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The Importance of Purchasing More Sustainable Products

The Importance of Sustainable Products In today’s society, a majority of companies and consumers are stuck in the “produce-use-dispose” cycle. This unsustainable consumption is putting a huge strain on resources and is severely impacting the environment. Not only that, but it puts consumers in a position of constant over-spending. Consumers are not only buying more products today than in the past, but they are also replacing them at a faster rate. Whether it’s the desire for new and innovative products, a frequent change in preferences, or failing products, it is clear that this is a cycle that needs to be...

What To Pack For Your Spring Camping Trip

Camping in The Spring The first official day of spring is March 20 and it is one of the most beautiful times to be outdoors! The trees and flowers are starting to bloom and wildlife becomes more active, perfect for wildlife viewing! We also love camping in the spring because it is not quite as crowded as it is during the summer months. However, spring camping can be the most difficult to pack for. That is why we have created our go-to, spring camping packing list! Spring Camping Packing List Appropriate Clothing Pack layers! Spring weather can be unpredictable, so...

Our Top 5 Favorite Campgrounds in Alabama

Camping Season Spring and Summer are right around the corner, which means it is almost prime camping season! Since many campgrounds require reservations and can fill up quickly during these seasons, now is the perfect time to start planning your upcoming camping trips! Top 5 Alabama Campgrounds Our favorite part about camping in Alabama is the wide variety of choices you have! You can camp up in the mountains, on a beach, or anywhere in between! With that being said, here are our top five favorite campgrounds in Alabama! 1. Oak Mountain State Park Campground Our favorite campground is located...

Why Buy American Made Products?

A Growing Trend If you check the tag or sticker on products while out shopping, you will notice that most say “Made in China” or maybe Taiwan, Mexico or even India. Though it is still rare, products are beginning to say “Made in America” again. The Reshoring Initiative, founded in early 2010, is a nonprofit that focuses on restoring American manufacturing jobs and training suppliers on how to sell against lower-priced offshore competitors. This organization’s founder and president, Harry Moser, reported that about 170,000 U.S. manufacturing jobs were announced to come back from offshore in 2017, which is up 2,800%...

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February 14, 2019

Coffee In The Great Outdoors

A Taste of Home While there are many home comforts that we will gladly give up for a relaxing getaway in nature, there are two things we cannot live without: good quality sleep and a good cup of coffee! That’s why for every camping trip we always bring our GO-KOT™ and we never skimp on coffee. We’ve already covered all the benefits of sleeping on a GO-KOT™ in this previous post, but we have yet to cover our favorite ways to brew a cup of joe while camping. So, here they are! Photo by @nkzu3k811 Our Favorite Brewing Methods Keep in mind...