• Four Awesome Road Trips from Idaho

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    Idaho is a state filled with scenic drives and awesome road trips. It also conveniently shares borders with six states and Canada. This makes Idaho the perfect starting point for those seeking adventure in the form of a road trip. And because Idaho is filled with plenty of natural beauty, a trip starting from anywhere in the state is sure to be an enjoyable one filled with scenic views and new experiences. If you’re not sure where you want to start your trip or even end up, we’ve compiled four ideas to get your imagination going. 1. Twin Falls to Las Vegas, Nevada Twin Falls is a city known primarily as the home to Snake River Canyon Rim Trails and the launch point for Evil Knievel’s daring attempts to jump across the quarter-mile-wide canyon. On one of the Shoshone Falls trails, the Centennial Trail, you can see the ramp Knievel used for the jump, a fun jumping-off point for an…

  • Family Vacation Idaho Style!! With The Help of Winning Moves Games!

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    Thank you Winning Moves Games for making this July the start of THE BEST vacation! Our kids drove up to Sandpoint, Idaho to surprise The Husband for his 70th birthday. What a GREAT surprise that was! More surprising is I was able to keep my big mouth shut for an ENTIRE year!! Are you as surprised as I am?? Alice in the background didn’t look excited for a 3-day car trip. Dan wasn’t too sure either from the look on his face. HOWEVER, it was THE BEST week I’ve had in years. Activities From fishing, daughter Selena was the fishing champ with a total of 6 catches. (We did catch and release fishing). BTW, don’t you think we need a singing fish as a trophy for next years fishing champ?? Yup, it has to happen. Ebay here I come. Fishing Son Zachary was ecstatic about fishing in Idaho, he was up and gone by 5 am every morning. If you…

  • The Top Benefits of Owning a 4×4 Vehicle

    The Top Benefits of Owning a 4x4 Vehicle

    A 4×4 vehicle, also known as a four-wheel drive (4WD), is a type of vehicle in which power goes to all four wheels simultaneously. This distribution enhances the car’s traction, stability, and safety in various driving conditions. In contrast, regular vehicles, which typically have front- or rear-wheel drive, only send power to two wheels. This makes them less dynamic in challenging terrains and weather conditions. Discover the top benefits of owning a 4×4 vehicle, including improved safety, durability, fuel efficiency, and off-road capabilities. Enhanced Off-Roading Capabilities The most significant advantage of a 4×4 vehicle is its off-road capabilities. The extra traction that all four wheels provide gives drivers better control when driving over uneven terrain. These vehicles can traverse snow, ice, mud, sand, and rocks. Their improved handling allows 4×4 vehicles to effortlessly conquer roads that are nearly inaccessible with standard vehicles, making them ideal for outdoor enthusiasts and frequent off-roaders. Even if you’ve never ventured beyond paved surfaces, you…

  • Planes and Fat Clothes

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    WHINE alert! I hate flying. I hate flying. I HATE flying. I HATE FLYING WHEN NOTHING FITS!!! Not even my fat clothes! I hate that I can NOT get rid of my 9-month belly. No, I’m not pregnant. I am just angry that I can’t lose the belly. It’s all Zachary’s fault. I KNOW he is 42 (Years, not months!) but STILL, I know it has to be his fault. I refuse to believe that it could be the peanut butter M&M’s and the Cheetos. I refuse. MORE WHINING!!! I’m packing for the trip to California (Alice graduates from grade school into middle school. Celebrate her 11th birthday and then whisk her back home for Non-Camp 2022). NOTHING fits!! Ya know, when ya live on a mountain where I can schlep around in sweatpants and bagging flannels does not prepare you for the real world. Trips into town were easy, I’ve hidden under a down coat for the last 7…

  • VEEYOO Bedding Coupon Code! Save 8%

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    One of the best parts of our new home is the amazing view from our bedroom. We can see mountains, trees and Lake Ponderay. Without even getting out of bed I can see far and wide. It is a breathtaking view that seems to change every. single. day. While some days we have snow-covered trees. Other days we have dense fog. Some days blue skies. The main view stays basically the same when you add in fog, sun, snow or a full-on mixture of all of it the view is just spectacular. Well, except maybe that day last week where it was a total white blanket of snow falling from the sky. We could hardly see the deck! When you are blessed enough have this view from your bed there are 3 important things you need. First, and probably the most important is a husband that brings you a cup of coffee in bed every morning. Spoiled. To my VERY CORE!! …