Berkey Water Filter Blog
The Dangers of Soft Drinks
I know what you're going to say about the dangers of soft drinks. It's no surprise that soft drinks aren't healthy. We all know this. Yet many of us still drink them. It's hard to believe, but some people consume multiple sodas every single day. Sometimes I hear people talk...
The Best Camping Water Filter
Camping is a great family activity, and it's important to have a quality camping water filter for those outdoor excursions. It takes a lot of planning to camp. You need the right supplies. First, you need to know which type of shelter you will utilize. Will you use a tent...
Hydration in Hot Weather for Your Family
Summer months are great, but this is the time of year when you need to be most aware of hydration in hot weather. Especially when it comes to kids. When the weather is hotter, it's easier to dehydrate. You're losing water through sweat, so more water consumption is necessary to...
Emergency Prep While on Vacation
Much goes into planning a family vacation, and emergency prep should be a consideration when making plans. In day-to-day life, it's always good to be prepared for an emergency. We don't usually anticipate something bad happening when we're traveling, though. But it's good to be prepared just in case. A...
How Many Meals a Day Should Kids Eat?
Nowadays, everyone has an opinion about how many meals a day should be eaten. There are numerous questions. How often should you eat? How much should you eat? What’s the most important meal? Although usually adults are worried about eating recommendations, these questions also apply to kids. Kids and Eating...
LMNT Electrolytes Review: Totally Legit?
We'd like to take a few moments to share with you a product we really love, so this is our LMNT Electrolytes Review. As our kids have been involved in sports over the years, they've been offered a lot of Gatorade. At the end of each baseball game, a designated...
How To Prepare for Natural Disasters in an RV
How do you prepare for natural disasters while in an RV? Natural disaster safety and preparedness is important, no matter where you live or what disasters you may face. A natural disaster emergency plan is a little more challenging when you live or travel in an RV, though. RV life...
Drinking Enough Water While Traveling
Are you drinking enough water while traveling? On the road, it's important that you're drinking enough water. Dehydration can be an unpleasant experience, and it's easy not to drink enough water while you're traveling. No one wants to be miserable during a trip, whether it's for entertainment purposes or for...
Avoiding Heavy Metals in Tap Water While Traveling
When you're planning a family trip, do you ever think ahead about heavy metals in tap water? Probably not! You've got enough to worry about with packing, making reservations, etc. Who has time to think about heavy metals? Even though it's not at the top of your to-do list when...
3 Reasons to Start Healthy Family Eating Now
Healthy family eating is important to start early. But why? Recently, I saw a meme that said something along the lines of, "You breastfeed for two years and give your kid organic baby food, just to see them chowing down on Doritos and Mountain Dew when they're young adults." It's...
The Best Food for Survival Kits
If you're putting together an emergency bag, you may be wondering what are the best food for survival kits. We talk often about the importance of having an emergency bag to be ready for a disaster situation. It's always a good idea to be prepared. You definitely want a bag...
Natural Disasters and Their Effects on Drinking Water
Did you know natural disasters and their effects on drinking water could cause an increase in toxins? What is the link between natural disasters and toxins? It's not an aspect of natural disasters we commonly think of, but it is a major concern. For obvious reasons, natural disasters, like floods,...