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🎧Enter the Discomfort Zone (when moving onto a boat and cruising)

Published on March 8, 2025; last updated on March 2, 2025 by Nica Waters

Moving onto a boat and starting to cruise has a steep learning curve. But Nica and Carolyn have some advice to make it more manageable.

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.

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.

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!

Published on August 6, 2014; last updated on January 21, 2023 by Carolyn Shearlock

Dave’s long, fine, curly hair was a nightmare to deal with until a friend gave him some leave-in conditioner to try. Problem solved!

Published on June 6, 2014; last updated on January 29, 2021 by Carolyn Shearlock

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

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 . . .

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!

Published on December 10, 2012; last updated on May 1, 2023 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!

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!