By Nate Desmond on June 18, 2010
Waking up on time is an important step toward a productive, happy day. Follow these ten new tips to get your day off to a good start!
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By Nate Desmond on June 4, 2010
The Swiss Family Robinson, written in 1812 by Johann David Wyss, is a classic tale of adventure and excitement… but it also teaches us some important survival lessons.
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By Nate Desmond on May 28, 2010
As Benjamin Franklin wisely and wittily noted, our sleep habits have a large effect on our health, wealth, and wisdom. To wake up on time and ready for the new day, consider applying these ten tips to your own life.
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By Nate Desmond on May 21, 2010
When my family recently spent a day at the Oregon Coast, we took the opportunity to fly kites. Thinking it over after returning home, I realized that we can learn many important life lessons from the simple activity of kiting!
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By Nate Desmond on May 7, 2010
As men, it is our duty to face our difficulties boldly, not to stick our head in the sand and pretend the danger is not there. Disasters, whether natural or man-made, are real, and we should be prepared to survive them.
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By Nate Desmond on April 23, 2010
Once you have all the essential items packed, it is time to start adding extras. Although the items on this list are not absolutely necessary, they will quite possibly improve to your camping experience.
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By Nate Desmond on April 9, 2010
Preparing for a camping trip can be a difficult endeavor as you try to remember all the necessary items. To make sure that you do not get caught unprepared, remember to bring the essential items on this list.
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By Nate Desmond on March 26, 2010
Day hiking – somewhat like backpacking minus the overnight camping – is an energizing and healthy activity that is within the reach of nearly any budget. These are six of the most important benefits of hiking.
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By Nate Desmond on March 12, 2010
With a remarkably low 5% of stolen bicycles ever being returned to their owners, we should prepare for the worst by documenting and registering our bicycles, but then we should focus our efforts on theft prevention.
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By Nate Desmond on February 26, 2010
If your bicycle is stolen, you will be much more likely to safely recover it if you have registered your bike. In addition, registering your bike may even help deter thieves in the first place!
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