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Road Trip: Foghat live at the Linn County Fair

The Linn County Fair here in the Willamette Valley gets a visit from us about once every three years. We hadn't planned on going to the fair this year, but when we saw who was going to be there, we couldn't pass up the opportunity. 

The entrance to the fair was made out to be an old western set with a saloon and store. 



The Bean has always loved Foghat ever since we let him watch the movie, "Dazed and Confused" when he was five. We saw Foghat live during River Rhythms in Albany, Oregon back in 2013 and The Bean was able to get his FOG hat then and it is actually signed by the original bass player Craig MacGregor, so it means a lot to him.

We got out tickets early because we wanted to be in seats close to the stage. We were in row four and right by a big speaker. It was loud great!

The Bean was all set for the concert and having been there early we were able to get in our seats before others started pilling in. He also got a taste of what it's like to be under the hot stage lights.

Before the concert we chummed around the fair grounds for a bit and picked up some food for dinner.




Charlie Huhn came out with the rest of the band and started things off by picking away on his electric guitar.


Charlie Huhn and Bryan Bassett

Rodney O'Quinn stood in for Craig MacGregor. Exceptionally talented guitarist.







View this photo on Instagram.


Roger Earl's drum solo.


Roger Earl getting respect from Bryan Bassett.


Charlie Huhn rocking it to "Slow Ride."

Foghat put on a great show at the fair and we were so pleased to see that they really cared about the audience. 

Such a great group of guys!

The front of this photo can be seen here on their Facebook page.



The Bean showed Roger Earl his FOG hat from the last time he saw them in concert. Sir Earl thought it was fantastic!

The Bean had a great time and we are so pleased that our son loves the 70s as much as we do! (View this picture on Instagram)

Some live shots of the Foghat concert:





Check out future live performances from Foghat here.
Pick up their latest CD "Under the Influence" here.
Get a signed copy of "Under the Influence" here.


What happened this time last year?

Week-End: Things that made my week awesome (Extras: Closet organizing and Cherokee Morning Song)

So glad today is Sunday and a do-nothing-day. Our neighbors (The Bean's "adopted" grandparents) went on a hike with us yesterday and boy did they keep the pace going. We took the dogs with us and poor Baz was exhausted when we got home. The hike took us about two hours and Baz wasn't the only one ready to collapse when we came through the door. The Mr., The Bean, and I had gone on a 10 mile bike ride the day before and we were a bit sore from that already, but this hike really pushed us over. We are ready for a relaxing break today. I plan on doing some light house cleaning, but other than that, we are beat. 

1. This Trooper

I am so proud of this old doggy. He has some hip issues, but has been such a trooper with his walks.Yesterday's walk really was a lot for him, but he didn't quit. Stops at the river really helped too. He's on some new hip/joint medication and we are definitely seeing a difference. Here's to more walks with this friend.

2. This Window

This was sitting in a window of someone's house while we were walking. It scared me when I looked up, but after I realized what it was, we laughed. No clue who or what it represents, but we liked it.

3.  This Hello

This is on the side of the boxed water I've been drinking lately. Boxed Water is Better.

4.  This Kid

Because gosh darn it, he makes me proud! (Look for our recap of the Foghat concert soon on the blog)

5.  This Moment

After our walk yesterday this is what my house looked like. The Bean was crashed out on the couch in the other room. Exhaustion to the max!

Extras:
  1. Broaden your education. Always keep your mind active.
  2. Story behind the Shamrock Shake at McDonald's.
  3. Closet organizing to the max.
  4. Drink your lemons.
  5. Going to try this packing trick on our next trip!
  6. SCHOOLHOUSE ROCK!
  7. Cherokee Morning Song with Translation.
  8. Spring vacation dreaming on planning. Wanderlust.
  9. Printing with bubble wrap.
  10. Before and after exterior home makeovers that are impressive.

July Unboxings

July's subscription boxes were great! The entire month brought so many wonderful items and I couldn't be more pleased with the items within each box. Here's a quick recap of the unboxings for July.

1. Yogi Surprise



Man oh man, this subscription box never disappoints me. The Mr. and I have been on a slow mission to eating healthier and making better choices with the items that we use, or apply to our skin. Yogi Surprise makes it easy to find great products to keep this mission going. 

July's Theme was "Sun Salutation"

The items:
  1. Manduka Equa Yoga Hand Towel (in green)
  2. Gypsy Soul Organics Sun Salutation Salve
  3. Truth Bar Peppermint Brownie
  4. Shea Radiance Whipped Shea Butter with Apricot Oil (5 oz.)
  5. Essential Oils (For Beauty, Wellness, and The Home) Book
  6. Anima Mundi Wild Lotus Essence
  7. SkinYoga Sandalwood Saffron Face Mask
  8. Yogi Surprise Yoga Sequence Series Card (Sun Salutation)
Favorite Item:
The Truth Bar Peppermint Brownie was my favorite food item in this box and the Shea Radiance Whipped Shea Butter with Apricot Oil (5 oz.) was my favorite item. Living in the Pacific Northwest my skin (especially my feet) dry out a lot more than they used to when we lived in Arkansas. This shea butter has really helped bring my skin back to center and stay hydrated.


2. Seventh Generation (Generation Good)

I am part of the Seventh Generation (Generation Good) group now and I just received my first item to test this month. To me coupons to try products are just as good as money and I really like how Seventh Generation products are environmentally friendly and easy to find now. (I received these coupons to try and review products as part of the Seventh Generation group)



 
The coupons I received were for $2.00 off laundry soap, $1.00 off baby wipes/diapers, and $1.00 off on dish soap.

I love the dish soap a lot. It cuts through some tough grease and being that our home doesn't have an automatic dishwasher we wash dishes by hand. The dish soap was mild on our hands and didn't leave a soapy film on the dishes.

The Bean has sensitive skin issues and this detergent didn't cause him to itch, or break out, so it got a thumbs up from him.

The dish soap and wipes were my favorite items and I love how the wipes could be thrown in the car and taken camping with us, too.

I found all of these products on the shelves of my local co-op food store.
Sign up for Seventh Generation (Generation Good) here.


3. Naked Wines

The Mr. and I have loved Naked Wines for awhile now, ever since I was part of the Brit + Co Co-op and received my gift card from them. We loved some of their wines from the site then, but just recently we joined the Angels' Club through the company and have been trying out some of the great wines throughout the site. This Riesling is one of our favorites and I can't speak highly enough of how easy Naked Wines makes enjoying wine without breaking the bank. The picture to the left was the box that came with out wine selections for the month of July. The Mr. and I have been eyeballing the champagne and sparkling wine selections on there and our September box may contain some goodies. We are ordering from Naked Wines every other month, so stay tuned to see what we get in September.

Sign up for Naked Wines here.


4. The Honest Company

Once a month (mostly) I place an order with The Honest Company. I'm obsessed with their products and love most everything they sell-so far. This month I placed a pretty large order of things we were out of and even threw in a few new items to try.

I added the prenatal vitamins, immunity drink mix, and the multi vitamins for The Bean. We also added in our go-to items like laundry detergent, hand soap, and dish soap.

I've ordered the bathroom cleaner before and given that the bathroom here will be remodeled soon I am not sure how much of this I will use before that happens. We are hoping to get the job started by October.

We also added in out favorite hand soap, lemongrass scent. The Bean loves the smell of this hand soap and it actually makes him want to wash his hands. Side note: The Honest Company wipes work great in the summer for a quick face wash after working out.

5. Yogi Surprise Earth Day Bonus Box

The box was actually shipped around April, but Yogi Surprise posted that they had leftover boxes and anyone could purchase one. I didn't hesitate to snag me one mainly because the items in this box were too good to pass up. A lot of special edition boxes go on sale if they don't end up selling all of them when they are first put out.

The theme for this box was "Support your Love for the Earth"

The Items:
  1. Run Run Run San Francisco Tote
  2. Zoe Organics Breathe Balm
  3. Boku Superfood
  4. Essence of Vali Refresh Energy Oil
  5. Bambu Bamboo Spork
  6. Ecopaper Tree-Free Organic Paper Art Pad
  7. Blue Lotus Golden Masala Chai
  8. Flora Health Medicinal Tea
  9. Foods Alive Lip Balm
  10. Vanin Dark Chocolate Bar with Nibs
Favorite Item:
Gosh, so many to name here. I loved the Breathe Balm, the Bamboo Spork, the Art Pad, and the Lip Balm. The other items weren't on the back burner of liking though. This box was by far one of my favorites and I love how Yogi Surprise keeps things interesting with mixing up items in each box. 



The tote that came in this box is one I will definitely add to my shopping bags and use. I love reuseable bags that are stylish and practical. This one is made really well and can hold a lot. Check out the company's website here.

Seven Eco Actions:
  1. Connect with Nature.
  2. Refuse Single use Items.
  3. Reduce your Footprint.
  4. Reuse everyday Items.
  5. Recycle and Avoid Landfills.
  6. Conserve your Energy.
  7. Localize: Support Local.
Grab your own monthly Yogi Surprise boxes here.


6. Mighty Fix from Mighty Nest

July's Mighty Fix was Think Sport Sunscreen. Mighty Nest has always hit the mark with us on bringing us ways to change our habits in the home here. Each month they bring a new item to our home for $10 and it allows us to rethink our views on what we use. My favorite part of the "Fix" is the recipes and DIYs that come with the Mighty Fix each month. They are always a great addition to the Mighty Fix. This month was "Homemade Honey Mint Lemonade" and it was a perfect pairing with the selection this month. It was all geared toward summer!





Grab your own monthly Mighty Fix here.