Summer necessitates high-country hikes in my part of the world, but winter opens up all new possibilities.Ā Here are a few of my top tips for winter hiking.Ā Winter hiking in low-altitude locations with very little shade or on urban trails are all calling my name. A perfect way to blend fitness with nature. With […]
Here are a few things that have been going on around town and an October weekend wrap up. Carefree Spirits Distillery Earlier this year, DFs Jeff and Sue visited from California with their dear friends and we enjoyed an evening at Carefree Distillery. They visited again this week and wanted to return to this cozy […]
Well, the house is freshly painted in the new Polar Bear color and we are both happy with the way it turned out. And now. Comes the post paint pick up and put back together part. Which took the entire weekend. Sunday was rainy so honey-dos were not so painful. And having the TV going […]
Remember the recent post about my bicycle? I really love toodling around on my bike with no agenda. And as I mentioned, I donāt bike for exercise, just for pleasure. Except for the part where my buns are in misery on Day 2, and then Day 3 never happens. Somehow the pleasure gets lost along […]
Always on the hunt for the perfect running shoe and now I have a new shoe rack to home them after my morning exercise. New Balance Running Shoe Fresh Foam More 2 is my latest purchase in the search for running shoes.Ā As each year goes by, the miles spent running decreases, but I still […]
All the rain weāve had has allowed me to change up my summer fitness routine. Long walks, short runs and bike rides have been added into the mix of walking to the gym for an early morning workout. Wait. Did I say ābike ridesā? Yes, I did. I have no reason not to ride my […]
Itās been a while since the last Trader Joeās visit and there were some new things I havenāt tried. Hereās a little share of my purchases and some honest reviews. Strawberry and Jalapeno Crisps Okay, who in the world thought a strawberry and jalapeno combination might make for a good cracker?Ā I have no idea, […]
Memorial Day weekend was wonderful around here and was the perfect kick off to summer and all the activities that are already started. Yep, summer is hot around here.Ā But I love it anyway and we are having so much fun.Ā Iām going to share some of the early summer activities we are doing around […]
Iāve spent a lot of time on the road for work lately, but Iām hunkering down and enjoying time around Anthem over the Memorial Day Weekend.Ā The last Music in May concert held Friday night was a perfect kick off.Ā Hub picked up my favorite salad from Salad and Go and we enjoyed a couple […]
No, I donāt mean sweating to the oldies, here.Ā I had a birthday last week.Ā Blessed to be another year older.Ā But yikes.Ā If I donāt keep on top of my exercise, it is becoming way too easy to skip a workout or two.Ā And then I feel blah.Ā I donāt love working out, but […]