We are in our late 40's. Retirement seemed a very long way off until recently. All of a sudden it is right around the corner and we aren't even close to being ready. We have dreamed all our lives of retiring in our mid 60's and traveling and playing together while our health was still good. The reality is that retirement is now only about 16 years away, and if the next 16 are any thing like the last 16 they go very quickly. Our children are...more
It has been an unofficial practice for many homeowners to clean out their homes come springtime. Gone are the bleak and chilly days of winter and now come the bright and airy days of spring. It's great to finally make the home a more colorful and lively place again. It's the perfect time for home redecorating.Random trinkets and knickknacks are the most often discarded items during a spring cleaning session, but they're actually versatile items...more
The Famous Christmas Train The Polar ExpressThe Polar Express Christmas story train lifts the spirits of most people at Christmas time. And what is even better is putting together your very own Christmas train set. For the few who are unaware. A wonderful Christmas story was written around the Famous Polar Express sometime back around 1985. In 2004 this book was turned into an animated movie that does a wonderful job of warming the hearts families to this very day. We owe special thanks to one of the best model train manufactures for making reproductions of this treasured Christmas Train. Lionel has made reproductions in painstaking detail. Some think it is just not Christmas without a good Christmas story for the family. Thanks to Lionel's tribute to the movie "The Polar Express" you can feel the whistle blast warning the family ol' Ralphie is on his way to save Christmas aboard the Polar Express. The very powerful 0-8-0 steam locomotive roars down the tracks hauling the colorful freight cars in tow billowing puffs smoke.The model trains have become a very popular attraction over the years. You can find them in different scale versions. The most popular is the HO model scale...more
Considering the state of the economy, the number of businesses going belly up, and the need for many corporate entities to turn surplus assets into solid cash to deal with mounting debt, a Phoenix surplus auction can be a great resource for deals. It's yet another example of thinking outside of the box. Jobs may be scarce, but there's money to be...more
Have you ever found yourself running all over the place for different things? Maybe you go to one store for your groceries. Then you go to another store for your clothing. The next stop is shoes for your children and then shoes for you. Then there are the different hobbies that people have and they might have to go to a book store or a craft store or sports equipment or games. The list goes on and it can take so much of our time to run to the different places. For many people love it when they find the "one stop shop" that can help with all of their needs. It might be a local mall or a big box store that can provide all of the products and options in one place. Shopping for different products is not the only thing that can take our time and that we wish could be a one stop shop.Do you love to work out and get in a good exercise workout? When you get done are you all sweaty and thinking about getting all dressed up and feeling better about yourself? You might find that you now want to get some pampering. You might even be thinking that a good facial is just what you need for your skin after all of the sweating that you have done. Then you might be ready for a nice massage...more
Miami Beach has always been a great vacation location. If you enjoy frolicking on the sand and sea, you will find the various Miami Beach condos simply irresistible. You can also rent it out when you do not need it thus ensuring a healthy...more
The recent recessional periods have brought about a sharp downfall in many real estate markets. But the scenario is totally different in the city of Miami Beach. The strong economy, a well-planned infrastructure, and the beautiful landscaping of this...more
If it is true and we can all expect a hot summer then the destination for our family holiday will be an easy choice, we stay in the UK, and we will have everything to make a perfect holiday. British food, beautiful scenery, places of interest to see...more
Whilst wearing extremely short pants and snow white socks are obvious fashion no's, below are a number of other often ignored aspects of a man's fashion that could make you lose lots of marks with the girls.Denim shortsI recently got an email from a...more