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Everybody wants to have the best machines for the cheapest prices, but practically every store offers some kind of bargain at any given time, with prices changing daily. Because of this, it can be hard to tell when the time to get the best deal is. If you are not in a hurry and are…
I received complimentary product from Orvis for this review. Opinions are my own. I know it doesn’t feel like it here in New England, but according to the forecast, warmer weather is coming! I’m already thinking about all the fun summer activities I will be doing with my kids this summer like hiking, swimming, and…
Finally warm enough weather to wear my new Chadwicks Lace Accent Knit Henley in mint green, and with my Lee shorts no less! Not only is this shirt the perfect shade of mint green, but the lace accent on the shoulders is feminine and flirty. I’m always on the lookout for shirts with 3/4 length sleeves because…
If you needed any evidence that there is a need for everyone to go green and do their bit to save our planet, the climate change agreement signed by 196 nations in Paris recently is all the proof you probably need. It’s time to make a new year’s resolution of your own this year to…
When a business man travels the world for work, an individual has a penchant for seeing different countries or a person has family scattered all over the planet they want to visit, there is often the temptation to pop to the supermarket and buy a cheap, pastel colour suitcase and throw some tape around it…
Taking Care of Your Aging Parents Without Forgetting to Take Care of Yourself Your parents took care of you when you were growing up and many of us feel that duty of care to return the love and attention by making sure that our aging parents are looked after in their old age. This role…
More than ever, homeowners and those renting an apartment or space want to combine style with function. For example, it’s not the 1700s, so owning a home heating system is expected. Beyond that, people don’t want systems that are obtrusive or displeasing to the eye. How can modern living provide a solution for those who…
If you own a factory or commercial premises, if you are operating electrical equipment outside, or even if you are using a caravan or mobile home, you’re going to need to know about industrial plugs and sockets. Industrial-type sockets and plugs are similar to the regular household fittings in that they transport electricity and have…
The advice from Marilyn Monroe was “give a girl the right shoes and she can conquer the world”. That may be overstating the power of shoes perhaps, but as this infographic shows, shoes can be more useful than making you look and feel good. If you simply view a pair of shoes as a practical…
With the smell of cinnamon in the air, a plentiful bounty of chocolate orange and piles of presents waiting to be wrapped, hidden in the airing cupboard, you know that Christmas is on the way. Besides assembling a precariously balanced gingerbread house (and reminding everyone to watch out for toothpicks whilst eating it, as they…
Img Source: luxuryforthehome.com We can all get carried away improving our homes to make them look more stylish, welcoming and great looking, and in doing this we often forget about practicalities. Thankfully, giving your home a facelift can go hand in hand with improving your home efficiency. It’s cheaper to combine both ideas at once,…
Sometimes it is difficult to sort your needs from your wants, because most of the time you really need what you truly want! Whether it is the latest bracelet or a trendy new electronic gadget, the following is the ultimate christmas wish list for this year. Bangles and Necklaces: Bangles, pendants and beyond… gorgeous diamond…
A little birdie told me that most kids are going back to school at some point this week! Can’t believe it’s already that time of year. If you haven’t back to school shopping yet, don’t worry! You can get your child an entire back to school wardrobe for around $200 that will fit their style…
When most people think of non-profits and charities, their minds go to a handful of organizations that do a lot of good work and see a lot of press because of it: The American Red Cross, The United Way, UNICEF and World Vision, to name a few. But charities come in all sorts of shapes…
We all like to try and make our home look as beautiful and presentable as possible. One dilemma that often presents itself when considering a makeover is how to choose to dress your window in the best possible way. There are a number of choices available, such as whether you go for blinds, shutters…
The one thing that cold weather does is present the opportunity to explore your coat collection. When considering fashion, some people fail to consider the outer garments, or at the very least, fail to give outer garments an appropriate amount of attention. Coats come in all types of styles and colors – allowing you to…