When the box arrived from Fairbanks, Alaska-based Apocalypse Design, the red, puffy alpine parka almost stood on its own. I was so excited for my upcoming winter trip to Anchorage and Fairbanks, Alaska, that I immediately changed into the fleece pants and snow bibs that Apocalypse Design had sent for me to review. I was […]
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It’s winter and I’m wearing my Mukluks to break them in for my upcoming trip to Anchorage and Fairbanks, Alaska. Only problem is, I live in Northern California, so my two teenagers are giving me the look. I’ve snow-proofed my Arctic Mukluks with water repellent and added the felt inserts to keep my feet toasty
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You know you have a winner in your hand when your teenage daughter claims it for her own. What did she borrow from dear old mom? My daughter snatched the Otterbox iPhone Defender Case before I had opened the package. However, I wasn’t going to part with my iPhone case. The good folks at Otterbox
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Travel overseas often? Think deep vein thrombosis (DVT) only strikes senior citizens? Think again. “The myth about DVT is that it is more likely to strike the elderly or those with poor health,” said Paul Amatangelo, support hosiery specialist for AmesWalker.com. However, recent science is indicating that those in better than average health, for instance
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Posted by Nancy D. Brown It’s September in Alaska. Summer sunshine has been packed away and winter is making itself known. As our ship, the Ms Westerdam, glides silently through Glacier Bay, I zip my REI Taku Jacket up and slide my hands into the roomy and lined side pockets. This is a jacket designed
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Manolo Blahnik Sandals Were Not Designed for Wide Feet I can relate to how Goldilocks felt when she was picking out her bed at the Three Bear’s house. This one’s too hard, this one’s too soft, this one’s just right. I have a wide foot and a high arch. Not a lot of shoes fit
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