Mother’s Day 5K
May 7, 2021
Coming May 9, 2021. Show some love for Mom in a healthy way! Join the Mother’s Day 5K hosted by KC Express. Due to COVID safety measures, the in-person race was capped at 500 entrants and is currently sold out, but you can still participate in the fun (and swag!) with their virtual race. You […]
Mantra Mask
May 6, 2021
Natural skincare with a little extra help. Our friends at Mantra Mask make beauty masks that are formulated with naturally derived vitamins and herbal botanicals, but what sets them apart is the addition of CBD. When applied topically, CBD, short for cannabidiol, is a powerhouse in the skincare department. It has anti-inflammatory properties, reduces redness, reduces […]
Rummikub
May 5, 2021
Created over 70 years ago, this best selling game is still popular! With more than 55 million units sold, Rummikub is described as a cross between rummy and mahjong. This face-paced game involves players taking turns placing numbered tiles in runs (consecutive numbers of the same color) or groups (three or more of the same number in […]
Day Trips from Seattle
May 4, 2021
A range of options await within a two hour radius of Seattle! In Day Trips from Seattle, Chloe Ernst outlines many outings within driving distance from the Emerald City. All the planning is taken care of for each trip including instructions on how to get there, where to go, where to eat, and where to […]
Seattle Food Crawls
May 3, 2021
Foodies rejoice! Globe Pequot brings us Seattle Food Crawls, your guidebook for tempting your tastebuds in the Emerald City. Each chapter includes 5-6 establishments in a given neighborhood with mouthwatering photos, plus some bonus crawls for vegetarians, coffee lover, bakery fiends, and bar hoppers. There’s something for everyone in this gem. For example, in the […]
Cinco de Mayo 5K, 10K, 15K, Half Marathon
April 30, 2021
Coming May 2, 2021. A COVID-safe race to celebrate Cinco de Mayo! Join A Better World Running for their Cinco de Mayo 5k, 10k, 15k, Half Marathon, held in Santa Monica, California. Bib pick up starts 7:10am and then choose a staggered start time or self time and start earlier or a little later, as […]
Best Wildflower Hikes Western Washington
April 29, 2021
Step out and smell the roses…the Rosa nutkana or Nootka roses, that is! In Peter Stekel’s Best Wildflower Hikes Western Washington, you’ll find trails that will lead you to the Rosa nutkana, a wild rose native to Western North America, as well as many other wildflowers. The book shares 40+ hikes in 9 Western Washington […]
Incrediwear Sport Socks
April 28, 2021
Carbon has many uses, and the innovative folks at Incrediwear have some wearable accessories with a special fabric which incorporates carbon and germanium. The elements are embedded directly into the individual fibers so they will not wash out. With the help of your body heat, these elements increase blood flow, bringing more oxygen and nutrients, […]
Impact Snacks
April 27, 2021
Snack for change! Our friends at Impact Snacks are shaking up the snacking industry with their Superfood Bars. These bars taste good and are convenient to fuel you on your TrailblazerGirl hikes, but the real kicker is that they reclaim 250% more carbon emissions than they create and they use biodegradable wrappers and post-consumer waste […]
City Bonfires S’mores Night Pack
April 26, 2021
Camping and s’mores go hand in hand, right? The S’mores Night Pack from our friends at City Bonfires has all the fixings in one convenient kit. No need to gather firewood and kindling, because this kit has what you need for a mini bonfire that will last 3-5 hours, plus everything else: the roasting sticks, […]
Einova Ultra Fast Power Bank
April 23, 2021
Power any time, any where. As long as you have the Ultra Fast Power Bank from our friends at Einova. Measuring about 4″ by 7″ and weighing slightly over a pound, this powerhouse battery pack can charge 3 devices simultaneously. The massive 20,000mAh battery capacity with 63W total output translates to 4-8 charges for your […]
Earth Day 2021
April 22, 2021
Happy Earth Day! This year’s theme is Restore Our Earth, and there’s an emphasis on five main pillars: The Canopy Project, which is a massive effort to plant trees across the globe; Food and Environment, which focuses on understanding the environmental impact of our food choices; The Great Global Cleanup, which includes individual and group […]
Lavley Socks
April 21, 2021
Socks that make you smile! The team at Lavley have a selection of socks with fun patterns and quirky expressions. Designed out of a soft cotton with a touch of Spandex and elastic to keep them in place, these socks are comfortable, machine washable and meant to last. For the fishing enthusiasts, pick the “I’d […]
Tru Earth Eco-Strips
April 20, 2021
Just a strip will do! Our friends at Tru Earth have a novel way to clean your clothes…Eco-Strips! With Earth Day coming up (actually, Earth Day should really be every day!), these strips are so eco-friendly because instead of those big plastic bottles or giant, heavy boxes that hold our detergent, these thin strips contain […]
PlaneAire Hands
April 19, 2021
Sanitizing has become a way of life and our friends at PlaneAire Hands have what you need. The PlaneAire Hands blends kill 99.99% of most common germs, yet nourish and soften your hands. They are compliant with FDA regulations and CDC guidelines, containing 70% naturally derived Ethyl Alcohol. Thanks to the glycerin and inner leaf aloe […]
Wooden Shoe Tulip Festival
April 16, 2021
Now through May 2, 2021. Brighten your day at the Wooden Shoe Tulip Festival! This 40-acre tulip field in Woodburn, Oregon is about a 45 minute drive south of Portland. Tram and hay wagons take visitors a short distance to the fields planted with the colorful blooms. Cut flowers, potted bulbs, and pre-ordered bulbs are […]
iLive Waterproof Fabric Wireless Speaker
April 15, 2021
Big sound from a little speaker! The iLive Waterproof Fabric Wireless Speaker is the answer to outdoor musical entertainment. This little guy is light, weighing in at only 9.6 ounces, so with the included carabiner, you can easily clip it on to your backpack, tent line, beach umbrella, or belt loop. In about 2 hours, the […]
FinalSpork
April 14, 2021
Hold the plastic fork! There’s no need for single use plastic utensils when you have the FinalSpork. These are the same sustainability-conscious folks that brought us the FinalStraw that we introduced you to several years ago. And just like the FinalStraw, FinalSpork is a reusable, full-sized, foldable utensil designed out of stainless steel. The spork […]
Belcorva Bella Yoga Pocket Capris
April 13, 2021
The weather’s starting to warm up, so we know you’ll need a good pair of capris. The Bella Yoga Pocket Capris from our friends at Belcorva fit the bill. Super soft with a surprise mesh detail at the bottom, these capris will be your go-to pair for workouts, yoga sessions, trail hikes, and simply lounging […]
HOTLOGIC 12v Mini Oven
April 12, 2021
A little oven for your car! Yes, that’s right, our friends at HOTLOGIC have designed a 12v Mini Oven that allows you to have a nice hot meal on the road. What looks like an ordinary insulated lunchbox is anything but ordinary. Inside is a conduction heat platform that can reheat as well as cook […]
Dominion Energy Riverrock
April 9, 2021
Coming May 14-16, 2021. Celebrate the outdoors! At the Dominion Energy Riverrock, there will be a full weekend of small-scale participant events to showcase the wide scope of activities and active living opportunities in Richmond, Virginia. The festival will feature mountain bike exhibitions, trail running events, yoga classes, kayak and SUP races, and fishing tournaments. […]
Point6 Socks
April 8, 2021
Top notch socks made from top notch wool! The folks at Point6 source their wool from family-run sheep stations in New Zealand that hand-select wool for Point6 according to strict fiber specifications. The wool is then washed, processed, knit, and finished in the USA, and all this special attention leads to socks that are more […]
Nakie Hammocks
April 7, 2021
Lay back and relax! The folks at Nakie have an eco-friendly take on this by creating the world’s first recycled hammock. Eco-friendly as in their hammocks are made from plastic bottles. That’s 37 plastic post consumer bottles to be exact! Plus, they plant 4 trees for every item sold. To date, they have planted over 100K […]
ECOLunchbox Bento Wet Box
April 6, 2021
Avoid the single-use, wasteful plastics trap! Our friends at ECOLunchbox have just what you need with their Bento Wet Box. Shaped like the tiffin carriers that are often multi-tiered and widely used in Asia for carrying lunches, this container is designed out of stainless steel and holds 24 ounces, that’s a good sized serving of […]