June is National Camping Month which makes sense because it is the beginning of summer. Are you a summer camper or more of a fall camper? Maybe you are an all weather camper. We go camping from time to time throughout the year. We haven’t been as much in the last couple of years as…
Travel & Outdoors
Flea Bites: What Do Flea Bites Look Like On Humans
Fleas generally bite animals and can spread a variety of diseases in the process. These include typhus and plague, both of which can be a serious concern. Of course, fleas generally choose to live on animals. But, if they’re none available or you’re giving your pet’s medication to eradicate the fleas, they may be tempted…
3 Things to Think About Before Choosing a Vacation Destination
They say that the world is a book and those who do not travel read only one page. And while there’s certainly more to life than jet-setting, if you’re in a position where you’re able to do it, you probably can’t get enough. Choosing the perfect destination can be tough – after all, with so…
Safety Tips for Traveling to a Country on the State Department’s Travel Warning List
The State Department has a travel warning list that showcases updates for all the countries in the world and gives them a safety rating. Level 1 is “Exercise Normal Precautions,” while Level 4 is “Do Not Travel.” While it can be difficult to predict what could happen, these warnings act as a guide for risks of violence,…
An Often Overlooked Part of the Car Maintenance Routine: 6 Things You Might Not Have Known About Your Car’s Transmission
The transmission is an important part of any vehicle. When the transmission is not working correctly, the vehicle will not run correctly or at all. The vehicle transmission translates the energy produced by the engine into wheel motion. Not just any amount of energy, but the correct amount of energy for each gear or vehicle…
Amwell Brings The Doctor to You #getwellwithamwell #spon
We all know how frustrating it is to get into the see the doctor. If you are like me and live out in the country it can be even harder. I have to get an appointment, if I can, and then get everyone in the car and make the trip to the doctor’s office. It…
You Need a First Aid Kit
This is the time of year when you need to take a moment or two and be sure you have all of the items that you need in your home and car. I’m talking about checking your smoke detector batteries, getting updated on your first aid cpr training, being sure you have a road side…
The Big Freeze + 5th Annual Super Stocking Stuffer Giveaway Hop
It is super cold here this morning. In fact it has gotten down into the twenties and we are more than a little bit chilly. Although I love this weather. I miss the cold weather since living in West Central Georgia means that it is warmer than the northern part. However this is home and…
IG Charcoal Grill Giveaway
Football season is in full swing and fall is coming. I don’t know about y’all but I love the fall. One of the biggest reasons is because we actually grill more outside during the fall than we do any other time of the year. Last year we were lucky enough to get an IG Charcoal…
On the Road Again
Today is the travel day for our vacation this year. I know! We are taking it rather late in the season but that is just how it worked out. I am super excited about this particular one because it will be one that I end up spending a lot of time alone. Wait! You mean…
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