Learning How to Adult, from my Kids
Wondering how to adult? Read Your Turn: How to be an Adult by Julie Lythcott-Haims, TED speaker and author of New York Times bestseller How to Raise an Adult.
How to Smoke Beef Ribs
I absolutely LOVE beef short ribs. Up until recently, I’ve botched my attempts to figure out how to smoke beef ribs in the traditional Texas smokehouse style. Mission finally accomplished! These AMAZING BBQ beef ribs can be done in under 3 hours!
9 EPIC Things to Do in Mendocino with Kids
Looking for things to do in Mendocino with kids? This jaw-dropping area features tons of opportunities for exploration, and lots of small-town charm.
Amazing Things to do in Glacier National Park
Getting away from it all is easy if you know where to look. These are the best things to do in Glacier National Park with your family.
How to Cut your own Christmas Tree
Things are changing when it comes to how you cut your own Christmas tree. This year, we decided to avoid the crowds (and people) and venture into the wilderness to harvest our own tree.
Growing Fruit Trees at Home
Nowadays, people are learning to be more self reliant. Our family wanted to plant fruit trees as a way to ensure we always have the ability to produce food without looking to others. Over time we’ve learned about planting, growing fruit trees, seasonality, and how pruning is part of a care plan.
7 Homeowner Tips for a Well-Kept Yard
Chelsea and I are at it again. We’ve bought an older home (again) and now have to put in the work to make it our own. When I was young, I was taught that the outside of the home is a reflection of the feelings of those living on the inside. Here are our seven simple homeowner tips to help you break in a new home and make it shine.
Stair Storage: a Quick DIY Project
Here’s how we solve two problems at once with a DIY stair storage box. So many simple solutions are possible with a little creativity and the right tools.
Best American Whitewater Rafting: Hell’s Canyon
Hell’s Canyon, Idaho, was where we discovered the absolute bliss of throwing ourselves into nature and enjoying the best American Whitewater Rafting.
Dad Travel: 36 Hours in South Dakota
I’ve come up with a great way to maximize our time together and keep things interesting. This is how I “Dad Travel” in amazing South Dakota in just 36 hours.