Topic: summer

Get Off The Grid For Labor Day To Reset For Fall

Get Off The Grid For Labor Day To Reset For Fall

It was a plum assignment for a food, travel and fitness writer – go on a five day white water rafting and catered camping trip on the Rogue River in Oregon. Adventures on the water all day, new fitness challenges, abundant, cooked from scratch meals to feed a ravenous appetite, nights spent under the stars of the Northwest Pacific. All expenses paid, and a paid story assignment, to boot. The only catch? I’d be off the grid for five days. More »

Serious Question: Why Do I Get So Many Bug Bites?

Serious Question: Why Do I Get So Many Bug Bites?

Last week, I wrote about my love of camping, and how to best be prepared before heading out into the woods. Unfortunately, it seems that no amount of preparedness can make me less delicious to mosquitoes who, without fail, seem to bite me more frequently than anyone else in my party. Even with all the repellent in the world, I still seem to be super-prone to bug bites of all kinds. But why? Why are some people magnets to mosquitoes, fleas, and other biting bugs, while others (like my boyfriend) seem to be utterly repulsive to them? And, perhaps more importantly, what can I do to stop it? More »

Camping For Beginners: What I Learned From Breaking My Boyfriend Into The Great Outdoors

Camping For Beginners: What I Learned From Breaking My Boyfriend Into The Great Outdoors

For me, it just doesn’t feel like summer without at least one good, dirty-footed, campfire-stinking, vegan hot-dog-eating camping trip. But for those who maybe didn’t grow up pitching tents and splitting wood (like my fairly indoor and highly patient boyfriend, Adam), camping can seem like an intimidating, not-very-fun alternative to, say, a weekend spent in the comfort of a bustling city. Which is why I’ve put together a little list of the things I’ve learned to make camping for beginners not only tolerable, but actually fun and refreshing and lovely. More »

6 Natural Ways To Get Relief From Bug Bites

6 Natural Ways To Get Relief From Bug Bites

This weekend, I went on a delightful camping trip in the Olympic National Forest. And while I came back with plenty of great memories (and a few story ideas), I also came back with about a million mosquito bites. Because, even with bug spray and light, protective clothing, I’m just one of those people that get really bitten. So, over the years, I’ve found a few pretty great ways to get relief from bug bites–naturally.
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10 Things to Do Before Summer is Over, Done and Gone, Gone, Gone

10 Things to Do Before Summer is Over, Done and Gone, Gone, Gone

Sad news to report: Summer is half over. I’m certain many of you have been slacking off on your farmer’s tan and barefoot beach walking. If you’re like me you still haven’t tried out that low-cal popsicle recipe you tore out of Family Circle while waiting at your dentist’s office. Sadly, before we all know it, we’ll be itching our way to Christmas in boiled wool sweaters. More »

Summerize Your Beauty Routine

Summerize Your Beauty Routine

There’s no better way to start your summer of memories then by winning $50 worth of Skintimate  products. This spring, Skintimate asked you to submit your photographs showing how you’re Ready For Everything, and now when you vote for your favorite shots you will be entered into a daily drawing to win free Skintimate summer swag. Two grand prize winners will be flown to New York City to star in a photo shoot for In Touch and Life & Style magazines. Help us choose the winning photos now! More »

How To Make Refreshing Cold Soups (That Don’t Taste Like Death)

How To Make Refreshing Cold Soups (That Don’t Taste Like Death)

I’m really, really good at making one thing: soup. In the fall and winter, I make soup at least once a week with whatever’s in season, and it’s one of the few things I’m actually proud of. Unfortunately, on sweltering summer days, the last thing anyone wants to do is hunch over a steaming bowl of corn chowder, so I’ve had to figure out how to make cold soup that doesn’t, you know…taste like an old/cold bowl of slop. More »

How To Drink More Water (Without Adding Artificial Flavors)

How To Drink More Water (Without Adding Artificial Flavors)

Water. It’s the stuff of life. Our bodies need to it function properly in almost every aspect; after all, almost 60% of the human body is water. Drinking H2o can also increase your energy, prevent headaches and possibly even curb food cravings. Even though I work from home (and thus conceivably have unlimited access to water), I still find it hard to remember to drink enough. And now that summer is heading into full swing, it’s even more important to make sure I’m staying hydrated. More »

Happy Summer Solstice! Top 5 Summer Solstice Rituals To Ring In The Season

Happy Summer Solstice! Top 5 Summer Solstice Rituals To Ring In The Season

Today is Summer Solstice, which means that it’s officially summer, and we’re officially psyched to get the most out of the season. We celebrated this morning by doing downward dog with thousands of other yogis in the middle of Times Square at Athleta‘s Mind Over Madness event in New York City, but even if you don’t have a summer solstice ritual or event to help ring in the season, we think you should still make a ritual out of celebrating the longest day of the year. More »

Flip-Flop Fail: Why Crappy Sandals Are Bad For You

Flip-Flop Fail: Why Crappy Sandals Are Bad For You

Our friends over at the Gloss have a beef with flip-flops, because they find them to be unfashionable. And while that may or may not be true (it’s probably true, but that’s not really my jurisdiction), the fact is that, regardless of whether or not they’re hideous, crappy sandals are bad for your feet. And your legs. And kind of your whole self. And also the planet. Basically, your crummy summer footwear is just the worst. Here’s why. More »

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