If you only need ice packs for the odd camping trip or perhaps you have an injury to ice, spending money on ice packs can be avoided. You can make DIY ice packs by filling a plastic bag with your choice of rice, salt, alcohol, dish soap, corn syrup, and hand sanitizer. Ice packs can […]
Driveways that turn into ice rinks could be great fun, but more often than not they are dangerous for both people and vehicles and you’re left with the painful task of de-icing and cleaning up your driveway. Using preventive measures can help prevent the ice from forming in the first place and can keep your […]
Ice melt is a fantastic solution for keeping your paths and driveways dry and slip-free during winter months. Many of us living in colder climates need to use it fairly regularly, or risk serious injury when we least expect it! But, how long does ice melt last during use – is there an average lifespan […]
Access to safe drinking water is vital for living a healthy life. The human body can survive weeks without food, but mere days without water. Unfortunately a lot of water sources are filled with microorganisms that can harm you if you drink it. UV treatment is one method we use to kill water, protozoa, and […]
Larq water bottles are an innovative tool for hikers and health enthusiasts who want clean, healthy water. This Shark Tank product promotes self-cleaning technology and a bacteria and odor-killing UV light. Despite the claims, many customers report dealing with a bad Larq bottle smell. This doesn’t necessarily mean your bottle is faulty or broken. But […]
If you’ve ever had nugget ice, it can be hard to settle for regular ice cubes ever again. The chewy, airy nuggets level up drinks, impress guests, and are perfect for chewing. My kids absolutely love them in their drinks and they are safer for your teeth than regular ice. This led me to wonder, is […]
Have you ever tried to close the lid of your cooler only to realize it’s already filled to the brim, and you haven’t even finished packing? I know I have, so I went ahead and researched the best cooler organizational ideas so I could pack like a pro. Genius cooler organization ideas include using a […]
Hanging a wetsuit in a warm, well-ventilated area will usually dry it in around 6 hours to 12 hours, or maybe less on a warm summers day — but sometimes that’s not quick enough or sometimes the weather just isn’t working in your favor and you need another solution. Luckily, there are tricks to help […]
A lot of people depend on the power of coffee to keep them going throughout the day. But if you’re like me, you don’t always have access to electricity to keep your coffee warm all day. Whether it be a morning commute, school run, walk with a friend or maybe you’re even hosting a picnic […]
Nobody likes opening their cooler to discover everything has been squashed into a wet and soggy mess. I know I certainly don’t! That’s why I have compiled a list of the best cooler packing hacks. The best hacks for packing a cooler include using salt water ice bricks for long-lasting cold or adding trays to […]