PNW Based Family of 5, Exploring Life One Thrifty Adventure at a Time
Don’t you just love the greenery of Oregon? The lush green color that much of Oregon is covered with is one of the claims to fame for the Beaver State and one of the reasons many people love it so much. If you aren’t familiar with the Pacific Northwest, you may be thinking that we …
Very few know that Washington State is home to an active volcano, Mt. Rainier. A volcano is a mountain with the top of the mountain or surface of it open to periodically spew molten lava, ash, and other debris. If you have ever been to Seattle or it’s surrounding areas, chances are you have seen …
I don’t know about you, but I just love making easy desserts when it comes to holiday get togethers. This is especially true for those get togethers that are in the summertime (I’m talking about you, Independence Day). I also really like to theme up my desserts for holidays like this because, well, why not? …
Are you looking for an easy camping breakfast recipe that you can take on your next trip with you? Sheet cake pancakes are one of my favorite recipes to prepare for camping trips, which makes these Red White and Blue Sheet Cake Pancakes perfect for any camping trip. Plus, these make an especially good red …
When it comes to buying camping gear, I’m usually a proponent of using high quality gear that you’ll be able to reuse over and over again. However, sometimes when it comes to price and convenience, Dollar Tree is just the clear winter. If you don’t want to invest in a ton of camping gear, or …
Do you live in Oregon? You might just want to take a bit of an adventure and head to Mary’s Peak in the Siuslaw National Forest. This awesome gem of the Pacific Northwest sits at the highest peak in the Oregon Coast range mountains and oh my gosh it is an amazing place to go …
If you have plans to be along the central Oregon coast anytime soon, you absolutely must take a trip to Thor’s Well. First of all, it is located right outside of the town of Yachats, which is an adorable stop all on its own so you may as experience both! This is one of our …
The Intex Explorer K2 Kayak has been an amazing purchase for our family. Have you been thinking about buying one? Here are our thoughts on it: Are you considering buying a kayak this year? If you are thinking about buying an inflatable kayak either for portability or for budget, I strongly suggest checking out our …
All of these budget-friendly Easter crafts are cute, easy to do and best of all, they won’t break the bank! Are you ready to break out the Easter crafts yet? I know we still have a month left, but if your kids are anything like mine, you need to find something more for them to …
This delicious dessert will be a wonderful treat to cure your sweet tooth, plus when the weather starts to warm up, it’ll be a delicious way to cool you down. It’s also a very budget friendly way to make ice cream night a little more exciting. Are you craving something sweet? I am. I’m at …