I've lived in Flagstaff for nearly 9 years, and it's high time I feature some of the local spots we love around here. I've written about my trips to other places, but I'm excited to shine a light on the places I love in my own neighborhood. These are the best coffee shops you'll find in Flagstaff, and I've visited each of them enough to know they are consistently excellent. Each has a unique feel ...
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6 Athleisure Belt Bags Like Lululemon
Hip packs, belt bags, fanny packs... No matter what you like to call them, they're the bag of the moment. Lululemon's everywhere belt bag sells out every time and can be tough to score. Whether you're frustrated trying to score during lulu's restocks, or just want something different and less hyped, here are 6 belt bags with a similar sporty vibe like lululemon's that you might like instead. 1 ...
Backpacking Buckskin Gulch and Paria Canyon in Early May
Backpacking Buckskin Gulch and Paria Canyon is one of those dazzling trips worthy of bucket lists the world over. Over the course of about 45 miles, you'll travel through some of the most mind-blowing scenery the American Southwest has to offer. Permits and suitable conditions for this hike are hard to come by, and I feel extremely lucky I was able to get in on a trip. If you ever have the ...
Athleta Ultimate Stash Tight II Review
As a distance runner, tights that really feel good and go the distance are harder to find than they should be. As I've worn through some of my older pairs, I've especially been looking for running tights with good pocket options. When I tried Athleta's original ultimate stash tight, I was not impressed at all. The pockets were very awkward and it didn't fit me well. I was bummed because most of ...
Athleta Elation Petite Flare Pants Review
Well, Athleta's gone and done it: they've created my perfect high-rise flare pants. The elation flares ended up being the perfect petite flare option for me that both look and feel great. A couple weeks ago, I reviewed lululemon's super-high rise groove pants, but Athleta's take ended up being the clear winner. Here's my overall review of the elation flares as well as some petite-specific ...
Lululemon Bra Comparison: Free to Be Serene Versus Free to Be Elevated
On today's docket: a showdown of two fuller cup size sports bras from lululemon. The free to be serene bra is designed for C/D cups and the free to be elevated bra is for DD/DDD cups. Both are categorized by lululemon as light support. They're priced the same at $52 each (though some colors are $58) as of this writing. I've previously written dedicated reviews for both bras: the elevated ...