21 Of The Best Camping Gift Ideas for Couples

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Interest in camping is at an all-time high, and manufacturers have come up with clever and durable gear to make life in the outdoors truly a pleasure.

If you’re looking for unique camping gifts, we've put together a list has some of the best gift ideas for outdoorsy couples.

Anything on this gift idea list will transform roughing it into loving it.

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21 Of The Best Things To Collect

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One of the most popular hobbies by far is collecting items — either because you enjoy them or because they have market value that’s likely to increase over time. 

You probably know someone with an impressive collection of comic books, vinyl records, or vintage something or other.

And if you’re not looking at those collections and thinking, “But why?” you might be interested in one of the collecting hobbies listed below. 

Once you’ve decided what to collect, you’ll find plenty of places to look for it. 

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26 Simple Ways to Make Your Life More Exciting

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If you're looking for some interesting things to do but don't know where to start, consider your current situation.

If someone were to write a book about your life, would the title be something like The Predictable Tale of (Insert Your Name Here)'s Monotonous Existence — or would it be The Exciting Escapades of (Your Name)'s Wild and Adventurous Life ?

Your real life probably falls somewhere in between agonizing moments and wanton exhilaration.

Perhaps you experience long stretches of boredom (or busyness) interspersed with moments of joy. (And even fun and joy can become predictable with repetition.)

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Baby, It’s Cold Outside! 61 Fun Things To Do When The Weather Outside Is Frightful

You can't continue doing all of your regular outdoor activities when the temperature drops. 

Freezing weather, snow, and drizzling rain can change all of your plans.

Whether you prefer to spend time outside in the snow or snuggle up indoors under a blanket, you need a fun list of things to do on a cold day. 

Being prepared for cold weather with plenty of entertaining activities will make you, your friends, and your family happy regardless of the temperature outside.

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People Love These 67 Fun And Productive Rainy Day Things To Do

Rain is a lot of things: romantic, moody, cozy.

But it also has the power to ruin a day outside — if you let it.

Because, in truth, rainy days are pregnant with potential.

So today, we’re unpacking 67 rainy day activities for adults.

We hope you find the list helpful, so bookmark it, and come back the next time you think about what to do on a rainy day. 

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Is Traveling Your Passion? 10 Steps to Stop Dreaming and Start Packing

The World is a book, and those who do not travel read only a page.  ~St. Augustine

Just about everyone lists travel as one of their passions in life.

We're enamored with the idea of travel — getting away, doing something fun and adventurous, seeing cool things, and meeting different people. It all sounds so exciting.

But when it comes to actually planning a real trip (something more than visiting Grandma or going to the beach for a week), it's too easy to find a reason not to go, not to make it happen.

Our lives are so damned busy and complicated. Between our jobs, kids, pets, commitments, and responsibilities, taking time out for a trip (or even doing everything that must be done to prepare for one) is enough to make you hyperventilate with anxiety.

It feels like too much work to get a trip off the ground and yourself out the door. I think that's why many of us spend so much time dreaming about traveling rather than actually doing it.

But traveling is one of the most life-affirming things you can do for yourself. Aside from the obvious fun involved, traveling can transform you on so many levels. It provides happiness and satisfaction long after the trip is over.

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56+ Of The Best Cheap Hobbies To Pick Up

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What comes to mind when someone asks you, “So, do you have any hobbies?”

This question could come up in any social situation where someone is trying to figure you out. 

Have you figured yourself out? No judging if you’re still working on that. Most of us are.

Check out our list of cheap hobbies, which is not so much a list as a series of speed dates with hobby ideas. Dive in and find something fun! 

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Is Your Life A Mess? 15 Ways To Clean It Up And Find Happiness

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There will always be moments when it feels like the world is crumbling around you, and you wonder if everything is all your fault. 

What if I had done this? What if I never did that — where would I be? 

Questions that focus on the past and the “could-have-been” feel paralyzing. 

Although the past is fixed, it does contain lessons.

The future, however, holds all possibilities.

If you wonder what to do when your life is a complete disaster, know that you possess tools and wisdom from your past to build a better future. 

To help you access these tools, it’s useful to understand exactly why your life is so out of order. 

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