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Life with an Engineer, Volume 2
A few months ago I wrote the post Life with an Engineer, describing life as the wife of a critical thinking, logical, and analytical engineer. I heard “I know what you mean!” and “My husband is…
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How to Reuse Old Corks as Fire Starter
I can now finally answer the question, What should I do with all of these leftover wine corks? While browsing Pinterest the other day, I came across a brilliant idea to use wine corks as fire starter.…
- Field Fashion Friday, Glamping, Glamping Gear, Hiking, Hiking Gear, Hunting, Hunting Gear, What to Wear
Field Fashion Friday: Cute Backpacks
I’m an advocate for organizing gear in bags that stand ready-to-go in your closet. Below are some good options for these “Go bags,” all from Nordstrom.com. A few things to look for in…
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Get Prepared for Hunting Season in 5 Steps
Hunting season is almost upon us! As summer draws to a close, these five simple preparations will put you one step ahead of the game. (Get it, game?!)(Ha!) 1. Buy a hunting license :…
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Lazy Day on the River
My house needs to be cleaned, I need to exercise, and I should probably read and expand my vocabulary, but I spent last Saturday in a chair in the Guadalupe river. Because what is…
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Holly Reports on Her Grand Canyon Adventure
In honor of her birthday, and in honor of the great outdoors, today I’m interviewing my dear friend Holly about her recent trip to the Grand Canyon. Before we start, I want to…
- 101 The Basics, Fishing, Fishing Guidance, Fly Fishing, Fly Fishing Guidance, Hunting, Hunting Guidance
How to Buy a Hunting or Fishing License
In my book, August means the imminent arrival of good things! Namely, Fall, Aggie football, a relief from the heat, and excuses to wear boots. It also means hunting season is upon us, just in time…
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Corgis Swimming (Yes It’s Possible!)
I’m a corgi lover. It’s the truth. I’m currently on my third one, and I still have yet to get over their cuteness. I’m convinced that if I was a character in Harry Potter,…
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Where to Kayak In Austin (And What to Eat Afterwards)
The most popular place to kayak in Austin is Lady Bird Lake, which runs through the center of our city. Kayaking on Lady Bird is perfect, because the lake is beautiful, wide, and doesn’t…
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Hunting Season Style!
I’m excited to showcase Prois Hunting and Field Apparel for Women products in this post! I’ve been given some of their latest clothing to take afield this fall and I will be sharing my experiences here on…
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