The words on this page will do no justice to the natural beauty we experienced on this adventure. For several months we anticipated this trip. Our lust to wander through Zion National Park, Bryce Canyon National Park and knowingly finding sites off the beaten path. We flew into Las Vegas witnessing a spectacular 3 hour … Continue reading Travels in Zion, Bryce and Valley of Fire
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Why I Started Using CBD
I am often asked, “what’s the deal with CBD? Why do you take it? And why did you decide to create a company during a global pandemic?” My personal story is a one with twists, turns, and life coming at me with 100 MPH curveballs. I first learned about the benefits of CBD in 2016 … Continue reading Why I Started Using CBD
Adventures in Rincon, Puerto Rico
Ahhh, the year of COVID-19... the plague that stopped the world (minus these mask-toting globetrotters). We decide to roll the dice, grab tickets, and make our way to a more remote section of the island. Dreams of relaxation, beautiful beaches, and local delicacy danced in our heads on the enchanted Eve of Christmas. We were … Continue reading Adventures in Rincon, Puerto Rico
Ole South Thanksgiving in Charleston
Being southern is pretty awesome, but being southern on Thanksgiving is a slice of heaven! After a few rounds with the turkey, dressing, broccoli casserole and too many sides to list (and an early a.m. 10k for me and 13.1 for Rachel) we headed to Charleston for some desired down time! Driving on Thanksgiving night … Continue reading Ole South Thanksgiving in Charleston
Waterfalls Hunters in Alabama
It was with heavy hearts we made the trek to Alabama for a celebration of life. My aunt Lucy passed, she was a special woman who loved the farm life and grew most of her own food (and made the best fried anything you would ever eat). Requiring a place to rest our heads for … Continue reading Waterfalls Hunters in Alabama
The Key to Happiness is Being Free
This weekend was spent away from traditional societal expectations. 2020 has been the year of quarantine and self-discovery of one’s existence deprived of repression in routine. A beach visit signifies vacation for many. The angst of lugging objects through sand, the impractical view of life within a trivial, digital display and the fiction belief in … Continue reading The Key to Happiness is Being Free
First Backpacking Adventure
We decided to grab some gear, the basics, for some backpack camping. Putting together the list was quite exhausting and knowing we needed to haul everything in and out limited the need for satellite television. Our equipment list with purchase links include; SUPPLY LIST We purchased the following from Amazon (VIEW LIST) Featherstone 2 person … Continue reading First Backpacking Adventure