Having the opportunity to trek through a country or region offers adventure, intrigue, and a chance to find yourself while experiencing a completely novel lifestyle. There is so much worth seeing and doing, it can be difficult where to go when planning a backpacking trip. Before embarking on the adventure, take time to consider what [...]
Here are the 13 reasons to plant a tree. 1. Trees provide oxygen. In one season a mature tree produces the same amount of oxygen that 10 people inhale in a year. 2. Trees increase property value. As a tree matures the value of the property increases. On average trees can increase the value of [...]
Continue reading …These days, the idea of a magic show has turned into less illusion and more of a spectacle. I guess you could call it delusion. What happens behind the pyrotechnics is hidden from your eyes, but what about the magic that happens right in front of you? If you’ve ever wondered what ever happened [...]
Continue reading …Taking age old practical advice and complimenting it with new age technology can do wonders to help keep your home healthy. Feng Shui can help us balance and harmonize the energy of the home to help foster a healthy living environment, while air purifiers help rid the home of contaminants that could cause health issues. [...]
Continue reading …Gasping for air? You’re not the only one in many major cities across the U.S.A.. The American Lung Association has issued their 2009 State of the Air report, listing the cities with the most polluted air. Here are the 10 lowest ranked cities, where citizens and visitors are likely to find air quality a challenge [...]
Continue reading …You’re at a big turning point in your life: you have finally moved out of your dad’s basement or dorm room, and into your own place! Freedom calls your name, finally! You find the perfect apartment to rent, get your suitcase packed, walk in the door carrying your box of personal belongings then suddenly think [...]
Continue reading …Ho Ho Ho. Santa Claus here. Since so many of you are already making your Christmas lists, I thought it might be good for me to make a little list of my own. My biggest pet peeves when delivering presents. I could talk about my pet peeves in general – like the fact that you [...]
Continue reading …I frequently wear a T-shirt that gallantly proclaims “I put peanut butter on my peanut butter.” Yes, I’m one of those people who proudly don novelty tees and yes, it’s true. My taste palette is overjoyed with the addition of peanut butter to almost anything–chocolate, marshmallow, celery, almost any type of fruit (bananas, apples, grapes), [...]
Continue reading …Tire Facts Tires are one of the most common items in landfills today – more than 27 million are thrown away in landfills each year in the United States, but this is only the tip of the iceberg with a staggering 290 million tires disposed of each year in the country. Tires are vital for [...]
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