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Everything from towels to clothing to tunes -- boat life makes us view our "stuff" differently.
 
Find out about little luxuries and things we treasure because they just work so well when living on a boat.

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Snorkeling Gear for a Cruising Boat

Published on September 3, 2018; last updated on October 25, 2021 by Carolyn Shearlock

Snorkeling gear recommendations for masks, fins, snorkel, weights, Lycra, camera, and fish books. Comfortable, budget-friendly and durable choices!

Snorkeling gear recommendations for masks, fins, snorkel, weights, Lycra, camera, and fish books. Comfortable, budget-friendly and durable choices.

Reusable Non-Electric Heating Pads

Published on May 23, 2018; last updated on August 28, 2020 by Carolyn Shearlock

Wouldn't a heating pad feel good on your aching muscles? How about hand warmers in your pocket? Reusable and no electricity needed . . .

Wouldn’t a heating pad feel good on your aching muscles? How about hand warmers in your pocket? Reusable and no electricity needed . . .

🎧Privacy on Board

Published on April 24, 2018; last updated on December 13, 2023 by Nica Waters

Ever worry about how to maintain your alone time on a boat? There are a few tricks – and a surprising way to think about it. Listen along as Nica shares some tips you can implement on your boat too!

Ever worry about how to maintain your alone time on a boat? There are a few tricks – and a surprising way to think about it. Listen along as Nica shares some tips you can implement on your boat too!

TaLii Towels: Boat-Friendly Towels That Can Be Personalized

Published on March 19, 2018; last updated on June 12, 2020 by Carolyn Shearlock

Fast-drying towels are a must on a boat, and TaLii towels are wonderful in that regard. Bonus: they can be laser embroidered with your boat name or logo!

Fast-drying towels are a must on a boat, and TaLii towels are wonderful in that regard. Bonus: they can be laser embroidered with your boat name or logo!

🎧Exercise on Board

Published on February 6, 2018; last updated on December 13, 2023 by Carolyn Shearlock

Nica Waters tells you how you can get a workout aboard even the tiniest boat. Lots of gear and workout options that really do work!

Nica Waters tells you how you can get a workout aboard even the tiniest boat. Lots of gear and workout options that really do work!

The Keys Salt Scrub

Published on December 4, 2017; last updated on February 27, 2025 by Carolyn Shearlock

Looking for an environmentally-friendly and wonderful body scrub? Have I got one for you -- and it's made right in the Florida Keys!

Looking for an environmentally-friendly and wonderful body scrub? Have I got one for you — and it’s made right in the Florida Keys!

Getting Packages When Cruising

Published on November 20, 2017; last updated on January 4, 2025 by Carolyn Shearlock

How to get domestic and international shipments when you have no fixed address. Best shipping companies and strategies for receiving packages.

Cruisers need stuff. Sometimes, “stuff” that can’t be found locally. So we have to get packages. But how? Strategies for both domestic and international shipments.

No Natz

Published on July 31, 2017; last updated on June 10, 2020 by Carolyn Shearlock

No-see-ums, gnats and other biting bites making the reality not quite live up to the dream? I recently found an effective spray that's mild on skin and not harmful to pets who may lick.

No-see-ums, gnats and other biting bites making the reality not quite live up to the dream? I recently found an effective spray that’s mild on skin and not harmful to pets who may lick.

ugowear Waterproof Phone Case & Wallet

Published on May 29, 2017; last updated on April 28, 2025 by Carolyn Shearlock

Worried about dropping your phone in the water? Here's a universal waterproof case that will fit any phone and floats so you can find it.

Worried about dropping your phone in the water? Here’s a universal waterproof case that will fit any phone and floats so you can find it.

Nail Care Tools

Published on May 3, 2017; last updated on January 12, 2023 by Carolyn Shearlock

Sick and tired of rusting nail clippers and moldy emery boards. Me too! So I found better ones . . . that are still affordable.

Sick and tired of rusting nail clippers and moldy emery boards. Me too! So I found better ones . . . that are still affordable.

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