Easter Egg 5K and Adult Egg Hunt
April 9, 2019
Coming April 20, 2019. Hop to it! It’s the Easter Egg 5K and Adult Egg Hunt at historic Military Park in Indianapolis. This timed 5K race has a total ascent of almost 32 feet and a maximum elevation of 730 feet. Following the race, there’s free beer (21 and older, of course) or root beer, […]
Waddle: A Book of Fun for Penguin Lovers
April 8, 2019
It’ll make you smile! From the title to the amusing quotes, Waddle: A Book of Fun for Penguin Lovers is meant to bring about warm fuzzy feelings. Noted penguin expert and award-winning writer, photographer, filmmaker and university teacher, Lloyd Spencer Davis, aka Professor Penguin. is the editor of this entertaining book. You’ll find beautiful photos […]
Tour de Lopez
April 8, 2019
Coming April 27, 2019. Take a ride around the Jewel of the San Juan Islands! In its sixteenth year, the Tour de Lopez is a family-friendly, untimed cycling event on Lopez Island, the third largest of the San Juan Islands, an archipelago in the northwest corner of Washington state. Referred to by some as the Friendly […]
Rediscover the Louvre with Airbnb
April 5, 2019
Coming April 30, 2019. You’re invited to stay at the Mona Lisa’s home! What?! The folks at Airbnb are at it again with a très unique contest. This time, it’s two round trip tickets to Paris for a stay at the Musée du Louvre, the world’s largest and most visited art museum. Start with a private, […]
Mountain Khakis Wildflower Tank
April 5, 2019
Spring has sprung! And the Wildflower Tank from the folks at Mountain Khakis is just what you need to get in the mood to enjoy warmer weather. Featuring this year’s color statement, Living Coral, the warm hues of the pinkish-reddish shade of orange in the flowers make this a stand out piece. We love the […]
Olympic Peninsula BirdFest
April 5, 2019
Coming April 12-14, 2019. Get ready birders…it’s time for the Olympic Peninsula BirdFest! This is the 16th annual festival, and the Olympic Peninsula in western Washington provides the setting for viewing a diverse group of birds, including the Bald and Golden Eagle, Peregrine Falcon, Northern Pygmy Owl, and Red-breasted Sapsucker, to name just a few. […]
Caterpy Laces
April 4, 2019
The bumps mean no tying needed! Caterpy Laces are a novel lacing system that turns your running shoes into slip ons. They feel like a stretchy shoelace with bumps and come in a variety of colors. Setting them up takes a tiny bit of work since you’re threading the bumps through the eyelets, and the […]
National Women’s Half Marathon and 8K
April 4, 2019
Coming May 5, 2019. This one’s for the ladies! Celebrating its second year, the National Women’s Half Marathon and 8K promises a fun day of fitness in the heart of Washington DC. The race starts and finishes at West Potomac Park, home to the FDR Memorial and the Martin Luther King, Jr. National Memorial. Expect a relatively flat […]
Edinburgh Natural Skincare Queen Bee Solid Hand Cream Bar
April 3, 2019
Treat yourself like a queen! Here’s another outstanding creation from our friends at The Edinburgh Natural Skincare Company. The Queen Bee Solid Hand Cream Bar is this company’s most popular product, and it’s easy to see why. It’s made from all natural ingredients and handmade in Scotland, just like all their products. About the size of […]
Edinburgh Natural Skincare Symmetry Anti Ageing Cream
April 3, 2019
It’s 100% natural. That’s the driving force behind the wonderful products from our friends at The Edinburgh Natural Skincare Company. Their Symmetry Anti Ageing Cream is a luxurious pot of handmade goodness. This cream is more of a solid balm that melts easily with the warmth of your fingers, leaving you with a silky texture […]
Highland Fling Race
April 3, 2019
Coming April 27, 2019. Kilts are welcome but optional! The Highland Fling Race is a grueling 53 mile timed race along Scotland’s premier long distance route, the West Highland Way. Runners from all over the world vie for a coveted spot in this ballot-allocated race that is limited to 1000 lucky entrants. This point-to-point trail ultramarathon […]
Josie Maran Argan Daily Moisturizer Mineral SPF 47 Protect and Perfect
April 2, 2019
This is your one-stop shop for a protected, polished look! The Argan Daily Moisturizer Mineral SPF 47 Protect and Perfect from our friends at Josie Maran does triple duty by moisturizing, providing sun protection, and evening out your skin tone. Wow, that’s three products in one, so it’s a real time-saver! The magic elixir is the […]
Mountain Trek
April 2, 2019
Kick off spring with a weeklong fitness getaway. Mountain Trek looks like a quintessential lodge complete with timber frame architecture and is perched among the trees in a particularly scenic part of British Columbia. The yoga room and gymnasium look out over Kootenay Lake, and the spa facilities include an infrared sauna, steam room, outdoor jacuzzi, […]
Split Nutrition
April 1, 2019
A classic combination simplified! The folks at Spilt Nutrition are making it easy to get that much loved dynamic duo of childhood lunches – peanut butter and jelly – in a single serving snack pack! For the on-the-go TrailblazerGirl, pop one of these snack packs in your pocket or backpack, and you’re set with a […]
Levi’s Presidio 10
April 1, 2019
Coming April 14, 2019. A race that crosses the Golden Gate Bridge? Yes, please! The Levi’s Presidio 10 offers 3 distances: 10 mile, 10K, or 5K, with the promise of an over and back on the Golden Gate Bridge for the first 2 lengths. Choose the latter if you want to run with your stroller. […]
Bubble Lodge
March 29, 2019
As if vacationing on a tropical island isn’t special enough, how about sleeping in a bubble overnight? The Bubble Lodge is a unique experience offering transparent bubble domes at 2 locations on the island nation of Mauritius, about 1,200 miles off the southeast coast of the Africa. These cool structures were created to have minimal impact on […]
BOS Iced Tea
March 29, 2019
Have you heard of rooibos (pronounced roy- boss)? The leaves of this herb are native to South Africa and are used to make a tea that is very popular there. BOS Iced Tea is a special concoction that uses this magic ingredient to make an iced tea that has anti-inflammatory and anti-aging properties and is […]
Vac and Dash April Fools Day 5K Classic
March 29, 2019
Coming April 1, 2019. A 5K race that has you running through a basement in someone’s house…sound like an April Fools Day prank? Close. It’s the Vac and Dash April Fools Day 5K Classic, otherwise referred to as the 4,828,036 Millimeter Classic (yep, that’s 3.1 miles). Runners start at the Stanly County Family YMCA in Albemarle, North […]
SUAVS Women’s The Zilker Gum
March 28, 2019
Go sockless! As the weather warms, our feet are itching to get out of thick socks and boots and ready for some sockless freedom. Enter the Zilker Gum from the folks at SUAVS, breathable, knit shoes that are washable! Yep, pop out the microfiber terry-covered insoles, toss them along with the shoes in one of […]
Chicks with Nuts
March 28, 2019
Coming April 12, 2019. Climb Joshua Tree National Park with Chicks with Nuts! This ladies-only weekend workshop gives you the scoop on trad or traditional climbing: fundamentals, gear placement, anchor building skills, lead climbing techniques, and self-rescue tactics. The hands-on instruction is very individualized with one instructor for every 2 students. Lodging, 2 breakfasts, 1 […]
Saturday Skin Freeze Frame (now called Press Pause)
March 27, 2019
Here’s another super product from Saturday Skin, that fantastic Korean skincare company that brought us Daily Dew. Freeze Frame is a moisturizing beauty essence which is a lightweight, gel-like liquid loaded with Saturday Skin’s proprietary natural peptide formula and an added bonus of pomegranate extract. This magic combination promotes your skin’s natural regeneration process, infusing it […]
Saturday Skin Daily Dew
March 27, 2019
Spray it on us! Or more accurately, we should say mist it on, because the Saturday Skin Daily Dew has such a lovely, fine, even mist. So refreshing yet hydrating and absolutely no scent at all. Spritz it on and it quickly evaporates, leaving your skin soft and moisturized. A multipurpose product, you can use […]
Dunia Camp
March 27, 2019
A safari camp set apart from all the rest! Sure, the location in the heart of the Serengeti is stunning, but what really is unique about Dunia Camp is that it is the first and only all-female managed, guided, and staffed lodge since 2016. Talk about girl power! Get ready for an amazing safari experience […]
Toad&Co Susurro Duo Short Sleeve Tee
March 26, 2019
Socially and environmentally committed clothes. That’s the promise of Toad&Co, one of TrailblazerGirl’s favorite companies, as is evident from the many glowing reviews we’ve done featuring their sustainable fashion. They’ve really taken their promise to heart with 100% sustainability with the fabrics they’ve chosen for this year’s entire spring collection! Wow, very impressive! And so […]