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I don’t know how many of you know that I have a part-time job off the farm. On the surface it many not seem as “glamorous” or interesting as my delicious, sun-filled farm life so I don’t talk about it as often, but I have been working part-time at Midwest Environmental Advocates for a very long time now. I began volunteering for the environmental law center way back in college. They were looking to hire a volunteer (yes, hire) to digitize all of their paper files and I was looking for some direction. I was nearing the end of a...

Consumer Reports has no financial relationship with advertisers on this site. With most Americans under "stay at home" orders and practicing social distancing, there’s been a distinct drop in automotive traffic. This is a positive for cyclists, whether they ride as a cost-effective, social distancing method of transportation or just a way to get out and exercise in spring weather. But be safe when you head out on two wheels.  There’s a reason “it’s as easy as falling off a bike” is an adage. Getting injured while cycling is always a possibility, even if you aren’t traveling at Tour de France speeds....

Sharing 40 fun, free, and super low-cost activities to do with the kids while we’re here at home. Hi friends! How’s the morning treating you so far? The Pilot was gone this week (he’s back today) but I just want to send a high-five to the amazing soul who recommended Pretty Woman for movie suggestions. I hadn’t seen it in years and it was just as wonderful as I remembered. Richard Gere is a treat. I watched the movie with a can of rosé and all was right in the world for a couple of hours. For today’s post, I originally...

This list of Salt Lake City RV parks was brought to you by Travellers Autobarn. Their RV camper rentals give you the chance to explore the endless destinations in the west. For a bustling urban area, Salt Lake City is almost completely surrounded by mountains with plenty of scenic camp spots that can be found in the canyons and natural areas just outside the city limits. If you want to camp in the city, you can do that too. The best Salt Lake City RV parks are located on the edge of town and have great access to hiking and...

Mikhail Smolânovym of Moscow's Zillers Garage has teamed up with John Red Design to transform a BMW R NineT into a menacing superbike that looks straight out of a sci-fi movie.Uncrate notes that the bike is inspired by the distinctive work of H.R. Giger, the artist famed for creating malevolent space creatures in Alien. Aside from the bike's obvious aesthetic appeal, all the mechanical components, except the stock 110-horsepower 1,1700cc boxer engine, are covered in aluminum fairings designed in CAD.The suspension is lowered to the point that the new undercarriage virtually touches the ground, and DriveMag reports that there are extra remote control buttons that...