We Belong Outdoors

Hi Neighbor - Chia Sisters

Hi there, With respect for the millions of stories that are playing out right now in our world, I'm stopping by to check in on you. Life is rich right now, that's my secret code for a heady mix of ...

Twenty Years Outdoors

December 12, 2019 is a special day, as twenty years ago John and I were married. We also call it the birth day of Goodbye SANDFLY, because we gave away bottles to all of our guests. December 12, 19...

Workhomeworkhome and then . . . Home. and Work.

I have a lovely morning routine that gets me to work about 6:30, where I do something to acknowledge the start of the day, in the quiet before anyone else arrives. Some mornings it's a meditation, ...

Our Natural Sun Balm Has Arrived!

Ok, you truly delighted me. We've been working on our certified natural sunscreen called Sun Balm for far too long in my book, you can imagine after six years of formulating this product is coded i...

Goodbye Said Hello to Adventure and Go Green

Goodbye said hello to the Spirited WomenAdventure in Whakatane Goodbye has been on the road finding adventure, inspiring green options, and business inspiration. Starting with Adventure: March 18t...

As Seen on TV

I did not envision that my first famous moment on national tv would be singing and dancing about sandflies. No. And yet, I did sing and dance about sandflies. We filmed the Seven Sharp segment near...

Slow Shop...

Slow Shop... I know you don't really need a 'challenge' in your life at this exact moment. Perhaps it's more of a consideration. And I wanted to catch you before the weekend and the epic hype that ...

WHOA! The Cookers!

Your donation is headed to Solomon Islands You challenged me to write and ask clearly. And then, as a group, you sent a sustained YES with donation after donation coming in over the following we...

Community and Sustainable, Healthy Cooking.

It's been an outgoing autumn for me. Last month I was in Taupo, participating (as sponsor, not team member) in the Whai Ora Spirited Women's Adventure Race. This was the second year of the event, a...

Balm 101: Adventure

What's the most useful thing you could take with you on an adventure? Balm 101 Adventure is a series of tips and hacks that will let you stay a lot more comfortable on your adventure for longer, an...