Mission vs. myths: One family’s dedication to help children through adoption
For Krista Snyder and her family, adoption comes so natural it’s like riding a bike. “If you have the desire
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Gun safety starts at home … what every parent should consider
Despite the warnings and our parents’ best attempts to protect us, why do so many of us wind up having
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Campfire cuisine: Macaroni and cheese while camping? Yes, please!
Plenty of people eat homemade macaroni and cheese while camping, but how many make it over a campfire? Inquiring minds
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Six steps to building the perfect cooking campfire
Building a fire is so easy, even a caveman can do it. So being in charge of the bonfire at
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Adoption experience enhanced by shared love of the outdoors
Editor’s note: This column was originally published in The Daily Item newspaper in late 2009. The best thing about that
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Striving to selflessly serve in a selfie society
A quick visit to dictionary.com leads to a quick, general definition of the word narcissism: an inordinate fascination with oneself;
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Campfire cuisine: Foil packs are the building blocks of outdoor eating
The potential dishes one can make on a campfire is literally endless. We’ve already discussed some success stories with a
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A Bible for the true outdoorsman: Just how durable is a waterproof Bible?
Once upon a time, there existed such a thing as an “unbreakable” comb. These creations were plastic, used typically for
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Kiss the Cook: Berries, bread in a blended bliss
Who says a single guy needs to starve or order take-out all the time? Cooking is fun and simple. I
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Gardening discovery: Meet one of nature’s most amazing creatures
For early June, our family garden is noticeably unimpressive at the moment. The plan this past weekend was to change
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