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Top 10 U.S. Halloween celebrations
Dave G. Houser Recreation & LeisureMore than just trick-or-treat, Halloween is a huge happening across the U.S. Thousands of celebrations are staged across the country to mark this annual end-of-October observance. More than two-thirds of Americans are said to partake in Halloween activities, spending almost $7 billion annually on candy, costumes and decorations. That makes it second only to Mother's Day as the nation's largest commercial holiday.
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Parks offering health benefits that span generations
Bob Kowalski Facilities & GroundsChildhood obesity is a cause that has attracted concern all the way to the White House. Senior mobility has been proven to improve overall health, especially mental health. And studies have shown that being active in middle age pays health dividends later in life. If only there were a way to provide health benefits to all three age groups at the same time.
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Autumn’s chill signals the RV winter migration
Steve and Diane Owens Recreation & LeisureI'm writing this today on the first day of autumn — our favorite season of the year. The night breeze is cool, allowing windows to be open and sleep to come easy. The days are getting shorter here in South Dakota, and it's dark when I arise. In the early morning hours, a blanket is necessary and snuggling is wanting.
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7 tips for not sabotaging your recent facial
Elizabeth Donat Recreation & LeisureAs a licensed esthetician, I always end my sessions with home-care and post-care recommendations. I am sure my clients think I am a broken record, but I just can't help myself. The truth is what happens after your facial is just as important as what happens during your facial. Bottom line, during most facials the skin's pH is being altered, exfoliation treatments are performed and extractions open up the skin. Therefore, knowing how to care for your skin once you leave the spa is key for skin care success.
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Road to recovery: First shots
Amanda Fry Law Enforcement, Defense & SecurityMy life-long dream was to serve as a police officer, just as my parents, uncles and brother had done before me. My mother was the first female chief of police in New Mexico and the first Hispanic female chief of police in the United States. She instilled in me a great longing to serve and protect.
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11 of America’s best fall festivals
Dave G. Houser Recreation & LeisureCooling temperatures, changing leaves and ripening fields are signaling that autumn has arrived — and that means the fall festival season is here. As farmers bring their crops to market, it's a great time to pack up the car and follow the sights, sounds and smells to one or more of the thousands of celebratory harvest fests across the country.
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Slow in practice means fast in combat
Mike Ox Law Enforcement, Defense & SecuritySometimes the most effective way to shoot faster and more accurately is to is to take one step back, slow down and change your approach. Personally, I don't like slowing down. It's not in my nature. I want to shoot faster without compromising accuracy by simply moving faster.
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How great are your estheticians?
Elizabeth Donat Recreation & LeisureProbably pretty great, right? Most estheticians (aka esties) get into the field of esthetics, because they have a strong interest in the beauty and skin health industries and a desire to turn that interest into a great way to make a living. Esties generally enjoy helping their clients look and feel great, while also improving their own skin health and beauty (let's be honest).
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6 American battlefield re-enactments to check out in 2017
Dave G. Houser Recreation & LeisurePeering through a cloud of acrid smoke at a wave of musket-firing soldiers and cringing from volley after volley of ear-pounding pyrotechnics, I was beginning to feel like a front-line war reporter. But thankfully what I was witnessing wasn't for real. The furious action taking place just yards away was part of an amazingly authentic replay of Florida's largest Civil War battle.
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4 best guns for hunting hogs
John McAdams Recreation & LeisureIn light of the large (and growing) hog problem in the United States, there are plenty of hog hunting opportunities all over the country. Though they are indeed tough animals, they are by no means bulletproof and an appropriately armed hunter should have no trouble bringing down even the largest hog.
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