Deluxe True Timber® Ground Blind

Do you know someone that enjoys hunting? In my house that would be my husband and both of my kids. That's one of the things they've grown up enjoying with their dad over the years. And it's been a wonderful bonding experience for them. I'm not really into hunting myself, but I enjoy hearing their stories and reaping the benefits. Over the years I've learned quite a bit about hunting and all that goes with it. And one thing that is a definite must is a good hunting blind. Especially when the weather is wet or cooler. There are a few different types of blinds out there and today I'm going to be telling you about an awesome ground blind we recently got from Backyard Expressions.

Hunting & Fishing Gear

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Ready to go Hunting & Fishing in the cold?

As I've mentioned a few times before we are a household of hunters and fishers. My husband grew up in New Hampshire and was hunting bear and moose with his grandfather before many probably even saw their first hunting rifle. I know living in Indiana in the city that's definitely the case for me. But after meeting him and moving out to the country it's a whole different story. Over the years I've learned quite a bit from my husband...and even my teenage son about hunting and fishing. The first being you need to be prepared before leaving the house. Being winter I thought now would be the perfect time to go over a few essentials to help you stay warm when hunting or fishing in the great outdoors.

First up are these Hunt socks from Darn Tough Vermont. They immediately caught my eye because they are manufactured in Vermont. Where people know what real cold winters feel like! They choose to do their manufacturing where they started because they believe their "backyard" is the perfect testing ground to make the finest Premium All Weather Performance Socks. And as a consumer I'm sure glad because the quality of their socks shows that's it's definitely worth it. These aren't your average, every day socks. Featuring Merino wool with fine gauge knitting, fast action wicking to pull moisture away from your skin for fast drying, and all weather performance making them cool in the summer and warm in the winter these socks are the perfect go to year round. Oh and did I mention they are pretty comfortable to wear too?

And while we are on the top of feet. Sometimes when your hunting (or even fishing) you can end up doing ALOT of walking. And again you have to be prepared for this. Trust me, I've been there and sore feet are not fun. That's why these HUNT insoles from SUPERfeet are a must have. Their unique shape cradles your heels to minimize friction and reduce hot spots and blisters. The felted merino wool provides naturally thermo-regulating protection to keep your feet warm and comfortable for hours in the cold. And a very beneficial bonus with these is the Scentlok Technology that provides long-lasting odor control to keep you hidden from prey. SUPERfeet insoles keep their shape, delivering reliable support and comfort for up to 12 months or 500 miles, whichever comes first.

My husband and I both got a pair of them and we are both pretty happy with them so far. They may not seem like much just looking at them, but let me tell you, you CAN feel the difference when walking long distances with them in your boots.

Of course it's not all about your feet. There's so much more to being prepared. You know like having a hot beverage to sip when you do get cold. Since we all have different beverage preferences these Nescafe 3-in-1 Latte and Coffee Sticks are a great choice for us. We can take along a thermos of hot water and then each have the beverage we choose to warm up with. The one thing I really like besides how portable these are is that they mix quite easily in hot water. No need for a hand held blender or shaker bottle. Just your everyday average spoon, or straw if you're my daughter. She prefers to drink hers through a straw so that's what she uses to mix it. I say whatever makes her happy! Of the flavors I received and tried myself I am a fan favorite of the caramel latte. It has a smooth caramel flavor that's not overbearing or too sweet. My husband on the other-hand would say that the original coffee is just as good...not sure I would agree. But hey everyone has their own set of taste buds right? As long as we are all happily sipping our hot beverages and warming up it's all good!

And last but definitely not least for this round-up is this Portable PowerOutlet from myCharge. Let me tell you this thing is a powerhouse when it comes to it's charging capabilities! Featuring both USB and AC power ports you can charge everything from electronics to a small appliances all the way up to a 32" TV or laptop! No more worries of a dead cell phone after being out in the woods all day. Or a dead lantern leaving you literally in the dark back at your campsite after a long day of fishing. Heck you could even power a small portable heater to thaw out your hands/feet! This charging station is the perfect solution, and it's actually fairly small and lightweight making it very portable. I've got this one charged up and am keeping it in my car for the winter in between using it for outings. It's a great all around back up battery source that anyone could use!

This is a sponsored post on behalf of the above mentioned brand. I received product to share my honest and unbiased thoughts. However, all thoughts and opinions stated are my own and are in no way influenced by my partnership with mentioned brand.

Wolverine hunting boots for the holidays!

Wolverine – the maker of quality shoes for more than 135 years should be at the top of your list when it comes to shopping for hunting boots for the holidays. They have an awesome line-up of insulated boots that will keep your hunters tootsies warm all season long. My husband recently received a pair of their Crossbuck Xtreme boots and he immediately fell in love. He had them on his feet with minutes of them arriving and me showing him the box. And once they were on his feet he immediately started squeezing the sides and walking around the room to check how they felt on.

Gifts that will make you WANT to go OUTSIDE!

If you really want to surprise that special person in your life that loves to fish I would highly recommend giving them the gift of fishing, with the #1 fishing subscription box in America - Lucky Tackle Box! Lucky Tackle Box ships a box out once a month that's packed full of some of the top fishing lures, tackle and accessories in the industry. There are 10 different boxes to choose from for species ranging from Bass to Walleye, Trout to Fly Fishing. Subscription plans are set up for 1-month, 3-month, 6-month or 12-month durations so there's something for every budget. Lucky Tackle Box isn't just about receiving a box of fishing "goodies" in the mail either. They also want to  educate, so they've created multiple unique YouTube instructional videos and “how-to” articles to help subscribers learn about their products and become better fisherman. We've gotten a few of their boxes now and each one has had something my husband and son were just in awe over so I know it's definitely a good fisherman's gift.

Keeping it Sharp with SHARPAL

Sharpal manufacturers professional and patented knife and tools sharpeners for kitchen, outdoor, garden and workshops based on 17 years of tools producing experience and know-how. Their goal is to supply sharpeners with high quality, great performance, and innovative design.

My husband fits right into the outdoorsman and workshop area of expertise when it comes to tools so he was my go to guy when it come to picking out a few products form the Sharpal line to check out. He went with their FACEOFF and 5-IN-1 Sharpeners. He said those were the two that would do the most for the types of tools he used and the two he was most excited he was about trying out. And here after a few weeks of testing them out I'm here reporting back he is super pleased with them. He said they both work just as they say they will. Both of them are easy to use and sharpen the specified tools perfectly. No need for excess force when sharpening and nothing extra is needed to sharpen the tools during the process. And the best part of all...you can use them over and over again. Plus they don't take up much space either which is nice when you have limited storage space to start with.

Here's a little overview on both of the products we received:

SHARPAL FACEOFF Dual-Grit Sharpener Extra Coarse/Fine 3.25 diameter. Restore and hone tool edges. Easy grip handle with finger guard. Sharpen dry or with water. No oil needed. Portable storage pouch.

SHARPAL 5-In-1 Knife & Hook Sharpener features pre-set crossed carbides for quick edge setting and ceramic stones for fine honing. Multi-groove sharpening stone is designed to sharpen fishhooks of various sizes. It comes with rubber over-molded body and feet for secure and comfortable grip. Moreover, integrated compass, built-in rust-proof line cutter make it perfect for the avid angler or outdoorsman's use.

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Disclosure: This is a sponsored post on behalf of the above mentioned brand. I may have received monetary compensation and/or product in exchange for my honest and unbiased thoughts. However, all thoughts and opinions stated are my own and are in no way influenced by my partnership with mentioned brands.

Like a kid on Christmas morning - and all it took was a crossbow

My husband was so excited when his new crossbow arrived. He immediately tore open the box (like a kid on Christmas morning) and began assembling it. Within about 10 minutes he had the entire thing put together and was already looking through the scope out the front window. All the while he was telling me about all of the parts and how awesome it was going to be when he shot it. I thought he was kidding when he said okay lets head outside right after he was done. But as he got up from his chair I quickly figured out he was not. And with that I put on my shoes and jacket and followed him out back.

Having a Birthday Party with a little help from Oriental Trading!

As some of you may know both my son and daughter had their birthdays earlier this month. Their birthdays are exactly a week apart so we usually have a combined party with our relatives to make it easier on everyone. This year they decided they would like to have a hunting themed party since they both enjoy hunting with their dad. I knew right away exactly where I was going to look for party supplies so I pulled up the Oriental Trading website and started looking for hunting themed supplies under their party section. I was actually quite surprised at how many great themed things they had in this category. I could have gotten the entire line of table service products in camouflage even. I chose to only get the dessert plates (shown above) because we were having the party in a restaurant this time and didn't need all the other stuff like cups/napkins etc. I also got a themed tablecloth for the kids present and cake table so it would stand out from the other tables in the room as being for them. It was a super nice plastic tablecloth that I was even able to just wipe off the little bit of icing that got on it and fold it back up to use again later. I've purchased some in the past that were so thin they ripped with just the slightest tug. This one didn't rip at all and was really nice looking with their themed decor. I also picked out a really cute display stand with a deer on top that holds little paper cones. I filled them with brown candies (my idea of deer poo) also from Oriental Trading. The kids all loved them and the adults thought it was a super cute idea.

Another great item I found was a package of Magic Color Scratch Paper Activity Sheets. If you're not familiar with those they are what looks like black sheets of paper that actually are full color underneath. They remind me of a scratch off ticket. They come with little sticks making it easy to draw and create lots of great pictures. The kids (and adults) loved these and kept busy through out the party drawing away. These are great to just have on hand for fun too.

And finally I got a few decor items.  I hung the Hunting Hanging Swirls above all the tables where we were eating and where the presents were at. I hung the Big Buck Cutout on a flat wall and we used it to play pin the bulls-eye on the buck. My SIM card in my camera got messed up and I lost about half my party photos and unfortunately I lost the ones of the kids playing the game. But you can see what it looks like in the above photo. I made little bulls-eyes and put glue dots on the back then blindfolded the kids for a little fun game.

All in all we had a wonderful time at the party and everyone was super excited about my decor. I have to thank Oriental Trading for the awesome party supplies because they helped make my kids birthday party a big hit!

Products featured at the birthday party from Oriental Trading:
• The Hunt Is On Treat Stand with Cones
• Brown Chocolate Candies
• The Hunt Is On Tablecloth
• Camouflage Dessert Plates
• Big Buck Jointed Cutout
• Hunting Hanging Swirls
• Magic Color Scratch Paper Activity Sheets

Vertical Tactical Foregrip™ Review

 

The Vertical Tactical Foregrip™ by Aspen Ridge Sports features an ergonomic handle that provides a comfortable grip to help steady your aim. The grip is very durable and easily moves from one position to another with a simple push of the button on the top/side of the grip. This feature gives you the ability to shoot not just straight ahead, but also at an angel too. Great for target shooting downhill.

This foregrip will give you years of reliability on your Airsoft, paintball, rifle, or shotgun. The best part is it can easily be transferred from one gun to another with very little work.

Disclosure:  Thanks to Aspen Ridge Sports I was provided with a product for the purpose of my personal review. This blog post is not a paid post and the honest opinions stated are my own.