Thursday, March 24, 2022

Are Your Guest Rooms Missing Essential Features?

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 Everyone wants a different hotel experience on their next trip. While searching for guest rooms online, you may find " luxurious and comfortable" rooms. The labels can be deceiving, and you may end up being disappointed once you check in. A good hotel room should have the basic amenities to keep visitors comfortable.

Comfortable Bed

You can't have creaky beds in guest rooms and expect visitors to enjoy sleep. The squeaking will not be comfortable when one is turning. Invest in good and firm mattresses, soft toppers, pillows, and pillowcases.

Phone Charging Ports

Almost everyone has a phone or other chargeable device. Install beside extension and save the guest the hassle of moving furniture to access the charging port.

Friday, March 18, 2022

Why is Reclaimed Wood a Great Option for Your Flooring?

 

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Your home's floor is one of the critical sections because it gives you a platform to walk on and place the items inside your home. There are different floors, but homeowners have realized the benefits of having wooden floors in their abodes. That makes it essential to consider installing European white oak flooring Denver, CO-based. However, it is crucial to understand that using reclaimed wood for your home’s flooring comes with tangible benefits, as explained below.

You Will Make Your Home ‘Green’

The global environment is going through a terrible phase, primarily due to human activity. If you want a new wooden floor, it means that some trees have to be cut down to provide the required material. This is one of the activities that can adversely affect the climate, considering the many benefits of trees. Building your floor from recycled timber, you can rest assured that no heavy machinery was used and not many trees were felled to make the planks. As such, you will be killing two birds with one stone – making your home eco-friendly and ensuring a reduction in deforestation.

Wednesday, March 16, 2022

The Biggest Financial Decisions Parents Need to Make

 No one ever said that being a parent was easy. Not only do you have to worry about the day-to-day care of your child, but you also have to think about their future. One of the most important things you can do as a parent is to make sure that your child is financially secure. There are a lot of financial decisions that parents need to make, but we've compiled a list of the five most important ones. By taking care of these key areas, you can ensure that your child will be on solid footing when they enter adulthood.

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Estate Planning 

The first decision on our list is estate planning. This may not seem like something that's relevant to you if you're young, but it's actually one of the most important things you can do for your family. By putting together a solid estate plan, you can make sure that your assets are protected and that your loved ones are taken care of financially if something happens to you.

Tuesday, March 15, 2022

Five Great Careers to Train in Later on in Life

 The world is changing, and so are the needs of employers. As baby boomers retire, many companies look for skilled workers to fill the gaps. Many people have discovered that it's easier than ever before to train in a field they love. Training in a new career can be a great way to reinvent yourself. Here's a list of five great jobs that you can take up later in life.

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Event Planner

If you have an eye for detail and enjoy hosting events, event planning might be a great career to train in. Event planners are needed by companies of all sizes, from small start-ups to large corporations. Event planners use their creative skills and business savvy to plan any event, from weddings to corporate retreats. They must coordinate vendors and resources with guests' needs while staying on budget.

Saturday, March 12, 2022

A Miscarriage Memorial, Hashimoto's, and my Husband Got Hit by a Car

Warning: sad post and a little long. I am usually a pretty upbeat person, but sometimes certain things happen in our lives and we need a little time to recover, and they change who we are. We all grieve in our own way. I think it's important to journal and share, if you feel comfortable doing so (originally posted September 23, 2018)

Back in March of 2018, I had a miscarriage. I was 46 years old and excited to be pregnant with my sixth child with my wonderful husband. Our other kids were 8, 10, 13, 14, and 16 at the time. They were also excited, as were our friends, our families, our neighbors. I had waited a couple of weeks after my period to take a pregnancy test because my periods had been irregular about once a year. I just figured this was that once-a-year period that went long. One Friday, I took a pregnancy test and was excited to see my nausea and exhaustion now had a reason!

Wonder Woman and Bravehart; I'm holding baby #6 and he's holding the pregnancy test!

Sadly, the next day I started to bleed, right after the Brookside St. Patrick's Day parade. I wish I had taken a pregnancy test sooner just to have the idea of this child in my mind and heart longer! I'll spare you the heartbreaking details of the next seven days (at least in this post), but I lost the baby.