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How Do You Deal With Your Snowy Driveway?
Growing up, we used my dad's tractor to plow the snow out of our long driveway. We still had to shovel out paths, porches, and decks, but I was glad that the driveway was taken care of by other means. Other folks have to rely solely on shovel power.
Casa Quickie: Eco Snow Removal
When a big storm comes though, staying off the roads inherently cuts back on gasoline use. But using a gasoline-powered snow blower or other snow removal product to clear the snow from your driveway and walkway will also emit greenhouse gases. So, instead, use an electric-powered one.
Who Shovels at Your Home?
If you live in a snowy climate, chances are that you'll spend a good amount of time each week shoveling your front walk, which is actually a good form of exercise. Most cities also require that residents keep the sidewalks in front of their property free of snow and ice. Do you shovel at your home?
Do You Shovel the Snow?
It's still 52°F here in San Francisco, but other parts of the country have already gotten over a foot of snow this Winter. Personally, I always preferred to shovel the snow rather than pick at the ice on my walkway. But others would prefer to hire someone to do it altogether.
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Snow Shovel Stretch: Shoulders and Torso
Some areas of the US are getting dumped on by snow. That translates to lots of shoveling, which definitely helps burn calories and tones your muscles but can leave you with aches and pains too. I've already shown you how to stretch your lower back and hamstrings using a shovel, so here are some stretches to target your shoulders, upper back, front abs, and the sides of your torso.
Snow Shovel Stretch: Lower Back
If you live in a place where Winter means lots and lots of snow, chances are you're burning tons of calories from shoveling. While you'll end up with a toned core and upper body, bending and lifting heavy loads of the white stuff can really do a number on your back. Take a break while shoveling and try these two stretches to relieve your sore lower back and hamstrings.
Tips For Shoveling Snow Safely
Did you know that snow shoveling counts as moderate physical activity?
That's the good news since many of us have been shoveling a lot of snow recently. The bad news is that if you don't shovel safely, you could end up hurting yourself.
ACTivism: Shovel Your Neighbor's Snow
If you live in a place where snow has accumulated, then you can take this opportunity to do something nice for someone while burning a few extra calories. Did you know that a 150 lb. person could burn around 206 calories in just 30 minutes of shoveling snow?
The Wovel: Good News For Your Back, Bad News for the Snow
It's an amazing feeling, looking out your window in the morning and realizing that snow has been gently falling while you were in dreamland. It's crisp and pure and beautiful. But then reality sets in and you realize that you have to dig your car out of its snow-cocoon so you can get yourself to work.Shia LaBeouf Proves He's Got Street Cred on the Cover of GQ
Shia LaBeouf ditched his facial hair for a handsomely clean cut April cover of GQ magazine. He's dressed up and in character to promote Wall Street 2: Money Never Sleeps, though the movie's planned April release was postponed until September so it can premiere at Cannes in May. It's still sweet to hear him glow about girlfriend Carey Mulligan but also open up about his infamous car accident and the wild side of the financial world.
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