Sand Mountain Pawn & Outdoors

Found Treasures: How to Shop for Estate Jewelry

By Chelsea Reed Shopping for estate jewelry can easily turn into an adventure. Much like the journeys of Indiana Jones, acquiring these prized treasures is a rewarding experience that is twice as satisfying if you sidestepped certain pitfalls along the path. While you may not have to dodge perilous boulders like the fa

How to Clean Jewelry At Home

You don't need fancy jewelry cleaner to get your silver to sparkle. Try these everyday items, most of which you probably already have in the house.

Why that hotel safe isn’t as secure as you think it is

With the right tools and know how, most hotel safes are pretty easy to crack.

10 Myths About Gun Owners

There are a lot of myths about gun owners on the Interwebs. For whatever reason, people seem to believe everything they read, watch and listen to about gun owners. Not good — because most of what people read, watch and listen to is B.S.

Why You Always Say No to the Police

Right now, I only have one child and she’s just 8 months old. But I look forward to the day when I can buy her her first .22 rifle. Since every child matures differently, I’m not sure when that day will be, but because she’s a girl, I think it’s safe to say she’ll be getting a gun a lot sooner than any son I may

How to Take Care of Diamond Jewelry

While a diamond is very hard, it can still be scratched by other objects or damaged by chemicals. Take care of your diamonds in your everyday life, and then take steps to protect your jewelry for the long-term. No matter what you do, your...

I Got To Be A Mountain Hardwear Designer For A Day

Mountain Hardwear designs some of the most technically-advanced outdoors apparel and gear on the planet. I just got to spend a day working alongside their designers. This is what their process is like.

9 Things You Might Not Know about Pawn Shops ...

So, I recently started getting into shows like Pawn Stars and Hardcore Pawn (which, represent, is located in Detroit, all up on 8 Mile) – which are about pawn shops, naturallyNow, I’ve been in pawn shops, but I’ve never bought anything in one of them, and I’ve never utilized their services.Having finally learned that not everything my TV says is 100 percent true (shock, right?), I decided I better look up some true facts.If you’re curious too, then here are…

Coloradans who go outdoors really are that optimistic, survey says

A national survey found that people who live in the Rocky Mountain region, participate in the outdoors and have two kids are more likely to be optimistic.

Top Outdoor Activities Kids Will Absolutely Love!

Do your children love to be outdoors? Do you enjoy spending some fun in the sun with your kids? Do you or your children suffer from seasonal allergies? …

Tips for getting kids on the trails

How a CNY band teacher used school instruments to get money from pawn shop

James C. Demauro, a Phoenix teacher, admitted to State Police he took school instruments to a pawn shop 25 times.

How to Unplug: Etiquette for Electronics in the Outdoors

Electronics are everywhere. Here are some helpful tips on what and how to use them in the outdoors to make everyone's experience better.

It’s Springtime! Time for Safety Tips for Seniors Playing in the Great Outdoors

Spring has sprung — finally! When our seniors start to venture into the great outdoors, we will have to plan for what could happen and how to prevent and treat what might occur so we can help them stay safe while they work and play outside. Learn what can go wrong outside and how to prevent it.

12 Myths About Kids and the Outdoors

The best ways to access nature and experience the benefits of the outdoors can be misunderstood. Here are 12 myths that need to be debunked.

Six Ideas for Foodies Who LOVE the Outdoors

You love food. You love the outdoors. Marry the two in Virginia, where we deliver both equally well. 1. Take to the Atlantic or Chesapeake . . .