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20 Things Making My Black Girl Mountain Life Easier
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items A curated list of Black girl mountain life finds for creating a cozy, practical, elevated home in the mountains. From farm essentials and outdoor gear to cute home upgrades, dog mom must-haves, goat-parent basics, cold-weather layers, patio finds, an...
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For the House That Has Dogs, Dirt, and a Lot Going On
Farm Chores, But I Still Want to Look Cute
Cold Colorado Mornings Need Their Own Section
For the House That Has Dogs, Dirt, and a Lot Going On
A washable area rug is one of my favorite mountain home essentials for dog moms, muddy boots, farm life, and busy households. It gives your living room that cozy elevated-home look without making you panic every time somebody tracks dirt inside.
Kamran Hazel Flatwoven Rug | Ruggable US
This is for dog hair, goat hay, crumbs, dirt, and whatever the mountain decides to donate to your floors that day. A cordless vacuum is one of my top pet-friendly home essentials because it makes quick cleanup feel less like a full production.
Pet Vacuum Cleaners - Dyson
Cute dog gear matters when your dogs are in every video, on every walk, and somehow always ready to be seen. Wild One makes elevated dog mom essentials that are functional for mountain walks but still look good.
Cushioned Harness + Waterproof Leash Dog Walk Kit - Wild One
Chewy is one of my favorite dog mom finds for stocking up on dog food, treats, toys, supplements, and pet essentials without having to make yet another store run. Mountain life is peaceful until you realize the dog food is gone.
Autoship & Save - Free shipping - Chewy
The YETI Camino tote is one of those mountain-life products you will use for everything: dog supplies, towels, groceries, feed, outdoor gear, and the random chaos that collects in the truck. Durable, easy to clean, and honestly cuter than a plastic b...
Cooler Bags: Durable, Leakproof Soft Coolers - YETI
Farm Chores, But I Still Want to Look Cute
These are the things I reach for when I have to feed animals, deal with mud, handle outdoor projects, or run into town right after chores. Functional is important, but I still want to look like myself while doing it.
These are for the mud, the snow, the goats, and all the things I would rather not step in. You need good boots when you live this kind of life. Period.
Women's Boots at Tractor Supply Co.
I love something I can throw on to feed animals, do chores, and still look cute enough to end up in a video. Overalls are very much giving “I have goats, but I still have standards.”
Women's Overalls | Duluth Trading Company
These are the jeans for when I know I am about to be outside all day. Comfortable enough for chores but still cute enough to wear when I have to run into town.
Shop fleece lined jeans from Wrangler
This would be perfect for animal supplies, gloves, flashlights, tools, first-aid stuff, and all the things we are always looking for when something happens outside.
LoadOut® GoBox 30 Gear Case - YETI
I host, I cook, and I am not guessing if the chicken is done. This is one of those little kitchen things that saves you from turning dinner into a family prayer request.
ThermoWorks - Amazon.com
Cold Colorado Mornings Need Their Own Section
Colorado mountain weather does not play fair. This section is for warm layers, hot coffee, hydration, and the little things that make early mornings, dog walks, and outdoor chores more bearable.
My coffee needs to stay hot because I am usually outside doing something before I get to finish it. Cold coffee is not part of my mountain girl dream.
Coffee Mugs: Insulated Travel Mugs, Cups & Bottles - YETI
Good for errands, dog walks, outdoor chores, road trips, and trying to remember to drink water while I am busy doing twelve things at once.
Insulated & Stainless Steel Water Bottles | Hydro Flask
Mountain weather does whatever it wants, so a good jacket is not optional. This is for cold mornings, outdoor chores, dog walks, and those days when I leave the house and instantly regret not layering.
Insulated Jackets - Down Coats - Columbia Sportswear
I like a fleece because I can throw it on with leggings, jeans, or overalls and still look pulled together. Easy, warm, and good for Colorado weather that changes every hour.
Women's Fleece Jackets & Vests | The North Face
These are for when I have officially clocked out from farm life for the day. Boots off, slippers on, nobody ask me to go back outside.
Women's Slippers on Sale - L.L.Bean