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No-See-Um Repellant for Boaters

Published on September 30, 2011; last updated on March 20, 2023 by Carolyn Shearlock

Fed up with no-see-ums? Can't find anything that works against them? Try making your own repellent -- and fight mosquitoes, fleas, ticks and other bugs, too!

Fed up with no-see-ums? Can’t find anything that works against them? Try making your own repellent — and fight mosquitoes, fleas, ticks and other bugs, too!

Best Food Storage Bins for Boats

Published on September 28, 2011; last updated on November 11, 2023 by Carolyn Shearlock

Bins are critical for organizing your food in lockers, the refrigerator or cooler. But not all bins are created equal -- find out what to look for!

Bins are critical for organizing your food in lockers, the refrigerator or cooler. But not all bins are created equal — find out what to look for!

Conserve Water with Your Boat Gear Choices

Published on September 26, 2011; last updated on January 20, 2023 by Carolyn Shearlock

Thinking about how you'll clean something before you buy it can save a lot of water on a boat.

Thinking about how you’ll clean something before you buy it can save a lot of water on a boat.

Maple Pecan Chicken Casserole

Published on September 23, 2011; last updated on January 15, 2023 by Carolyn Shearlock

A wonderful recipe, adapted for use with canned chicken — no refrigeration needed!

Favorite Spices for Boat Life

Published on September 14, 2011; last updated on January 20, 2023 by Carolyn Shearlock

Thirteen favorite spices — and four liquids — make my essential list when space is limited on a boat or other tiny kitchen.

Cleaning Small Spaces on Boats

Published on September 12, 2011; last updated on January 20, 2023 by Carolyn Shearlock

On a boat, food and grease will get between the counter and stove. How do you clean it, without totally removing the stove?

On a boat, food and grease will get between the counter and stove. How do you clean it, without totally removing the stove?

Pork Chops in Cider

Published on September 7, 2011; last updated on March 20, 2023 by Carolyn Shearlock

Whether you are looking for a great main dish recipe for a pressure cooker or a skillet, these pork chops are fantastic -- always moist and incredibly easy!

Whether you are looking for a great main dish recipe for a pressure cooker or a skillet, these pork chops are fantastic — always moist and incredibly easy!

Mexican Chicken Casserole

Published on August 28, 2011; last updated on January 15, 2023 by Carolyn Shearlock

Easy and delicious Mexican-inspired chicken casserole, using canned chicken . . . lots of variations for whatever ingredients you have, and a stovetop version.

Easy and delicious Mexican-inspired chicken casserole, using canned chicken . . . lots of variations for whatever ingredients you have, and a stovetop version.

Happy Birthday Cake

Published on August 17, 2011; last updated on January 18, 2023 by Carolyn Shearlock

A wonderful spice cake, made with oatmeal and a brown sugar-coconut-nut topping. Easy to make by hand — no beater required!

Crab Cakes Recipe

Published on August 15, 2011; last updated on January 15, 2023 by Carolyn Shearlock

Easy, no-refrigeration-required recipe for crab cakes, with variations for lots of other canned or fresh meat . . . and they taste great!

Easy, no-refrigeration-required recipe for crab cakes, with variations for lots of other canned or fresh meat . . . and they taste great!

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Hi! I'm Carolyn Shearlock. My husband and I have been living on a boat and cruising over 17 years and 13,000 miles, first on a Tayana 37 monohull and then on a 34' Gemini catamaran. Along the way, we sold pretty much everything we owned (twice!), gained a great boat dog, had a bunch of wonderful times and some adventures . . . and learned a ton about what does and doesn't work!

      

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