Outdoor Activities

Host a Trash Throwing Pickup Party

A pickup party, go green and enjoy!

Host a Trash Throwing Pickup Party, have you ever been enjoying the beauty of a landscape only to have your experience ruined by the sight of trash on the ground or in the water? Few things ruin the beauty of nature like improperly discarded plastic bags, bottles, paper, tires, and so forth. You may want to get active and help fix the problem, but it seems daunting and unpleasant. So why not host a trash throwing pickup party? You will elicit extra hands to help while visiting with friends and having fun if you host a trash throwing pickup party. Continue Reading Host a Trash Throwing Pickup Party Here

Originally posted 2010-04-10 19:34:07.

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Posted by admin - September 10, 2010 at 3:11 pm

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How to Avoid Plant and Insect Stings and Bites In Your Backyard

How to avoid plant and insect stings and bites in your backyard because nothing spoils a fun summer day outdoors quite like nasty stings. Certain plants, such as stinging nettle, can cause a painful sting, and of course insects from bees to mosquitoes can bite and sting. Here are some tips on avoiding these unpleasant encounters.

1. Long pants
Clothing is the best protector. Even though it’s often hot in the summer, wearing long pants of thin material helps protect your legs from being exposed to stinging plants or insects.

2. Socks
Insects like chiggers and ticks tend to congregate on the ankles. Wear socks, preferably white so as to see any critters, that come up over your ankles. Continue Reading How to Avoid Plant and Insect Stings and Bites In Your Backyard Here

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Posted by admin - July 14, 2010 at 5:02 pm

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Is Clothing With UV Protection Worth Buying Good and Bad Points to Consider First

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Is Clothing With UV Protection Worth Buying Good and Bad Points to Consider First

Is clothing with UV Protection worth buying good and bad points to consider first, and first of all, lets begin with the fact that all clothing protects you from the sun to a certain degree. UV protective clothing, however, has a specific, protective scale similar to that of sunscreen. A lot of UV protective clothing actually contains sunscreen that is embedded in the fabric itself. Other garments are said to be UV protective due to their specific weave, color, and/or reflective nature.

SPF and UPF are acronyms you will become familiar with as you look into UV protective clothing. SPF stands for “sun protection factor,” and it’s the same as what you see on lotion, sunscreen, and other topical sun protectors. SPF is measured by how long it takes for your skin to turn red in the sun.

UPF stands for “ultraviolet protection factor” and refers specifically to the amount of UV radiation that can go through fabric and burn your skin. Therefore, you are going to see UPF and protection factor more frequently in reference to UV protective clothing.

If you are considering purchasing this clothing with uv protection, here are some good and bad points to consider first. Continue Reading Is Clothing With UV Protection Worth Buying Good and Bad Points to Consider First Here

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Posted by admin - June 30, 2010 at 1:51 pm

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