12 SKILLS. 12 CHALLENGES. 0 RESOLUTIONS. A NEW APPROACH TO THE NEW YEAR
I recently saw a post where someone was laying out their annual calendar by planning a new skill to learn and practice each month…
WHAT IS PERMACULTURE?
Permaculture has become quite a buzzword lately, especially among the homesteading, off-grid and gardening groups I frequent…
OUR FAVOURITE CANINE ENRICHMENT FEEDERS
I came across the idea of enrichment-style feeding for dogs quite a few years ago and have since tried out a number of different enrichment…
CANINE ENRICHMENT FOR HIGH-ENERGY DOGS
Owners of high-energy dogs often fall into the trap of thinking that endless amounts of physical exercise is the one and only way to tire them…
EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT RAISING QUAIL
Quail are a small bird which are becoming more and more popular as an option for a backyard flock…
MAX AND NEO STAINLESS STEEL CHAIN MARTINGALE COLLAR REVIEW
Martingale collars can be a useful and effective training tool. I tried a number of different styles before finding…
PUTTING PERMACULTURE PLANS INTO ACTION: OUR PHASE ONE EXAMPLE
As much as it stresses me out, our default setting around here seems to be a state of chaos. Despite my affinity for a false sense of control…
10 COMMANDS TO TEACH YOUR ADVENTURE DOG (THAT YOU MAY HAVE NEVER HEARD OF)
Adventure dogs need to be adaptable. They may find themselves in all sorts of situations – from camping out in remote wilderness…
A BEGINNER’S GUIDE TO BACKPACKING
Want to try backpacking for the first time? Check out my tips, tricks, and gear recommendations for backpacking newbies!
CHASING WATERFALLS ALONG THE SEA TO SKY HIGHWAY
British Columbia’s Sea to Sky Highway runs 163km from Vancouver to Pemberton along Highway 99. It offers up brilliant coastal views…
WHAT TO CONSIDER WHEN LOOKING FOR AN ADVENTURE DOG
Are you thinking about adding a canine companion to your adventure-filled life? There are a few things you’ll want to consider…
KURGO QUANTUM 6-IN-1 DOG LEASH REVIEW
A leash is a leash, right? You would think so, but in today’s ever-expanding pet supply market, dog owners have endless options…
10 USELESS SKILLS YOU’LL LEARN AS A DOG MOM
Are you thinking about getting a furry friend and wondering if dog ownership will teach you any essential life skills? Well, I’m here to tell you that you’ll definitely learn a thing or two…
MY ANNUAL READING LIST: 2020
I had a plan to read 20 books in 2020. One would think that a global pandemic would allow the time to reach such a goal, yet…
BACK TO THE LAND BEGINNER: MY FIRST VEGETABLE GARDEN
As part of our efforts at becoming more self-reliant, growing our own food has become a significant focus of mine lately…