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California’s New Brighton State Beach broke me. With every campground around Big Basin redwoods full, I dropped $35 for the park’s last vacant site only to find myself “camping” behind someone’s house in a residential subdivision. The glow from their TV, not my fire pit, lulled me to sleep. In order to view the video, please allow Manage Cookies California is extreme, but my experience illustrated a coast-to-coast crisis: We’ve outgrown our national and state parks campgrounds....

Eeeek….So excited about how awesome this paper plate Hippopotamus craft turned out! My daughter has been requesting one of my favorites at bedtime lately, “The Hiccupotamus”, so it was perfect timing for a fun hippo craft. We used white cardstock for our big hippopotamus teeth but a fun alternative would be to use jumbo marshmallows. This fun paper plate hippopotamus craft is a perfect activity for preschoolers after a trip to the zoo....

There are so many incredible superheroes that star in tons of films, comics and video games to name just a few forms of media! Some of these are more popular and iconinc than others, and Spider-Man is one hero who can stand tall as one of the most famous of all. He is famous for his relatable character, incredible powers and bright costume, and you will get to enjoy some adventures with him in this collection of free Spider-Man coloring pages for kids!...

Sonic Just Dropped A New Steak Butter Bacon Burger For A Limited Time Sonic Drive-In By Naomi Kennedy/Oct. 25, 2022 2:04 pm EST Plenty of delicious meals can be conveniently picked up at the drive-thru window, but let’s face it: a good steak dinner probably isn’t one of them. Now, that’s not to say it hasn’t been done before; according to Munchies, Las Nenas Steakhouse in Punta del Este, Uruguay started selling high-quality cuts of meats via drive-thru in 2017....

For some of us the school year is already over for the kiddos but since we do the year-round thing around here, we’ve got a couple more weeks left. I wanted to do something cute and simple for my son’s teacher and when I saw this over at J&M’s Eye Candy I knew it was PERFECT! It was so cheap and so fun to make. I bought a 8×10 frame and a box of crayons at Dollar Tree and since I didn’t have any glitter letter stickers, I used my 40% off one item coupon (that comes every week in the junk mail) to purchase those at Michaels....

This article was produced by Kamadeva Yoga. With 2021 coming right around the corner, we’re a few years past the 2018 Farm Bill. If you’re not familiar, the 2018 Farm Bill was the first piece of legislation to effectively enable the sale of industrial hemp, and thus CBD, nationwide. This was groundbreaking for the cannabis industry, as it provided a baby step for the rapid transformation of laws across the country, such as Virginia’s recent announcement to become the first southern state to legalize marijuana....

The Starbucks ‘Hack’ That Will Get Your Order Deleted Brenda Rocha - Blossom/Shutterstock By Hannah Beach/Updated: Jan. 24, 2023 10:53 am EST When it comes to getting their coffee, diehard fans of Starbucks have plenty of Starbucks hacks for getting the best drinks and making the most of their money. Unfortunately, some customers take things a little too far when it comes to the latter task. In 2020, for example, one sketchy TikTok trend had baristas seeing red after people were stealing employees’ ID numbers to get free drinks....

We all know getting the proper amount of sleep is vital to maintaining a balanced and healthy lifestyle. This is why we obsess over finding the perfect mattress, those soft but firm pillows and all of the other comforts that we believe improve our sleeping health (looking at you, weighted blanket). But no matter what products you invest in, sometimes you just need a little extra help catching up on those valuable zzz’s....

A slew of water protection measures emerging to combat droughts suggests a shifting current. We’re poised for real transformation, from investments in better, more equitable water infrastructure to the biggest river protection and restoration proposals in history,” says Tom Kiernan, the president of American Rivers, an advocacy group based in Washington, D.C. “This could be the year for historic wins.” In order to view the video, please allow Manage Cookies...

What Happened To Mighty Carver After Shark Tank? Facebook By Amberly Mckee/Updated: Feb. 15, 2023 2:34 pm EST Business pitches involving kitchen tools have been known to do well on ABC’s “Shark Tank.” A good example of a successful product is Scrub Daddy, a sponge in the shape of a smiley face. After its appearance on “Shark Tank,” the product became the show’s best-selling, and as of 2022, the company’s revenue was $300 million....

A favorite summer activity my family enjoys every year is pulling out the telescope and observing the night sky on a clear summer night. It’s an activity that always inspires us to make gorgeous space themed crafts. If your kids love learning about the solar system and outer space like mine do, your kids will love this awesome list of space crafts for kids. 15+ Gorgeous Space Crafts for Kids Our collection of space crafts and activities has something for everyone to have lots of fun!...

Here’s the thing about exercising with back pain: Depending on how you do it, you could end up feeling phenomenally better—or equally worse. How do you ensure it’s the former? Know the best and worst exercises for back pain. After all, strengthening the muscles that support the spine, getting nutrient-rich blood flow to injured tissues, and promoting healthy mobility and movement patterns is critical to both easing existing back pain and reducing the risk of future flare-ups, explains Tony Gentilcore, C....

Campfires with friends and family have been responsible for countless stories told, laughs shared, and memories made, but they aren’t without their drawbacks. Wood campfires pose a major wildfire risk in drought-stricken Western states (see our guide for tips on how to minimize that danger), and many wilderness areas and campgrounds have imposed wood fire bans as a result. Even in good conditions, a long night by the fire will leave you smelling like Smokey the Bear’s worst nightmare....

Knights in shining armor are a common fixture in many of our favorite classic tales and stories, and for good reason. They represent adventure, bravery and chivalry, and they also have some cool armor as well! It’s fun to imagine what fantastic adventures these knights may have gone on, and learning how to draw armor can make these fantasies into a visual reality. This guide you’re about to do will show you everything you need to do just that....

When visiting London, there are many sights that simply have to be seen! From Buckingham Palace to the London Eye, there is no shortage of incredible things to behold. One of the most famous and recognizable of them all would have to be Big Ben. This famous clock tower is a part of the equally famous Palace of Westminster, and it has served as an iconic tourist destination and symbol of London for many years....

Budweiser Responded To The Qatar World Cup Beer Ban On Twitter Mehaniq/Shutterstock By Jennifer Mathews/Nov. 22, 2022 4:36 pm EST Several days into the 22nd FIFA World Cup in Qatar and the apparent winner of the tournament is Budweiser, who had taken the high road after being dealt a fiscal blow when sales of alcoholic beverages were banned from all eight stadiums in the Middle Eastern nation (via New York Times)....

Carl Nassib of the Las Vegas Raiders made NFL history from the yard of his West Chester, PA, home on June 21. In a video posted on Instagram, the six-year veteran became the first active, openly gay NFL player. “I just want to take a quick moment to say that I’m gay,” Nassib said. In order to view the video, please allow Manage Cookies A walk-on at Penn State, Nassib played sparingly before an explosive senior year....

Who doesn’t love flowers? These wonderful plants come in all manner of shapes, sizes, colors and scents, and there are many kinds to choose from when picking a favorite. They can also be associated with many occasions and holidays, and they are often depicted in various artworks. Because of their variety and complexity, it can be hard to learn how to draw cartoon flowers, however! That’s what this guide is here to help with, as we will show you how it can be done in a fun and easy way....

Gingerbread is a staple during Christmas. Gingerbread is a variety of baked goods, most commonly made with ginger, cloves, nutmeg, and cinnamon and flavored with honey, sugar, or molasses. It also comes in a wide range of shapes and sizes. There are gingerbread cookies, gingerbread men, gingerbread house, and more! During Christmas, gingerbread is definitely one of the many things we’re looking forward to. Nothing beats those all-time favorite holiday goodies....

Consumers Spent More At Restaurants On Black Friday Than On Electronics Davide Zanin Photography/Shutterstock By Amberly Mckee/Updated: Dec. 2, 2022 10:07 pm EST Each year, on the day after Thanksgiving, or Black Friday, stores mark down prices on clothing, electronics, and big-ticket items, effectively encouraging Americans to increase their shopping habits for at least one day. According to CNBC, United States consumers spent an expected $9 billion on Black Friday, and even more on its online-based sibling, Cyber Monday ($11....