One of the first questions people ask when they hear we homeschool is, “how many hours a day do your homeschool?” Immediately, questions pop up in my own mind because there are so many variables and no two days are alike. Some of those variables are the number of children… Read more »
How can I lose a pound of surplus weight in a day? That is an interesting question that needs to be broken down a little further. Everyone wishing to lose weight or begin an exercise program should first have their health checked by their physician. It is important to note that… Read more »
Maple sugar is sweetener produced by maple trees. It’s the primary ingredient (along with water) in real maple syrup. Also known as granulated maple sugar it is produced by removing water from maple syrup till only the sugar crystals are left. Maple sugar can be used as a sweetener anywhere… Read more »
ATV’s are very versatile tools and if you live in a northern climate that receives a decent amount of snow, you be looking at it and wondering if you can use an ATV to clear snow. There are snowplows that you can mount on the front of your ATV but… Read more »
How long is a football field? It’s 300 yards but what is you want to know how long is a football field is in feet? Miles? Look below to find out how long it is in different units including thou, cubits, leagues and other fun archaic ancient measurements. How long… Read more »
Soapstone Mountain is a mountain in Somers, CT. The summit is 1075′ (328m). It’s located in the 7000+ acre Shenipsit State Forest which is located in the towns of Somers, Stafford and Ellington, CT. It’s a popular spot with the only observation tower in Eastern Connecticut. Although the summit is… Read more »
Snow is typically associated with colder weather but just how cold does it have to be to snow? You might be thinking that it has to be below freezing (32°F/0°C) but that’s incorrect. It actually can be well above freezing. Snow has been recorded at 52° on 10/27/2015 in Minneapolis/St… Read more »
By Gage Hanson There’s a common misconception that to be happy you need to be successful. Hustle culture has created a society that values month-long trips to the Bahamas, six different cars and custom tailored suits as the pinnacle of human prosperity. However, you don’t need all of that to… Read more »
Gage Hanson If you want to improve your meditation, it may be time to meditate with a mantra. Meditation comes with a host of stereotypes and cliches, one of which you have undoubtedly heard of is the mantra. In most pop culture representations of mediation it is a monk sitting… Read more »
Snowmobiling or sledding is a great activity to get out and explore nature in winter. If you’re a heavy rider, there a few things that you should look for in a sled before you hit the trails. Here are some snowmobiles for heavy riders and a few suggestions of features… Read more »
