Sorry to brag, but I believe I am becoming an REI Garage Sale master. My family and I attend them whenever possible, often camping out 24 hours in advance to claim the #1 spot. It really isn’t necessary to show up THAT early, but it is fun! Today I found great deals on a few items, and learned a new Garage Sale trick!
This past weekend my husband and I took our kids (and adopted their boyfriends) for a weekend of fun in Williamsburg, Virginia. As always, we were traveling with a Service Animal in tow. (more…)
To say that I ambitious is an understatement. I want to learn how to do everything. I want to make all the things. I have endless ideas and overflowing, bottled-up creativity. I also have limited time and even more limited resources. What’s a girl to do? Throw on a pair of boots and head to The Foundery, a Baltimore “maker’s space” offering industrial tool use, workshops, classes, and materials to the average person, like me! (more…)
Places to Paddle – sharing first hand information on places to SUP, canoe, and kayak.
Today’s paddling spot is Rocky Point Beach & Park, in Essex, MD. Click here to read it! Rocky Point Park has something to offer to everyone – from sunbather to seasoned paddler. You can find more locations under the SUP > Places to Paddle menu.
Liberty Mountain Resort is our home ski resort. It is the closets resort to the Baltimore metro area (followed closely by its sister resorts Roundtop and Whitetail), located in Carroll Valley, Pennsylvania, a mere 5 miles over the Maryland state line. (more…)
The 2nd Annual Baltimore Floatilla is happening on June 10, 2017. Tickets and registration are now available on the Baltimore Floatilla’s website. The event is a 5 mile paddle along the waterfront, gathering mid way in the heart of Baltimore’s Inner Harbor, where we will raise our signs and our voices in support of clean water and a healthy harbor in Baltimore. Check out my post detailing my experiences at the 2016 Baltimore Floatilla, as well as my short YouTube video covering last year’s event. I hope to see you there! Clean it up, Hon!
Snowboarding – you are either born with it, or you’re not. Yea right. Snowboarding is difficult, and everyone must pay homage, by way of epic wipeouts, to the snowboard gods. Persistence, practice, and preparation are key to your snowboarding success. If you’re looking for some insight, tips, and lessons learned, from a fellow beginner, then you’ve come to the right place. (more…)
The holidays have come and gone, and spring will be fast approaching. Though there is still snow in the forecast, and ice on the waterways, paddlers are warming up their training routine just in time for the 2nd Annual Bay Bridge Paddle!! The race will take place on April 29, 2017 at Sandy Point Beach in Annapolis, MD. More information and sign up on PaddleGuru or the race’s website. I’ll be doing a Snapchat takeover of the event, so be sure to follow @eff_30 and @sheshredsco on Snapchat and Instagram! Want to know what to expect? Read my prevoius blog post about the 1st Annaul Bay Bridge Paddle, and my 1st paddleboard race!
Baltimore has a reputation when it comes to dirt bikes, and it is not a good one. There are self-proclaimed gangs and urban bike clubs, such as the infamous 12 O’Clock Boys, that take to the streets in mass numbers, riding in and out of traffic, popping wheelies down the busy downtown streets. Their recklessness and showboating often put themselves and other motorists at risk, and they have dared law enforcement to do something about it. Well, they have… Baltimore Police have recently organized a new task force to tackle the dirt bike “problem” in Baltimore, and have zero tolerance for illegal riding. I don’t condone riding through the streets like an asshole, but as a new dirt bike rider myself, I have come to understand at least part of the problem. There is nowhere to ride legally, anywhere near Baltimore. (more…)
Last month we surprised our son with his first trip to Disney World. We carefully planned the trip for the week of Halloween, hoping to enjoy the special festivities, including Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party, while avoiding the summertime crowds and heat. This was also our first visit to a theme park with Tyler, my husband’s service dog. (more…)
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