Representing North County San Diego Along The Way
I am fortunate to have the support of two fantastic local companies: Maison Apparel and Canary. The owners and employees of these companies live, breathe and are passionate about supporting our local community and I am honored to be a small part of that. I will be wearing my Maison Apparel hat and using Canary’s toothpaste tablets along my route with pride.
As previously written the weight of my backpack is a concern so every item I plan to take is being scrutinized. Canary’s toothpaste tablets are not only lightweight but offer a practical solution as there is no messy paste to deal with. They are super convenient for anyone traveling whether backpacking or going on a luxury vacation. My Maison Apparel hat not only offers practical sun protection but also looks awesome. All Maison Apparel products offer SoCal vibes with a kick ass attitude giving me the confidence to complete my Camino in style!
Maison Apparel
Maison Apparel: Founded in Carlsbad, CA by the Larson and Fernandes families with the desire to teach their kids how to start and run a business. All members of these families are actively involved with every aspect and I have a huge amount of respect for this hands on approach! Maison Apparel is designed for everyone who enjoys the ocean, mountains and everything in-between and represents the joy of being adventurous and appreciating the world around us. I can say first hand that these families are truly awesome! https://maisonapparel.com
Canary
Canary: Based in Oceanside, CA and born out of a desire to lessen the impact that plastics have on the earth by making personal care products with limited waste. Our oceans are full of islands of plastic trash & less than 5% of plastic is actually recycled, it is no longer acceptable to stand by & watch trash accumulate around the earth and Canary is committed to making a difference. One of their many innovative products are toothpaste tablets which I will be proudly using on my trip. Easy to transport, light and environmentally friendly! https://www.canarycleanco.com Use coupon code “BLISTEREDFEET20” to receive a 20% discount on your order!
My favorite Christmas movie is Elf. At the end of the movie “Elf’s” father who is a non-believer of Santa reluctantly joins a gathering of people in singing a Christmas carol. This act alone is enough to raise the “Christmas cheer meter” to a level that allows Santa and his reindeer to continue delivering presents.
I am mentally holding a human kindness meter and a few months ago it was at an all time low. The Larson family from Maison Apparel have nudged this meter to almost the halfway mark. My hope is that along my camino I will experience enough happy singing voices so that similar to Santa and his reindeer I will receive enough positive energy to enter my next chapter full of optimism, love and courage!