Winter Camping: For Everyone Except Those With a 3-Season Sleeping Bag

A guide to enjoying winter camping and the most necessary equipment. Also, tips for safety from frost bite, bears eating your oatmeal, and staying warm.

Getting married: Thoughts on a Small Wedding

Thoughts on having a small wedding and why it can be good for you and your family. Ideas for locations and...the cupcake wedding cake!!

Deciding On a Real or Artificial Christmas Tree: Thoughts to Help You Have a Green Christmas

Facts and thoughts on the debate of whether it is more green to have a real or artificial Christmas Tree. Also ideas on what you can do with your dead tree when the holidays are over.

Living in Japan and the Reverse Culture Shock of Coming Home

After living in Japan for five months, I learned some things about etiquette and had a bad case of reverse culture shock on returning home. This is my experience with some tips for those who are going to visit Japan themselves.

Enjoying Hot Springs in Colorado

There are lots of hot spring in Colorado to choose from. I recently visited Cottonwood Hot Springs in Buena vista, 2.5 hours outside of Denver. Here is information about Cottonwood Hot Springs and suggestions for other spots to visit in Buena Vista.

Unique Colorado Lodge Style Bed and Breakfast

Moving West: My Experience & Advise on Moving

A short tale of a girl moving out west to Denver, Colorado from Clarksville, Indiana. Includes tips on what to take care of when moving to a new state such as who to change your address with and reminders you may not think of.

Try This Pizza Bar Just South of Denver

Littleton, CO has a delicious and unique pizza spot that is worth driving to if you are in the Denver area. It is called McKinners Pizza Bar, and it is just that- great pizza and a full bar. The atmosphere...