We hunt for reasons that are simple and complex, private and public, instinctive and trained.  We know that we – as hunters – are often misunderstood by those who don’t hunt or are opposed to it. We try to explain, and sometimes words fail us. The Challenge? For any hunter, the hunt is all about…

Sell Your Stuff ONLY 6 ISSUES REMAINING FOR THIS YEAR!!!! Look around your house.  What have you not used in the last year? Getting rid of unwanted items can easily put extra money in your pocket. Maybe it’s a video game, a bike, hunting equipment or a purse. Everyone has items laying around, but did…

Why Do We Celebrate Labor Day? Labor Day is on Monday, September 6th this year.  This may prompt the question “Why do we celebrate Labor Day?” When you think of Labor Day, what comes to mind? For many, it’s the last long weekend before school starts. It’s a weekend with picnics and barbecues, and maybe…

In the aftermath of the COVID-19 lockdown, labor shortages and access to certain products affects numerous industries, including remodeling. Even so, after extra time at home and delays caused by the pandemic, there is high demand for home renovation projects.   If you’re planning a home remodel or construction project, consider these tips to avoid…

Using rain days wisely! With a new season around the corner, now is the time to get organized and reclaim your home. 1. Tackle your garage. Did you know 25% of people with two-car garages don’t have room to park cars inside them, and after a summer of everyone home, the garage has become the…

From backyard picnics to family vacations, let us know where you’ve been, what you’ve seen, and how much fun you’ve been having!   Winner will receive a $100.00 Visa Gift Card   Click to Submit your photo to us: Facebook Twitter Instagram Email: marketing@thepapershop.com Mail: Paper Shop            PO Box 3176            Scranton, PA  18505…

Who doesn’t love to buy something shiny and new, whether it’s a piece of furniture, a new appliance or a piece of clothing? There’s certainly nothing wrong with enjoying a shopping score, but if you’re looking to save money, there are certain items that just don’t make money sense to buy brand new. Several items lose…

Have you already planned your summer trip? Travelers have been making up for lost time early in 2021, scheduling trips after staying at home in 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Travel polls suggest 66% of Americans are planning a summer trip. Of those, about one-third already have made reservations. After more than a year of…

We all love spending the long, sunny days of summer outdoors with our furry companions, but being over eager in hot weather can spell danger. It’s important to know that both indoor cats and park-playing dogs are at risk of overheating, depending on their environment and activity level. To keep your pet safe from sweltering…

With summer right around the corner and life getting back to “normal”, this is the time when many of us want to improve our health and fitness. While having specific health and fitness goals in mind is excellent, people often go to extremes to accomplish these goals. They try the newest fad diet or workout…

If your house looks anything like mine, you’ve got a lot of unused stuff lurking in your closets, basement, and attic. Old furniture, tools you haven’t used in years, still-working electronic gadgets that have been replaced by newer ones, equipment for sports you no longer play — it’s all perfectly usable, but right now, all…

  With the official start of camping season just around the corner, you should start planning with the reservation of campsites. Make sure to find out what Covid-19 regulations they have in place and what you are allowed to have and not have.   Are you using a tent?  If so, make sure you know…

Hunting and fishing are pastimes enjoyed by millions of Americans There is art in the sport of hunting and fishing, a tradition often born from the marriage between the need to provide food for the family and the love of the outdoors. For some, it is a deeply rooted and cherished family custom. Others, by…

Before the Internet, if you wanted to buy or sell items where did you turn?   Oh, maybe you tried a garage sale or flea market, but most people turned to the Paper Shop which provided a safe resource for all your needs. Although we have been connecting buyers and sellers together way before the…