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Farewell to Paz

Published on October 28, 2021; last updated on October 30, 2021 by Carolyn Shearlock

Can a 7-pound ball of fluff leave a legacy? I think so.

Stop Hitch Rattling

Published on May 19, 2015; last updated on June 10, 2020 by Carolyn Shearlock

Does your trailer hitch rattle in the receiver and just set you on edge? We finally discovered the solution.

Hat Light

Published on September 8, 2014; last updated on October 31, 2024 by Carolyn Shearlock

Need a hands-free light but just haven’t found a headlamp that you like? Here’s what we use and it works great!

Father’s Day Gift Ideas

Published on June 6, 2014; last updated on December 31, 2025 by Carolyn Shearlock

Gifts that make life aboard just that much better — from pure fun to practical luxuries and more.

Keurig Mini Plus and Desk Pro

Published on December 15, 2013; last updated on March 26, 2025 by Carolyn Shearlock

I know several boats using a small Keurig coffee maker and liking it. Like all coffee systems, they have their good and bad points . . .

Soda Can Lids & Straws

Published on December 4, 2013; last updated on June 11, 2020 by Carolyn Shearlock

I don’t like bugs in my drinks. Especially not bees. I finally have a solution!

Need Extra Hands When Cooking on a Boat?

Published on December 10, 2012; last updated on May 26, 2025 by Carolyn Shearlock

This nifty little gadget gives you an extra set of hands to hold bags open, costs just $5 and can easily save that much in spilled food cost!

Can I Take a Crock Pot on My Boat?

Published on December 4, 2012; last updated on January 20, 2023 by Carolyn Shearlock

If you’re more of a liveaboard than cruiser, using a crock pot on the boat isn’t really so crazy!

Electric Drip Coffeemaker with Stainless Carafe

Published on November 14, 2012; last updated on October 30, 2020 by Carolyn Shearlock

If you like to “start it and forget about it” and your main concern is not having a glass pot on the boat, an electric drip coffeemaker with a thermal carafe may be the answer you’re looking for!

Electric Drip Coffee Maker

Published on November 11, 2012; last updated on March 26, 2025 by Carolyn Shearlock

Everybody is familiar with the “Mr. Coffee” style coffee maker. And if you’ve got enough power and are willing to have a glass pot on board, it works well!