Posts by Christina Sizemore
The 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…
Read MoreThank God for Hemorrhoids: A Colon Cancer Journey | The Colonoscopy
After our house burned down we used this space to work out our thoughts, feelings, and to share our journey. We shared because no one should have to go through hard things alone. We hoped people going through similar situations would find our words and our transparency would help them along their journey. And they…
Read MoreOur Favorite Travel Gear to Make Travel Easy
Travel, especially with a family, can feel trying. Making sure everything is packed, and everyone has everything, and nothing is forgotten is a massive chore in itself that requires a whole other vacation to recover from. Over the years, and with a lot of travel experience, we’ve found a few essential items that make the…
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