Category: Tips & Tricks

Insider tips & tricks for saving money, time and frustration when traveling, having fun outdoors or just trying to live a happy life.

Florida Girl’s Guide to Surviving Snow

Florida Girl’s Guide to Surviving Snow

Before visiting Colorado we had never seen more than a light dusting of snow. So seeing FEET of snow pretty much blew our minds and was a big determining factor for our move across the country! However, after a life of no seasons, it took a lot of adjustments for... Read more
Pros & Cons of Diving Homestead Crater in Midway Utah

Pros & Cons of Diving Homestead Crater in Midway Utah

We spent a cold January weekend scuba diving in the warm water of Homestead Crater in Midway, UT, in order to complete our PADI open water diver certifications. This review lists the pros and cons of diving Homestead Crater in Midway, Utah, so you can decide... Read more
5 Simple Steps to Having Happier Vacations

5 Simple Steps to Having Happier Vacations

It is a common problem: You spend lots of money on a vacation and countless hours planning it and you want to have an amazing time. But then it happens, you end up sitting in a hotel room (or maybe on a trail somewhere) super disappointed and probably in tears. How do... Read more
10+ Fun Things to Do in Estes Park Colorado in Winter

10+ Fun Things to Do in Estes Park Colorado in Winter

If you find yourself with a free weekend between ugly Christmas sweater parties & white elephant gift exchanges, an Estes Park getaway makes for a perfect, relaxing winter weekend. So, put the cookies down and start planning with this sample of things to do in Estes... Read more
4 Outstanding Days in South Iceland: Road Trip Recap

4 Outstanding Days in South Iceland: Road Trip Recap

The entire island of Iceland is insanely gorgeous. But there is something extra special about South Iceland. Maybe because it is jam-packed with beauty at every turn. Or maybe because there is such a variety of unique experiences to be had. Either way, we could have... Read more
5 Tips for Your First Hot Air Balloon Ride

5 Tips for Your First Hot Air Balloon Ride

Are you thinking about taking your first hot air balloon ride? As a surprise for his 30th birthday, I took Buddy on a hot air balloon experience for the first time and it was amazing. We got there at the crack of dawn excited for a new adventure, and somewhat unsure... Read more
5 First-Time Colorado 14er Fails – Hiking Mt. Bierstadt

5 First-Time Colorado 14er Fails – Hiking Mt. Bierstadt

In 2014, I climbed my very first 14er, by hiking Mt. Bierstadt, one of the easiest 14ers. For you non-Coloradans, that's a mountain peak with a summit above 14,000 feet! As I reminisce on that awesome, challenging and emotional experience, I can't help but laugh at... Read more