OluKai’s Kamiki Running Shoe
October 15, 2013
Wow, these shoes are comfortable from the get-go! OluKai’s Kamiki are super lightweight at only 6.8oz, yet they provide enough support for even the longest run. No wonder they are the official footwear of the Hawaiian Lifeguard Association with their sticky-rubber outsole providing traction on wet surfaces and flex grooves allowing for natural forefoot movement. They’re […]
Toronto Women’s 8K/5K
October 15, 2013
Coming October 26, 2013. The last race of the season for the Toronto Women’s Run Series is an 8K/5K race along a flat, paved course in a lovely park setting. This is a fun, supportive, race where “women set the pace”. Fall colors will be in full force, as will the firefighters “manning” the water […]
&Beyond Sossusvlei Desert Lodge, Namibia
October 14, 2013
A luxury desert getaway. Stay at &Beyond Sossusvlei Desert Lodge in Namibia and experience five star accommodations overlooking the Namib Desert and the Namib Sand Sea, a recently inscribed UNESCO World Heritage site that is the only coastal fog desert in the world. Ten, private, stone and glass villas have magnificent views of the desert plains […]
CeraVe Moisturizers
October 14, 2013
The dermatology specialists at CeraVe have just released a fantastic line of moisturizers, just in time to save our skin from winter weather damage. TrailblazerGirl tested their Therapeutic Hand Cream and Renewing SA Cream, and she’s happy to share these great finds with you. The amazingly water resistant Hand Cream is absorbed quickly and without […]
Niagara Falls State Park
October 14, 2013
Visit America’s oldest state park. With our National Parks being temporarily closed, check out some of our wonderful state parks. Niagara Falls State Park was established in 1885 and was designed by famed landscape architect, Frederick Law Olmsted, known for designing New York City’s Central Park. In the more than 400 acres of scenic terrain, […]
The Zombie Syndrome: On Death Island
October 11, 2013
Coming October 1, to November 3, 2013. Okay, adventurous TrailblazerGirls…this is something a little different from our usual finds (but still totally fun!). The Zombie Syndrome: On Death Island is an interactive theatre adventure roaming the streets of Vancouver. Small groups of up to 15 people attempt to solve clues and with the use of […]
Scala Wool Headband
October 11, 2013
Fall weather is upon us, and we TrailblazerGirls still love our outdoor activities. Stay warm with the Scala Wool Headband by Dorfman Pacific’s Scala Collezione collection. A stylish alternative to a hat (read, no messy hat hair!), these headbands are made of boiled wool. What is boiled wool, you may ask? Well. it’s a special […]
Great Urban Race
October 11, 2013
TrailblazerGirl loves these urban amazing-race-like events. This one is called the Great Urban Race and is held in various location throughout the US with an end-of-the-year championship race in Puerto Rico. Create a team of 2-4 of your smartest TrailblazerGirl-friends and solve 12 clues before 5pm. Make sure to bring your smart phone to help […]
Zombie Run for Humanity
October 10, 2013
Coming October 19, 2013. Yikes! Zombies are on the loose in Ottawa! Not for the faint of heart, the Zombie Run for Humanity is a 5K obstacle course where you are trying to survive the zombie apocalypse. You’ll start out with a belt with 3 flags that represent your life. Throughout the course of obstacles, […]
Ottawa Fall Colours Marathon
October 10, 2013
Coming October 13, 2013. As a nod to our Canadian TrailblazerGirls, the Ottawa Fall Colours Marathon will allow you to alleviate the worry of some of those extra calories that you’ll be noshing on the next day at Thanksgiving dinner. Held at the Cumberland Heritage Village Museum, you’ll have a wonderful country village setting with […]
Granville Island Turkey Trot
October 10, 2013
Coming October 14, 2013. Gobble, gobble! The Granville Island Turkey Trot is a great way to start off your Canadian Thanksgiving Day. The 10 km course is a flat, picturesque route starting at Granville Island, over the Burrard Bridge to the north side of the Sea Wall, then back along the sound side of the […]
Steaz Beverages and Energy Drinks
October 9, 2013
Delicious organic green tea beverages. TrailblazerGirl had a little trouble finding these Steaz Iced Green Teas and Energy Shots to taste test, but boy, it was worth the search! They are super-great tasting, and many of the flavors have zero calories, zero sugar, zero carbs, and 120mg antioxidants. Their Energy Shot is a healthy way […]
Pre-wrap
October 9, 2013
An inexpensive, versatile headband. Pre-wrap, also known as underwrap (originally used as a way to protect skin from tape chafing) is a foamy, stretchy material that is now popularly used as a colorful way to hold back your hair. It comes in 30 yard rolls, both prints and solids, and the sticky nature of this […]
Sleepy Hollow Halloween 10K
October 9, 2013
Coming October 19, 2013. Get in the Halloween spirit with the Sleepy Hollow Halloween 10K race! A fun, timed race through the streets of historic Sleepy Hollow, New York. The well-marked route travels within view of the Headless Horseman Bridge, Sleepy Hollow Cemetery and the Old Dutch Church. Just for kicks, dress up like Ichabod […]
BKC’s Willow 3 Bike
October 8, 2013
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Brooklyn Cruiser is partnering with Keep-A-Breast (KAB) foundation, a youth-focused organization that helps raise awareness about breast cancer prevention, and they are offering the Limited Edition Pink Willow 3 Bike. Amazingly, they are donating 100% of the proceeds of sales to the KAB foundation. This pink cruiser is 3 […]
Specialized Body Geometry Gel Glove
October 8, 2013
Women’s hands are different from men’s, and the folks at Specialized Bicycle Components know that. They developed the Body Geometry Gel Glove which is proportionally sized for a woman’s palm width and finger length. Their Body Geometry Gel technology reduces hand numbness by relieving pressure on the sensitive ulnar nerve and also provides additional hand […]
Urban Adventours Emerald Necklace and Fall Foliage Tour
October 8, 2013
This is the perfect time of year to tour Boston, especially on a bike! Urban Adventours offers their Emerald Necklace and Fall Foliage Tour, and over the course of 3 hours, you’ll explore some of the hidden gems of Boston’s gardens, reserves, and open spaces, highlighting the beautiful fall colors of this great city. The […]
Just Wanna Melt Lotion Bars
October 7, 2013
TrailblazerGirl is always excited to find distinctive products that aren’t your typical run-of-the-mill items. Just Wanna Melt Lotion Bars fit that to a tee. They are all natural solid lotions – yes, solid, like a bar of soap! Just warm up the bar in your hand to gently melt it, then rub the oils into […]
Ouidad Curl Recovery Ultra Nourishing Cleansing Oil
October 7, 2013
Give your hair a special treat. Ouidad Curl Recovery Ultra Nourishing Cleansing Oil is filled with unique ingredients that will repair and strengthen your hair to leave it silky smooth and shiny. Their proprietary CR-4 Repair Complex, including nutrient rich Mafura Butter and Kalahari Melon Seed Oil, covers your hair with concentrated fatty acids to […]
Twin Farms, Vermont
October 7, 2013
A five star, all-inclusive, all-season getaway in Vermont. Twin Farms, the former home of Nobel prize-winning author Sinclair Lewis and journalist Dorothy Thompson, is set among 300 acres of meadows and woodlands in central Vermont. Treat yourself by staying in one of ten individually decorated private cottages such as the Aviary with its contemporary style […]
Luci
October 4, 2013
An innovative and affordable solar light. Luci is the cutest little inflatable, solar lantern. She’s super lightweight at only 4.2 oz and has 2 brightness setting plus a flashing setting for emergencies. Able to recharge in both direct sunlight and incandescent light while collapsed or expanded, and when fully charged, she’ll provide 6-12 hours of […]
Goldfaden MD Sun Visor
October 4, 2013
The specialists at Goldfaden MD have yet another fabulous skincare product. Sun Visor’s opaque fine mist stray is quickly and invisibly absorbed to provide oil-free UVA/UVB protection. Formulated with both Titanium Dioxide and Zinc Oxide, you’re doubly protected, and the antioxidant organic red tea has the added benefit of rejuvenating your skin. We also like […]
Haunted Half Marathon, Salt Lake City
October 4, 2013
Coming October 26, 2013. Get your Halloween costumes ready and sign up for the Haunted Half Marathon in Salt Lake City! No zombies or monsters to jump out at you, just a fun half marathon with Trick or Treat Party Zones complete with Halloween music, bobbing for apples and even donut on a string. Don’t […]
Wesley Rash Guard by Helen Jon
October 3, 2013
Be the envy of everyone on the beach with the Wesley Rash Guard by Helen Jon! Yes, we know that it’s fall right now, but doesn’t this rash guard make you dream of catching killer waves on your surfboard? And being smart TrailblazerGirls, you are careful to cover up to protect your skin from the […]