a trip

Revel in Comfort & Superior Design – The Ivar Revel Backpack

Posted on November 7, 2013 by Lesley | 0 Comments

I always get asked how I manage to travel for extended vacations with only a backpack, especially if I’m traveling internationally. You’d be overwhelmingly surprised what you can fit in a well organized bag. I carry my computer, my camera and a few lenses, my GoPro, my phones, chargers/adapters, clothes, shoes, and toiletries. The Ivar Revel backpack holds all of my…

Ditching the Daily Dirt with Dyson

Posted on October 28, 2013 by Lesley | 10 Comments

Why didn’t anyone tell me how much work it is to keep a bigger house, especially one in Charlotte, clean? We are very clean people; we clean up after eating, don’t leave dishes in the sink, wash the bed sheets and clean the bathrooms at least weekly, dust, vacuum, and sweep regularly, and pick up after ourselves. Yet the house…

Groovy New Stroller

Posted on October 27, 2013 by Lesley | 0 Comments

It seems like just when you feel comfortable with a baby product, it’s time to change again. I loved Athena’s car seat/stroller system. I had it from her birth until now. It was familiar and easy to use but she no longer fits in the car seat. I do have her jogging stroller, which is absolutely perfect when it comes…

Scoping the Hawaiian Coastline

Posted on October 1, 2013 by Lesley | 0 Comments

Underwater adventures always top the list for Darren and I. We could live in the water and usually spend the better part of our vacation submerged in the water world. With GoPro, we can capture our experiences perfectly but adding us into the photo isn’t as easy. The GoPro Pole 2X Telescoping is a telescoping pole for the GoPro Hero and we…

Tahoe, Tahoe It’s Off to the Trails We Go

Posted on September 13, 2013 by Lesley | 0 Comments

Multi-purpose products are a must for us, especially when outdoors. I don’t have the capacity to carry 10 different things and Athena besides. We love to go for hikes in the trails, picnics in the park, or afternoons at the lake but deciding on which gear to bring can be a nightmare. The Tahoe backpack from Granite Rocx is a good fit for…

The Master of the Party

Posted on September 2, 2013 by Lesley | 1 Comments

We love our neighbors! Hosting neighborhood parties is always a treat and with cool, fun, portable games like the The original “master pong” mini portable lightweight ping pong table bonus set from World Outdoor Products, we don’t have to come up with ways to entertain our guests. It’s a cute, portable ping-pong table that doubles as a serving table. Light-weight, easy to…

Smooth out Your Videos with a Steadicam

Posted on July 23, 2013 by Darren | 5 Comments

Lesley and I love to take lots of pictures and videos; it’s the best way to capture as many memories as we can. Having a bomb-proof camera which can perform both tasks is a must. The GoPro is the perfect camera for our active lives since it can keep pace. Although taking pictures is a great way to capture a special…