When it comes to Christmas lights, the obvious place to use them is on the Christmas tree. Have you considered other ways in which to decorate your home with them however? If you are a little bit creative you can use all sorts of led lights and fairy lights to decorate the house at Christmas time and really bring festivity into your home. Small lights are very atmospheric and are one of the best ways and inexpensive ways to decorate your home....more
5 Ways to Beat the Summer Heat in Orlando, FloridaUse these five tips to keep your Orlando air conditioning unit in great shape all summer long! 1. Tweak Your Thermostat Settings: Find a comfortable setting on your thermostat and keep it there. You want to set your air conditioning unit at just the right spot to beat the hot summer heat in Orlando but not so cold that it makes your AC work overtime. Most Central Florida residents keep their...more
Holidays can be crazy times. The weeks leading up to it can be a frenzy of additional things to do on top of already busy schedules. Yet, no matter what holidays you celebrate this time of year, Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, Solstice, or simply celebrating the turning of the year, the whole point is for it to be meaningful. The real reason for the season is deep meaning and connection with yourself and others.With that in mind, here are 5 ways you can make this holiday season more meaningful (and frankly more enjoyable) for you and those you love.1) Tone Down the "Stuff"Much of the holiday stress has to do with stuff. What do I buy as a gift? How much food do I need? Just how many dozen cookies do we need for our dinner? What about all the lights? The tree? The inflatable snowman? With each question and to-do your stress level rises.You don't have to give up all the "stuff", just tone it down a bit. In an economic year that has many scraping the bottom of the piggy bank, there is no real point to causing you more grief by starting 2010 deep in debt because of twinkling lights and trinkets. Take a deep breath and remember that what matters most is showing up - for...more
Nobody likes losing their underwear, getting sunburned, being sick, missing out, losing money or generally embarrassing themselves and especially when they are on holiday. So here is a short list of tips to try and help you avoid all of the above when abroad.1) BUY SWIM WEAR THAT ACTUALLY FITSIt's happened to the best of us - you might dive over...more
Giving your staff a say in the annual Christmas party will not only motivate them and make them feel more involved, it will help you create the Christmas party they want and deserve. Heres a few ways you can make the more involved. 1.Announce a competition, asking them something like, what theme or entertainment they would like to see? After...more
The holidays are almost here again. The older that you get, the faster time moves, and the shorter the waits between Christmases seem. While it may always bring you good cheer to see the holidays upon you, it can be a very frustrating time when it comes to stringing up the Christmas lights. Why? Because they've got a reputation for always needing replacement, that's why! And most of you would rather spend time wrapping presents than dealing with burned out bulbs and that feeling of, "when one goes, they all go." But think about a Christmas without lights, and ask yourself, "Where would you be without them?" Before giving up on Christmas lights this year, consider the ways that they brighten your holiday spirits. First of all, kids love to look at them. They also love to help you take part in the preparation. In fact, Christmas lights, whether on a tree or strung around the house, offer children one of their very first opportunities to feel as if they are a part of something. When you let your children help you string up the bulbs, you are sending an ever so subtle message that they are needed. A child may forget what he got for Christmas when he was 6 years old, but...more
It's easy for families to fall into a Christmas tree decorating rut. Every year they get out the same decorations-the same round glass ornaments, lights, tinsel, and star for the top of the tree. After a while, the same old thing becomes boring! ...more
Author: Ryan FrankNow that the holiday seasons are definitely underway, airports are packed and tickets are getting harder to get. Crowded terminals, heavy traffic and stressed-out airline employees all combine around this time of year to make for a...more
A number of you folks at the moment might be planning to go on a trip. But it could be that you are in hesitation by reason of your budget. You should not fret because you can still have that much-deserved trip for a reasonable price. If you really...more
A few of you guys now might be preparing to go on a big adventure. However, you might be experiencing second thoughts of realizing your plans mostly because of your budget. Anyway, do not feel awful you can still have your getaway for a more...more
5 Top Travel Tips For EgyptOne of the reasons you will want to have a good travel insurance policy when visiting Cairo will become evident to you when you try to cross the street! With cars, bikes and motorcycles weaving in and out of the ill-defined...more
Once you have organised the best travel insurance package for your holiday, you can begin to examine how you can get the best out of your Egyptian holiday. Whilst many tourists concentrate their visit on Cairo and the pyramids, you will find there...more