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One of the excursions we were most excited about during our trip was Johnston Canyon, a trail ascending and descending through a deep canyon carved into colorful rock, filled with waterfalls, running through a beautiful shaded forest. (more…)

Posted on August 1, 2018November 15, 2018 by Kristy by Kristy

Adventures

Summiting Sulphur Mountain and Relaxing in Banff Upper Hot Springs

There are two ways to reach the top of Sulphur Mountain in Banff National Park: hike 3.4 miles uphill navigating your way up a dirt trail studded with roots and rocks, or ride the Banff Gondola. (more…)

Posted on August 1, 2018November 15, 2018 by Kristy by Kristy

Man and Dog at Takakkaw Falls British Columbia

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Hiking to Takakkaw Falls

Our trip to Takakkaw Falls wasn't originally part of our "itinerary", but we were so glad that we got to experience it! It was by far Luke's favorite adventure that we went on while in the park. We had originally planned to visit Lake Louise and hike to the Lake…

Posted on July 31, 2018November 15, 2018 by Kristy by Kristy

Adventures

Summer Adventures with Patronus and Bruce

After a couple weeks straight of hot, muggy weather which was definitely nowhere near ideal for going on fun adventures with a dog, Patronus and I were both eager to get back outside and do something fun. We finally had a weekend with beautiful weather, so we decided to take…

Posted on July 9, 2018August 3, 2018 by Kristy by Kristy

Adventures

Patronus’ First Camping Trip

After months of preparation, the time for our first backpacking trip was finally upon us. (more…)

Posted on June 20, 2018August 1, 2018 by Kristy by Kristy

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Day Hiking with Patronus

Saturday was National Trails Day and the weather was almost 70* and partly cloudy, so the three of us decided to visit a state park and do some hiking. Not only was the weather perfect for hiking, it was also a great opportunity to test out some of our gear…

Posted on June 4, 2018August 2, 2018 by Kristy by Kristy

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Teaching Our Great Pyrenees to Swim

Patronus had his first ever swimming lesson over Memorial Day weekend. The weather was hot and sunny, and the air was muggy, which was the perfect recipe for coaxing a big, fluffy dog into a nice cold pool. While we did have general plans to teach Patronus to swim over…

Posted on June 3, 2018August 20, 2018 by Kristy by Kristy

Finishing 51 Mile Bike Ride in Northern Michigan

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Zoo-De-Mack Weekend

Last Friday, my friend Erin and I packed up the car and headed up to Mackinaw City for the 29th Annual Zoo-De-Mackinac weekend while the guys enjoyed the houses to themselves for the weekend. The highlight of the event is a scenic 51 mile bike ride through the northern part…

Posted on May 21, 2018November 15, 2018 by Kristy by Kristy

Adventures

DIY First Aid and Emergency Kit for Adventuring With Your Dog

As the days get warmer and more opportunities arise for us to take Patronus on new and more exciting adventures, we wanted to make sure that we had a first aid kit that was relatively lightweight, easy to pack, and would accommodate all three of us ready to go. (more…)

Posted on May 5, 2018December 8, 2018 by Kristy by Kristy

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Spring Training with Patronus

Exploring a greenway trail. Last weekend, while Luke was busy doing some boring adult stuff, Patronus and I had the chance to explore a paved trail with my brother. Brandon and I have both been there countless times to walk, bike, and run, but this was Patronus' first time. (more…)

Posted on May 2, 2018November 6, 2018 by Kristy by Kristy

DIY + Thrifting

DIY Boho Accessory Organizer

This DIY project can be done for under $20 and just a couple hours of actual "work". (Psssssh, like crafting is work.) (more…)

Posted on April 30, 2018August 2, 2018 by Kristy by Kristy

Adventures

How to Be a Runner

These days it seems as if my social media feeds are often saturated with photos from random 5k races, especially during the spring months. Each year it seems as if more and more of my friends and acquaintances have caught the running bug and decided to take the plunge. …

Posted on April 27, 2018 by Kristy by Kristy

Sports + Training

The Best Running Advice I’ve Ever Heard

This is not article about how to run fast. It's not about defining success by HH:MM:SS or places or ribbons or medals or beating anyone. It's about loving what you're doing, and about doing all you can so you can keep on doing it as much as possible. What I…

Posted on April 12, 2018May 2, 2018 by Kristy by Kristy

Life at Home

Weird Things People Say About Our Great Pyrenees

Patronus gets to go a lot of places with us. In the time since we adopted him, he has been on walks and hikes, on many car rides, to parties, in pet stores, and even on trips to the taco truck. He's a pretty unusual breed of dog, so we've…

Posted on April 10, 2018August 20, 2018 by Kristy by Kristy

Sports + Training

Spring Marathon/Allergy Season is Here!

With the Boston Marathon right around the corner, spring marathons are on the brain for so many runners. For any runners out there who struggle with allergies and asthma during the spring months, spring training can be a gamble. Few things are more frustrating than spending 12+ weeks training consistently…

Posted on April 4, 2018August 2, 2018 by Kristy by Kristy

DIY + Thrifting

5 Ways to Save Money

I hate spending money on boring adult things that I don't care much about. Like seriously, I hate it. When it comes to shopping, my motto is basically "splurge on the things you care about and waste as little money as possible on everything else". I'm definitely not one of…

Posted on April 4, 2018November 14, 2018 by Kristy by Kristy

DIY + Thrifting

Introducing Our Shop of (Mostly) Horrible Things

After years of Luke and I sitting around and saying, "You know what I wish I could find on a T-Shirt?" we are excited to announce that we have finally made those dreams a reality. If you're a horrible person, incredibly immature, just want to be left alone, or are…

Posted on March 26, 2018August 2, 2018 by Kristy by Kristy

Adventures

Snowpocalypse 2018

Last weekend we got nailed with a snowstorm that brought over 9 inches of snow. What did Matt and I decide to do that day? Take our dogs on an adventure, of course! (more…)

Posted on February 12, 2018August 20, 2018 by Kristy by Kristy

DIY + Thrifting

Dill Pickle Soup

Time: 45 Minutes Servings: 4 Bowls Nutrition: 4.9g Protein, 27g Carbs, 4.6g Fat, 167 Calories I love soup, and today I'm going to share my personal recipe for dill pickle soup, which is one of my favorites! If you've never tried dill pickle soup before, you're probably wondering why in…

Posted on February 7, 2018November 15, 2018 by Kristy by Kristy

DIY + Thrifting

Banana Nut Breakfast Cookies

(Or as Luke calls them, Oatmeal Discs) Time: 20 Mins Servings: 6 Nutrition: 6.3g Protein, 22g Carbohydrates, 4.7g Fat, 150 Calories I'm sure you don't want to hear my entire life story on a recipe page about breakfast cookies, so let's cut to the chase. Here's an easy recipe for…

Posted on February 6, 2018February 7, 2018 by Kristy by Kristy

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Cabin Fever

I'm not going to lie, I always get a little stir-crazy in the winter. Since it's usually cold during the winter where we live, and there's not a whole lot going on, it can be tempting to lay around the house all day snuggled up with one of the cats,…

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