Did you know the average person spends 40 hours a year stuck in traffic? And, did you know that taking the HOV lane can cut your commute time down by as much as half? Spending half the time being stuck in the car sounds pretty enticing to me. If it does to you too,...
Grilling whole fish has many benefits. The skeleton and skin keep softer fish from falling apart while grilling and the skin also locks in more flavor. For those who are a fan of crispy fish, when grilling whole fish the skin becomes crackly and...
On average, how many selfies do you think are taken before just the right one is found? Five, ten? Guess higher! I read an article a few months ago that said the author took 40, yes 4-0!, selfies before selecting the perfect one. I have to admit, I've been guilty of...
We've all been there, you've spent the entire day moving your belongings into your new home, you're tired and exhausted. The last thing you want to do is head back to your old pad and clean it. Although, if you want your deposit back from your landlord you...
Almost everyone has lived in an upstairs apartment or bought a two story house at some point in their life. I have done both and have experienced the joy and pain of several moves in and out of these two. I have come up with some ideas and tips to help move those...
Moving to Portland, Oregon can be quite tempting. I say this because I personally have been tempted by family members and friends to move to the Pacific Northwest. If you're pondering a move or actually planning one, these moving tips can help: Why Move to...
Are you the “at home workout” kind of person? If so, odds are you have secured yourself a number of pieces of exercise equipment that will be accompanying you on your move to your new home. So how do you get the equipment from point A to point B without damaging it?...
Whether it's your first time moving with a trailer or your 20th time, the same rules still apply...slow down when trailering. Driving a car trailer combination is not the same as driving your car alone. You should always reduce your normal driving speed when towing....
Jingle bells, jingle bells, now you have to put all those bells away. The holidays have come and gone once again and now we are left with the burden of cleaning them up. Every year when I open my "Christmas Box" I am reminded of how truly unorganized I can be. This...
No matter how far away or how close your move is approaching, when it comes to packing do not overload your box. As much as we want to get it over and done with, strategically and carefully packing a box will be well worth it. Besides, who wants to be that person that...
While some of us may enjoy the colder temperatures, our plants don't necessarily agree. If you want your plants to survive the winter season, use some of these neat tips meant to help protect your plants from winter temperatures. Cover your Plants When...
If you know makeup, you know that when it comes time to move, throwing your array of lipsticks and fragile eye shadow palettes into a box isn't going to cut it. Why spend all your money on quality products only to ruin them during a...