I love a long and scenic hike but I know that wearing the correct clothing and shoes and having the right equipment is vital for my comfort. I started off just hiking in converse or nike joggers and while this…
Although my biggest passion in life is exploring the outdoors, being crafty with my outdoor gear is a side hobby that I have a lot of fun with. When it comes to dealing with bugs, namely ticks, I definitely have…
Ticks spring up out of nowhere in the warmer months, and there’s nothing I hate more than the icky smell and feeling of common bug sprays. I also like to avoid chemicals on my skin if possible, but I also…
If you’re a hiker like me you’ll know that your shoes can take an absolute beating. Or sometimes your everyday shoes just happen to have the sole break away from the main part of the shoe. Luckily, I discovered that…
LifeStraw started off as a humanitarian project with the goal of providing safe drinking water to communities in need around the world. They’ve since expanded into one of the most popular and most efficient water filters on the market. But…
Dawn soap and vinegar have become a “trendy” online mixture for all-purpose cleaning, but I also know they are rumored to take care of ticks and even make them back out of you. I love a natural remedy as much…
Keeping ticks away has always been an annoying challenge for me, and it’s even harder with pets, as there are really only so many things that work. I definitely prefer to use natural ingredients when I can, especially around my…
One thing I’ve learned about taking a dog hiking is that you can’t really tame their curious side, and eventually your pup is going to end up exploring off-trail. Unfortunately this is where ticks tend to be, and for this…
Ticks are one of those problems where it seems like everyone has their own “family” fix. I’ve experimented with a handful of at-home tick fixes in my time spent hiking, and I’ve found that there are really only so many…
When it comes to tick prevention, I usually opt for whatever is proven to work best. However, when it comes to protecting my kids or pets, I definitely prefer to use products that I know are safe. “Safer” natural tick…