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Aug 192 min read

Raspberry Lavender Scones (gluten-free & vegan)

This quick and easy allergy-friendly summer scone recipe will have everyone asking for seconds!

Apr 37 min read

10 Must-See Attractions at Universal Studios Hollywood

Come along with us for a tour of 10 must-see attractions at Universal Studios Hollywood!

Mar 156 min read

Part 3: Driving the Pacific Coast: A Bucket List Trip from Seattle to Los Angeles - California

There were so many fantastic sights in Washington and Oregon that it was hard not to linger, but California is always an experience I'm...

Mar 115 min read

Part 2: Driving the Pacific Coast: A Bucket List Trip from Seattle to Los Angeles - Oregon

After our time Washington, we headed for the epic grandeur of the Oregon Coast. Come along with us for part two of our bucket list...

Mar 24 min read

Part 1: Driving the Pacific Coast: A Bucket List Trip from Seattle to Los Angeles - Washington

Before we took the plunge and moved from the Northeast to Washington, we embarked on a fact finding trip. Even though it was deep covid,...

Jan 184 min read

Four Tips to Keep you Alive on a Winter Hike

L to R: Thoreau Bridge and a slushy portion of the trail that was ice a few hours later We're now fledgling PNWers (or Upper Lefters, as...

Dec 27, 20236 min read

24 Festive Hours in Vancouver: Family-friendly Edition

Since our first family trip last year for one of Keith's shows, Vancouver has joined the ranks of annual family traditions along with...

Dec 3, 20234 min read

Experience Christmas in a Bavarian Village... without leaving Washington

Can you imagine spending Christmas in a Bavarian village without having to leave the United States? It's a tall order, but one that the...

Nov 17, 20232 min read

Tight on Time & Low on Inspiration? Try this Brilliant Mini-Hike

At times, our little crew finds itself in dire need of nature and inspiration but short on time, which is where mini hikes come in. We...

Oct 27, 20232 min read

Exploring Halloweentown: A Must-Visit Destination for Fans of Disney's Witchy Movie Series

Did you know that Halloweentown (yes, that Halloweentown) is an actual place that you can visit whether or not you have magical...

Oct 11, 20234 min read

Hidden Gems: A Guide to the Small Towns of the Upper Kitsap Peninsula

We had the loveliest time getting lost this weekend on the Kitsap Peninsula. While we originally had a full day planned in Edmonds, we...

Sep 29, 20234 min read

Mocktail, cocktail: Gardencrafted Syrup, Flower, and Drink Recipes

One of our favorite garden surprises this year has been the discovery that we're growing everything we need to make delicious drinks. A...

Sep 2, 20238 min read

Mount Rainier for Beginners

If you, like us, have been yearning to hike Mount Rainer but are daunted by the vast number of options (which trail(s) to take? Can you...

Aug 22, 20233 min read

Radiant Raspberry Rhubarb Jam

Why make jam when there are so many delicious pre-made jams and jellies out there? Three reasons: Because nothing tastes as sweet as...

Aug 20, 20236 min read

Crystal Mining & Waterfall Chasing in the Cascades

We are always on the hunt for off-the-beaten-path adventures, so when we came across a hike claiming to offer natural crystal mining, we...

Aug 8, 20233 min read

Dueling Devil's Punchbowls (Oregon & Washington)

It's a bit strange to "review" something nature-made because it's all glorious. In my opinion, pretty much anything humans haven't...

Jul 19, 20232 min read

Sweet as Pie: The Most Delicious (gluten free & vegan) Strawberry Rhubarb Pie Recipe

Bella and I made our first garden-grown pie earlier this month. It impressed our harshest test-kitchen critic (Keith) and was such a hit...

Jul 14, 20234 min read

Tide Pooling Puget Sound

Since moving to the PNW, we've developed a few new interests. The latest is keeping an eye on the tide tables in anticipation of a...

Jun 29, 20237 min read

To the Badlands! How To Road Trip South Dakota Like a Pro

South Dakota is a patchwork of cornfields, dry earth, and straight talk. There are some wonderfully unique sights, from surreal...

Jun 24, 20232 min read

Iris Painting

Last month, we stumbled onto a new art project—painting with pigments from our garden. I’d love to tell you that it was premeditated but...