Dog, dogs, Family, Hiking, outdoors, Pets, Travel, Uncategorized

Great Hikes: With Dogs

In this first of a two-part series, the Cranky Camper considers what conditions she looks for when planning a hike with dogs. Also listed here are several dog-friendly hikes in the San Gabriel Mountains.

Family, Halloween, holidays, Kids, Opinion, parenting, School, Uncategorized, writing

How old is too old to go trick-or-treating?

How old is too old for trick-or-treating? While there is not a right or wrong answer, the Cranky Camper opines that the spirit of Halloween fun is more important than the question of numeric age.

Food, Money savers, Shopping, Uncategorized, wine, wine and drink

Friday Fun Wine List: Wines That Taste Like Juice

In this weekend wine list, the Cranky Camper offers recommendations for sweet and juicy wines. The best part: they're all under $10 and refreshing.

Family, home remedies, Kids, Uncategorized

Ants, Mosquitoes, and Bees…Oh My!

With recent rainy weather and continuing warm temperatures in Southern California, insect activity seems high, leading to an uptick in insect bites and stings. This post is dedicated to remedies to relieve the itch from ants, mosquitoes, and other irritating critters.