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Photographs by Sinna NasseriDo you like being by yourself ? How do you experience your own company? It’s a fundamental human question. I’d invited my friend John—razor intellect, gamma-ray eyeballs—to drive across America with me, to take a trip into America, but John was immobilized by difficulties with his teeth. So I was alone. Alone for 10 days at the wheel of a sky-blue 2009 Toyota Camry—my son’s car, which I was driving back from Los Angeles to our home in Boston because he was taking a leave of absence from college.Alone, which has its advantages. I made the rules, I...

 The warm weather is here and we are in full garage organizing mode. Wisconsin garages serve many purposes. They store our yard maintenance equipment, snow removal equipment, toys, tools, bicycles, vehicles and even serve as entertaining space. That is a big responsibility for a small space. Utilizing vertical space to store as much as we can is necessary. Here are five tips on how to get the most out of your vertical space, keep the floors clear and have space for your vehicles. 1. Overhead Storage Install overhead storage racks or shelves to take advantage of the vertical space in...

Taking your kids out on a wilderness adventure is a great opportunity to foster a love of the outdoors at a young age. Assuming you want to do this without breaking the bank, here’s some of the best kids’ gear for under $100. This post contains affiliate links. Outdoors.com may earn a commission when you make a purchase through these links. Thank you for your support.   Merrell Moab Speed Mid Waterproof Hiking Boots, Kids – $70 Image by Merrell If you’re planning to take your little ones out on a hike, you need affordable foot protection. The waterproof leather and...

A stroll along the High Street in Deal reveals a town very much at the forefront of the wider Kentish food revolution. There seem to be more than the usual number of artisan butchers and fishmongers for what is otherwise a fairly small (albeit very quaint) seaside town. There's a healthy amount of interesting delis with a bewildering range of specialities, from Arno's with their home made tarmasalata and aubergine kasundi (a type of Bengali mustard sauce), to Filberts' fresh game pies and organic sourdough, to the impeccably tasteful cheese selection at the enigmatically-titled No Name Shop. And there are...

Save these camping hacks and camping ideas before your next trip. You’ll be a happy camper with these hacks! 🏕️ Try our frugal Dollar Tree camping ideas to make every trip a breeze! They’re easy camping hacks that will save you time and money! Camping can be one of the most fun, frugal vacations you can go on with your family. 1. Use a mesh laundry bag for drying dishes. [TAG1] Grab a mesh laundry bag and place your wet dishes in them to keep your dishes clean after washing them. Hang it up on a tree limb and the dishes...