Tips for Creating a Fitness Routine

This is a guest blog post by Hydaway ambassador and Certified Health Coach and Fitness Nutrition Specialist Lori Krausen. Follow her on Instagram @lori.krausen for awesome fitness tips and motivation! It’s hard enough to stay fit throughout the year, but it gets even more difficult all throughout the year. However, it doesn’t have to be this way. In this blog, …

Plastic-Free Halloween Lunchbox Ideas For Kids

What’s a parent to do when Halloween is creeping up and creating the perfect, Instagram-worthy, festive school lunch for your kiddos seems like an impossibly daunting task? You’re lucky to get your kid dressed and out the door before the school bus leaves them behind; how on Earth are you supposed to have the time to make such an elaborate meal that …

Crisp Apples, Red Leaves, and Oktoberfest: Fall in the Midwest

This is a guest blog post by Hydaway ambassador and blogger Meghan Angle. Follow her on Instagram @randommomlife.   Every season in the upper Midwest has something special to offer, but Fall is definitely my favorite!  There are SO many things to do, or not do in some cases.  For people like me who simply tolerate a Minnesota Winter because the …

Unique Items That Can Be Recycled

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 …

How Teacher Your Kids Sustainability

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 …

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Planning A Road Trip Guide

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 …

Best Places To Visit In Ireland

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 …

Keys To Planning The Perfect Road Trip

You know that summer is just around the corner because you’re starting to get that annual itch. You know, the desire to spend as much time outdoors and going on adventures instead of being stuck inside at your job or in classes. As a reward for making it through the week, why not get your best friends together or significant …