Outdoor Gear

REVIEW – Fire pits have become a must-have backyard item. I have many friends that have many different brands and styles of firepit. I had a total DIY solution that was effective, but not very attractive, and always smoky. The Breeo X24 Smokeless Firepit solves both of those issues – it looks fantastic, and once

REVIEW – In 2022, I reviewed the Ocoopa 10,000mAh hand warmer, and I fell in love with hand warmers! It was a wonderful gadget that I still use today when the weather turns cold. It even doubled as a power bank to charge my cellphone if I wanted.  But it was rather large in the

REVIEW – My wife loves hot tubs.  Whenever we travel, a hot tub is the first filter on the Airbnb listing that she checks – it’s a “must-have.”  I’ve always been opposed to getting one at home due to the initial cost both for the tub, and also to have a new 220V line run

REVIEW – With Summer right around the corner, we are ready for warmer weather and more time outdoors.  We are in Indiana, so although our pool is officially open, this mama is not getting in until it is warmer outside.  I’ve been looking for something comfy to sit on while the kids are in the

REVIEW – I’ve always loved the idea of lounging in a hammock on the patio next to our backyard pool.  I’ve been looking at hammock stands to do just that — but I don’t want anything bulky or difficult to assemble/disassemble. Anymaka advertises that it only takes three seconds to put this stand together, so