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Adventures on Land and in the Air

This blog will provide invaluable advice for those wishing to add a level of excitement to their lives. Readers will discover inspiring ideas, whether they prefer to be up in the air or keep their feet on the ground. Hot air ballooning is undoubtedly on many people's bucket list and is surprisingly easy to arrange. For something more exhilarating, a tandem skydive is to be recommended. More leisurely adventures include learning archery, crazy golf, and becoming a zookeeper for a day. Water enthusiasts will enjoy power boating and flyboarding. Rest assured that safety will be a paramount consideration in these adventures.

Sights and Sounds of Oshkosh

8 Jun 2021

In the northwestern part of Milwaukee is the tiny town of Oshkosh. Since 1970, the place is famous for an event where aviators worldwide gather for the EAA AirVenture Oshkosh. It's a weeklong event, and during it, the town's control tower is the busiest, with over 10,000 aircraft.

How To Add Excitement To Your Life!

7 Jun 2021

Life in the 21st century has brought a few curve balls that may have affected our usual fun factor and daily adventures. If you are looking for new ways to uplift your day without leaving home, tune in for ideas. Here are five ways to add a level of excitement to your life!

Document Your Daily Life

Every day is a different story, and what a spectacular plot that could be! Documenting your day could mean selfie captures, writing, video creating, or simply leaving a blank page in a journal with a date. Debby Bitticks, the author of “Cherish Memories,” a guide for documenting life stories, explains over a hundred points on why one should document their life.

You’ll have an ongoing masterpiece to behold for years and potentially benefit from this effective therapy tool. Psychiatric experts note writing about stressful events can be helpful for processing. Celebrate the goodness in your life too! Exercise your creative mind and craft skills building a story only you can tell.

Home Garden

Low-maintenance home gardens are possible with the right approach. Whether you have a backyard, a lot of square footage, or minimal, try these simple edible garden delights. Sunlight, water, and good soil are basics. However, some plants can grow in water containers. Light kits are readily available for homes with low-to-no natural light. Choose balconies and backyards for outside gardens. Inside gardens thrive on sunny window sills, ledges, hanging basket zones, and counter spaces.

Easy Indoor Garden Staples

  • Onions, garlic, green onions
  • Watercress
  • Strawberries
  • Herbs
  • Tomatoes
  • Lettuce
  • Microgreens
  • Chile peppers

Online Sportsbook

Gaming at home can add some spice to life and extra cash! American sports enthusiasts may enjoy setting up an online sportsbook for betting on NFL, NBA, NHL, MLB, and college games. Casino and online poker rooms are available on some sportsbooks. Look for user-friendly, endorsed sportsbooks with outstanding ratings, excellent security, reliability, speedy payouts, diversity in sports coverage. Helpful customer service with secure multiple banking options is crucial. Surf the net for your sportsbook of choice! These are popular sites to check out.

  • Bovada
  • BetOnline
  • Bookmaker
  • Heritage Sports

Outreach Volunteer

There may be fulfilling volunteer opportunities for you in your community or virtually. Volunteering can help you feel great about helping others and making a difference in their lives. Whether it’s worthy causes for fellow human beings or animals, volunteering is good for your body, mind, and soul.

Volunteer work will increase your circle of friends and social skills. Emotional benefits from helping others may help reduce stress and anxiety, primarily if you work with animals. Connections within a new supportive alliance could bring life improvements and more happiness for you and the receiver.

Master Your Smartphone

Have you ever been handed a smartphone that you have no idea how to operate? Perhaps it’s a friend’s or family member cell with a different platform than your device. Do you know all the functions of your phone? There are online education courses offering smartphone instruction. Get the most from these powerful tools! Are you an Android or iOS? Master smartphone functions to help enhance your daily life!

  • Managing apps
  • Games, Entertainment
  • Productivity Tools
  • Security Settings
  • Camera, Photos
  • Mail, Messaging
  • Internet Connection
  • Health Monitoring
  • Calendar, Reminders

The Harley-Davidson Museum

6 May 2021

Wisconsin is the home of the "hog" or the legendary Harley-Davidson motorcycle. The museum houses over 400 classic motorcycles, along with the brand's popular teardrop tanks on display. Inside, you'll also find a Harley-themed restaurant and exhibits of the brand's story. It's a family-friendly place, too.

Fun of Different Kinds at the Wisconsin River

27 Mar 2021

The Wisconsin River, the state's longest river, stretches up to 430 miles. There, you can enjoy a variety of water activities. You can rent a paddleboat, go kayak camping, visit the wildlife-filled sanctuary, or float around and explore the peaceful surroundings.