{"id":9102,"date":"2014-09-18T09:53:15","date_gmt":"2014-09-18T13:53:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/familyfoodandtravel.com\/?p=9102"},"modified":"2014-09-29T23:46:10","modified_gmt":"2014-09-30T03:46:10","slug":"get-outdoors-with-off-bug-repellent","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/familyfoodandtravel.com\/blog\/2014\/09\/18\/get-outdoors-with-off-bug-repellent\/","title":{"rendered":"Get Outdoors with Off Bug Repellent","gt_translate_keys":[{"key":"rendered","format":"text"}]},"content":{"rendered":"<p>This Fall we&#8217;ve been outside more hours than we did in the summer it seems. \u00a0With a big move this summer we didn&#8217;t get as many hours outside as I would have liked. \u00a0But, now that Fall is here, my boy are absolutely loving the cooler temperatures and play outside everyday. \u00a0I pretty much have to drag them inside for bathtime. \u00a0A few weeks a go we also had the opportunity to have a campfire. \u00a0And, just as I suspected, they LOVE roasting marshmallows, telling stories and staying up past their bedtime! \u00a0One of the downsides of outdoor play in the evening is bugs and in my area, mosquitos. \u00a0While I used to think a mosquito bite didn&#8217;t hurt anyone, I definitely think differently since West Nile Virus became a concern. This Fall I got to try out the OFF bug repellent line and was really impressed with it&#8217;s ability to repel bugs, keep our deck less buggy, and treat any bug bites that do happen. \u00a0With a family spray, <span style=\"color: #222222;\">\u00a0<\/span><a style=\"color: #1155cc;\" href=\"http:\/\/www.off.com\/en-US\/Products\/Pages\/off-deep-woods.aspx\" target=\"_blank\">OFF! Deep Woods<sup>\u00ae<\/sup><\/a>,\u00a0<a style=\"color: #1155cc;\" href=\"http:\/\/www.off.com\/en-US\/Products\/Pages\/off-backyard.aspx\" target=\"_blank\">OFF!<sup>\u00ae<\/sup>\u00a0Bug Control Backyard Pretreat<\/a>, <a style=\"color: #1155cc;\" href=\"http:\/\/www.off.com\/en-US\/Products\/Pages\/off-clip-on.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">OFF!\u00ae Clip-On\u2122<\/a>and <a href=\"http:\/\/www.off.com\/en-us\/Products\/Pages\/off-explore.aspx#off-explore-bite-and-itch-relief\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">OFF bite and itch relief <\/a>there is really something for everything you could need.\u00a0<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-9152\" src=\"https:\/\/familyfoodandtravel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/OFF-Bug-Repellent.jpg\" alt=\"off bug repellent\" width=\"707\" height=\"667\" srcset=\"https:\/\/familyfoodandtravel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/OFF-Bug-Repellent.jpg 707w, https:\/\/familyfoodandtravel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/OFF-Bug-Repellent-300x283.jpg 300w, https:\/\/familyfoodandtravel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/OFF-Bug-Repellent-600x566.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 707px) 100vw, 707px\" \/> According to a recent OFF! \u00ae survey, three-quarters of adults say they spent more time outside as a kid and wish they could spend more time outside. So, what\u2019s stopping them? Bugs! They are the number one thing that spoils time outside, followed by people being loud &amp; disruptive and the weather &#8211;\u00a0Bugs are the number one factor (70%) that can spoil time outdoors, even more than\u00a0sudden swings in weather (47%) and allergies (36%).<\/p>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center;\">It\u2019s Time to Prioritize Time Outside<\/h4>\n<p>Whether taking a refreshing dip in the pool, exercising or having a backyard BBQ, people\u00a0enjoy spending time outside. Still, many Americans are not spending as much time outside as they\u00a0would like:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>97% of Americans think it\u2019s important to spend time outside, but two-thirds don\u2019t think\u00a0they get enough of it<\/li>\n<li>More than 9 in 10 parents (92%) think that it\u2019s important that their kids spend time\u00a0outside<\/li>\n<li>More than half of Americans are happier outdoors than they are indoors, but a lack of\u00a0time is the biggest personal barrier to making it happen<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center;\">Benefits of the Great Outdoors<\/h4>\n<p>Americans almost universally love being outside, but the threat of bugs is a large deterrent. Getting\u00a0outside with the help of OFF!\u00ae can lead to countless benefits:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Eight in 10 stressed people agree that being outside allows them to relax, and exactly\u00a0three quarters think getting outside is important for their physical health<\/li>\n<li>90% of Americans feel happy when they are outdoors, while more than 80% feel\u00a0peaceful and energized<\/li>\n<li>More than 60% of Americans take walks, grill and exercise outside<\/li>\n<li>Women are more likely to think that being outside is important to their mental and\u00a0physical health; they\u2019re also more likely to feel relaxed and happier outside<\/li>\n<li>40% believe the outdoors puts their life in perspective<\/li>\n<li>38% feel the outdoors gives them more opportunities to connect with friends and\u00a0family<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center;\">What We Love To Do Outdoors Across America<\/h4>\n<p>While it\u2019s clear Americans love spending time outdoors, our favorite outside activities vary across\u00a0the country:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Nose in a book or around a fire: When it comes to spending time outdoors,\u00a0Midwesterners love reading or gathering around a bonfire<\/li>\n<li>Playing host: Northeasterners enjoy inviting friends and family over for outdoor\u00a0gatherings<\/li>\n<li>On the waterways and picnic benches: Southerners prefer to spend their time outdoors\u00a0boating or gathering to eat<\/li>\n<li>Get out, explore and move: Westerners enjoy hiking, yoga\/pilates and dancing outdoors\u00a0more than any other region<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter  wp-image-9155\" src=\"https:\/\/familyfoodandtravel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/OFF_Infographic_Tips-page-001.jpg\" alt=\"OFF_Infographic_Tips-page-001\" width=\"1102\" height=\"851\" srcset=\"https:\/\/familyfoodandtravel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/OFF_Infographic_Tips-page-001.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/familyfoodandtravel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/OFF_Infographic_Tips-page-001-300x231.jpg 300w, https:\/\/familyfoodandtravel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/OFF_Infographic_Tips-page-001-600x463.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1102px) 100vw, 1102px\" \/> OFF!\u00ae, the trusted brand for insect repellents, has you\u00a0covered from head-to-toe. Whether you are heading out for a weekend fishing trip, hiking a trail or relaxing in the patio, there\u2019s an <a href=\"http:\/\/www.off.com\/en-US\/Pages\/default.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">OFF!\u00ae Bug Repellent<\/a> to help keep your family and friends protected from mosquitoes and make the most of your\u00a0outdoor moments. It\u2019s time to explore &#8211; The Outdoors Misses You!<\/p>\n","protected":false,"gt_translate_keys":[{"key":"rendered","format":"html"}]},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>This Fall we&#8217;ve been outside more hours than we did in the summer it seems. \u00a0With a big move this summer we didn&#8217;t get as many hours outside as I would have liked. \u00a0But, now that Fall is here, my boy are absolutely loving the cooler temperatures and play outside everyday. \u00a0I pretty much have [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false,"gt_translate_keys":[{"key":"rendered","format":"html"}]},"author":2,"featured_media":9152,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"inline_featured_image":false,"wprm-recipe-roundup-name":"","wprm-recipe-roundup-description":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[28,83],"tags":[],"table_tags":[],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v22.0 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>Get Outdoors with Off Bug Repellent - 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