2014

3 Ways To Save Money On Ski Equipment For Kids

So you have a budding downhill skier in the family, and you want to make sure he has the best equipment to pursue this sport without breaking your budget. Before you go into your local ski shop or sporting good store and invest a lot of cash, consider these three ways to save money on ski equipment for kids that won’t sacrifice performance. #1: Buy Used Kid’s Ski Equipment Most ski schools accept children as young as 4 years old, and with only days of proper instruction, your 7- or 8-year old can ski independently on beginner slopes.…

The Two Most Important Parts Of Throwing And Catching A Lacrosse Ball

Fundamentally the most essential skill you must master as a lacrosse player is throwing and catching the lacrosse ball. Foot position and proper grip are two important aspects of skillfully passing and retrieving the lacrosse ball. Here are the fundamentals of foot positioning, plus how to properly hold your lacrosse stick.  Foot Foundation is Fundamental Like a well-built house, throwing and catching a lacrosse ball starts with the foundation. The foundation for a lacrosse player to throw and catch the ball is the positioning of the feet.…

How To Camo Paint Your Hunting Rifle

When you’re out hunting, you probably wear camouflage to be sure you don’t stand out against the foliage. But if your gun isn’t camouflaged as well, you may stick out like a sore thumb. Fortunately, using paint to apply a camo pattern to your rifle is fairly simple. The following steps will tell you how to do this. Remember that it’s very important to keep the paint away from any of the moving parts.…

10,000 Steps Per Day: A Worthy Fitness Goal For You

As you make your list of things to buy for your new fitness goals, add a pedometer to that list so you can track the number of steps you walk each day. Increasing your steps is an easy way to burn calories and improve your health. An eventual goal of 10,000 steps per day is an excellent target to focus on, even if that seems insurmountable at the moment. You can build up to it gradually.…

Dealing With Predators, Pests, And Problems On The Golf Course

Many find the golf course to be the best place to relax and unwind; however there are a few situations that could jeopardize your pleasant day on the greens. Since you never know who or what you may encounter when you are golfing, preparing for some unexpected pests or pesky problems is a wise strategy. Birds Maybe it is a less frequent occurrence, but anyone that has seen Hitchcock’s The Birds knows that a bird attack is a possibility.…

Quick Guide To Historical Reenacters For Shopkeepers

Though America is a forward-looking nation, its people still respect the past. Reenactors are a fast-growing group who try to relive some of the important moments in military history. An owner of a military surplus store will eventually come in contact with a reenactor at some point. As such, knowing the general types of reenactors can help facilitate a smoother service experience. Read on to learn more about the kinds of people who spend their free time recreating the military past.…