Sites We Like
Get Out & Play
- babesinthebackcountry.com & womenswilderness.org: Workshops and outdoor adventure trips by women for women. These gals offer great trips, tips and training to help you get out and play in a fun supportive environment.
- runningevolution.com & mommycaravan.com: Need some motivation, peer support and training advice to get you off the couch and running? Running trainer and former T9’er Beth Baker specializes in folks anywhere from couch potatoes to “it’s been a while since I sweated” who want to take control of their fitness. Wanna go for a run with kids in tow…learn to run with your jogging stroller by joining Beth’s Mommy Caravan.
- nps.gov, reserveamerica.com, & recreation.gov: Find a park or campsite near you to get out and play, hike, explore & camp. Online reservations available.
- fitnessformommies.net: A community for the woman athlete and mother. Includes information, articles, tips, and inspiration to get out and play!
Get Informed
- lifehacker.com: Tech tips and tricks to help you work smart so you have more time to play hard.
- jettygirl.com: Jetty Girl Online Surf Magazine features photos, videos, podcasts and interviews with professional women surfers.
- cleanestline.com: Great weblog by the folks at Patagonia. Includes field reports from fantastic adventures and actionable environmental info.
Get Involved
- womenssportsfoundation.org: The mission of the Women’s Sports Foundation is “to advance the lives of girls and women through sport and physical activity.” Enough said. Check out their Take Action page to learn what you can do to get involved.
- kiva.org: Facilitates direct person to person micro-loans to help empower developing-world entrepreneurs. Loans starting at $25 seem small, but through communal giving make a big impact.
Get the Giggles
- extremeironing.com: An extreme “sport” for the domestic diva in you!
- improveverywhere.com: Improv Everywhere causes scenes of chaos and joy in public places through thought provoking, funny and clever live art and pranks.
- thepioneerwoman.com: A funny and insightful peek into the world of Ree, a former LA city slicker turned cowgirl, and her family life on the ranch.
Get Stuff
- woot.com: One random item for sale for one day only.
- woodhousechocolates.com: Yummy chocolates hand-made in the Napa Valley.
- bodyglide.com: Stops chafing.
- google.com/mobile: Google maps on your cell phone.