Most of us understand the importance of recycling and have established regular habits to help reduce our carbon footprint. We know that cardboard, glass containers, and paper towels – among other items – shouldn’t just be thrown in the trash. However, some items we use aren’t as obviously recyclable! Are you wondering what those items might be? Here are eight …
This is a guest blog post by Hydaway ambassador and computer tech specialist Gwen Stephens. Follow her on Instagram @gwenstephens08. It’s that time of year again, Back To School! To me, this is more of a fresh start than New Year’s Day. Whether you have your first kiddo starting kindergarten or your last one heading off to college, this time of …
We all know how important it is to carve out time to spend with your kids. We also know that finding activities to do with your kids isn’t necessarily as easy as it sounds. This might be due to the fact that today’s children are so connected with technology. In 2017, it was reported that children ages 8 and under …
Sustainable travel is a term that can have different meanings depending on who you are talking to. What’s important to know is that it’s a set of conscious decisions made by a traveler to help protect the environment. Sustainable tourism doesn’t have to be complicated! In fact, it’s easier than you think. Here are some ideas how you can leave …
There are so many reasons to get out of bed on the weekends. It could be to tackle a long to-do list of errands or take advantage of nice weather. Here at HYDAWAY, we think there’s no better way to start your day off than by eating – brunch, specifically. Here are some of our team’s favorite brunch spots in …
This is a guest blog post by Hydaway ambassador and blogger Meghan Angle. Follow her on Instagram @randommomlife. Minnesota winters can be hard to get through if you aren’t a snow sports person. I often find myself doing the same old thing at the gym for months on end. When summer rolls around, I can’t wait to get outside to …
Living “green” isn’t always easy and can feel even more challenging when you have kids. However, it doesn’t have to be! According to a February 2017 study, kids who play outside regularly are more likely to cherish and protect nature when they become young adults. This is why it is important to teach your children how and why to protect …
This is a guest blog post by Hydaway ambassador and computer tech specialist Gwen Stephens. Follow her on Instagram @gwenstephens08. All photos are from Gwen’s many travels. If you’re a type-A personality, move on now — this isn’t your kind of road trip. In this blog, I will be sharing tips for planning a road trip as you are on the road. Before …
It seems like everyone is busy all the time; no one has free time anymore! At least, that’s what we tell ourselves… It’s true that we live busier lives than we once did, and that we have more responsibilities as we get older. But that’s no excuse to not spend time outside like you did when you were younger! It’s important for …
This is a guest blog post by Hydaway ambassador Amber Smith. Follow her on Instagram @amber_smith14 and find more fun blog posts from her at Camp Nine Ten. All photos are from Amber from her trip to Ireland. The Republic of Ireland is home to some of the friendliest people you will ever meet. I first visited Ireland in 2013 on a …