Pitch a Tent to Make Memories BACKYARD CAMPING MADE EASY
Camping is an excellent way for families to disconnect from their devices and spend time together — but traveling to a campsite isn’t always feasible. Instead of forgoing this treasured summer activity, think outside the box and discover the best campsite you’ll ever pitch a tent in — your own backyard. Here are our two tips for success. Make a pact to stay outside (no cheating)! If you’re going to pretend you’re camping, you have to commit fully. That means no running into the house except for bathroom breaks or emergencies! To ensure you don’t disrupt your fun, pitch your tent and set up your campsite, double-checking that everything you need is present and in working order. It’s also not a bad idea to stash extra supplies (like batteries) or a first-aid kit in a tote before heading outside. And don’t forget the cooler! Stock it with juice boxes and other cold beverages or fruit, plus easy-to-heat-and-eat foods like hot dogs, cans of soup, or even store-bought camping meals you simply add boiling water to. Get creative with campfire cuisine. The best part of camping is the time spent around the campfire, and mealtimes are an ideal excuse for this summer tradition. Don’t have a fire pit? No problem! A charcoal grill works just as well.
Roasting hot dogs on sticks over a bonfire is a classic camping experience your kids will remember forever. Buying extra sticks, chocolate, graham crackers, and marshmallows make crafting s’mores a breeze.
Are you looking for something a little healthier? Foil packets filled with rice, proteins, vegetables, and flavorful liquids like broth or wine can be placed near the fire for hands-free cooking. Get creative with your dishes, and you might discover a new family favorite to add to your weekly rotation — or to savor and keep as a campground specialty.
You might forget you never left home as you tell spooky stories, go on scavenger hunts in your yard, and enjoy other campsite activities or games. Camping doesn’t have to happen at some exotic location — what matters is time spent together unplugged from your tech and plugged into nature.
Tough Penalties for Drug Trafficking in Texas
Drugs are not just a personal problem — they are an intense battle. In Texas, when discussing drug trafficking, people generally refer to the delivery of controlled substances as defined under the Controlled Substance Act, encompassing manufacture and distribution. Common drugs involved include methamphetamine, cocaine, and heroin, which are under penalty group one substances. Drug trafficking involves any activity related to the sale of controlled substances, such as delivering or selling a gram of cocaine, and the penalties for this and other drug-related offenses can be severe. For instance, delivering less than a gram of cocaine gets a person a state jail felony, which is considered the least severe consequence. A state jail felony can mean six months to two years in a state jail facility but with no early release or parole.
As the amount of drugs involved increases, so do the penalties. Delivering 1–4 grams of a controlled substance is a third-degree felony. If the quantity is 4–200 grams, the felony escalates to second degree. For quantities over 400 grams, the offense becomes a first- degree felony with a mandatory minimum sentence of 15 years in prison, but first- degree felonies can carry penalties of up to 99 years or even life imprisonment. The severity of penalties for drug trafficking in Texas, or what the statutes refer to as the delivery of controlled substances, ranges significantly. These tough legal repercussions reflect how seriously Texas law treats the manufacture and delivery of controlled substances. Protecting the health and safety of its citizens is paramount, and Texas drug offense laws punish those who engage in the manufacture and delivery of dangerous drugs.
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