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How to plan the
Perfect Outdoor Trip
By Kathy Dalton
Do you love being outside as much as I do? Everyone is busy planning these trips for the “indoors” but I want to spend time outdoors. Let’s talk about how we can plan the perfect outdoor trip!
#1. Make a list of what to pack Whether you’re camping or just hiking in an awesome spot for the day— you need a list of what to pack. Lists have always helped me know exactly what to pack, especially when bringing the kids. I’m not sure there is anything worse than forgetting an essential whenever you’re trying to plan a trip. #2. Know where you’re going Okay, planning the perfect outdoor trip starts with knowing where you’re going. If you plan on showing up at a campground that you know nothing about, you’re in trouble. #3. Plan the perfect meals Everyone knows that no meal turns out perfect when you’re outside, but it sure is nice to have a plan. My kids are kind of picky eaters already, so it only makes sense to do a little bit of planning. #4. Pack comfortable stuff to sleep on If there is one thing you need to do when it comes to planning the perfect outdoor trip, pack comfortable sleeping gear. You will not survive any camping trip if your family is not comfortable. The more you camp and spend time outdoors the more you’ll get used to being outdoors, but at first, it’s kind of hard.
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Gourmet S’mores By Kathy Dalton
Add Fruit to Your S’mores
I’m the first to admit that I love a good S’mores, but I have been thinking about switching things up. Instead of using Hershey’s chocolate every time, I wanted to let you know some ways in which you can turn regular s’mores into something gourmet. Check out these Gourmet S’mores ideas.
I know when you think of s’mores, you think it can only be filled with junk food. However, you really need to try strawberries, bananas, or even blackberries on your s’mores. You have to try it, it adds a bit of sweetness that you cannot find with anything homemade.
Try Waffles or Honeystinger Waffles Hey, you cannot knock this until you try it. Adding waffles is a game changer! I’m loving the Honeystinger Waffles because they have a major variety. Flavors like lemon, chocolate, honey, and more! You have to try it out.
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Dandies Natural Marshmallows Whether you’re Vegan or just want a better alternative to your marshmallows, Dandies is a great choice. You can use these marshmallows, just like regular ones— only these have awesome and readable ingredients. If you are up for it, you could also consider making your own marshmallows, people do it all of the time.
Use Dove White Chocolate I’m a sucker for white chocolate, it has always been one of my favorites. I tried using Dove White Chocolate on s’mores and it was amazing. You could also just use white chocolate bars on the shelf at your local store. It’s amazing how much better this can make the s’mores, if you love white chocolate.
Use Nutella spread instead We love Nutella as a chocolate substitute. Our kids can be found smothering gramcrackers in Nutella at our house. These great with marshmallows but my favorite is topped with strawberries. I’d love to hear of how you make gourmet s’mores. I can imagine you have never heard of some of these ideas. Tell me some of your gourmet s’mores ideas! I bet they’re amazing. goadventuremom.com
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Dutch Oven Cooking 101 By Kathy Dalton
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How many of you use a Dutch Oven? I will admit that is it something new to me. Although it may be new, it is awesome. If you’re new to using a Dutch, you may feel as though you are learning to cook all over again. Don’t panic because there are some pretty awesome tips available to help you learn how to use a Dutch oven. Seasoning a Dutch Oven There are many different ways to season a Dutch oven. Many different ways come from the various cultures that use this type of oven for their cooking. The most basic way to season a Dutch Ove is to make sure you wash and dry it thoroughly. After you have done this, grease it up really good and place it in the oven for at least 300 degrees for one hour. You can go under or over the hour. Yes, there will be smoke coming from your oven and yes it’s okay! Just keep an eye on it and don’t let it burn down your house.
From making delicious breakfasts to full out baking pies, there is so much to be made.
Cleaning a Dutch Oven Treat your Dutch oven very carefully when it comes to cleaning. Think of it as your baby, you need to be as gentle as possible with it. You don’t want to scrub too hard or use abrasive cleaning products on it. Not to mention, using soap or any other cleaner on it can leave a really gross after taste on the pan, which can transfer over to your food. Gross, huh?
Do Nots of Dutch Ovens No one likes to hear that they should not do something, but sometimes it is necessary. For example, there are several do nots when it comes to using/cooking/cleaning with/a Dutch Oven. Whatever you do, don’t use a utensil that can scratch the surface. Using something like a scouring pad can leave scratches and ruin the Dutch Oven. Also, placing a hot Dutch Oven directly in cold water can be detrimental to it. Cooking with a Dutch Oven You can do so much cooking in a Dutch Oven, it’s not funny. From making delicious breakfasts to full out baking pies, there is so much to be made. You can find tons of recipes online for Dutch Ovens, but you can also make up your own yummy recipes.
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DALTON DUTCH OVEN
Peach Cobbler Dalton Dutch Oven Cobbler Ingredients for a 12 inch dutch-oven 2 Sticks of butter 4 cups of brown sugar 1 gallon of peaches (drained - save the juice, you’ll use it) 1 big bag of Bisquick Melt the butter and brown sugar in the bottom of the dutch oven until it is really bubbly. Then. add the drained peaches. Mix 1/4 of the bag of Bisquick with the peach juice until it is the same consistency as the pancake patter. Add the Bisquick mixture to the dutch oven, evenly covering the peaches. Cook until the crust turns golden brown and starts to crack. Take off the coals on the top and continue to cook on the top coals until it is all done!
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DALTON DUTCH OVEN
Cheezy Potatoes Dalton Dutch Oven Cheezy Potatoes 10 red potatoes ● 1 cup sour cream ● 2/3 cup smoked gouda cheese (shredded) ● ⅔ cup parmesan cheese (shredded) ● 1 tbsp chili powder ● 1 tbsp garlic ● Salt + pepper to taste Slice potatoes, rinse, and set aside. In a large bowl, combine sour cream, chili powder, garlic, and salt/pepper. Mix well. Add in potatoes and cheeses, tossing until evenly coated. Spray the bottom of your Dutch oven with nonstick, then pour in potato mixture. Top with a thin sprinkle of parmesan cheese. Cover and bake at 350 for 25 minutes. Sprinkle with fresh parsley and serve.
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Zion
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By Kathy Dalton
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ion National Park isn’t just any park. It is filled with paths where ancient pioneers and native people walked, wilderness, and a unique range of wildlife. With pink, red, and blue that paint the skies, colossal sandstone cliffs, and beautiful scenery, this enchanting place is one you won’t want to miss. Here’s what you will love about Zion National Park! The History and Culture Zion National Park’s first people lived here over 12,000 years ago. Although, they are almost invisible, there are still incredible signs these people were there. As the climate changed, so did the way of life in Zion much like the people. From Virgin Anasazi peoples to Paiute, Anasazi, and European decedents, Zion is a sanctuary of life and hope. The Nature With over 229 square miles of plateaus, a maze of narrow, and deep sandstone canyons, Zion National Park is packed with picturesque nature to behold. It’s elevation change throughout the park from 5,000 feet at the highest point at Horse Ranch Mountain to the lowest point at Coal Pits Wash, leaves Zion full of diversity. Desert, riparian, pinyonjuniper, and conifer woodlands all contribute to various habitats and species throughout the park. Zion National Park is home to: • ●More than 1,000 species of plants including cottonwoods, towering pines, lush firs, and hanging gardens • 67 species of mammals • 29 species of reptiles • 7 species of amphibians • 9 species of fish • 207 species of birds • Deep sandstone canyons • The Virgin River and its tribes • Beautiful crystal clear Springs and waterfalls
The Activities Of course, there is no limit to the fun you can have at Zion National Park. Here are a few of the things you can do when you visit: • ●Go camping. Zion has 3 campgrounds to choose from: The Lava Point Campground, Watchman Campground, and South Campground • Bicycle through the trails. If you want to go out for a ride, all park roadways, and the Pa’trus trail make great bicycling adventures. • Relax and enjoy Bird watching. With over 200 species of birds, bird watching is a relaxing and exhilarating activity you can do throughout the park. You can find a bird checklist at the visiting center. • Enjoy climbing and canyoneering. Get a permit to climb the canyons and take an adventure of a lifetime to the highest point. • Go hiking. With trails and wilderness, hiking is a picturesque way to enjoy Zion National Park. • See the wilderness on Horseback. Guided horseback trips are available March through October. If you want to see the sights on horseback, visit canyonrides.com. • Take a trip down the river. Boats can be rented and permitted on the Virginia River during flow rate over 150 CFS. • Backpacking. One of the greatest adventures is to back pack your way through the entire park. You won’t want to miss any part of this beautiful wilderness. With so much beauty to behold in this colorful and diverse park, you won’t want to leave. Have you been to Zion National Park? Share your experiences in the comments below!
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y wife and I weren’t always dog people. We were humming along just fine without having to take a pet for a walk, finding someone to watch it while on vacation or picking up poop in our neighbor’s yard. Our lives were upended in 2010, when my sister-in-law found a dog in a dumpster outside the junior high where she was employed as a janitor. She named her “Dumspter Daisy” before we had a chance to name her something really cool and it just stuck.
Dumpster Daisy How One Orphaned Puppy Inspired Me
By Joseph Watson
My in-laws couldn’t keep her so they brought her to our home until we could “find her a good home.” Suddenly, in came this dirty, mop-haired little puppy who proceeded to tear up the whole house. Finally, she jumped onto our bed and settled on my pillow which was completely disgusting (after all, that’s where I lay my face and earlier that day she was in the garbage). I went over to pick her up and she gave me the biggest brown-eyed look and I started my transformation from a “lukewarm dog person” to a dog crazed permanent companion of this little orphan. Daisy’s First Bike Ride A few weeks later, I bought a new bicycle with the intention of getting into competitive cycling. I took it on the maiden ride in front of my house and I looked back to see Daisy running full speed behind me nipping at my back tire. I stopped and picked her up, carrying her in my right hand. Anyone who has ridden a bike knows that the front brake is operated by the left hand
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Searching for the Perfect Dog Carrier I spent hundreds of dollars trying to find the perfect way to carry Daisy on my bike rides. Front carriers bumped into my knees, side carriers threw off my balance and there were felt heavy and bulky. The best concept for what we were trying to accomplish was the back carrier but there didn’t seem to be a back carrier that fit our needs.
and when pressed hard enough, especially while turning, the rider risks ending up on his face. After nearly killing us both several times when Daisy tried to chase every dog we passed throwing off my balance we returned home with elevated heart rates. It was apparent Daisy enjoyed bike rides and I began looking for ways to take her with me without all the danger. I found an old backpack and stuffed her in while she writhed with excitement. After a spectacular wrestling match, Daisy was on my back and ready to go for a ride. Riding with a regular backpack was only marginally
better than carrying her in my right hand. She moved from side to side throwing off my balance, her arms clawed at my shoulder blades from inside the bag and we only made
On Thanksgiving 2012, we sat down with my mother who is a pseudo professional seamstress and addressed the issues with all the carriers we had previously employed: specifically balance, weight, and comfort. We created arm holes for Daisy’s front legs to help her balance on my back and to eliminate the sharp little elbows that had stabbed my back previously. We put a zipper on the back of the bag so she could get in and out with ease and we set the bag higher on the back than the average backpack so Daisy could hang her head out of the largest window ever. After several hours of R&D and angry siblings (I had monopolized my mom’s holiday
Front carriers bumped into my knees, side carriers threw off my balance and there were felt heavy and bulky. The best concept for what we were trying to accomplish was the back carrier but there didn’t seem to be a back carrier that fit our needs. it around the block before I was ready to head home. The concept was good but it would need a lot of work. That launched a search for the perfect dog carrier.
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time), we rolled out the very first iteration of the K9 Sport Sack. I tried it on, put a squirming Daisy into it and went for a ride. I rode for
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30 miles with Daisy happily hanging her head in the breeze. The bag was everything the other carriers were not; it facilitated freedom of movement and comfort like nothing else had.
signed up for Pet-A-Palooza in Las Vegas and took our 100 or so bags to see how they were received. By noon we had sold completely out and were calling our manufacturer to order more.
Daisy and I were onto Something I rode around Provo, Utah for nearly a year and had hundreds of people stop me to take pictures and ask where I had gotten my bag before the idea began to grow that perhaps Daisy and I were onto something.
Within the year we realized the demand was too great to continue producing token amounts and we began mass producing and creating new versions of the bag while continuing to work our day jobs; mine was as a high school guidance counselor for international exchange students. The K9 Sport Sack evolved to include mesh sides, additional structure, pockets and other amenities and finally became the bag it was always supposed to be.
We sent the first bag off to Vancouver, WA, had it professionally prototyped and subsequently ordered a small initial quantity to test the market. We
The K9 Sport Sack exploded into the international pet scene as we began to be contacted every week by new parties interested in the carrier. Earlier this year we discovered that the business had grown too big for us to continue to give it partial attention so we quit our jobs and have been growing K9 Sport Sack in leaps and bounds ever since. We have now sent bags to over 70 countries, been featured in several large magazines and have helped many pet owners take their pets on a variety of outdoor adventures they never been able to before. Not bad for a little dog from a dumpster.
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Gear Up For Spring By Kathy Dalton
Are you ready to end your winter hibernation? We are! To celebrate the first of Spring, we’ve partnered with Aventura Clothing and Liberty Sport to bring our tribe members a fun giveaway.
Here are a few tips to help get you outside: 1. Sunglasses – protect your eyes just like you would your skin. Did you know that the snow reflects 80% of the suns UV rays? We love Liberty Sport sunglasses withShokBlokR that are shatterproof and offer 100% UV protection and 99% polarization efficiency. Polarized lenses help reduce glare. 2. Sunblock – The Spring time sun is strong. Be sure to apply sunscreen to your body and face. One thing that I’ve looked for is a good face sunscreen that will help you from breaking out. I’ve found that adding sunscreen to my daily make-up routine helps me to remember to apply it. We also keep a stick or two of sunblock in the stroller and in my car if we’re heading to the park last minute, it’s great to have on hand. 3. Hat – be sure to wear a had when your gardening our out walking.
4. Hydration is important when you’re spending more time outdoors. We love the hydrofalsk water bottles. We’ve done a number of tests with other water bottles and Hydroflask keeps ice cold longer. 5. Layer clothing – I love the new Aventura Sheridan top. It’s lightweight and a great piece for layering over a t-shirt and can be easily removed as needed. There is also great detail on the back of the shirt that makes it feel more feminine. 6. Hiking Poles – I love the Manfroto trekking poles that have a camera attachment on the top 7. Backpack – We love the Osprey pack 8. Wear your helmet!
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Tips for shopping a local
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Farmers Market By Kathy Dalton
One of my favorite times of the year is here. Shopping at our local farmer’s market is invigorating. The smell in the air is one that is indescribable. The fresh fruit from local farms is ready to be purchased, it is just an exciting time. Here are some tips I can offer you for when you’re shopping at your local farmer’s market. Do a bit of planning beforehand It’s so easy to go to the Farmer’s Market without a plan, trust me that can get expensive really fast. While the farmer’s market is amazing, it can add up really quickly. Do yourself a favor and do the planning before you even go. Know what kind of meals you’ll be prepping and what you’ll be using the fresh produce for. Maybe you have intentions of freezing some fruits and veggies. Cleanliness is Important Obviously, the produce you buy isn’t going to be clean, it’s your job to clean it. However, you can see how clean the vendors are you buying from. You can tell a lot by the work station of the people you’re buying from. Know what’s in season I think it’s super important to know what’s in season at your local farmer’s market. You may be confused if you go and don’t find something you want. Knowing what’s in season can help make your farmer’s market trip a lot easier.
Make sure to get there early As goes with anything in life, the early bird gets the worm. If you really want to get the best, make sure you get there early. Once most of the produce and goodies are gone, they are gone for the day. I prefer to shop earlier, but that doesn’t always happen with 3 kids. However, they say if you want a good deal at the Farmer’s Market, hold off until the end of the day. Bring something to haul your items in I hope you don’t plan to put all of this awesome produce in your hands. Bring a cart or a basket with you to the Farmer’s Market. I always bring a few bags with me and the kids help carry items around. Obviously, I keep it light for them. The heaviness of produce can get to be too much sometimes. If this happens, I make a trip back to my car to drop a few things off. Be curious- try new things The cool thing about farmer’s markets is that there is a lot of different stuff. I encourage people to be curious when they go to the Farmer’s Market. Try something new when you’re there. Maybe you’ll see an unusual fruit or veggie. Ask about it and then don’t be afraid to try it. I’ve noticed that my kids are more willing to try new produce if I am. It’s like a family tradition- trying 1 new fruit or veggie a week.
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10 Spring Family Activities By Mary Edwards
Springtime is ideal for outdoor play. Just before springtime, my family usually suffers from a bit of cabin fever. But when the blue skies, budding trees, blooming flowers, and hints of green grass begin to appear, we are bursting to play outside. Here are ten activities to make the most of what spring has to offer.
MINI GOLF Kids might spend hours creating their own mini golf course in the yard. Here’s what you can do to help get them started. You or a neighbor might have some 2-by-4’s or a stack of cinderblocks behind the garage. You might use these items as a boarder for the course. Household/Yard Items • Cups, croquet stake or duct tape for “holes” • Oatmeal containers • Soda cartons • Food cans for obstacles • Books, cereal boxes, or wood boards for ramps • Masking tape or painter’s tape
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Chalk Bricks 2-by-4’s Stack of cinder blocks Wood boards Cardboard boxes Golf balls Putter
Build the Course Align a border, create a series of ramps or cut doors in a cardboard box. Innovation is the key. Experiment. You might build one hole in 15 minutes and the next one might take an hour.
There’s no need to mess up the yard — use a plastic cup, croquet stake, or even just a piece of duct tape on the ground as your “hole.” Resource: Boyslife.org
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PLANT A FAIRY GARDEN Children use their imaginations with this Spring activity. Fairy gardens can be made with few basic materials and they will keep your kids entertained for hours. Items to Use: • Twigs, sticks and leaves • Small rocks • Twine or string • Clay Choose a place under a tree in a shady spot, in a birdbath or a tree stump. Create a bench out of sticks, a bird bath by digging a hole and filling with water, add a path to the garden with small rocks, create a picket fence with twigs, build a house with sticks and leaves, and hang a swing on a nearby branch made from string and a stick. My kids use clay to make small fairy food and pots and containers.
KICK-THE-CAN ICE CREAM When I was a camp director, this activity kept the young campers entertained on their cookouts. If you want to mix-in candy or fruit, do it at the end when you scoop it out. Otherwise the ice cream won’t set. Ingredients • cup whipping cream • 1⁄2 teaspoon vanilla • 1 egg • 1⁄2 cup sugar • 1 cup milk
• ice • rock salt • 1 (#10) empty can • 1 16 oz empty can • Duct Tape
Directions • Place ingredients in small size (16 oz) can and mix with spoon. • Seal the can with duct tape and place inside a larger size (#10) can. • Surround small can with ice and layers of rock salt. • Seal large tin with duct tape. • Roll or toss can for 20-30 minutes adding ice and salt to the larger can once or twice. • Pack again with ice and let stand for 20 minutes before serving. • Makes 3 servings
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When we take our kids on longer hikes or nature walks, we like to give them our iPhones and we tell them to take pictures of specific flowers, plants, and animals. This keeps them occupied and focused on the game.
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VISIT SPRING GARDENS Find a local place with spring gardens, or a park with blossoming trees. There’s nothing like getting outside after winter and seeing new life blooming in the trees and gardens. Where I live, we have Historic Temple Square, State Capitol, and Thanksgiving Point Tulip Festival to name a few. A quick online search will locate areas near you.
MAKE A BIRD FEEDER If you want to attract birds to your yard, providing a bird feeder is the ticket. This is a very simple bird feeder kids can make on their own. It can get a little messy. Items Needed: • • • • •
Bird seed Toilet paper roll Honey String Scissors
Check out this YouTube tutorial in how to make this simple bird feeder. Happy bird watching!
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RAINY DAY ACTIVITIES April showers bring May flowers, but what kinds of play do April showers bring? Rainy days can be a challenge, but they can be an opportunity for creative outdoor play. When it’s not thundering and unsafe, try some of these outdoor activities:
When it’s too cold or too thundery to be outside, try these rain-related indoor activities:
Puddle play: splashing, floating, seeking for creatures, comparing reflections. Mud play: make the most of the wet mud while it’s there! It helps to have a backup set of clothes to get muddy in, and then just hose off at the end. Rain walks: waterproof gear and boots, or some umbrellas keep everyone (mostly) dry while exploring.
Learn about and pretend to be wildlife who benefit from the rain, such as ducks, turtles, frogs, and salamanders Create watercolor paintings with the rain – experiment with putting papers out in the rain for a minute and then painting on them, or put them out after painting and see what textures the rain adds. Make garden collage artwork of pictures of plants that will grow in the spring and summer (with cutouts from plant catalogs and gardening magazines). Source: NaturalLearning.org
WINDY DAY ACTIVITIES Spring brings its fair share of blustery days. Try out these activities to Play with the wind: bring fabric, ribbons, and wind catchers to play with outdoors. Fly a kite: kites fly best with wind speeds between 5 and 15 mph. Read: check out windy day stories from the library an read them outdoors. Make and install wind chimes and windsocks. Spring children’s books: And then it’s spring by Julie Fogliano & Erin Stesd Seeds, seeds, seeds! By Nancy Elizabeth Wallace Seeds sprout! (I like plants) by Mary Dodson Wade goadventuremom.com
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VISIT LOCAL FARM TO SEE BABY ANIMALS
Local farms are filled with baby animals in the Spring. FInd a place where they allow children to interact with the animals and learn about life on a farm. Search “kid friendly farms near me”
OUTDOOR TREASURE HUNT When my children were in preschool, I needed ideas to keep them occupied in a creative way. One of their favorite games to play with me was a treasure hunt. Create a Treasure Map Ask children to draw their most creative treasure map. We’ve come up with safaris with elephants, lions, and tigers. Islands with volcanoes, waterfalls, and poisonous snake.
Write Clues and Hide Them Outside While they create the map, you get to think of clues to the treasure. Each clue should lead to the next clue until they reach the treasure. Use their treasure map to act out an Indiana Jones like experience with the kids. on Google.
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HOW CAN I CHOOSE THE RIGHT HAT? A wide-brimmed (3-inch or greater) hat covers places like the scalp where it is difficult to apply sunscreen or areas where people forget to apply sunscreen, including the tops of the ears and the back of the neck.
WHY WEAR A SUNHAT? When I was young, I avoided sunblock or wearing hats because I never burned. I got a beautiful brown tan when I was in the sun. If only I realized then my skin would suffer as an adult with early wrinkles but more frightening the possibility of getting melanoma. There is no such thing as a healthy “base tan” because the dark skin is your body’s cells trying to protect themselves from further injury says boardcertified dermatologist Dr. Marie Jhin. Even though I loved my brown tan, it simply was not good for me. I am an avid outdoor adventurer, I was a camp director in my 20’s for several
years, and I love to be outside. I’ve begun to take my need to protect my skin from harmful rays more seriously. Every outdoors person should wear a sunhat to protect against the sun’s ultraviolet radiation (UVR) rays. As part of a complete sun protection regimen, The Skin Cancer Foundation has always recommended covering up with clothing, including a broad-brimmed hat. I usually remember to apply and reapply sunblock on my arms and legs, but I sometimes forget to reapply on my face, neck, ears, and tip of my nose. That’s why a good sunhat is important.
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The folks over at Thewirecutter.com say the best hat is the one that you’ll wear. But if you’re interested in researching the best hat for you they’ve done an excellent job testing hats and determining which are the best hats for your type of outdoor adventure. Whether you’re in the park with your kids, out trail running, hiking, playing tennis, or just taking the dog for a walk, you’re exposed to ultraviolet radiation. Take care to wear a sunhat, avoid the sun during peak hours, wear clothing with UPF fabrics, and wear sunscreen. Source: Skincancer.org and Thewirecutter.com
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Easter CRAFT FOR KIDS
Directions: 1. Wash and dry your bottle caps. 2. Attach google eyes (use adhesive ones, or hot glue eyes) on to your bottle cap. 3. Use a permanent marker to add a mouth and whiskers to your bunny.
Materials: • Empty Bottle Caps and Milk Jug Caps (Pink ones) • Felt and/or Fleece • Craft Foam in various colors • Google Eyes • Permanent Marker • Pom Poms • Hot Glue • Scissors
4. Use felt or fleece (pink fleece was used, and white felt) to cut out ears for your bunny. Glue the ears at the bottom by placing hot glue in the center and creasing. Attach the ears to the top and back of the bottle cap with hot glue. 5. Add a dollop of hot glue to a pom pom and attach to the nose. 6. To create a bow, cut out small bow pieces as well as a center circle of craft foam. Add a strip of foam to the bottom of the bunny’s face (neck area) and affix to the back of the bottle cap with hot glue. Place your bow tie pieces together with hot glue and affix to the strip of foam. Trim strip if necessary.
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Resources Here are a few of our favorite resources. Do you have a favorite resource or site not listed? Please let us know! info@goadventuremom.com Sites worth checking out American Hiking Society Coca-Cola #5by20 Get Away Today International Bird Rescue and Research Center Outdoor Foundation Outdoor Industry Women’s Coalition Outdoor Industry Outdoor Industry Jobs Outdoor Nation National Geographic Kids National Park Conservation National Park Foundation National Park Service Splore The Marine Mammal Center Trip Advisor Utah Outdoor Recreation Office Visit Salt Lake Blogs you should follow A Little Campy A Nature Mom Active Kids Active Family Active Kids Club Adventure Awaits Adventure Tykes Adventurous Parents AKontheGO.com Backcountry Parenting Big Grey Rocks
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Brave Ski Mom Bring The Kids Climb With Kids Chasqui Mom Crag Mama Day Trips L.A. Family + Footprints Family Adventures in Nature Family On Bikes Fun Orange Country Parks Get on The Beaten Path Go Explore Nature Ground Truth Trekking Kid Project Moose Fish Mommy Hiker Mommy Loves Trees Mountain Mom and Tots Nature For Kids OutdoorsMom Outdoorsy Mama Rain or Shine Mama Rocks and Sun Rockies Family Adventures Rockies Girl Tales of a Mountain Mama The Active Explorer TravelingMel Tropic of Candy Corn Val In Real Life Velomom Walk Simply Wild Tales Of
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