One of my favorite things to do during the Fall and Winter is to go on a long hike — the barren trees and snow-capped mountains provide an absolutely gorgeous backdrop. But one thing I can do without is the water in my water bottle freezing, which can happen a lot during an overnight camping trip. It's important to stay hydrated during a hike, and frozen water will only add dead weight to your Read more

The holidays are a perfect time to get cozy with your camera. The lights, the food, the weather, all of it makes for an awesome shot at a moment's notice. And if you need a bag that's going to stand the test of time, there's none better than the Chrome Niko Camera Bag ($95) to do the job. Chrome was kind enough to send me this bag to test out, and so far, I don't want to give it up. At first Read more

The best way to enjoy tomatoes in the middle of Winter is to use a canned product like those by Muir Glen. Recently, OnSugar blog FreshTart attended a Muir Glen tomato demo; here she shares the experience. It's no secret that Corner Table Restaurant is one of my favorite spots in town — I wouldn't have chosen to spend my birthday dinner there several weeks ago if it weren't.  So when I Read more