Great Birthday Gifts for Hubby When He’s Tough to Shop For

Finding a suitable gift for your hubby on his birthday gets harder every year. You’ve bought him all the usual things and if he gets one more pair of socks, he’s going to scream! It takes a bit of inventiveness to come up with new ideas that will still be interesting for him. You also need to pay attention to things he’s mentioned or any trouble he’s having with a gadget malfunctioning recently.

Here are a few birthday gift ideas for him.

Rough Around the Edges

Do you wake up and go for that early morning kiss and find your hubby is rougher around the edges than normal? Maybe he’s finding that his foil shaver isn’t giving him a close shave like it used to? How old is his electric shaver?

Alternatively, if he uses a blade shaver but cuts himself often, maybe it’s time to switch him over to an electric one, which removes the risk of skin abrasions? There’s certainly a good bunch of shavers to choose from. Check out mybestshaver.com to see which model is bound to meet his approval.

Aftershave

Buying a man some aftershave is a gift for both of you really. While he may have the go-to brands that he prefers, he’s probably not that adventurous when it comes to trying new scents. See if you can tempt him into a department store to try a few other scents, then buy him one he likes for his birthday later.

If there’s an aftershave set that goes with it, including shaving cream or a bag from the same brand, it can make a nice touch to have a travel kit he can take when you go on vacation too.

Personalized Chopping Board

When your guy is a dab hand in the kitchen but lacks some quality essentials, a personalized cutting board is just the thing. It is available in Cherry, Maple, or Walnut wood finishes, which changes the appearance considerably. A personal engraving is placed in the bottom-right corner of the chopping block using a laser for ultimate precision. Make sure to order with enough time for the Indiana-based producer to create the finished product and deliver it to you gift wrapped before his birthday.

Loves Photography? Get a 4K Drone

Whether he’s a photography nut or used to be one, he’ll get a kick out of flying a drone. He may have a basic model already, but if you’ve seen him hankering for an upgrade, here’s your chance. The latest DJI models are sleek, travel-friendly, and even prevent flying in banned areas like near airports or national parks.

Guys are very particular about their make and models, so don’t just buy any drone product. Perhaps get a magazine that features an article on the latest one and ask his opinion on what he thinks is the best model reviewed in the magazine? This way you can gauge his level of interest, as this will be a pricier gift than most years if you get something with some great specifications like a 4K camera, one-mile flight coverage, and other sought-after features.

The most important thing with a birthday present is to make sure it’s something that the other person will love. When buying gifts, we often make the mistake of buying things that we’d want for ourselves, which are then wrong for the receiver. Take the time to learn what he’ll enjoy receiving to make it his best gift ever.

You Must Try Jackson Cafe in Paola, Kansas!

Disclaimer: I want you to know I was not compensated in any way for this post. I received nothing in return but good food and a good time. I just like to write about places and things I love and can't wait to get back to!

A few weeks ago my amazing husband and I somehow found ourselves alone on a Saturday. Our three youngest kids were with our old neighbors spending the night and we had just dropped our teen sons off for a homeschool co-op birthday party for two of their friends who live in Paola. We looked at each other like, "So what do we do now that we are alone?!"

We set out for downtown Paola to hit a grocery store and a hardware store and find some lunch. We found Jackson Café and now can't wait to go back! Here are some photos of our adventure.


They also sell this cool coffee soap at Jackson Café!

After checking out downtown Paola, we looked at each other like, dang, I wish Peculiar had something like this! It even has a neat outdoor square like on Gilmore Girls!

My man ... in October we will celebrate 20 years of marriage and in July we celebrate 23 years of knowing each other. I still like him, especially when he buys me food and coffee.



Follow Jackson Café and don't forget to go there to try some grub and coffee!

This is where we sat and ate. That door leads to the 55+ apartments above that have been entirely remodeled.

A room off to the side for meetings, parties, etc.

If you don't have Valentine's Day plans, head here! (Catholics, did you hear this year we have to abstain from red meat on Valentine's Day? What a rip!)

My coffee for the day. Oh so good and made with almond milk.





My lunch, a lovely wrap

Aron's lunch. Croissant sandwich!

Two lovely pieces of quiche courtesy of the owner ... both were AMAZING, like beyond yummy and highly recommended.

Just for fun, one of the apartments above the restaurant that you can rent out ... if you're a little older. Really nice places.

The outside of the building Jackson Café is in ... so if you're driving by you have to check it out!

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Why You Need A Good Waste Management System

Running a business can be a messy affair, and we all need to take responsibility for the waste that we create and ensure that it is dealt with correctly. If your business is in Sydney and waste management is something that you are looking at, you can get a wealth of information freely available on the cityofsydney.nsw.gov.au website. If it is not something that you have thought of, then here are some reasons that you need to get a suitable waste management system for your business in place.

It Creates A Bad Impression

If you have clients or customers coming to your establishment, then the last thing that you would like them to see is loads of smelly rubbish lying around. Leaving mess around shows a lack of attention to detail as well as planning, so you could end up creating a wrong first impression when customers come to visit you. Bins Skips Waste and Recycling provide skip bin hire in Sydney, and having enough bins will allow you to keep your factory, office, or any other type of facility looking clean and functional.

A Health Hazard

There are many reasons why you need to keep on top of your waste and one of the most important ones is that it can create a health hazard if not dealt with correctly. When the waste starts to decompose, it will not only look awful but there will also be a smell, which will start to attract rodents and insects, as well as other animals. These animals can bring all types of diseases with them which can turn into a problem for your workers, as well as your customers.

Environmental Damage Can Be Done

Depending on the industry you are in and the materials that you throw away, you could end up causing damage to the local environment, even more so if things such as chemicals are not disposed of properly. When it comes to damaging the environment, you can also expect some hefty fines to be levied, as well as the cost of clearing and resolving the problem.

You May Be Breaking The Law

If you are not taking care of the waste that your business generates correctly, you could end up finding out that you are breaking laws. The establishment comes down hard on any businesses which flout environmental rules and as well as being prosecuted there could also be substantial fines involved. 

What Can You Do?

If you want to ensure that you are adhering to the regulations when dealing with your waste, then you should consult a professional waste management company. They can come to visit your premises and see what type of waste you produce and come up with a viable solution to ensure that it is taken care of appropriately. You will find many companies offering this service all over Sydney, and you will need to check the reputations of any potential company you are thinking of using online before making a decision. Get as many quotes as you can and choose the company which you feel most comfortable with, and you can soon ensure that your waste management worries are a thing of the past.

10 Terrifying Creatures That Still Exist Today

While the days of giant centipedes and raptors are long gone, you don’t need to go back in time to witness some truly frightening monsters. Whether it be in the darkest depths of the ocean, in the lush jungle or right under your bed, they lurk among us, and some of them are not very friendly.

These creatures are beyond your brain’s best attempts at a nightmare and they’ll make you think twice about stepping foot outside your door. But worry not, as most of them are far from your home. Unless you live in Australia of course. In that case, good luck.

Japanese Giant Hornet

Hailing from the land of the rising sun is one of the nastiest flying insects you can ever hope to never come across. A hornet the size of your hand is proof that mother nature simply doesn’t prioritize humans. It’s sting injects a venom that’s strong enough to dissolve human tissue as well.

Coconut Crab

It looks like a spider, lives up to 60 years, weighs 8 pounds, can be 39 inches in length and has pinchers strong enough to crush a human skull. There, now you’ll never want to lay your head down at the beach again. For more information on this abomination, check out Midday Daily’s article.

Goliath Birdeater Spider

It’s a spider big enough to eat birds. That should already give a good indication of how big it is. In case you’re still not sure, that’s bigger than a dinner plate. Its hairy as well. Imagine stepping on one...

Anglerfish

Unless you’re Aquaman, you won’t have to worry about this nightmarish fish tearing up your flesh anytime soon. It does look really, really ugly though.

Lamprey Eel

Now slippery eels are creepy enough, but how about one that clings onto your skin with its concentric teeth and feeds on you? This eel-crossed-leech hybrid has one of the nastiest mouths you’ll ever see.

Raspberry Crazy Ant

These little suckers live up to their name by not only eating raspberries, but also running towards electrical circuits, swarming them and essential committing suicide in the process. Their erratic movements are sure to give anyone a fright when they’re all swarmed together.

Botfly

When it comes to parasites, this should be the last one on your wish list. The fly deposits it’s eggs under your skin until they grow to about the size of your finger. Then, the larvae use the pores on your skin as breathing holes, waiting to be pulled out by a doctor. Wonderful.

Gliding Snake

Normal snakes inhibit more fear than most can handle. But how about one that can fling itself off the end of a branch and fly onto your head?

Shrike

While this feathered little fellow may look cute, he packs a punch like no other bird. They can take their prey, which ranges from anything as simple as a bug to a full-blown lizard and drops them onto barbed wire, spikes, thorns or anything that will impale them.

Mexican Redknee Tarantula

This gnarly looking arachnid takes the spider fear factor up a notch by being able to fling its hairs towards whatever it’s aiming at. That includes not only your skin, but your eyes as well.