Cities and localities all over the country have been trying to clean up their environments by limiting the number of plastic shopping bags that are given out at stores and pharmacies. The goal has been to get shoppers into the habit of using cloth shopping bags instead. In some locations, such as in Washington, DC,…
The colors and types of beach towels tell some great stories. They look innocent enough stacked in the hall closet, but you only need to attempt to pull one from the towering stack to relive childhood days at the pool and the college weekends at the beach. From the custom made beach towels that were…
For many people, when they buy furniture, it is one of the most expensive purchases they will ever make. For many people, these purchases rank just behind buying a home and buying a car in terms of how much they will spend. The furniture industry in the United States is a big one. In 2013,…
Work boots have to meet some very tough criteria: they have to provide safety, traction, waterproofing and lightweight comfort. In fact, they work just as hard as their owners do. Workplace safety regulations also help to define the construction and design of work boots; that’s why the best steel toe boots protect workers’ feet from…
Tourism is a huge industry for Florida and it’s easy to see why. The beaches are magnificent, the attractions are appealing, and the general climate make it easy for stressed out businessmen, women, and their families to relax and recharge, taking a well-deserved break from the grind of daily life. For the actual stats: Florida…
We’ve all heard the joke about the woman who went shoe shopping and after trying on pair after pair, found an oddly familiar-looking one near at hand. She thankfully slipped her feet into their welcoming comfort. “I’ll take this pair ,” she said happily. The perplexed salesperson told her that these were in fact her…
We all know that if your feet are cold or are in pain, you can be made miserable. Whether you are going to to be wearing law enforcement boots or military combat boots, there are things you can do to keep your feet warm and comfortable. Start out with warm feet. If when you put…
Most employment positions contain some type of uniform. Once you accept a position, you are notified of the specific uniform you are required to wear. You may even be provided with the uniform. You are responsible for wearing this uniform during all work hours and all work functions. The uniform lets others know what type…
The holidays may not be right around the corner, but they are coming up. For most people, buying presents for their loved ones is one thing — gift wrapping them is another entirely. Wrapping paper is tricky business for those who haven’t mastered the art of gift wrapping. Although everyone is grateful to receive a…
Those who choose to serve our country are required to sacrifice a lot. They are required to spend many months away from home, training for their specific branch of the military. They are then often relocated. Eventually, they may be sent overseas to protect the freedom of our country. They are likely to go many…
