3 Reasons Gift Baskets Make The Ideal Gift For New Parents

Posted on 21 May 2017

Along with the announcement that there is a new bundle of joy in the world comes a lot of excitement for friends and family members, and especially the new parents. This is an occasion to be celebrated without a doubt and you will probably want to drop off a gift to show your own appreciation for the new life welcomed into the world. While many friends and family members will go the traditional route and pick up a new outfit for the little one or even a new blanket or a pack of diapers, there is one other choice that is much more thoughtful: a gift basket. [Read More]

Prevent Mishaps When Away From Home: Ways To Make Your Vacation More Relaxing And Worry-Free

Posted on 22 April 2017

If you want a relaxing vacation with as little stress as possible, make sure that you take care of a few things before you leave. These simple tasks and tactics will ensure you are not stressing about things back home, and that you are comfortable and ready for your time away. Some ways to relax more and worry less during your time away from home are: Pack properly. Don't spend your vacation ironing and trying to rid your clothes of wrinkles; use garment bags for effortless unpacking. [Read More]

Desk Jockey Dilemma: Three Ways To Save Money While Saving Your Back In The Office

Posted on 3 February 2015

The big dilemma facing today's desk jockey is that working from a seated position all day long is harmful. It hurts your spine, slows down your circulation, increases bad cholesterol and contributes to obesity, among a host of other possible side-effects. Top-of-the-line office furniture, however, may be too costly for the average budget. Here are three ways to spare your body without spending too much. Invest In A Raised Work Table [Read More]

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A Lake Cabin: Outfitting a Place to Get Away

After the birth of our first child, my wife and I decided that we needed a place for the family to get away now and then. Fortunately, we came across property near a local lake that we could afford. After buying the land and building the cabin, we moved on to furnishing it with all the things that we would need to be comfortable. Now that the kids are grown, we still go up there on weekends a lot. The cozy outdoor wooden furniture provides us with the ideal place to read during the day and enjoy some star gazing at night. We have all the creature comforts we want, and still get to enjoy nature. If you are thinking of getting your own lakeside cabin, let me share some tips for outfitting the place. The right things will ensure the cabin is the perfect home away from home.