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How to Avoid Getting Frostbit Toes

“What’s up with your toes?” A fellow guide asked me, as he pointed to my feet that were propped up next to the warm fireplace. Looking down I see the top half of my middle toe had turned black. “That’s frostbite!” Dan tells me as he covers his mouth in disbelief. Ripping off my other […]

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How to Avoid Frozen Pipes During Frigid Winter Months

One of the most important things to know about your home is where your main water shut off valve is located. Many homes have a valve inside that is easily accessible, while others the main water shut off is located outside at the utility tap, and can also be found under a plastic cover in […]

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Safety Tips for Winter Driving

I was just ten minutes away from home on my hour drive from work, when the cars in front of me started to hit their brakes. We just had a big snow storm and the temperatures were nearly below zero. Seeing the red brake lights in front of me light up like a christmas tree […]

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Safety Tips for Starting and Putting Out a Fire

Knowing how to make a fire while enjoying the great outdoors can literally save your life. It can also boost morale on a cold day of camping, hiking and/or hunting. It is that picturesque moment of good memories. We all can agree we love sitting around the fire, but with that comes the responsibility of […]

Improve Time Management and Reduce Stress

Do you ever feel a sense of panic when you read your to-do list?  Do you feel like there isn’t enough time in a 24-hour day to do all the things you have to do, let alone the things you want to do? The constant stress over deadlines, racing against the clock to get things […]

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On-The-Go-Fitness:  Staying Fit While Traveling

Whether you are a seasoned traveler or someone who gets away once a year, you can easily find a fitness routine that works for you.  You might actually spice up your existing routine with something new! Remember, “fitness” while traveling is going to look different to everyone. Some may find that walking a lot is […]

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6 Tips on Packing Your Lunch During the Week

Eating a healthy lunch and making it ahead of time is not that hard if you follow these six steps. Maintaining a healthy relationship with your food can help you live longer and healthier. We all understand how convenient it can be to order takeout for lunch at work, so you don’t have to get […]

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4 Ways to Protect Yourself from Skin Cancer

Who doesn’t love the feeling of warm sunshine on their skin? I have been a sun lover most of my life.  I look back and remember the crazy things we used to do (which I don’t recommend) to try to get a darker tan.  The sun felt so great, and we loved the healthy glow […]

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If You See Something, Say Something®

Do you and/or would you report something suspicious? The slogan If You See Something, Say Something® was originally implemented and trademarked by the New York Metropolitan Transportation Authority (NY MTA). In July 2010, the NY MTA granted a license to the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to use the trademarked slogan for the purpose of implementing a […]

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Oh My Aching Feet!

Over the decades that I have worked as a personal trainer, my clients all have asked me that common question regarding which athletic shoe to wear. Many of them would have to pull out their old shoes from the back of the closet that had seen better days. They didn’t, nor do many people realize […]