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9 Tips for Hiking Safely with Children

9 Tips for Hiking Safely with Children

Outdoor safety and survival skills are crucial for outdoor enthusiasts. But what about adventuring families? What safety and survival skills should parents and children know for exploring the great outdoors? The majority of our outdoor adventures are uneventful but we...

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45 Ways to Conserve Water in the Home + A GIVEAWAY!

45 Ways to Conserve Water in the Home + A GIVEAWAY!

When thinking about water conservation the saying goes: reduce, repair and retrofit. Many of the suggestions below are easy to do, even for the laziest cornucopian. Some of the ideas are on the fringe but not impossible. I was tempted to include a running commentary...

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