Posts by Christina Sizemore
Huntsville State Park Guide: Camping, Hiking & Paddling Near Houston
Huntsville State Park is one of our favorite(opens in new tab) and most visited state parks in Texas. It’s super close to Houston, offers all kinds of things to do, is large enough that you can easily get a campsite (even last minute), and it feels a little like home since I’ve been camping there…
Read MoreFamily Things to Do in San Antonio: A 3-Day Weekend Itinerary
San Antonio is an excellent family weekend trip from Houston. At about a three-hour drive, it’s close enough for a long weekend but packed with enough history, museums, great food and family-friendly things to do that you could easily stay much longer. For this trip, we built a three-day San Antonio family itinerary around some…
Read MoreThe Best Books to Give as Gifts for Everyone on Your List
Books are some of the best gifts to give, no matter the occasion. Christmas, birthdays, Mother’s Day, Father’s Day—or simply because you found a book that made you think of someone—a great book feels personal without being complicated. We have friends with a Christmas tradition I’ve always loved. Instead of buying a bunch of random…
Read MoreTour the Tall Ship ELISSA: A Galveston, Texas Adventure
The 1877 Tall Ship ELISSA in Galveston is one of the oldest actively sailing ships in the world—and visitors can climb aboard and explore her for themselves. Over 4th of July this year, New York City hosted Sail4th 250 where 47 tall ships and 40+ navy gray-hull vessels sailed past the Statue of Liberty and…
Read MoreHow to Start Sketching: Plus My Favorite Supplies for Beginners
In art school keeping a sketchbook is part of your educational journey. Our sketchbooks were checked every quarter to make sure we were utilizing them. The beauty of a sketchbook is absolutely nothing in it needs to be perfect – it’s a place for practice, to work out ideas, and to document life. Every time…
Read MoreMy Favorite Gardening Tools That Make Gardening Easier
Over the years, I’ve accumulated plenty of gardening tools, some have become indispensable, while others sit untouched in the the bottom of my gardening tool box. The gardening tools in this list are the tools I reach for again and again because they’ve proven themselves season after season. Whether you’re planting your first flower bed…
Read MoreOur 6 Favorite Nature Guide Books for Camping, Hiking, and Exploring
Every adventure is an opportunity to learn, and our favorite nature guide books take learning to a new level. Sure you can use your phone to identify a bird or mushroom species. However, if you want to take your knowledge a little deeper like understanding what the female of the bird looks like or sounds…
Read MoreThe Ultimate Camp Kitchen Checklist for Beginners (Free Packing List)
Cooking in a camp kitchen can seem daunting, especially for your first time camping. It can also be really fun, especially if you enjoy cooking. We’ve camped and cooked in all kinds of camping environments and don’t want to gate keep all the knowledge we’ve gained. So here’s your ultimate camp kitchen guide for beginners…
Read MoreMust Have Gear for Camping with a Dog
So you want to camp with a dog, we got you, all the tips, tricks and gear to make your camping trip (and their’s) a lot easier and more fun. First Time Camping With a Dog For your first time camping with your dog, try doing a short trip. You never know how your dog…
Read MoreA New Tattoo: A Colon Cancer Journey | After The Colonoscopy
He doesn’t remember the ride home, though he reminded me of the directions the entire way. “Babe you should get over, you’re going to have to turn soon.” Even coming off anesthesia his directions are correct. I put him to bed. The best thing possible is sleep. Sleep to heal. Sleep to rest. Sleep to…
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