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Lynnette Walczak

I like to help people find unique ways to do things in order to save time & money -- so I write about "outside the box" ideas that most wouldn't think of. As a lifelong dog owner, I often share my best tips for living with and training dogs. I worked in Higher Ed over 10 years before switching gears to pursue activities that I'm truly passionate about. I've worked at a vet, in a photo lab, and at a zoo -- to name a few. I enjoy the outdoors via bicycle, motorcycle, Jeep, or RV. You can always find me at the corner of Good News & Fun Times as publisher of The Fun Times Guide (32 fun & helpful websites).

DIY Emergency Survival Kit Checklist (Why You Need One + What Should Be In It)

Everyone should have a basic survival kit at home. Here's how to make a DIY emergency survival kit for severe weather, natural disasters & other emergencies

Survival Tactics 101: How Long Could You Survive If You Were Stranded? (The Rule Of 3s For Survival)

Survival Rule Of 3's: Do you know how long you could survive without food? Without shelter? Without water? Do you have an emergency survival kit? Start here

Cuddledown Bed Pillows Review (Our Old Down Pillows Lasted 10 Years!)

Time for a new pillow? (Here's how to tell.) See why I won't sleep on anything but down bed pillows. And why I like Cuddledown pillows best.

How To Plan A Scavenger Hunt For Adults (Rules, Clues, Riddles & Prize Ideas For More Than 50 Outdoor Adult Scavenger Hunt Themes!)

Scavenger hunts involve finding items OR completing tasks... for a prize! How to plan a scavenger hunt for adults + 50 outdoor adult scavenger hunt themes.

How To Order From The Secret Menu At 25 Fast Food Restaurants (170 Secret Menu Items You Can Ask For!)

Many restaurants have a secret menu for popular items, substitutions, and add-ons not found on their regular menu. Here's how to order from the secret menu!

Frozen Yogurt: Is It Healthy Or Is It Hype?

Frozen yogurt ISN'T the perfect healthy treat you may think it is. Here's why you should stick to eating regular yogurt instead of frozen yogurt.

Free Online Tools To Determine If Your House Is In A Flood Zone (Find The Risk Of Flooding In Your Area)

What's the risk of flooding in your area? Are you in a high risk flood zone? Use these free online tools to find out if your home is in a flood zone or not.

25 Tips That Will Make Your House Flood Cleanup Efforts Safer & Easier

Flood cleanup is a necessary task for most of us -- due to severe storms, rain, or snow melt. 25 tips that make the house flood cleanup process quick & easy

How To Tarp A Roof Properly (If Yours Was Damaged By A Hurricane, Tornado, Or Severe Weather Storm)

Wondering how to properly tarp a leaking roof? You need: a tarp, a few boards, and screws. Step-by-step DIY instructions + The best tarps for roof leaks.

Lynnette Walczak

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