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Our New UST Gear!
I recently upgraded a bunch of our camper gear with gear from UST! Their goal is to create an outdoor community that anyone can be a part of and there is gear is so user-friendly! Here is a list of my newest gear that has helped me level up our camping experience! This rechargeable lighter – perfect for light stoves or campfires! This Fillmatic Sleep Mat – it’s self inflating, thick, clips together to make a bigger bed, and oh so comfy! This FlexWare Sink 2.0 – is perfect for washing your dishes at camp. This Duo Cook Kit – is the perfect pot/pan combo for cooking and eating! This…
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The Best Chocolate Hummus
This easy to make chocolate hummus is my go to snack. Perfectly paired with fruit (I love strawberries) for a healthy snack! p.s. This is the best blender I have ever owned! Comment below and let me know if you make this hummus!
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Spring Break on St. Thomas
In March 2021, I traveled to Saint Thomas for a little spring break with my friend. It was my first time vacationing since Covid started a year ago! Here is a list of my tips, tricks, and favorite places and activities! Where to stay: We chose to stay in an Airbnb which was fine but the pictures and description differed from where we actually were staying. To start off, we chose a place with a kitchen and washer and dryer. Therefore we could save money on cooking our own meals and being able to pack less and using a washer to wash our clothes. So we were disappointed when the…
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My Guide to Winter Camper Camping
This past weekend, I went to my AIARE 1 Course in the White Mountains of New Hampshire. The course was amazing, the learning was exceptional and the cold was extra airy. This weekend the high was under 10 degrees Fahrenheit and my nights were below -5 degrees. So it was definitely cold but I was able to stay toasty warm in my Taxa Tigermoth with a few simple steps and a bit of a learning curve. It started with picking a campground that offered electricity. I’m honestly a little afraid of propane heaters so being able to use electric heaters was important to me. I was also traveling solo so…
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10 Essentials for Backcountry Adventures
What are the 10 essentials and why do you need to carry them? The 10 essentials are the 10 main things you need to bring with you whenever you travel in the backcountry. They are items that could be the difference between life or death, being rescued or not! In some states, if you ended up in a dangerous situation and need to be rescued, the state will fine you for being negligent and not prepared. What are the 10 Essentials? Depending on the website you look at, depends on the specifics of the items. But I like to think of it as the 10 essential systems. (I linked my…
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My Favorite Workout Gear
About 10-11 months ago I embarked on a journey to a healthier lifestyle (read about that journey here) but along the way, I searched high and low for workout gear that not only enhanced my workouts but also didn’t break the bank, and here are my favorites. Supplements These Propel Packs are perfect for long hard workouts or runs and help you rehydrate with Electrolytes and great taste! Ancient Nutrition Bone Broth Protein is perfect for a non-whey protein! It’s great for smoothies or waffles! These Inspirational Shaker Cups are great for measuring water, protein shakes, and more. Honestly don’t have these ones personally but these are so fun, I want them! Clothing…
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2020 Review of Results
LOSSES: Weight: -8.75 lbChest: -1.5”Waist: -3.5”Hips: -1.25”R Arm: -.5”L Arm: 0”R Thigh: -.5”L Thigh: -.5” GAINS: 💪🏻 I can do push-ups💪🏻 I love my body & all it can do💪🏻 I can hike strongly and not as winded💪🏻 I stayed consistent with workouts This year has been crazy and all these gains have been made with home workouts! Literally, for like 5 months I only had two 5lb weights and I still made gains! I never lifted heavier than 10lb and worked out for an average of 30 minutes a day! Of course, I added hiking, biking, outdoor adventures in too cause I love them but still this is awesome!
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Daily Habits
As I enter the new year, I like to think about the habits that I have found success with and I could focus on in the next year. These habits don’t need to be big, or hard and take up a lot of time but they do need to be things you make a priority in your day. So here is my list. Get outside for 30 minutes: I’m my best self when I’m outside. The sunshine and fresh air can do wonders for you! Workout for 30 minutes: Working out releases endorphins which are linked to happier moods, and release of tension/stress. Even when I don’t feel like working out, I…
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My Journey to a Healthy Lifestyle
Someone once told me, “if you don’t make time for your wellness, you’ll be forced to make time for your illness.” And this quote is what has defined my last few years and more specifically 2020. In January 2017, I got a concussion that left me in a difficult place. I had been playing pick-up volleyball with a group of adults that I played with every week. One night, I was hit in the head with the volleyball. I instantly got dizzy and felt nauseous but decided to drive myself home. The next morning I woke up feeling even worse but I was just out of college and starting my…
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Things in Your Camper, You Just Need
I have a Taxa Tigermoth camper that we bought this summer. Since we bought it, we have to go on various adventures with it. And through our trial and error, we discovered things we just need. This list is geared towards our Tigermoth but can be adapted to other campers as well! Everything here is items I’ve personally used and recommend! I won’t recommend products I haven’t used (unless otherwise stated!). This ARB Tent Room (Paired with this awning) is perfect for extending your living space and heats up perfectly for winter camping. This Mr. Buddy Heater is perfect for heating that tent room on cold nights. Runs of the…
