PNW Based Family of 5, Exploring Life One Thrifty Adventure at a Time
Are you loving this winter weather that we have been being teased with? I know I am!! I am ready to hit the slopes (in a sledding way, not a skiing way…I like my knees way too much for that!). Plus, a few years ago we bought some amazing sleds at Costco and haven’t been …
Now that you have read up on must visit Christmas towns in the Pacific Northwest, are you ready to take your family on a road trip to visit a great Christmas town? First of all, I just want to commend you for taking the steps that will surely be a memory maker for your family. …
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 …
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 …
Are you wanting to plan a trip to the Oregon coast soon? If you are anything like me, you are probably trying to find out how to keep your trip to the Oregon coast as budget friendly as possible. f you are wanting to keep your trip on the budget friendly side, here are some …
Have you ever gone camping with your kids? Camping is such an amazing way to vacation, which is especially true during these times when we can’t seem to do other kinds of travel. If you are in Oregon, or you are planning on a road trip through Oregon, check out this list of the best …