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2020 has taken a turn that many people didn’t see coming back in January. A pandemic kicked off an economic shutdown, which could eventually lead to a great depression. Preppers were much more prepared than their neighbors, and the community has grown by leaps and bounds now that Americans are viewing Prepping less as entertainment, […]
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Hammock camping has been steadily gaining popularity as people ditch their tents in favor of a much faster to erect, and more comfortable sleeping setup. There are plenty of benefits to hammock camping, from the comfort level, to the ease of finding a location to hang it, to the open-air star-gazing it allows for. Many […]
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July 22 is National Hammock Day! Many campers have traded their cots and sleeping bags for a hammock and never looked back. Dave Canterbury posted a video this week with tips to hang your hammock: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m0GWClXCiG4&feature=youtu.be When you’re heading out on your next hiking or camping trip, make sure you have a comprehensive first aid […]
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For thousands of years, humans have harvested fur-bearing animals for food, clothing, and population management. Furbearers are now an under-utilized renewable resource, despite the social and cultural importance to those that rely on them for sustenance and even income. As long as sufficient habitat exists and ethical hunting and trapping practices are followed, furbearers can […]
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Every summer, Americans love to fire up the grills and get outside to do their cooking. If you’re enjoying the fruits of your labor from your hunt, fishing trip, or out of your own garden, cooking over an open flame can give your food great flavor. While grilling is an American tradition, you may also […]
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Whether you grew up camping with your family or only just fell in love with it as an adult, it’s inevitable that you want your kids to love it too. You might have visions of teaching them to fish as the sun is coming up over the lake, or hiking up to incredible vistas to […]
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Time to consider potty training for your little one? You may be noticing less and less diaper changes throughout the day. Or maybe your little one is showing very consistent patterns with bowel movements? Well, you could be in luck. If this is the case for you, you might be on your way to the […]
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With the astonishing statistics surrounding the health epidemic of younger generations, we need to spend time teaching and prioritizing healthy habits for our children. One of the most important things to teach our children is how to be physically active. With an average of 7 hours per day being spent “plugged in” to some sort […]
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Board games are a classic and wonderful way for families to spend time together. Playing board games is not only a fun activity, but it can encourage sportsmanship, patience, and memorable moments. Plus, when families play games that don’t involve screen time, it enhances interpersonal communication and relationships. The best part is: there are dozens […]
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We look forward to preparing our children for exciting milestones, such as going to school, birthdays or riding a bike. Other events are more difficult – like the death of a pet or moving to a new neighborhood. One scenario we need to address is an active shooter situation. An active shooter is a person […]
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