Cycle Zydeco
March 10, 2017
Coming April 19, 2017. Described as a festival on wheels. It’s Cycle Zydeco, a four-day ride through southern Louisiana, home of delicious Cajun food, gators, swamps, music, and good times! The route is on paved roads that are mostly flat. It’s 5 days of parties and 4 days of cycling, covering an average of 40 miles per day and […]
North Coast Organics Deodorants
March 9, 2017
Only natural, edible ingredients. That’s it. The folks at North Coast Organics use minimal, organic ingredients to make their small batch deodorants. Just as important as what’s in these deodorants is what’s not in there. You won’t find any dairy, soy, egg, parabens, BPA, aluminum, or sulfates, and they are vegan and cruelty-free. We tested the […]
Beauty Barlour Wild Orange Body Mousse
March 9, 2017
It smells so good, you’ll be tempted to eat this with a spoon! The Wild Orange Body Mousse from the folks at Beauty Barlour is handmade in Canada and smells like a delicious, chocolate, orange dessert since it contains cold-pressed, wild orange essential oil and theobroma cocao (organically grown, unrefined cocoa butter). With a luxuriously silky texture, after […]
Margarita Madness 5K
March 9, 2017
Various dates and locations in 2017. Is it a race or a party? It’s both with the Margarita Madness 5K! The party/race begins after dark and is open to people with all levels of fitness. Expect a fun atmosphere along the course and once you cross the finish line, there will be a margarita waiting […]
Chirps
March 8, 2017
There’s a secret ingredient in these snacks. Can you guess what it is? It’s crickets! Yes, Chirps contains 1 cricket in every chip and 14 crickets in each cookie. Why crickets? Well, according to the ladies that created these creative snacks, “from the amount of land used to how efficiently they use their feed, insects are […]
Swede-O Thermal Plantar DR
March 8, 2017
Relief is in sight! The folks at Swede-O are well known for products that prevent and rehabilitate ankle related injuries, and thankfully, they also have some products for the treatment of Plantar Fasciitis. For those not familiar with Plantar Fasciitis, you’re very lucky, as this is a painful condition that is the result of inflammation of the thick […]
Keemala, Phuket, Thailand
March 8, 2017
An island paradise! Keemala in Phuket, Thailand has 39 distinctively designed villas that reflect four ancient lifestyles: Clay Pool Cottages reflect the earthiness of the Pa-Ta-Pea (Earth) Clan; Tent Pool Villas are inspired by the nomadic lives of the Khon-Jorn (Wanderer) Clan; 2-story Tree Pool Houses are inspired by the We-ha (Sky) Clan; and the opulent Bird’s Nest […]
SeaBear Smoked Salmon and Ready-to-Eat
March 7, 2017
Get your Omega-3’s! If you can’t make it out to catch your own fresh salmon, our friends at SeaBear have just what you need. Their delicious “Gold Seal” smoked wild salmon and Ready-to-Eat pouches of Wild King Smoked Salmon, Wild Sockeye Smoked Salmon, and Wild Pink Salmon will have you drooling. The bags are vacuum-sealed […]
Kiehl’s Pure Vitality Skin Renewing Cream
March 7, 2017
Mmmm honey…but this is honey for your face, not your morning biscuit! Our friends at Kiehl’s sent us their new product called Pure Vitality Skin Renewing Cream that uses two powerhouse traditional medicine ingredients: New Zealand Manuka honey and Korean red ginseng root. Honey has been used for centuries for medicinal purposes, and Manuka honey, produced in New […]
International Women’s Day
March 7, 2017
Coming March 8, 2017. Tomorrow is International Women’s Day – a time to celebrate and recognize the achievements of women around the world and to take action to make a more gender inclusive environment. This year’s theme is “Be Bold for Change”, and it logically builds on last year’s theme of gender parity. A wide variety of talks, […]
Divoom Timebox – Mini
March 6, 2017
Much more than a compact speaker! The Divoom Timebox – Mini is a smart music dynamo that has a multitude of features: Bluetooth speaker, custom alarm clock, temperature gauge, FM radio, social media notification, voice memo, customizable sleep aid mode, stop watch, scoreboard, and more. The free Timebox app, available for both iOS and Android devices, unlocks even more […]
MYTAGALONGS Lifestyle Accessories
March 6, 2017
They have it all! Our friends at MYTAGALONGS have an extensive selection of accessories that will meet all your organizational and practical needs from travel to fitness to first aid to fun! In the fitness category, we checked out their Armband Touch, a comfortable, touch compatable carrier that is big enough to fit most size phones. […]
Total Solar Eclipse
March 6, 2017
Coming August 21, 2017. A coast to coast event that doesn’t happen that often…it’s this year’s total solar eclipse! This is the first total solar eclipse in the continental United States in 38 years, and it starts in Salem, Oregon around 10:15am (PDT) and exits on the east coast near Charleston, South Carolina around 2:40pm […]
ADIFF + goodgood for good: Reflective Reversible Jacket
March 3, 2017
An innovative jacket from a socially responsible company that designs for humanitarian causes. ADIFF is a new kind of fashion start-up that originally created novel products to meet the needs of refugees: jackets that convert to tents big enough to fit 2-5 people; a jacket that expands to a sleeping bag or large blanket; a reflective jacket […]
Fox River Socks
March 3, 2017
Happy feet…happy TrailblazerGirl! The folks at Fox River Socks are America’s oldest performance sock brand, so they know their socks. They have a massive assortment of socks to choose from depending on the activity you’re doing, the weather, fabric, and personal style preference. These sock experts (shout out to Mike!) smartly suggested we try their […]
Green Sock Half & Shamrock’n Race
March 3, 2017
Coming March 12, 2017. Get your green on! Celebrate St. Paddy’s Day at the Green Sock Half & Shamrock’n Race at Burnaby Lake. Choose from half marathon, half marathon relay, 7 miler, or 5K scenic courses in this stunning wildlife sanctuary circling the lake that was created by a glacier 12,000 years ago. Those Canadian’s know […]
Waiākea Hawaiian Volcanic Water
March 2, 2017
A premium water with a triple bottom line – healthy, sustainable, and ethical. That’s a tall order, and we think that Waiākea is succeeding at it beautifully. First, there’s no arguing that it’s healthy since it is pure water from the snowmelt (yes, Hawaii does get snow!) and the rain on the peak of the active […]
Powerstep Pinnacle Maxx
March 2, 2017
A simple fix to a painful problem. Sometimes we overdo it, resulting in injuries like plantar fasciitis, shin splints, and other foot conditions, but relief is in sight with the podiatrist-designed orthotics from our friends at Powerstep. They have a wide variety of shoe inserts, but we tested the Pinnacle Maxx and found the firmer […]
Elevate II – The Women’s Ski Camp at Jackson Hole
March 2, 2017
Coming March 6, 2017. Elevate your skiing with the Elevate II Women’s Ski Camp at Jackson Hole! This popular Wyoming resort hosts 4 days of glorious skiing with top women coaches and headlining pro-athletes Jess McMillan, Kim Havell and Crystal Wright. Aimed at intermediate and advanced level skiers, there will be daily instruction, video analysis sessions, […]
Explore Cuisine Pulse Pastas
March 1, 2017
Looking to boost your protein intake? Pasta is great for a carb load but it’s very limited in protein. Now you can get the benefit of carbs AND protein with Explore Cuisine’s new Pulse Pastas. Pulses are part of the legume family, referring specifically to the dried seed. Explore Cuisine’s Pulse Pastas are made from organic […]
Viki’s Granola
March 1, 2017
Yum, yum! From a mom’s homemade recipe and a best seller at her daughter’s bake sale, Viki’s Granola was born. High quality, non-GMO ingredients such as gluten free oats, organic honey, dried fruits, nuts, and unsweetened coconut are used in this delicious granola. Plus, you won’t find any trans fats, sodium, dairy, preservatives, or cholesterol […]
ReddyYeti
March 1, 2017
Starting March 6, 2017. Hey TrailblazerGirls, we just discovered a way for you to save some money! Interested? Of course you are! Our friends at ReddyYeti have a website that introduces you to outdoor startups with cool, new products in the world of climbing, skiing, snowboarding, hiking, surfing, kayaking, and just about any activity we […]
The Little Kernel Popcorn
February 28, 2017
We heart you! On the last day of Heart Health Month, we thought it only fitting to share with you a heart heathy (and super delicious!) snack. Introducing The Little Kernel Popcorn! This new brand of popcorn is different from the rest in that they use 100% pure olive oil to pop these crunchy, little […]
Vuori Performance Jogger
February 28, 2017
Warning…they’re so comfortable you won’t want to do anything except lounge! The Performance Jogger from our friends at Vuori are designed out of a lightweight knit jersey material that is so soft and cozy. Don’t be fooled though, it’s also breathable, moisture wicking, and ready for you active TrailblazerGirls. A wide waistband with an adjustable tie […]