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Essential Climbing Gear For Beginners
Climbing is a great activity that you can do indoors or outdoors for a quick adrenaline rush. It is much easier for beginners to learn climbing indoors than outdoors. There is less at stake when scaling a wall or bouldering indoors because of the safety mats and controlled environment. No matter where you wish to climb, one needs essential tools and equipment, even as a beginner. An experienced climber needs many types of equipment, but it is best to invest only in the bare essential gear as a beginner. Here is a list of different types of equipment a beginner needs, like a harness or climbing gloves. A harness A…
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Boating 101 – Picking a Bow Tie Boat Motor
Introduction Many boaters who consider themselves boating experts would be surprised that there is no easy answer to the in or outboard motor debate. This debate goes back to the days of steamboat and sailboat hulls when there was often quite a bit of room for debate among boating enthusiasts. Modern Boating Today, more modern inboards have taken over much of the boating market, so the issue of outboard or inboard motor choice is much more complicated. However, when it comes down to it, inboard or outboard motor performance is largely a function of your boat’s engine and water conditions, so we’ll go over some of the basics to help…
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Bean Bag Bucketz – Outdoor Family Fun
It’s that time of year when we all want to spend more time outside and with the end of COVID – more and more time outside. Yard games are extremely popular and a great way to have fun with your friends and family. Bean Bag Bucketz is the perfect game for these occasions. The game contains a telescopic pole (three pieces) with legs, two large size baskets, two medium-size baskets, and three small baskets. This outdoor game can be played by 2 to 16 people – though personally, I think the most fun is with two. My box didn’t have directions. I am unsure if they were missing or don’t…
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The Pass Back Football
When I was young my favorite activity ever was bouncing a ball off the opera house wall at our school. I could do that for hours. Even when I wasn’t in school I would head to the opera house for that simple activity. Back then I always used a simple rubber ball because what other option was there after all? But now Pass Back Sports created Pass Back Football! This is revolutionary! This football feels just like a regularly shaped football and is weighted similarly. You would never know if your eyes were closed, that this ball is different. What makes this so unique? The base (yes it has a…
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TOP 10 Outdoor Tables You Need in Your Home
Authored by Athena Nagel When the sun begins to set earlier and the days become milder, you know it’s a chance to take an outdoor summertime party or get-together. Whether you enjoy casual community gatherings, business dinners, or elegant cocktail parties, putting your event outside brings a layer of elegance, comfort, relaxation, and sophistication. Make sure your area is ready to be used for guests before they arrive for your next get-together. Consider adding the exquisite dining table to anchor your area in grandeur for a formal dinner or lunch. Outdoor Tables There are other options if you wish to have a portable table for camping and other vacation occasions.…
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3 Tips to Host an Outdoor Party
We’ll be ready to welcome the warm summer months and say goodbye to cloudy days in a few weeks. Times like this are the best for getting your friends and family together for an outdoor party. However, there’s no denying that planning a party of any kind can be exhausting, especially if you’ll be hosting it in your home. All the same, we can all agree that the stress is worth the joy that such gatherings bring in many cases. With that in mind, here are three tips for hosting an outdoor party. 1. Pick a fun and exciting theme. Before you begin planning your decor, food, and even the…
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How to Recognize Quality Firewood
Firewood can be used for a variety of purposes; it’s highly durable, versatile, and is an essential source of energy. However, there are important things to keep in mind when purchasing firewood. Different wood types burn differently; factors such as water content, density, heat value, and type of wood determine how efficiently the wood burns. Identifying good quality firewood can be tricky; many people pick a few random logs, thinking that they’ll do the trick. To ensure efficiency, effectiveness, and minimum to no emissions, we are here to tell you how to recognize quality firewood. Dry Firewood Wet firewood is not quality firewood; before buying wood, you must make sure…
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Ambush Mosquito Traps ‘Regain Your Outdoors’ 3 Winner Giveaway (END 3/31)
Welcome to the Ambush Mosquito Traps ‘Regain Your Outdoors’ Giveaway! 3 Winners! This giveaway is part of our Spring Gift Guide – Stop by to see all the giveaways and great products. HOST IS DELICIOUSLY SAVVY My co-hosts for this giveaway are Michigan Savings and More, The Stuff of Success, Gifts for all seasons, & Home Jobs by Mom Below is a list of all the bloggers involved in the gift guide. A Nation of Moms, A Rain of Thought, Deliciously Savvy, Giveaway Gator Home Jobs by Mom, Jessica Inspired by Faith, MarksvilleandMe, Michigan Saving and More, My Silly Little Gang, Tales From A Southern Mom, The Stuff of Success,…
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The Scepter Military Water Can – Essential For Emergency Planning
This post contains affiliate links It seems like everywhere we go lately there is some sort of natural disaster. The last few years have held devastation from hurricanes in Florida, Puerto Rico and so many other places then rampant wildfires in California followed just several short weeks later by deadly mudslides. Where I live we went through 16 straight days (record) of subzero temperatures and a blizzard followed by 60 degree temps, rapid melting and widespread floods. It is very clear that everyone needs to have some sort of emergency preparedness plan. Fortunately in my past career I managed the risk for our public school district – risk is always…
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Cleaning Your BBQ Grill: Why and How
Summer is great for numerous occasions and activities, but one of the best activities that you could do with your friends and family is having a nice BBQ together. You can prepare some of the most delicious food imaginable and forget your worries in the sun as you talk or play with them in your backyard. However, you must understand that your grill needs to be properly maintained and cleaned regularly. This is important because the quality of the food and the performance of your grill will depend on it. Read on to learn more about how you can keep your grill clean and why you should do it. Why…
