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  Four a.m. wake-up calls? Endlessly schlepping duffel bags? Blankets as outerwear? If any of this rings a bell, you’re probably part of the esteemed — yet strangely under-appreciated — tribe of Canadian hockey moms. Go team! Your unofficial queen, of course, is Kelly McDavid, hockey mom extraordinaire to rising NHL star (and Edmonton Oilers captain, natch) Connor McDavid. We figured if anyone knows hockey mom life, it’s McDavid, and we recently had the chance to chat with her about the ins and outs of hockey mom life, how to handle that notorious hockey bag stink and other rink-centric realities that every true-blue hockey mom will identify with. 1. WEEKEND SLEEP-INS ARE A THING OF THE PAST If you thought you’d get more shut-eye on the weekends after your kids finally got a bit older, think again: hockey moms are regularly up at the crack of dawn, ferrying their stick-wielding offspring to arenas near and far. “Games and practices are typically early, with a practice one morning a...

  Hobbies are the best way not only to spend time but also keep engaged with family members and friends. Picking the right hobby will determine how long you will stick on the path and how interesting it will be for you. The best kind of hobby will also challenge you in all ways which are why fishing is on the top of the line. Fishing for beginners, the starting point may be a bit baffling for most who want to start fishing as a hobby, that’s why we have put together some beginning tips for fishing that will put you on track within no time. Fishing for Beginners: 23 Tips for Fishing As A Hobby Take Time & do Some Research It is wise that you take the time to discover me about your hobby through research. There are tons of materials online about fishing as a hobby that will help. Ensure that you work with those that provide tips and explanations for beginners before going all the way. Researching will help you understand what you are getting yourself into as well as how to go abo...

  You’ve likely seen them on trails or bike paths: Equipped with wide tires, between 4” and 5”, fat bikes certainly make an impression. Most cyclists ride them in snowy conditions or sand; run at low tire pressure, they float on surfaces where normal mountain bike, ’cross, or road tires would sink. And if you live somewhere with snow on the ground, a fat bike can keep you in great riding shape all winter long. Related:  Top 24 Bestselling Gifts for Bikers In other words, they’re not just a gimmicky flash in the pan. Here are six things you need to know about this rad style of riding—and reasons we love it. Fat Bikes Make Quick Work of Your Fitness Goals Staying fit in the winter is hard, but fat bikes make outdoor exercise possible. Not only that, but they provide tough workouts. On a fat bike, you can burn up to 1,500 calories an hour in soft conditions—seriously. But you’ll also recover faster than if you went for an hour-long run. “Because it’s not weight bearing, the recov...