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Willow River State Park

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Sorry TLC, we went chasing waterfalls against all of your attempts to persuade us otherwise. It's sweet summer time and we all know what that means, it's camping season! We decided to shake things up this year cam at parks we haven't had the chance to explore yet. The lucky winner this time around was Willow River State Park in Hudson, WI. The drive from Milwaukee to Hudson was a whopper but we had our handy dandy podcasts to accompany us(shout-out to Beyond the Darkness). Willow River State Park's most famous attraction are the Willow River Falls and they are nothing short of epic! North-western Wisconsin is home to a plethora of waterfalls and their beauty is 5-star majestic. Something about the sound of rushing water and the spray of mist has the ability to transport you to another world. The falls are something of a hidden delight. If you were to simply drive by Willow River State Park you'd have no idea such a marvelous natural wonder was hiding behind it...

Eyeliner or Liquid Trash? A Memoir.

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Eyeliner is a gal's best friend.  A few months ago I began slowly purging my old icky animal tested make-up products for shiny new cruelty-free ones. Yippie! There have been wins and there have been losses along the way. See my previous post regarding said events here:  http://pinkandpurplemakesunicornbabies.blogspot.com/2017/05/cruelty-free-update.html  This morning was like any other. I winged my eyes and glossed my lips as any good beauty connoisseur would. However, our story begins a few weeks prior at my local CVS store. I was low on eyeliner and seeking a replacement bottle stat. As I perused the aisles I was naturally drawn to the Milani display, aka my newfound cruelty-free go to. The eyeliner choices were scarce. I decided to live luxuriously and snatched-up an eyeliner costing a dollar more than my usual budget(I'm a high roller, YOLO). Happy with my decision, I strolled home with a smile on my face and a skip in my step. But that was all about to change. ...

Adventure Hunt

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Challenges were accepted and buried treasure was the objective. The story of how we got our Adventure Hunt on!  If you're looking for a wild way to spend your weekend you've gotta check out Adventure Hunt. What is Adventure Hunt you may ask? Well, go ahead and give this site a quick looksie, I'll wait.  https://adventurehunt.co/ By now you're completely mesmerized by all of the fun and excitement in those promo videos, I know that's what suckered me in! If you were too lazy to click the link allow me to explain... Adventure Hunt is a city wide search for buried treasure! In order to unlock the treasure map you complete a series of activities. Some of these activities are just for fun and some are for adventure! https://assets.privy.com/picture_photos/348256/medium/de0aedcea6ad41408188400687915608?1497986947 Our day started Saturday morning. at a local beach. Teams of two gathered with anticipation wondering what kind of randomness the adventure list would...

Places Worth Exploring: MKE

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Adventure, entertainment, and great deals await check out these seven MKE gems worth exploring. Black Cat Alley: If you're on the hunt for a perfectly Instagrammable location look no further, BCA is the place for you! A new-ish addition to Milwaukee's East Side, Black Cat Alley has turned a once dark and dreary alleyway into a colorful canvas! Featuring larger than life murals and a plethora of different artistic styles, BCA is definitely worth checking out. At the very least you have to, "do it for the 'Gram"... at least that's what I hear the youngsters saying these days. Swing Park:  Pop-up beer gardens and outdoor movies, this nifty little park is a fun place to spend a summer night! Located on North Water Street, this park is nestled amongst many of MKE's hippest neighborhoods. Once you're swinged-out take a stroll across the large wooden bridge connecting the Brady St area to the other side of the Milwaukee River for some lovely...

My Road Trip Essentials

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Road trip! There's nothing quite as excellent as going on a good ole adventure via car. Just you, your crew and the open road. Despite how thrilling road trips can be there's no denying that they can become a tad bit tiresome after a while. That's where I come in! Have no fear here are a few of my nifty tips for making your next vehicular adventure a bit more exciting! Rold Golds:  You know, the snack of pure pretzely perfection. Specifically in the mustard flavor. Everyone has their go to roadtrippin' snack and mine just happens to be these bad boys. Rold Golds instantly take me back to my childhood in the 90's. It's a well known fact that they are generally delicious but get this things have gotten even better... how you might ask? They no longer leave that powdery residue on your fingertips! Yes, I realize I sound like a crazy snack lady right about now but food is the essence of life and I have no shame! https://www.walmart.com/ip/Rold-Gold-Honey-M...