Crawfish Time in Texas
Around the middle of April, there’s a smell in the air that is undeniable. It’s the smell of crawfish boiling and spices wafting into the spring air. My husband is a cajun and loves to boil crawfish every year. It’s…
Tips for Camping on the Beach in Galveston
I love taking the short drive down to Galveston and setting up camp on Crystal Beach on the much less crowded Boliver Peninsula. A quick ferry ride and you are there. Less people, more open spaces, more fish to catch……
Quick Shade Go Hybrid Canopy
The Quick Shade Go Hybrid Backpack Canopy is a necessity if you are planning to spend any time in the sun. This lightweight canopy is easy to assemble and fits compactly into the backpack that comes with it. I love…
MRE's – My Personal Preference
If you have ever been camping and needed a quick meal or you need a meal that doesn’t require a fire or a stove, you’ve probably resorted to MRE’s. I personally use them quite a lot, because they are so…
MRE’s – My Personal Preference
If you have ever been camping and needed a quick meal or you need a meal that doesn’t require a fire or a stove, you’ve probably resorted to MRE’s. I personally use them quite a lot, because they are so…
Gear Review – Twist It Mosquito Repeller
Pic TWISTIT Citronella Plus Twistable Armband Mosquito Repellent Everytime I go outside, I have to be conscience of my number one enemy… the Mosquito!! Yes, here in Texas there is nothing more menacing than that tiny little insect. So as…
Buescher State Park Trip
This past weekend (June 28th) my husband and I took a short trip to Buescher State Park for a relaxing camping trip. We had never been there, but on our quest to visit every Texas state park… it was on…
1st Review – Nalgene Water Bottle
This is the first of hopefully many gear reviews, so I thought I’d keep it relatively simple. The Nalgene bottle pictured here is one of my favorites! I got this particular one at REI several years ago and it is…