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Busy busy!

Busy busy!

It’s already the middle of December! Christmas is almost here! Where did the time go? Oh and it’s raining outside and it snowed this morning. The snow was great but the rain can go away. Last weekend was Cub Scout winter day. For those not familiar it’s a great way to get the kids outdoors [...]

Sorry for no updates in a while

Sorry for no updates in a while

I’ll write a good one later today about the snow we’re getting, mud, Christmas, and more. Stay tuned!

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Halloween Safety Tips

Halloween Safety Tips

With Halloween coming up it’s time to bone up on some safety for both kids and the parents.

With all of the lead issues out there why not let your little one carry a pillow case.. No lead there!
Always carry a flashlight.
Never eat candy that has not been inspected
Adults: watch for kids running from cars. Drive [...]

Deer jerky recipe

Deer jerky recipe

Check out this recipe from Five Star Recipes:
1 servings
4 lb venison
4 tb onion powder
1 1/2 ts black pepper
1 1/2 ts garlic powder

Tips for staying cool

Tips for staying cool

Boy it’s hot here in the midwest! Temperatures passing record highs. It’s so hot that some local schools are closing early. With that I thought I would find some ways to beat the heat.

Stay in the shade
Carry a mister with cool water in it
Carry a bottle of cool water
Find a cool spot and read your [...]

Tick Removal

Tick Removal

Every now and then after hiking or just coming in from the outdoors you feel something “tick”le your leg, arm or even head, and upon further investigation you find the culprit. A Small brown insect with eight legs crawling along going about its business. But sometimes you find that the little critter has [...]

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