Even before I started working in the outdoor industry, I loved being outdoors. I have many happy memories of doing my school studying outdoors whenever I could, even on cold days. Summer vacations were spent outdoors as much as possible, without necessarily doing anything specific; just being outdoors. Maybe all of that came from growing up in a city and […]
Is this happening in your life? * Think ahead where the restrooms are before heading out to a store * Go 8+ times a day (big warning bell!) * Wake up in the middle of the night to go over 2-3 times (also called Nocturia) * The sensation is so strong immediately that you have a hard time getting to […]
Specifically designed and manufactured by famed candle maker Franklin Gurley, novelty candles first entered the market in the 1930s. Originally, the candles were commissioned by the Socony-Vacuum Oil Company (now ExxonMobile) simply so they could utilize the excess paraffin that was produced during the oil refinery process. Made by confectioner Franklin Gurley at his W&F Manufacturing company, they were originally […]
Fresh out of college, cookbooks have a firm place on my kitchen shelf. Since disastrous attempts to make barely edible dishes, my time as a student has exposed me to many cookbooks. Here are the top ten cookbooks that are invaluable for any aspiring Masterchef. Ready… Set… Cook! 10. Delia’s Complete Cooking Course by Delia Smith This mammoth cookbook makes […]
Christmas can be a very stressful time for families, both financially and emotionally. Expectations around gift buying can put financial pressure on parents, putting further strain on the relationship between partners. Expectations around extended family events and interactions can also contribute to family pressure at this time. If you don’t clarify how you would really like to spend Christmas before […]
First of all, the Amega AMwand can really get rid of almost any kind of pain you are experiencing. I say almost because I am sure that some day some type of bread will be found that is immune to this product. Here are just a few examples of the types of pain that many people enthusiastically report having been […]
There is a profound divinity in the first moments when I open my eyes in the morning. The solitude, the stillness, the calm, but most importantly, the realization that I will be drinking my cup of coffee in a few minutes. Coffee. My friend, my grounding point, my morning routine. My admiration for coffee does not have deep roots in […]
As modern technology becomes more and more popular with children, children’s bikes almost seem to have been forgotten. This is one of the main causes of obesity. Children simply spend too much time indoors and not enough outdoors. The next time your kids start nagging you about a game console, remind them why kids’ bikes are so much better. working […]
My daughter is growing up now, so she’s ditching her diapers and putting on her pants to go to the bathroom. For me, it is with some sadness that I will no longer need our wonderful Mandy Mac diapers (well, at least until baby number two graces us!) You may be wondering why I am writing about modern cloth diapers […]
When a teenager gets a serious boyfriend, he may do whatever it takes to make his new love happy. Many teens have sex with her partner because they think it’s the only way to keep him loving her. What they should realize is that if he really loves her, then sex definitely wouldn’t be a priority. Teens have a lot […]
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