Sarah Grothjan

3 weeks ago | magazine.avocadogreenmattress.com | Sarah Grothjan

When people think about being overworked, they often only think about, well, work. Long hours at the office. Extra projects. Clients who ignore boundaries. It turns out, this pressure to be “on”—to constantly do more and achieve more—can show up in a person’s personal life, too.

1 month ago | rei.com | Sarah Grothjan |Courtney Holden

We expect a few simple things from our tents these days: a domed roof; two vestibules, two doors and two vents for two people; poles that guide you through easy setup without the need for a physics degree. But when these configurations hit the market over the years through several iterations of the REI Half Dome line, starting with the very first in 1980, they were rare—and occasionally revolutionary.

1 month ago | rei.com | Sarah Grothjan

This year, the REI Co-op Half Dome tent turns 45. To celebrate its legacy, we asked REI Co-op Members to share their favorite Half Dome memory. Many recounted their inaugural adventure in their backpacking shelter—a cross-country trip, backcountry trek or, in one member’s case, an overnight near an airplane runway. Some shared relatable misadventures with their tent, like hiding away during a torrential downpour or waking up to snow in June.

2 months ago | magazine.avocadogreenmattress.com | Sarah Grothjan

2023 Avocado Impact Report Welcome to Avocado Magazine Need a mental recess mid-day? Reach for a dopamine menu. The term refers to a menu-style list of activities that release the feel-good hormone dopamine. Jessica McCabe, a YouTuber and author of How to ADHD: An Insider’s Guide to Working With Your Brain (Not Against It), introduced the term in 2020 on her YouTube channel, How to ADHD.

2 months ago | rei.com | Sarah Grothjan |Wudan Yan

In the early summer of 2022, I sat in my basement, surrounded by my laptop, five packing boxes and an absolute mountain of food. In a few weeks, I’d start my monthlong journey along the Washington section of the Pacific Crest Trail. I was packing everything I’d eat during that time so I could ship it to resupply locations or hand boxes off to friends and family meeting me along the way.