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Whether you’re taking a short trip or if you plan on being gone for a while, there is something you should think about. Emergencies can happen, even while you’re away from home and the last thing you want to be is stranded without some provisions. There are at least 35 items every prepper should have when traveling. Having the right items with you can ensure that you survive in an emergency and don’t have to rely on a stranger or go without. While this isn’t an extensive list, I do think it’s 35 of the most important items you could...

Just because you’re camping on a budget doesn’t mean you have to sacrifice quality. There are, in fact, hundreds of highly-rated Good Sam parks offering overnight stays for less than $45 a night – meaning you can have incredible vacations without breaking the bank. Here’s a quick list to help you plan an economical getaway. Campgrounds under $45 a night Wanderlust RV Park Eureka Springs, AR Wanderlust has been voted a top 5 Arkansas park by a number of organizations, including Trip Savvy and the Northwestern Arkansas Travel Guide. Once you see it for yourself, you’ll understand why. Set in...

Building a paper plate greenhouse is always fun with kids. I shared the steps on how to make one several years ago. It is so much fun to watch a seed start to grow. Being able to view the roots, stems, and leaves that appear is fascinating. Benefits of this Version of the Paper Plate Greenhouse This version of the activity features a paper house attached to a paper plate. Drawing a piece of paper will be so much easier for some children than on a paper plate. The paper plate will also support the plastic bag, seed, and paper...

Are you an under-packer or an over-packer? Enjoying a good vacation has everything to do with less decision making -- and packing well can help you breeze through a trip with style. These are a few of my recent travel MVPs across clean beauty, sustainable fashion, and beyond. What did I leave out? 20 Must-Pack Vacation Essentials the Oversized Belt Bag | Because you're a tourist, after all. Use Claire V's Grande Fanny as an elevated version of the ubiquitous travel dad belt pack you've seen on tourists across the globe. Keep your essentials close and use it to build...

If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, STYLECASTER may receive an affiliate commission. Fact: hats are a wardrobe essential. From providing warmth in the icy winter temperatures to shelter from spring rain showers and sweltering summer rays, this closet staple is a multi-functional sartorial tool. And while you might throw on a cap to disguise serious bedhead, hats can also transform an outfit for the better. Through color, texture, style and pattern, a hat adds another element to your look, quite literally topping it off. Whether making a bold statement atop an...