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🎧To Bread Machine or Not to Bread Machine

Published on April 27, 2021; last updated on May 17, 2023 by Nica Waters

I love making bread by hand. We still bought a machine – here’s why.

Published on April 23, 2021; last updated on May 28, 2023 by Carolyn Shearlock

Boat life isn’t great for coffee. But here are a few ways to keep your beans fresh and delicious onboard.

Published on April 20, 2021; last updated on May 28, 2023 by Nica Waters

It takes more time than you think to create support for counters!

Published on April 16, 2021; last updated on May 25, 2023 by Carolyn Shearlock

Cruisers rely on zippers onboard—on wetsuits, biminis, sail covers, and more. Here’s how to keep them working.

Published on April 13, 2021; last updated on May 28, 2023 by Nica Waters

Getting started is hard. Finishing is even harder. They both mean nothing gets crossed off the list.

Published on April 9, 2021; last updated on May 19, 2023 by Carolyn Shearlock

You don’t need to get everything for your galley at once. Just a few, good basics will do. Here are my favorites.

Published on April 6, 2021; last updated on September 29, 2024 by Nica Waters

How much work have we just caused ourselves by wanting a new wind vane?

Published on April 2, 2021; last updated on May 28, 2023 by Carolyn Shearlock

You don’t have to get sick from bad food. Just follow some basic guidelines to keep you safe.

Published on March 30, 2021; last updated on May 28, 2023 by Nica Waters

From cruising local to cruiser karma, earning funds underway has challenges to be aware of.

Published on March 26, 2021; last updated on December 13, 2023 by Carolyn Shearlock

If you had an emergency and couldn’t speak, how would you share important info?