Dealing With Bug Bites When Bugging Out

 Dealing With Bug Bites When Bugging Out Our summertime weather is now in full swing and numerous people will be practicing their bug out techniques. What this may encounter is taking off with the family to some desolate wooded area and pretending that this is going to be their new home for a short period of time. It doesn't really matter if you are using a tent, and RV or a pull behind camper those nasty biting bugs are sure to make...

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Demon Bound - A Paranormal Romance by Meljean Brook

 Demon Bound - A Paranormal Romance by Meljean Brook "Demon Bound" by Meljean Brook, the seventh book in the Guardian series, is a paranormal romance. This time the focus is on the developing relationship between two mismatched characters. The world of Guardians and Demons is complex with a lot of back history. Readers will get a better understanding of the storyline by starting with book one. After she died Alice Grey was resurrected...

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Importance of Keeping Your Home Pest Free

Importance of Keeping Your Home Pest Free No one really wants common pests in their home, but many people may not be aware that these common household pests can actually pose a health risk in many cases. Ants, roaches and mice are also unsightly and can cause damage to your home or food supplies. If you have been, waffling on whether to hire a pest control service or not, you might want to consider the following. Cockroaches The dreaded...

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What Nature Offers Us In Writing And Business

What Nature Offers Us In Writing And Business The morning I spot the spider web hanging by its threads between two damp-infused tree trunks is the same day the Internal Revenue Service wants all corporate tax returns submitted by late filers. A barbed wire fence and rows of lush green ferns separate me and the giant web. An iron gate ahead of me is open, and the cool gray driveway that meanders past the web begs me to come in and have a...

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Skin Rash Treatment - Rule of Thumb, Don't Be Dumb - Don't Scratch It!

Skin Rash Treatment - Rule of Thumb, Don't Be Dumb - Don't Scratch It! When treating a skin rash first look for the obvious causes of the outbreak. Is the skin being chafed by an article of tight clothing? Check to see if there are any other conditions contributing to the outbreak. Is it in the groin area, with urine burning the skin? Is it in the vaginal area- is yeast infection a possibility? Could it be a spider bite? What about chemicals?...

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Basement Basics - Basement Waterproofing and More

Basement Basics - Basement Waterproofing and More Basements are complex, and sometimes difficult to maintain. Waterproof your basement walls, and then you've got to worry about leaking pipes. Fix the pipes, and then you discover a nest of baby spiders in the corner. It's enough to make you want to pull your hair out. But if your basement is properly waterproofed, the rest is easy. It's simply a matter of maintaining a checklist of Basement...

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Phobias Keep You Safe

Phobias Keep You Safe A phobia is defined as an irrational fear. There are hundreds of them. Arachnophobia - fear of spiders Arachibutyrophobia - fear of peanut butter sticking to the roof of the mouth Caligynephobia - fear of beautiful women Hippopotomonstrosesquippeddaliophobia - fear of long words Ithyphallophobia - fear of seeing an erect penis Placophobia - fear of tombstones Trichopathophobia - fear of hair Triskadekaphobia - fear of the...

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Control Those Nasty Pests Lurking in Dark Corners

 Control Those Nasty Pests Lurking in Dark Corners Tulsa, Oklahoma is located in the "Green Country" region of the state. It lies on the Arkansas River and faces extreme weather. It is a very populous city and area wise is second largest in Oklahoma. With the rise in population Tulsa has also seen an increase in pests, calling for serious pest control measures to be taken. Tulsa can be taken as a good example of how pests can infest...

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Overcoming Fear - Five Techniques for Unlearning a Learned Fear

 Overcoming Fear - Five Techniques for Unlearning a Learned Fear According to many psychologists, humans are only born with two innate fears-the fear of falling and the fear of loud noises. Both of these fears are healthy and designed to keep us away from danger while young. But if they are right, it also means that we have learned any other fears we have. The good news is that what we have learned, we can also unlearn. Here are five...

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Quit Bugging US!

 Quit Bugging US! If there is one thing that can be frustrating at times with cottage and chalet rentals, it would be the bug activity. I am often asked as part of the first 3-4 questions, "how are the bugs?" Truth be told, location, climate conditions, time of year, and environmental conditions, all play a significant role in bug activity and type of bugs. If you are looking for a private, secluded destination, far deep in the bush,...

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