Contributed by RL It's that time of year when Christmas is over and the clean-up begins. We know getting rid of all those wrappings from the presents, putting the furniture back into place and deciding when to take down the tree. Then you look at that horde of stuff everyone got and wonder if we are going to have to...
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The Journey Home
contributed by RL This past week we had the opportunity to watch 5 of our grandchildren as they visited with us in all of their youthful excitement and wonder. But since the larger half of them are in school we needed to take them back to their home Sunday after church. They were excited to be heading back home to... -
One Scary Story
contributed by RL Happy Halloween! Since it will be Halloween soon I thought I would write about one of those old time horror stories that keep the kids and grandchildren hiding under the blankets from start to finish. First before we scare the little ones maybe we should have them help us make some Molasses Taffy like the old... -
Perfect Family Food Prep For Your Self-Catering Cabin Break
Contributed by Jennifer Dawson Photo by Kristin Ellis on Unsplash Travelers spent $258 billion on food services during their 2017 vacations, according to the U.S Travel Association. But you needn't spend anywhere near as much on a self-catering cabin holiday. Tucked away in a cozy cabin on a quiet site, there’s nothing better than enjoying time with your family with... -
ARE WE 72 HOUR PREPARED?
Contributed by RL Deluxe 2 person 72 hour kit As we listened to the news we have learned of a new fissure that has opened up in the Grand Teton National Park. Of course it being a part of the greater Yellowstone Park area some of the media caught it and did a brief run on the end of the... -
Our winter traveling and commuting-it is important to be prepared
Commuting in the winter can be dangerous! It’s just an hour after sunset, and the single-digit temperature is settling in on your winter surroundings. The shiny asphalt is giving the illusion that it’s bare and you can drive the speed limit, but you know better. You know that’s really black ice on the road. It’s been lightly snowing all... -
Being Prepared
dangerous driving conditions We recently had to make a day trip to another city for a doctor’s appointment. It had been snowing off and on all day and our appointment wasn’t until later in the afternoon. The drive to the appointment wasn’t too bad. The roads were mostly bare but the wind was blowing hard. We worried about what...