Have you been stalling on following through with signing up for an art class? With the hustle and bustle of everyday life, it can be difficult to make time for your hobbies, but it is important to schedule creative time for yourself. Here are five reasons why you should delay no longer!
Did you know chocolate is celebrated on multiple days each year? Yes, Chocolate Day is observed twice, once on July 7 and once on October 28. In addition, National Milk Chocolate Day is held on July 28; International Chocolate Day is observed on September 13; and to top it all off National Bittersweet Chocolate With Almonds Day is held on November 7. In a nod to such a popular treat, we’ve compiled a few interesting facts about chocolate, as listed on mentalfloss.com.
It’s only August, but if you’re planning on giving homemade gifts this holiday season, now is the time to get started. Depending on the number of people you will be exchanging gifts with, it will take time to decide what to make for each person, to purchase the supplies, and to create your gifts. The last thing you want is to run out of time, so as we head into the fall, now is the perfect opportunity to get started.
Sometimes, you just have to make copies of things. With the cost of printing color pages at home approaching $1.00 or more per page, it doesn’t always make sense to keep a copier in the house, which means it’s time to pay a visit to your local PostalAnnex. However, not all documents can be reproduced, so before you start making copies, ask yourself these four questions to make sure it’s ok to continue with your project.
If you live in the Louisville, KY area and love to sew, there is one store you’ll want to consider visiting: Austin’s Sewing Center. Since the 1970’s, Austin’s Sewing Center has been serving the sewing needs of the Louisville community with the goal of being a one-stop-shop for any and all sewing needs.
Pet owners want the best for their furry friends and can be very selective about where they choose to shop for their pets. If you’re a pet owner living in San Diego County and have yet to find a grooming and pet supply store, consider checking out Dirty Dogs. A family owned business, Dirty Dogs offers “cage free” bathing and grooming services your dogs and cats will actually enjoy. Customers will also find premium dog and cat food along with healthy treats and a wide variety of toys and gear to help you keep your pets happy and comfortable.
College move-in day is coming up, and if your child is getting ready to move away for school, you’ll want to be prepared in advance. The more organized you are, the less stressful the transition will be. With that in mind, here are a few tips on items you’ll want to travel with, things you’ll want to ship, and belongings to leave at home.
Items to Travel with You
In less than a week, people from around the world will descend on San Diego, CA to participate in one of the world’s most popular conventions: Comic-Con International: San Diego. As with past Comic-Cons, there will be a ton of exclusives you’ll want to pick up from great vendors including Mattel, Sideshow, EFX Collectibles, Gentle Giant, LEGO, and much more. After the convention ends, those of you who are traveling may have trouble figuring out how to get all your goodies home. Here are five ways you can get your Comic-Con exclusives home in one, undamaged piece.
If you live in the Pembroke Pines, FL area and have been waiting for a local coffee roaster, here is some good news for you: the wait is over! Just opened in January 2016, Roasting Buddies is a local coffee shop and coffee bean roaster which has quickly become popular. Stop in to enjoy fresh brewed coffee in the store, and take home some beans for home brewing. Sourced from countries including Columbia, Brazil and Costa Rica, the beans are roasted fresh daily and are available for purchase in six and twelve ounce bags.
For Irving, TX locals who enjoy a good book and a cup of coffee, Java Me Up must seem like paradise. Located next to the Valley Ranch Library, the coffee shop invites customers to bring their books and laptops, order a beverage, and relax in the café or patio. Java Me Up offers a variety of coffee and specialty drinks, teas, and smoothies. If you get hungry, the shop also offers sandwiches and pastries made fresh daily from only the best ingredients.