A few days ago, I was talking to a co-worker about peer pressure. We both stood in the hallway of…. We are in the middle of the holiday season. This is a time for cold weather, warm blankets and festive….
Being a teenager is hard. All these things play a role in who…. Teens have all sorts of reasons for why they choose to drink alcohol underage. Stress, rites of passage, peer pressure and curiosity are some of the top explanations they use. These reasons are echoed in homes across the country, regardless of their location.
But, there is one reason for underage drinking that tends to pop up a lot more in rural areas. Teens across the countryside tend to think that there is just nothing else to do. According to the Partnership for Drug Free kids, boredom is in the top eight reasons that teenagers say they drink. Many teens feel as though there is nothing better to do in their small-town communities than drink, hang out with friends and drive backroads.
Farms are always looking for ways to sustainably improve their efficiency. Take the time to ask around and understand the importance of rural development. Not everything in the countryside is boring. For example, learn about aquaponics and vertical farming to see how they can solve world hunger.
Did you know that aquaponics is a self-sustaining food production system? Gardening is a skill and hobby that stays with you. It is such a relaxing way to spend time outside and get some sunshine.
There is no greater sense of accomplishment after harvesting the plants you nurtured. Whilst in the countryside, you will have access to the best seeds, soil and fertilizer.
Most farms have horses around. This is the perfect opportunity for you to learn a new skill. Horseback riding can be as relaxing or competitive as you want. You will get to know about how to mount, control and care for horses. We use cookies to give you the best experience of our website.
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Challenge your friends or your date to go on every ride with you and reward yourselves with the ultimate amusement park food: funnel cake. So what do you say? Call up a friend, head outside, and don't forget the SPF —there are plenty of things to do outside! By Julie Pennell. Have a Scavenger Hunt Gather a group of friends and break off into teams for a jaunt around the city looking for specific things.
Plant a Vegetable Garden Collect some seeds from your local gardening center, claim a plot in the backyard, throw on some cute overalls , and start digging with your friends or date. Go Horseback Riding Look up a local ranch or equestrian center to see if there are any riding opportunities. Plan a Picnic Stake out a large open spot in a local park, tell all your friends to bring food and drinks, and have an afternoon of games and sports planned out.
Volunteer Help paint a house, spruce up city landscaping, clean up litter from the streets, or walk dogs at the animal shelter. Stargaze Spread a blanket on the ground, get comfy, and look up at the cosmos. Get Creative With Sidewalk Chalk Remember all the hours you used to spend drawing on the concrete outside of your house when you were a kid?
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