Podcasts about sprucing

Sprucing up your RV is not merely a matter of aesthetics; it is an essential undertaking that enhances both the functionality and enjoyment of the RV lifestyle. In this episode, eric and Alexis delve into the realm of cosmetic fixes and light repairs that are accessible to any dedicated do-it-yourselfer. We discuss the importance of addressing minor issues before they escalate into significant problems, thereby preserving the integrity and value of your RV. Additionally, we explore the delightful practice of foraging while traveling, emphasizing the potential for sustainable eating that accompanies this adventurous lifestyle. Furthermore, we provide invaluable insights on how to save money on RV upgrades, ensuring that your travels remain financially viable without compromising on quality or experience.The discussion navigates the essential elements of enhancing the aesthetic and functional aspects of recreational vehicles (RVs) through manageable cosmetic upgrades and repairs. I assert the importance of addressing minor issues before they escalate into significant problems, emphasizing that many DIY enthusiasts can tackle these tasks without requiring extensive expertise or specialized tools. The episode makes clear various practical fixes, such as addressing peeling wallpaper, tightening loose screws, and replacing worn-out fixtures. Each topic underscores the value of maintaining an RV, not only to preserve its functionality but also to enhance the overall enjoyment of the RV lifestyle. I advocate for proactive maintenance practices, which can prevent minor inconveniences from growing into major disruptions during travels. Overall, the episode serves as a comprehensive guide aimed at empowering RV owners to take charge of their vehicles' upkeep, thus fostering a sense of pride and accomplishment in their endeavors.Links referenced in this episode:thesmartrver.comgenesis.combrandmotion.com furrion.com magnadyne.comdicor.com

Guests:Hazel Burton, The Home ResetPaula McCarthy, Paula McCarthy InteriorsNatasha Rocca Devine, Interior Architect

Today's story is an original story that I wrote, inspired by the ornaments my neighbour's little child was hanging so lovingly on his Christmas tree.Do you know the significance of each of the Christmas ornaments? Or do you think it's just for decoration? Well, enjoy the story “No Ordinary Ornament."Free activity sheet available at www.rituvaish.com/no-ordinary-ornamentSend your artwork to rituvaish@gmail.com.TranscriptIt was late November, little Rhea watched as the movers carried luggage to the apartment next door. She was excited that finally, she would have neighbours. She crossed her fingers and prayed that the new family would have kids who could be her companions. She kept peeping out of her window now and then to check and get an update on the move.It was around noon when she heard the kids and rushed to the door. To her delight, she saw three kids walking toward the next-door apartment. Seeing Rhea, they came to meet her and introduced themselves as Tim, Kelly, and Ryan.Well! What followed was days of playing, chatting, and sleepovers. In fact, a strong bond of friendship developed among them. They all celebrated Rhea's birthday together on the 20th of December, which Rhea claimed was the best so far.All the kids were excited that the Christmas holidays were round the corner and, on the first day of the holiday, Kelly invited Rhea to her house to put up their Christmas tree. Rhea had seen many Christmas trees in the malls and schools but never helped someone put one up. So she was thrilled.Ms. Brown, the children's mother, brought the big fir tree in with the help of the children. Mr. Brown unpacked the boxes filled with all the decorations from previous years.“This is going to be my first time decorating a Christmas tree!” said one very excited Rhea with a twinkle in her eyes.Taking out the lights from one of the boxes, Kelly replied, “Let's put up these lights first. You may then unpack the bells that my father wraps so well every year so they don't break.”“But why do we put these bells?” asked Rhea innocently. Kelly glanced at the two siblings looking for an answer. And they in turn looked at their father for the answer. “Children, bells are rung in the church after the mass. When you go to the church you hear the bells right? And that's why we also put bells on the Christmas tree,” answered the father.“That's interesting,” Tim nodded as he started to open the next box. “So dad, why do we put all decorations on the tree; the candy canes, the bird in the nest, angels, etc. Is it for decoration or is there some significance that is there?”“I'll take this one!” mom replied, taking out a candy cane. “I'm glad you asked. This is the staff of the Shepherd. And the wreath is for...” before she could finish Tim jumped in, “Sprucing the front door!”“No dear, that represents the thorns worn by Jesus, and the red berries represent the blood.”Holding a rabbit in one hand and a fruit basket in the other Rhea asked, “What about these, aunty?”“The rabbit symbolizes peace with nature and the fruit is so we always have plenty to eat and to remind us to be generous.”“Mom, Dad, how come you never told us about this earlier?” Kelly inquired.“I was waiting for you to be inquisitive enough and ask yourself,” mom said lovingly hanging the bird ornament on the tree, “and this bird in the nest reflects happiness and joy.”The tree was already looking beautiful.Ryan opened another box and asked, “Hey mom, this frog must be from Kelly's toys!”“Ha, ha! The frogs traditionally are symbols of good luck. Frogs can't move backward or side to side.”“You know,” father jumped in, “They always move forward suggesting we all achieve our goals and accomplishments.”“Mmm… I will be like the frog from now onwards, moving ahead to achieve my goals,” Rhea thought to herself.Ryan took out the teapot, “Now this for sure has no meaning!”“Dear Ryan, you serve tea to guests in the teapot. This teapot ornament symbolizes hospitality,” Ms. Brown responded.Rhea said, “I have seen angels being hung. Do you have them?”“Oh, of course! Open the box marked ‘angels and stars', right over there,” Mr. Brown replied. “Rhea, angels are a must, for through them we ask for guidance in our lives.”“But what about this house ornament?” questioned Kelly.“That symbolizes shelter and protection for the family. And the star that we perch on the top represents the stars that led the three wise men to baby Jesus,” the mother helped the children understand. “Now I'll ask you all a question. Why is there a Christmas tree during Christmas in the first place?” asked father.Kelly, Rhea, and Ryan looked puzzled but Tim yelled out, “I know, I read somewhere, it's because the evergreens would always keep the away from the evil spirits away! Isn't it?”“You're right! The Christmas tree is to keep evil spirits and illness at bay,” Mr. Brown patted Tim.Everybody stepped back to look at the Christmas tree. It looked gorgeous, adorned with all the ornaments.Then Ms. Brown announced, “Rhea join us on Christmas Day morning to find the Christmas pickle ornament.”“Pickle ornament?” one very confused Rhea asked.Kelly excitedly said, “You know, it's a Christmas tradition to hide a pickle ornament in the tree, and the first person who finds it gets an extra present and has a year of good fortune.”“I'll be there for sure! Thanks, uncle and auntie, for letting me be a part of your Christmas traditions and I learned so much today,” Rhea said.“So did we!” said the siblings unanimously

Send me a message - text me! This week, I'm talking about making space for the new you. It's all about creating an environment that uplifts and supports the person you're becoming, not the one diet culture tried to shape you into.From your kitchen cupboards to your wardrobe (and even your mindset), little changes can make a big difference. In this episode I want to help you explore your surroundings and how to make them reflect your new, unapologetic self - without overwhelm or a massive budget.Here's what I'm chatting to you about this week:✨ Clearing out the kitchen clutter and swapping diet-focused tools for things that bring you joy—yes, I'm looking at those scabby old containers! 

PJ continues his chat about chores you live and chores you hate with Carol and Mary Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

First, we discuss the recent tarantula smuggling incident in Peru.Then, I'll share some tips on how to fix up tarantula enclosures without having to rehouse the spider.  Has your substrate settled and is now too shallow? Does your spider need more coverage? Did the cork bark hide collapse? Here are some things that you can do. 

Chemical engineer Simon Baloyi has made the ultimate Sasol journey - from bursary student to CEO. In recent years, Baloyi was part of the executive team faced with a plunging share price (R300 to under R20 in first three months of 2020) and the subsequent forced sale of assets to slash its excessive debt. In this interview with BizNews editor Alec Hogg, Sasol's new CEO shows those lessons have been well learned: his priority is to build a bullet-proof balance sheet and ensure highly disciplined allocation of capital, an area where Sasol has not shone in the past decade and a half. It helps his cause that the Sasol board has tempered its ambitions - now prioritising local opportunities over the offshore Hail Marys whose massive cost overruns ran up huge debt. An encouraging story, a must-watch for millions of investors with direct exposure to South Africa's coal-to-fuel and chemicals champion.

With a new cookhouse and amphitheatre, the municipal park in Port Blandford is ready for AppleFest - all thanks to a group of dedicated volunteers. 

Are you prepared to renovate your rental on a limited budget?Come along as Bernadette offers her best five ideas for affordably remodeling a rental home in a week.This episode is jam-packed with useful tips for landlords and investors, ranging from low-cost cleaning and painting techniques to smart lighting and storage options.Learn how to improve curb appeal and safety while spending less money. Listen in to learn how to get the most out of your $10,000 budget!“You do need to be aware of the minimum standards in your state for rental properties because they are very specific and things like in Victoria that bedrooms are required to have blockout curtains.So if you're looking at window dressings, then you need to make sure that they are blockout."-Bernadette JansonEPISODE HIGHLIGHTS: 00:00 Introduction00:59 Constraints and Initial Considerations01:52 Cleaning and Flooring Tips03:56 Painting Tips and Techniques05:22 Lighting Upgrades07:25 Safety and Security Enhancements08:31 Bathroom and Kitchen Refresh10:56 Landscaping and Exterior Improvements12:29 Additional Tips and ConclusionResourcesThe School Of Renovatinghttps://www.theschoolofrenovating.comShe Renovates Podcasthttps://www.theschoolofrenovating.com/podcasts-page/Ikeahttps://www.ikea.com/Connect with The School of RenovatingASK BERNADETTE https://www.theschoolofrenovating.com/podcasts-pageSubscribe to She Renovates Apple Podcasthttps://apple.co/3faoWlTSubscribe to Youtube:https://www.youtube.com/c/TheSchoolOfRenovatingFollow on Twitterhttps://twitter.com/renovatingscFollow on Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/the_school_of_renovating

After more than 100 days in office, President Javier Milei has managed some much-needed economic reforms. But the hit to voters' pockets may limit his popularity, and progress. Sprucing up a peripheral Paris neighbourhood for the Olympics is just part of a plan to transform the city's geography (9:42). And the astonishing life of the longest-ever user of an iron lung (17:20).Listen to what matters most, from global politics and business to science and technology—subscribe to Economist Podcasts+. For more information about how to access Economist Podcasts+, please visit our FAQs page or watch our video explaining how to link your account.Podcast transcripts are available upon request at podcasts@economist.com. We are committed to improving accessibility even further and are exploring new ways to expand our podcast-transcript offering. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

After more than 100 days in office, President Javier Milei has managed some much-needed economic reforms. But the hit to voters' pockets may limit his popularity, and progress. Sprucing up a peripheral Paris neighbourhood for the Olympics is just part of a plan to transform the city's geography (9:42). And the astonishing life of the longest-ever user of an iron lung (17:20).Listen to what matters most, from global politics and business to science and technology—subscribe to Economist Podcasts+. For more information about how to access Economist Podcasts+, please visit our FAQs page or watch our video explaining how to link your account.Podcast transcripts are available upon request at podcasts@economist.com. We are committed to improving accessibility even further and are exploring new ways to expand our podcast-transcript offering. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Spring has supposedly sprung, so guest host Julie Dupré takes a closer look at some of the trends making the rounds during this shoulder season. Easter eggnog, anyone?

We explore the key takeaways from this year’s State of the Tribe address. Then, a legal expert explains the Alabama Supreme Court Ruling that deemed frozen embryos are children. On Food Friday, we get advice for making better salads. And we wrap up with a look at attitudes about the economy from everyday people.

Making an effort to do a little extra to spruce up your home occasionally can make a positive impact on our lives. Refreshing your living space brings a sense of renewal. It prevents monotony in your everyday living. New colors, rearranged furniture, or updated decor can lift your spirits. Small changes, such as adding cozy cushions, decluttering, or organizing, contribute to a more comfortable living environment. Sprucing up allows you to make the most out of your home's functionality. Repairing, upgrading, or reorganizing spaces can make daily life smoother. Remember, it doesn't have to be a major overhaul—simple adjustments can make a significant difference! Today we'll be discussing 10 tips to help you give your home a fresh look without spending a ton of money. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.lolasfrugallife.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/LolasFrugalLife/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Check out my ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube Channel!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Support this podcast:  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://anchor.fm/lolak/support⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lolak/support

Today's story is an original story that I wrote, inspired by the ornaments my neighbour's little child was hanging so lovingly on his Christmas tree.Do you know the significance of each of the Christmas ornaments? Or do you think it's just for decoration? Well, enjoy the story “No Ordinary Ornament."Free activity sheet available at www.rituvaish.com/archive-no-ordinary-ornamentSend your artwork to rituvaish@gmail.com.TranscriptIt was late November, little Rhea watched as the movers carried luggage to the apartment next door. She was excited that finally, she would have neighbours. She crossed her fingers and prayed that the new family would have kids who could be her companions. She kept peeping out of her window now and then to check and get an update on the move.It was around noon when she heard the kids and rushed to the door. To her delight, she saw three kids walking toward the next-door apartment. Seeing Rhea, they came to meet her and introduced themselves as Tim, Kelly, and Ryan.Well! What followed was days of playing, chatting, and sleepovers. In fact, a strong bond of friendship developed among them. They all celebrated Rhea's birthday together on the 20th of December, which Rhea claimed was the best so far.All the kids were excited that the Christmas holidays were round the corner and, on the first day of the holiday, Kelly invited Rhea to her house to put up their Christmas tree. Rhea had seen many Christmas trees in the malls and schools but never helped someone put one up. So she was thrilled.Ms. Brown, the children's mother, brought the big fir tree in with the help of the children. Mr. Brown unpacked the boxes filled with all the decorations from previous years.“This is going to be my first time decorating a Christmas tree!” said one very excited Rhea with a twinkle in her eyes.Taking out the lights from one of the boxes, Kelly replied, “Let's put up these lights first. You may then unpack the bells that my father wraps so well every year so they don't break.”“But why do we put these bells?” asked Rhea innocently. Kelly glanced at the two siblings looking for an answer. And they in turn looked at their father for the answer. “Children, bells are rung in the church after the mass. When you go to the church you hear the bells right? And that's why we also put bells on the Christmas tree,” answered the father.“That's interesting,” Tim nodded as he started to open the next box. “So dad, why do we put all decorations on the tree; the candy canes, the bird in the nest, angels, etc. Is it for decoration or is there some significance that is there?”“I'll take this one!” mom replied, taking out a candy cane. “I'm glad you asked. This is the staff of the Shepherd. And the wreath is for...” before she could finish Tim jumped in, “Sprucing the front door!”“No dear, that represents the thorns worn by Jesus, and the red berries represent the blood.”Holding a rabbit in one hand and a fruit basket in the other Rhea asked, “What about these, aunty?”“The rabbit symbolizes peace with nature and the fruit is so we always have plenty to eat and to remind us to be generous.”“Mom, Dad, how come you never told us about this earlier?” Kelly inquired.“I was waiting for you to be inquisitive enough and ask yourself,” mom said lovingly hanging the bird ornament on the tree, “and this bird in the nest reflects happiness and joy.”The tree was already looking beautiful.Ryan opened another box and asked, “Hey mom, this frog must be from Kelly's toys!”“Ha, ha! The frogs traditionally are symbols of good luck. Frogs can't move backward or side to side.”“You know,” father jumped in, “They always move forward suggesting we all achieve our goals and accomplishments.”“Mmm… I will be like the frog from now onwards, moving ahead to achieve my goals,” Rhea thought to herself.Ryan took out the teapot, “Now this for sure has no meaning!”“Dear Ryan, you serve tea to guests in the teapot. This teapot ornament symbolizes hospitality,” Ms. Brown responded.Rhea said, “I have seen angels being hung. Do you have them?”“Oh, of course! Open the box marked ‘angels and stars', right over there,” Mr. Brown replied. “Rhea, angels are a must, for through them we ask for guidance in our lives.”“But what about this house ornament?” questioned Kelly.“That symbolizes shelter and protection for the family. And the star that we perch on the top represents the stars that led the three wise men to baby Jesus,” the mother helped the children understand. “Now I'll ask you all a question. Why is there a Christmas tree during Christmas in the first place?” asked father.Kelly, Rhea, and Ryan looked puzzled but Tim yelled out, “I know, I read somewhere, it's because the evergreens would always keep the away from the evil spirits away! Isn't it?”“You're right! The Christmas tree is to keep evil spirits and illness at bay,” Mr. Brown patted Tim.Everybody stepped back to look at the Christmas tree. It looked gorgeous, adorned with all the ornaments.Then Ms. Brown announced, “Rhea join us on Christmas Day morning to find the Christmas pickle ornament.”“Pickle ornament?” one very confused Rhea asked.Kelly excitedly said, “You know, it's a Christmas tradition to hide a pickle ornament in the tree, and the first person who finds it gets an extra present and has a year of good fortune.”“I'll be there for sure! Thanks, uncle and auntie, for letting me be a part of your Christmas traditions and I learned so much today,” Rhea said.“So did we!” said the siblings unanimously.

We all love to see new development in Rochester but which town needs it most?

This week, the Ryans bring on special guest Tim O'Connor, the Executive Director of the National Christmas Tree Association. They discuss what the NCTA does, why REAL Christmas trees should be used over artificial trees, the origin of artificial trees, and the NCTA's role in the White House Christmas Tree. It was a tree-mendous discussion!The National Christmas Tree Association (NCTA) is the national trade association representing the Christmas tree industry. NCTA represents more than 700 active member farms, 29 state and regional associations, and more than 4,000 affiliated businesses that grow and sell Christmas trees or provide related supplies and services. Members are located throughout North America, as well as in South America and Europe. It is estimated that those affiliated with the NCTA produce roughly three-quarters of the farm-raised Christmas trees in the United States.Learn more: https://realchristmastrees.org/

Felling trees v Our Biosphere, Electric Vehicles on Steam Packet vessels, calling Charles Guard, sprucing up Heysham & Southern Pool Board opinion.. It's Mannin Line with Andy Wint #iom #manninline #manxradio

EP 171: Are you finding that you are getting bored or inconsistent with your time with God? How can we inject some creativity and joy back into place? That's the chat! Check out the video content here: https://thelight.com.au/ Link to our FB group below: https://www.facebook.com/groups/everydayjoypodcast/  Flick an email through to everydayjoy@positivemedia.com.au Thanks to our episode sponsor! christianjobs.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's back to school season, and that is a beautiful time to consider revamping your routines. In today's episode, I discuss 10 tips to help you create new routines or revamp old routines with your nutrition, workouts, or your overall well being! It is thought that routines relieve the brain of up to 50% of decisions made during the day. A collection of habits at a specific time of day = a routine. Listen to the full episode for 10 tips to help you make the most of your routines! Use promo code 'LOCALDELIVERY' for free shipping on The Cultivate Planner {while supplies last!} Curious about my membership, THRIVE? Check it out here & use promo code FIRSTMONTH10 for $10 off your first month! Visit www.thefitlifewithjessica.com for all other information & ways we can work together! Thank you for listening! xoxo

This week Camo talks summer deep cleaning, home decor, new projects and shares a secret fan favorite recipe they created before ranting about Trump supporters, a breed of their own for sure.

Bob Bertog, president of Bertog Landscape Co. in Wheeling and Certified Landscape Professional with the National Assocation of Landscape Professionals, joins John Williams to talk about his business and answer your landscaping questions!

Bob Bertog, president of Bertog Landscape Co. in Wheeling and Certified Landscape Professional with the National Assocation of Landscape Professionals, joins John Williams to talk about his business and answer your landscaping questions!

Bob Bertog, president of Bertog Landscape Co. in Wheeling and Certified Landscape Professional with the National Assocation of Landscape Professionals, joins John Williams to talk about his business and answer your landscaping questions!

Jeffrey Wojciechowski, Sunbury Code Office on their walk through the city prior to the official Sunbury Kick-off, the Kick-off itself, and a wide range of other endeavors from within the Code Office.

Caller Danielle from Illinois receives messages from her beloved horse and mother from Radio Medium, Laura Lee. Her mother inspires her to spruce up her property, as well as herself, to attract not only the birds, and bees but also rekindle love in her life now that she's gone. Listeners are encouraged to join the Radio Medium Laura Lee group on Facebook.

Gary Sullivan suggests various ways to update and modernize the foyer in your home, including refinishing banisters and spindles, adding texture to walls, using DAP Eclipse for hole patches, cleaning or rejuvenating flooring, updating lighting fixtures, adding crown molding, and a fresh coat of paint. POTENTIAL ACTIONS:Consider refinishing banisters and spindles.Highlight the foyer wall with wainscoting. Use DAP eclipse to patch holes in foyer walls. Clean or rejuvenate hardwood flooring. - Upgrade lighting fixtures and consider crown molding.

Gary Sullivan suggests various ways to update and modernize the foyer in your home, including refinishing banisters and spindles, adding texture to walls, using DAP Eclipse for hole patches, cleaning or rejuvenating flooring, updating lighting fixtures, adding crown molding, and a fresh coat of paint. POTENTIAL ACTIONS:Consider refinishing banisters and spindles.Highlight the foyer wall with wainscoting. Use DAP eclipse to patch holes in foyer walls. Clean or rejuvenate hardwood flooring. - Upgrade lighting fixtures and consider crown molding.

Sprucing up your home with a coat of paint is an easy upgrade, but what can you do about a bland concrete porch or patio? Listen for an easy concrete upgrade that isn't just another pretty face!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Whether you are looking to sell your home soon or simply want to enhance its curb appeal, we have some budget-friendly tips and helpful advice to share with you today. In this episode, Colleen will provide expert advice on sprucing up your outdoor space to maximize its potential for future buyers. She'll also share her thoughts on the right time to tackle DIY home renovations versus when to seek professional help.   Here's some of what you'll learn in this episode: Tips for sprucing up your curb appeal on a budget. (0:37) A rule of thumb to keep in mind before renovating yourself. (3:50) What's the typical timeline for closing on a property in Albany? (6:27) Should I wait for price corrections before I make an offer on a property?  (7:31)   Get in touch with Benson Broker Group: https://bensonbrokergroup.com/ Find out how much your home is worth: https://bensonbrokergroup.com/home_value 

Wellington's bars and restaurants say the inner city desperately needs a spruce up for their businesses to stay afloat. They say increasing supply costs and waning customer numbers are causing more eateries to shut up shop, and the council hasn't made life any easier for them. They're pinning their hopes on consent and licensing processes being streamlined, which the mayor has promised to do. Sean Golding owns five restaurants and bars in Wellington. He spoke to Corin Dann.

Monocle's design editor, Nic Monisse, ponders one goal that a design practice or studio should consider.

Tonight on Your Resource For Success Podcast @ 7pm ESTWelcome to Your Resource For Success "360 & Me" Special Episode with Host Kimberly McLemore and Wandra Cain, CEO of WCA Interiors, LLC"Every Project Begins with A Ear That Listens and A Heart That Hears"Sprucing Up Your Home In The New YearCatching up with one of my favorite guests Ms. Wandra Cain! She is the principal designer and CEO of WCA Interiors, LLC, premier interior design in Easton, PA.Her expertise includes residential and commercial interior designs. She places her clients first and understands that the key to a great design starts with listening.www.wcinteriordesign.comListen

You shouldn't settle when organizing and styling your space, but sometimes you should “live with it” until the time is right! When making your house a home, it's important to know when to be grateful for what you have, when to invest financially in changes you want to make, and when to live with the temporary solutions while focusing on other priorities. There are lots of examples to consider on this episode of these ideas in my home and in the homes of my awesome clients if you're unsure of when to move forward with your own transformations. Highlights from this episode:(01:03) It's not always rainbows and butterflies(05:50) Sprucing up the family home(13:49) Party in the pantry(17:39) Throwing out the couch(21:36) The strange little chandelier(26:44) The fridge container disaster! Mentioned on this episode:YouTube video transformations of my parents' Upstairs Reno on a Budget:“The Apartment”The NurseryThe Guest RoomThe Guest BathroomInstagram Reels of dining room update:The Painting ProcessTransformation at a GlanceThe Entire Transformation Helpful Links:Book your VIRTUAL Organizing Session with me today! Here's my 3 E's Checklist for getting organized. Grab my book on Kindle, Paperback, Hardcover, or the Audiobook NOW on Amazon:I'VE GOT YOU, GIRLFRIEND!Why Getting Organized & Living This Mom Life is NOT a Solo Mission SUBSCRIBE to the Mom's Organization Motivation YouTube Channel here. For more resources to organize and style your busy life in 3 simple steps, checkout EverythingWithStyle.com, listen to my FREE Masterclass, and connect with me on Instagram @everythingwithstylemom for some organization motivation!

Before I take you on a journey today, let me tell you something very exciting. You and I can now meet at clever.fm/storyprism and have fun discussing various aspects of the story. Here, you can answer a question from the story, ask me something about the story, or even share what you liked or didn't like about it.The link to the website is: https://clever.fm/storyprismToday's story, 'No Ordinary Ornament' explains the significance of some of the Christmas ornaments in a fun setting of a story.Free activity sheet available at www.rituvaish.com/no-ordinary-ornamentSend your artwork to rituvaish@gmail.com.TranscriptIt was late November, little Rhea watched as the movers carried luggage into the apartment next door. She was excited that finally, she would have neighbours. She crossed her fingers and prayed that the new family would have kids who could be her companions. She kept peeping out of her window now and then to check and get an update on the move.It was around noon when she heard the kids and rushed to the door. To her delight, she saw three kids walking toward the next-door apartment. Rhea waved and they came to meet her and introduced themselves as Tim, Kelly, and Ryan.Children, how do you enjoy with your neighbours?That's great!Well! What followed were days of playing, chatting, and sleepovers. In fact, a strong bond of friendship developed among them. They all celebrated Rhea's birthday together on the 20th of December, which Rhea claimed was the best so far.All the kids were excited that the Christmas holidays were around the corner and Kelly invited Rhea to her house to put up their Christmas tree on the first day of the holidays. Rhea had seen many Christmas trees in the malls and schools but never helped someone put one up. So she was thrilled.On the first day of the holidays, Rhea went to be with her friends. She could hear Christmas carols from outside their apartment. That sure gave a feel of Christmas.Ms Brown, the children's mother, brought the big fir tree in with the help of the children. Mr Brown unpacked the boxes filled with all the decorations from the previous years.“This is going to be my first time decorating a Christmas tree!” said one very excited Rhea with a twinkle in her eyes.Taking out the lights from one of the boxes, Kelly replied, “Let's put up these lights first. You may then unpack the bells my father wraps so well every year so they don't break.”“Sure! But why do we put these beautiful bells on the Christmas tree?” asked Rhea innocently. Kelly glanced at the two siblings looking for an answer. And they in turn looked at their father for the answer.“Children, bells have been rung to announce the arrival of the Christmas season for centuries. They symbolize the announcement of the birth of Christ when angels in heaven praised God and declared, “Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, goodwill toward men.Bells are rung in the church after the mass. When you go to the church you hear the bells right? And that's why we also put bells on the Christmas tree,” answered the father.“That's interesting,” Tim nodded as he started to open the next box. “So dad, why do we put all decorations on the tree; the candy canes, the bird in the nest, angels, etc? Is it for decoration or is there some significance that is there?”“I'll take this one!” mom replied, taking out a candy cane. “I'm glad you asked. This ubiquitous Christmas candy cane is a symbol of the simple roots of Christianity, one so old that we have all but forgotten its origin. The candy takes the shape of a shepherd's crook, representing the humble shepherds who were the first to worship the newborn Christ.And the wreath is for...” before she could finish Tim jumped in, “Sprucing the front door!”Children, can you name some of the items you use to decorate a Christmas Tree?Great! Now listen ahead.“No dear, that represents the thorns worn by Jesus and the red berries represent the blood.”All the children were indeed intrigued by the significance that each ornament had.Holding a rabbit in one hand and a fruit basket in the other Rhea pensively asked, “What about these, aunty?”“These too are no ordinary ornaments. The rabbit symbolizes peace with nature and the fruit basket is hung so we always have plenty to eat and to remind us to be generous and share with others.”“Mom, Dad, how come you never told us about this earlier?” Kelly inquired.“I was waiting for you to be inquisitive enough and ask yourself,” mom said lovingly hanging the bird ornament on the tree, “and this bird in the nest reflects happiness and joy. Don't you like their tweeting? It soars our spirits, doesn't it?”The tree was already looking beautiful.Ryan opened another box and took a frog. He kept thinking of how a frog can be related to Christmas. Giving up, he asked, “Hey mom, this frog must be from Kelly's toys!”“Ha, ha! This frog is from the Christmas boxes, not from Kelly's toys. You know, frogs traditionally are symbols of good luck. And they only move forward, not backward or side to side. Does that tell you something?”The father jumped in, “They always move forward suggesting we all achieve our goals and accomplishments.”“Mmm… I will be like the frog from now onwards, moving ahead to achieve my goals,” Rhea thought to herself.Ryan rummaged through the box and took out the teapot, “Now this for sure has no meaning!”“Dear Ryan, you serve tea to guests in the teapot. This teapot ornament symbolizes hospitality. It tells us that guests should be welcomed in our homes,” Ms Brown responded.Rhea said, “I have seen angels being hung. Do you have them?”“Oh, of course! Open the box marked ‘angels and stars', right over there,” Mr Brown replied. “Rhea, angels are a must, for through them we ask for guidance in our lives.”“But what about this house ornament?” questioned Kelly.“That symbolizes shelter and protection for the family. And you knowthe star that we perch on the top symbolizes the star of Bethlehem. It is this star that led the three wise men to baby Jesus,” the mother helped the children understand. “Now I'll ask you all a question. Why is there a Christmas tree during Christmas in the first place?” asked father.Kelly, Rhea, and Ryan looked puzzled but Tim yelled out, “I know, I read somewhere, it's because the evergreens would always keep the evil spirits away! Isn't it?”“You're right! The Christmas tree is to keep evil spirits and illness at bay,” Mr Brown patted Tim.Everybody stepped back to look at the Christmas tree. It looked gorgeous, adorned with all the ornaments.Then Ms Brown announced, “Rhea join us on Christmas Day morning to find the Christmas pickle ornament.”“Pickle ornament?” one very confused Rhea asked.Kelly excitedly said, “You know, it's a Christmas tradition to hide a pickle ornament in the tree, and the first person who finds it gets an extra present and has a year of good fortune.”“I'll be there for sure! Thanks, uncle and auntie, for letting me be a part of your Christmas traditions and I learned so much today,” Rhea said.“So did we!” said the siblings unanimously.

The town of Eastham is taking a hands on approach to the face of Eastham business with its new Exterior Improvement Program. The competitive program funds local business projects that upgrade storefronts, offices and commercial spaces. Program officials received 20 applications during a five-week submission period and next week will announce the first six winning proposals.

The town of Eastham is taking a hands on approach to the face of Eastham business with its new Exterior Improvement Program.

Ron Wilson, Host of "In The Garden with Ron Wilson Saturdays 10am-12pm, joins Brandon Boxer to discuss fall maintenance around the yard and some sprucing!

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Fundraising-Academy.org Trainer Muhi Khwaja helps respond to questions about; The value of AFP | Self reflections | Interim staff insiders | Sprucing up the office and more. . Watch this episode on video: https://vimeo.com/732559966This is a recent episode of The Nonprofit Show --the Nation's daily live streaming broadcast where the Nonprofit and Social Impact Community comes together. Each weekday the hosts and their guest experts cover current topics-- from money to management to missions. Thanks to our generous nonprofit sector supporters you will find over 300 special learning episodes focused exclusively on nonprofits and social impact. Nonprofit Technology and Apps topics: https://bit.ly/Nonprofit-Technology Nonprofit Fundraising and Development topics: https://bit.ly/Nonprofit-Fundraising Nonprofit Marketing and Communications topics: https://bit.ly/Nonprofit-Marketing-and-Comms Nonprofit Boards and Planning topics: https://bit.ly/Nonprofit-Boards Nonprofit Management and Staffing topics: https://bit.ly/Nonprofit-Management Connect to The Nonprofit Show: https://bit.ly/The-Nonprofit-Show Listen to us on your favorite podcast channel: https://bit.ly/NonprofitShow-Podcasts  The American Nonprofit Academy  https://bit.ly/AmericanNonprofitAcademy  provides our Nation's nonprofit social impact community collective News, Inspirations, and Training.If you lead or work for a registered nonprofit 501(c)(3), social impact or service organization, or are thinking of starting a nonprofit--, The Nonprofit Show is an excellent resource of current nonprofit information and operating strategies to make your social impact amazing. Each weekday there are new guest experts and thought leaders on the fast-paced 30-minute LIVE show—with topics ranging across nonprofit boards, foundations, grant funding, volunteer managers, donor relations, fundraising experts, NPO marketing, grant writers, philanthropy donors, nonprofit legal and tax professionals, CFRE info, nonprofit software and nonprofit apps providers, Nonprofit CRM programs, charity tax expertise, virtual galas, charity auctions, online nonprofit charity event programs, social impact strategic planning, fundraising and fund development, fiscal sponsorships, capital campaigns, community impact analysis, donation management, nonprofit jobs, nonprofit HR, nonprofit classes and training, global NGO organizations, as well as nonprofit sector Thought Leaders.#fundraising #nonprofit #socialimpact 

Today, we are joined by my sweet friend Heather Fujikawa! We are so excited about the arrival of her little girl and reminiscing on our journeys as wives and mothers who are also busy in their careers!  Heather, my friend since college, started her company and entrepreneur journey as an interior designer in Los Angeles. She was drawn to the fashion and design industry and started a hair accessory business with her twin sister who was also in California at the time. It took off quickly, being in magazines and having a line at Nordstrom. You can see their work on Taylor Swift and Kelly Clarkson. They saw the trend starting in the early 2000s, noticing hair accessories were very popular and knew they could supply a growing demand.    They then jumped from that company to writing a book called Fairy Birds, teaching children to “shine bright and help others” she says. They sold through Scholastic and Costco, and credits her communications education in allowing her to have solid media attention and skills to sell her products to retailers.    “I was going through years of infertility and I gotta connect to kids somehow as I was waiting on these babies, it's kind of where the heart of the book came from.”   Heather's designs now are focused on finding the heart of people in her designs, and takes inspiration from organic environments. Watching her mother be a designer, she knew interior design is her passion and has spent time designing homes in Dalla, Texas since.    Quotes:   “There's going to be a lot of no's out there, but someone's bound to say yes, and you gotta keep going”   “There is a no from this person, but it does not mean it is a no on the whole project. It doesn't have to be a deal killer.”   “Remember those punching bags as a kid, the inflatable ones with the sand at the bottom? It's like that, you get knocked down but you get right back up over and over again”   “Instead of pushing and pulling in directions, lean in to what feels natural.”   “Make it big and bold”    “Throw fear out the window”   “You can give value; you can do anything”    “Have the desire to keep building; just move forward”   Takeaways- Learn from the no's- there are tips you can get from no's. Ask how you can improve and change your problem points with your clients.  Be self-aware, and be willing to change and be taught. Humble yourself to ask “is this process working for me and my clients” Move forward with faith and build- you should always be building up.  Heather and Heidi had to learn what was the right fit for her and their company, it is okay to say no, be told no, or learn when something is not a good fit.  The right fit will feel like you are being pulled to it, when she was being pitched shows by TV producers, she felt a strong desire to not be on TV until the right situation came forward.  Opportunities do not happen overnight, trust the process and have faith in it.  When the reality tv show started filming, they lived in chaos and had to work hard to find balance. Set ground rules with not only the people you work with but yourself. Boundaries are incredibly important to maintain a work-life balance and allow you to avoid burnout.  You will have to stand up for yourself- over and over again.  Lean into it- instead of pushing and pulling into directions, lean into what is naturally happening.  Communication is key- make sure your staff is matching your vision, attitude, and personality. They can then be trusted to do the heavy lifting so you can take on more projects.  See your own weaknesses- Your brand will be stronger when you see these things because it means you can keep improving. Self confront.  People first- Heather and Heidi were not only business partners but sisters. Finding that balance in working with someone you have a personal relationship with is key to succeeding in business ventures. While Heather admits she and Heidi get along incredibly well and don't struggle in this area, she says the biggest way to keep things smooth is to put their personal relationship first over their business relationship. Love on the people, and people come first. Don't apologize- don't make yourself small. Take credit for your work, and don't shrink your vision by talking your business down. When someone asks about your company, don't brush it off as “just a small website, etc” Use actual legal counsel- the value of real experts makes your journey easier than online DIY legal services.  Three tips to starting a business- Start with the end in mind. Ask yourself “what could this be? What do I want it to be?”  Throw fear out the window. Lean on others and their testimonies until you have your own and are confident in yourself.  Write it down. Write down the small specific tasks, it makes the bigger goals less daunting. Micro steps give you the energy to accomplish building those big goals.  Balancing being a mother and entrepreneur- Make sure to be present when you're with your kids. Heather takes her apple watch off, to ensure she is not distracted by work. She says “When I'm working, I'm working, but when I'm off, I try to be off.”      Connect with Heather- https://housesprucing.com/ Instagram- @house_sprucing Watch “Design Twins” on Amazon Prime 

In this episode, Chris Bryant, the Chief Experience Officer of Bryant Group Experience, talks about sprucing up fan engagement through a game-based learning and service-centric culture. He is also an award-winning expert, master trainer, and speaker in elevating the customer, client, and fan experience.Chris brings years of experience working with legendary brands like Nordstrom and the Ritz Carlton Hotel Company. He works with professional sports franchises that are seeking to spruce up their fan engagement. He deploys game-based learning and programs and promotes a service-centric culture to help them not only engage their fans but keep them coming back. Whether you're in a corporation or sports franchise, if you realize the need to spruce up fan engagement, you should consider reaching out to Chris Bryant by visiting his website at http://bryantgroup.co/ or https://www.linkedin.com/in/MrChrisBryant.Mitchell Levy is the Global Credibility Expert at AHAthat, the first AHA leadership (Thought Leadership) platform on the market for thought leaders, experts and companies to unleash their genius to the world. His passion is helping entrepreneurs, business owners and C-Suite Executives get known as thought leaders & become best-selling authors with the AHA platform. He is an accomplished entrepreneur who has created 20 businesses in Silicon Valley including four publishing companies that have published over 800 books. Mitchell is an international best-selling author with 60 business books, has provided strategic consulting to over 100 companies, has advised over 500 CEOs on critical business issues, and has been chairman of the board of a NASDAQ-listed company.Visit https://www.credibilitynation.com to learn more about the Credibility Nation community.Visit https://www.ahathat.com/author to learn how you can become an Amazon best-selling author in 4 months.

Sprucing up your backyard for the season does not have to be expensive. Just as with all aspects of frugal living, the most essential part is to consider what you value most. Once you are sure about your priorities you can decide what to focus on. If you do decide to budget some dollars for improvements you can make sure that they will be making changes that most impact what you value. https://www.lolasfrugallife.com https://www.facebook.com/LolasFrugalLife/ Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/lolak/support For one month free of Skillshare Premium, go to: skillshare.eqcm.net/lola --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/lolak/support

  You might be wondering why my episodes have been a little all over the place this month. That's because of two reasons. One, after this episode, I am officially out of questions as the mailbag is now empty so make sure to go submit your burning questions over at affordableinteriordesign.com/podcast. The second reason that my episodes haven't been consistent is because well, life has been pretty chaotic lately. We have been house hunting like crazy and coming up empty. Both my daughter and husband also caught COVID within the last two weeks so my son and I booked a hotel room for a week because with my line of work, I cannot afford to get sick. Both of them recovered and were feeling great then we had a death in the family and my husband flew to LA to attend the funeral. Once in LA, he started feeling sick again and turns out COVID struck again. I appreciate you sticking with me while I release episodes on an irregular schedule.    This episode, I answer questions about… [6:07] Choosing the best finishes for kitchen cabinets (Bobbyee)  [14:11] Sprucing up a bar area (Michelle)  [21:33] Finding your design style (Heather)  To see the accompanying pictures, make sure you head over to affordableinteriordesign.com/links and check out the YouTube channel or our social media pages.   Links:   Website: https://www.betsyhelmuth.com   Book: https://www.betsyhelmuth.com/my-book   Become a Premium Member: https://www.affordableinteriordesign.com/podcast   Submit Your Questions: https://www.affordableinteriordesign.com/podcast   Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/affordableinteriordesign   Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AffIntDesign

Danielle's angel expresses that sprucing up bits will attract the birds, butterflies, and a companion.

Want to know what amenities we're putting in the lake house for our STR guests? In this episode I share with you a few tips and tricks for outfitting your STR to get top dollar without breaking the bank.Join our free community: savvydoctors.co

Iggy warbles. YouTube chats full of bots. Big Mike issues a statement. TMA Trivia night has been discussed... stay tuned. Same with a TMA Roast. Who would get roasted? What listeners would do some roasting. Iggy and Bob Costas. Tips to spruce up your sex life. EMOTD.

Hour1 of Tuesday's A&G: The flaws of issue polling. The Iran Nuclear Deal exposes the absurdity of stupidity. Sprucing yourself up to go back to the office? No longer just a haircut or tan, some are spending big money to improve their look. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

Hour1 of Tuesday's A&G: The flaws of issue polling. The Iran Nuclear Deal exposes the absurdity of stupidity. Sprucing yourself up to go back to the office? No longer just a haircut or tan, some are spending big money to improve their look. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hour1 of Tuesday's A&G: The flaws of issue polling. The Iran Nuclear Deal exposes the absurdity of stupidity. Sprucing yourself up to go back to the office? No longer just a haircut or tan, some are spending big money to improve their look. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Are you struggling to get engagement on social media? Does it feel impossible to keep up with all the new features and algorithm changes? Do you secretly hate social media but know you need to be on it?  In this episode, I chat with Shannon Giordano of Serendipity Social Media where she helps to provide solutions to some of these struggles in a way that doesn't involve hours of your time, shoulding on yourself, have to's, and anxiety attacks.  Shannon helps business owners and entrepreneurs build a strategy to authentically share their products and services online with the goal of getting the best return on investment from social media marketing.  We dive into:  How Shannon got started and where the name Serendipity Social Media came from  Shannon's biggest pet peeves with social media and what she loves about it!  Where she hears entrepreneurs struggling most with social media and her top tips for overcoming this What you need to know about the algorithms, Reels, and increasing your visibility despite ever-changing platforms What we need to consider depending on the phases we're in from newbie to intermediate to growth!  And more!  Links Mentioned:  She Built This Website  Emily Aborn Content Writing Website  Shannon's Upcoming VIP Social Media Strategy Virtual Workshop! About Shannon Shannon will tell you she's not a digital native but she loves social media when it's used for good: to connect us, to share authentically, and to build relationships. She is passionate about helping business owners and entrepreneurs build a strategy to authentically share their products and services online with the goal of getting the best return on investment from social media marketing. What gets her out of bed in the morning, other than her 3-year-old chinook, Gracie, and the need to get her kids up for school, is helping business owners and entrepreneurs build the social media community they dream of. Fun Fact: Shannon's dog, Gracie, has her own Instagram account! Connect with Shannon Website Instagram LinkedIn

Today's story is an original story that I wrote, inspired by the ornaments my neighbour's little child was hanging so lovingly on his Christmas tree.Do you know the significance of each of the Christmas ornaments? Or do you think it's just for decoration? Well, enjoy the story “No Ordinary Ornament."Free activity sheet available at www.rituvaish.com/no-ordinary-ornamentSend your artwork to rituvaish@gmail.com.TranscriptIt was late November, little Rhea watched as the movers carried luggage to the apartment next door. She was excited that finally, she would have neighbours. She crossed her fingers and prayed that the new family would have kids who could be her companions. She kept peeping out of her window now and then to check and get an update on the move.It was around noon when she heard the kids and rushed to the door. To her delight, she saw three kids walking toward the next-door apartment. Seeing Rhea, they came to meet her and introduced themselves as Tim, Kelly, and Ryan.Well! What followed was days of playing, chatting, and sleepovers. In fact, a strong bond of friendship developed among them. They all celebrated Rhea's birthday together on the 20th of December, which Rhea claimed was the best so far.All the kids were excited that the Christmas holidays were round the corner and, on the first day of the holiday, Kelly invited Rhea to her house to put up their Christmas tree. Rhea had seen many Christmas trees in the malls and schools but never helped someone put one up. So she was thrilled.Ms. Brown, the children's mother, brought the big fir tree in with the help of the children. Mr. Brown unpacked the boxes filled with all the decorations from previous years.“This is going to be my first time decorating a Christmas tree!” said one very excited Rhea with a twinkle in her eyes.Taking out the lights from one of the boxes, Kelly replied, “Let's put up these lights first. You may then unpack the bells that my father wraps so well every year so they don't break.”“But why do we put these bells?” asked Rhea innocently. Kelly glanced at the two siblings looking for an answer. And they in turn looked at their father for the answer. “Children, bells are rung in the church after the mass. When you go to the church you hear the bells right? And that's why we also put bells on the Christmas tree,” answered the father.“That's interesting,” Tim nodded as he started to open the next box. “So dad, why do we put all decorations on the tree; the candy canes, the bird in the nest, angels, etc. Is it for decoration or is there some significance that is there?”“I'll take this one!” mom replied, taking out a candy cane. “I'm glad you asked. This is the staff of the Shepherd. And the wreath is for...” before she could finish Tim jumped in, “Sprucing the front door!”“No dear, that represents the thorns worn by Jesus, and the red berries represent the blood.”Holding a rabbit in one hand and a fruit basket in the other Rhea asked, “What about these, aunty?”“The rabbit symbolizes peace with nature and the fruit is so we always have plenty to eat and to remind us to be generous.”“Mom, Dad, how come you never told us about this earlier?” Kelly inquired.“I was waiting for you to be inquisitive enough and ask yourself,” mom said lovingly hanging the bird ornament on the tree, “and this bird in the nest reflects happiness and joy.”The tree was already looking beautiful.Ryan opened another box and asked, “Hey mom, this frog must be from Kelly's toys!”“Ha, ha! The frogs traditionally are symbols of good luck. Frogs can't move backward or side to side.”“You know,” father jumped in, “They always move forward suggesting we all achieve our goals and accomplishments.”“Mmm… I will be like the frog from now onwards, moving ahead to achieve my goals,” Rhea thought to herself.Ryan took out the teapot, “Now this for sure has no meaning!”“Dear Ryan, you serve tea to guests in the teapot. This teapot ornament symbolizes hospitality,” Ms. Brown responded.Rhea said, “I have seen angels being hung. Do you have them?”“Oh, of course! Open the box marked ‘angels and stars', right over there,” Mr. Brown replied. “Rhea, angels are a must, for through them we ask for guidance in our lives.”“But what about this house ornament?” questioned Kelly.“That symbolizes shelter and protection for the family. And the star that we perch on the top represents the stars that led the three wise men to baby Jesus,” the mother helped the children understand. “Now I'll ask you all a question. Why is there a Christmas tree during Christmas in the first place?” asked father.Kelly, Rhea, and Ryan looked puzzled but Tim yelled out, “I know, I read somewhere, it's because the evergreens would always keep the away from the evil spirits away! Isn't it?”“You're right! The Christmas tree is to keep evil spirits and illness at bay,” Mr. Brown patted Tim.Everybody stepped back to look at the Christmas tree. It looked gorgeous, adorned with all the ornaments.Then Ms. Brown announced, “Rhea join us on Christmas Day morning to find the Christmas pickle ornament.”“Pickle ornament?” one very confused Rhea asked.Kelly excitedly said, “You know, it's a Christmas tradition to hide a pickle ornament in the tree, and the first person who finds it gets an extra present and has a year of good fortune.”“I'll be there for sure! Thanks, uncle and auntie, for letting me be a part of your Christmas traditions and I learned so much today,” Rhea said.“So did we!” said the siblings unanimously

Give your Amazon assets some holiday cheer!

Sprucing up key areas of your home is a great way to increase your property's value and attract the right buyers when you're ready to sell. On this episode of Making it Count we heard from Brad Fletcher, the Owner of Home Staging Pros, and Kathy Michaels, a Home Loan Specialist at Addition Financial, on how to tackle the practical and financial side of prepping your home for sale. From full-scale renovation projects to simple staging best practices, listen along as Cristina and Will learn how to create the best first impression to sell your home quickly and for top dollar. Links: –Kathy Micheals, Home Loan Specialist, Addition Financial: 407-896-9411 –Brad Fletcher, Owner, Home Staging Pros: 866-599-5133 or https://www.homestagingprosfla.com/ –The Step-by-Step Guide to Relocating and Starting a New Job: https://hubs.la/H0ZHpJD0 –Learn more about Addition Financial: https://hubs.la/H0zbJ0W0

Hi everybody - Welcome to the second edition of the Life School Weekly! This week we are unlocking three guides that we hope will help elevate your quality of living. 🗝 Unlocked this week: 🥡 Sprucing Up Leftovers ⚡️📓 (3 min read; 4 min listen): There’s an old saying, “every food has a purpose and a re-purpose.” Working with leftovers is one of the ultimate ways to lean into this philosophy. Both challenging and rewarding, sprucing up leftovers will stretch your prowess as a scrappy & creative home chef. 🧼 Washing the Dishes 🎬 (2 min read; 3 min listen): With a plan of attack, you can blast through that tower of gunk before you know it. Sparkling sinks make for happy people, so give these tips & tricks a try. 💞 The Etiquette of Dating 📓 (10 min read; 19 min listen): Contrary to popular belief, etiquette in dating is not outdated, nor is chivalry dead. Both, however, have evolved in the modern era. From swiping to snuggling, let these tips & tricks inspire you to elevate your game.  🔒 Premium-Only🧳🏡 The Etiquette of Overnight Hosting & Guesting 📓 (5 min read; 9 min listen): Are you confident in your manners & skillsets as a houseguest or host? This guide is nearly complete and could use a final review. Have feedback? Did we miss something? Please leave a comment. 🙏Have a great weekend! ~ Michelle & the Life School TeamHave an idea for a Life School guide? Weigh in on our content roadmap here.Want to learn more about Life School? Check out the new About Us page. Symbol guide: 🎬 = video | 📓 = reference guide |⚡️ = hack | 🌟 = guest star This is a public episode. Get access to private episodes at www.trylifeschool.com/subscribe

What does the Twins organization have planned for Target Field?  Communications Manager Matt Hodson joins the program to discuss what's on the horizon to check out at the beloved ballpark. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sprucing up your organization's innovation quotient and lubricating your serendipity by introducing some entropy. This week on the Tech Exec Podcast, we cover a hiring crutch that you might not be aware of and the adverse effects it can have on your team in the long term.Grab a free sample chapter of my book, The Tech Executive Operating System.Subscribe to the best newsletter for tech executives and get exclusive insights.For any questions or comments, reach out to me directly: aviv@avivbenyosef.com

Have you ever gotten an alert on your LinkedIn account that someone has been looking at my page and you check to see who it is only to find out it was a recruiter, but they didn't actually reach out?In this episode, Merete Fields is talking about all things LinkedIn. She shares her top 4 tips on how to optimize your LinkedIn profile and what to do when someone visits your page but doesn't reach out!Episode LinksWant the chance to be featured in the next podcast? Fill this form out!Article reference: https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/7-benefits-using-linkedin-sarah-rycraft/Sprucing up your LinkedIn page? Take advantage of my career pivot freebieAbout Merete FieldsMerete equips women of color with clear results-based, actionable tools on how to transform their career path, make the necessary career pivots, and help them successfully advocate for themselves.Visit her website: MereteFields.comSocial: @meretefields

Rich takes answers questions about everything pertaining to sprucing up the outside of your home! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sprucing-up local shop fronts with Petersfield Society, harsher fines for dog walkers who don't clean up after their pets and are you a winner in the East Hampshire Community Lottery? We have this week's winning numbers. Today's local, national and world news plus Petersfield weather and travel information. With Lucy Davies, Kate Fairweather and the team. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sprucing-up local shop fronts with Petersfield Society, harsher fines for dog walkers who don’t clean up after their pets and are you a winner in the East Hampshire Community Lottery? We have this week’s winning numbers. Today's local, national and world news plus Petersfield weather and travel information. With Lucy Davies, Kate Fairweather and the team. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week I was joined by interior designer and owner of Hendrickson Interiors, Julianne Hendrickson. She gives some great tips on finding your personal home style, simple ways to elevate your home, her favorite places to shop home decor, and more. If you are redecorating or remodeling your home, you are not going to wanna miss this episode! Links: https://www.hendricksoninteriors.com/ https://www.instagram.com/hendricksoninteriors/ www.fashionschooldropout.com https://www.instagram.com/therealfashionschooldropout/ stores: http://www.spajardin.com/ https://coton-colors.com/pages/flagship-stores https://www.marketplaceinteriorstampa.com/ http://www.shopredherring.com/ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/realfashionschooldropout/message

The Fat One is back with a recap of his day in Fat Acres, a voiceletter, a So-So question and a special song for a special day! Happy National Tater Tot Day.

"Let us rise up and be thankful, for if we didn’t learn a lot at least we learned a little, and if we didn’t learn a little, at least we didn’t get sick, and if we got sick, at least we didn’t die; so, let us all be thankful." ~Gautama Buddha

One of the advantages of investing in property is that you can make improvements to enhance its value and consequently your personal wealth. A disadvantage is that dwellings require ongoing maintenance, and this expense reduces an investment property’s cash flow.Minimising or avoiding maintenance costs is often a false economy. Maintenance cannot be avoided, only deferred. Problems either remain unresolved or they get worse. Either way, you will have to complete the maintenance at some stage or accept a lower (eventual) sale price, as most potential purchasers will factor in these costs.How much should you spend on maintenance and improvements?As a general rule-of-thumb, it is a reasonable expectation to spend circa 0.40% to 0.75% p.a. of a property’s value on ongoing maintenance. You may not need to spend that each year, but over a 10-year period, that would not be an unrealistic expectation. Houses tend to require more maintenance than apartments.Items that increase rental incomeIt is important to ensure that your property is in good tenantable order so that its comparable to other properties in the surrounding area. Also, it is wise to look for items that will enhance or maximise its rental income. Such items tend to include:§ Air conditioning, particularly in apartments, is highly desirable and can often increase your weekly rental income by up to $20. That is a pretty good return on investment considering a split system cost around $3k to $4k to install.§ New carpets.§ Re-grouting tiles in kitchens and bathrooms. Not only is this good preventative maintenance, but it can have a positive impact on a property’s appeal.§ Sprucing up bathrooms and kitchens. It is advisable to maintain both the kitchen and bathroom to the same standard, otherwise it looks a bit odd. These projects can be completed cost-effectively by replacing the flooring (e.g. new vinyl), painting cupboard doors and replacing handles, replacing benchtops, appliances, tapware and so on. Avoid full kitchen refits where possible.The standard of any maintenance and improvements must be in-keeping with the area and in line with tenant expectations.Items that increase the value of a propertyCompleting maintenance typically preserves a property’s relative value. However, completing improvements often increases a property’s value, although its typically a once-only improvement.Some examples of improvements include renovating kitchens and bathrooms, improving natural light (e.g. through painting, installing skylights, etc.), adding a bedroom (for houses). These enhancements can improve a property’s value by more than their cost.Non-cosmetic expenses such as rewiring, reroofing, plumbing and so on tend to have little to no impact on value, but sometimes they are unavoidable.Don’t go overboardYou cannot expect a tenant to take good care of your property if you don’t. Therefore, it is important to maintain your property to a good standard, commensurate with tenant and potential purchaser expectations, so that you attract quality tenants.However, improving a property is a financial decision, not an emotional one. You don’t need to put in marble kitchen benchtops and European appliances. It must be durable and attractive whilst also being cost-effective and good value for money.Apartments: common areas and facadeIf you own an apartment, you will know that the Owners’ Corporation is responsible for maintaining common areas and the building.It is important that these are adequately maintained to improve street-appeal, security and structural integrity. Also, where possible, an Owners’ Corporation should seek to improve amenities so that they are comparable to contemporary apartments e.g. installing video intercoms for additional security, renovating stairwells to make them more inviting, resurfacing driveways and so on.Tax treatment of maintenanceThe cost of repairs and maintenance are generally tax-deductible in the year they were incurred. However, some expenses are of a capital nature and must be depreciated over their useful life (see table 3 beginning on page 39 in this ATO guide) including:§ Replacement of an entire structure or unit of property such as rebuilding a fence, replacing a stove; and/or§ Improving an item beyond its original condition, renovations, extensions and alterations; and/or§ Initial repairs after acquiring the property.Your registered tax agent can advise on these matters.It’s an investment, not an expenseUndertaking such improvements are often positive from a cash flow perspective.For example, if installing a split system air conditioner costs $4,000 and improves your rental income by $10 per week, I estimate you will be better off by $324 p.a. after tax:Additional income after tax$276 ($10 p/week less 47% for tax)Plus tax saving (from depreciation deduction)$188 ($4,000 over 10 years @ 47%)Less interest costs$140 ($4,000 @ 3.5% p.a.)Net benefit after tax$324This isn’t going to change your life, but at least it’s not impairing your cash flow and its likely enhanced the value of your property. Overall, it’s an astute investment, not an expense.How to fund maintenance costsWhere possible, it is always advantageous to fund all major maintenance and renovation projects via additional borrowings. Even if you have sufficient cash savings, you are better off to increase your borrowings and retain your cash savings in a linked offset. This doesn’t cost you more interest, but the benefit is that you maximise your future tax deductible loan.The simplest way to provide for any future known and unknown expenses is to include buffers into loans. For example, when a client purchases an investment property, we always add a buffer of $20k to $50k into the loan, which they can draw on whenever required.How do you arrange it?Your property manager can arrange competitive quotes to undertake minor repairs and improvements such as installing a split system.However, for larger projects such as kitchen and bathroom renovations, it is best to outsource these to businesses that specialise in completing these projects as they maintain relationships with various trusted tradies.When to minimise maintenance costsIf you have a house that is very rundown, it is likely that any potential purchaser will bulldoze the dwelling and rebuild. In this circumstance, given your property is predominantly land value, it would be wasteful to spend a lot of money on maintenance and improvements. As such, the best approach is to spend as little as possible whilst doing enough to keep it in a tenantable condition.You’ve got to give to receiveLooking after your property and looking for ways to enhance its value and appeal will serve you well in the long run. It will help minimise vacancy, maximise rental income and enhance its capital growth prospects. Property maintenance and improvements are an important ingredient to successfully build wealth through property investing.Acknowledgment: Thanks to Jordan Telfer from Wakelin Property Advisory for his input into this blog.

This lesson is 913 words, a 3 min 39 sec reading time. It is the fourth lesson of Lunch 2.0. 📍 Introduction: Leftovers present the ultimate opportunity for an efficient and tasty lunch. Much of the work is already complete, meaning all you must do is spruce things up. With a little know-how on reheating and a couple of go-to dishes, you can create endless possibilities with what you have on hand. There’s an old saying, “every food has a purpose and a re-purpose.” Working with leftovers is one of the ultimate ways to lean into this philosophy. Both challenging and rewarding, sprucing up leftovers will stretch your prowess as a scrappy home chef. Go ahead, and get creative! 🧂 Ingredients: Leftovers Additions ✅ Instructions: Select leftovers to spruce upReheat (optional) Add base/toppings/sauce/otherEnjoy! 📝 Notes Tips & Tricks:StorageMost leftovers will be fine in the fridge for ~5-7 days. Some items degrade over time (e.g., seafood, anything crispy, fried, or fluffy)Some items improve (e.g., stews, braised meat, chili, curries, sauces, vinaigrettes, soups, chicken thighs, moist cakes) If an item makes for great leftovers, cook extra (e.g., roasted vegetables, rice/grains, roasted chicken) Regularly check your fridge to (1) discard expired items (2) make a plan with ingredients close to expiration (3) identify candidates for freezing (e.g., things you don’t want to use up just yet). Restaurant takeout makes for great leftovers. Order extra portions for later to amortize the delivery & service fees. Restaurant Takeout: Restaurants have an advantage with heavily stocked pantries & skilled labor. They are uniquely able to tackle more challenging tasks (e.g., dishes that require many unique ingredients or multiple steps over long periods of times). Examples of high-leverage takeout items: housemade salad dressing, dips, sauces, soups, grains, slow-cooked or braised meats, meatballs, dumplings, curry, pasta sauce, bread (e.g., pita, garlic), desserts (e.g., cake). Many takeout items are worth ordering specifically to freeze. (Freezer Stocking Reference Guide) Leftover sauce can be frozen for later or used as a marinade (e.g., tikka masala, teriyaki, pesto). When ordering, ask yourself what you’re in the mood for tonight, but also what can be helpful or enticing tomorrow. Reheating: Microwaves can alter food texture (e.g., making it rubbery, chewy). Oven and stove typically maintain texture, although they take longer. When reheating in a microwave, stir and rotate every ~30-60 seconds. For items that seem dry (e.g., meat, pasta, rice, veggies), add some moisture (e.g., water, broth, oil, butter, sauce). To avoid soggy leftovers, try toasting or broiling in the oven.Food safety tip: when in doubt, reheat items to 165°F.Sprucing: FIFO (First In First Out): Whenever possible, use up items with the earliest expiration dates. Consider your second time eating a dish to be a redemption round for less successful dishes. Adjust spices and seasoning, or add textural elements to get it right. Overripe fruit makes for great smoothies. Or freeze for later use in jam, baked goods (e.g., banana bread), or oatmeal. Cooked veggies (e.g., boiled, roasted) make an excellent base for puréed soup. Popular additions to leftovers: cheese, toasted nuts, grains, herbs, condiments (e.g., soy sauce, hot sauce, mayo), pickled red onions, slaw, chips. (Salad Toppings Reference Guide)📓 Reheating Leftovers Reference GuidePizza: Crisp in oven or toaster oven at 350°F for ~10 min.Steak: Warm in 275° oven for 20-30 minutes to an internal temp of 110, then sear in a hot skillet to re-crisp the exterior. Or sauté. Do not overheat, or it will get tough & dry.Roasted chicken: Wrap in foil and reheat at 325 until warmed through, or chop up and reheat in a saute pan with a little bit of olive oil, water, or stock.Salmon: Warm in the oven at 200 for 20 min.Roasted vegetables: Microwave (check every 30-60 seconds) or sauté for ~5 min.Rice: Microwave (covered) with a little added water for ~1-2 min.Soup: Bring to a simmer in a small pot. Or, microwave with a small saucer/plate underneath for easier handling.  Sandwich: Separate components, heat separately, & reassemble. Or make a panini & heat in a pan. 📓 Sprucing Up Leftovers Reference GuideGrain Bowl: Use leftover grains (e.g., rice, quinoa) as a base to top with chopped/heated leftovers. Add missing flavor & texture elements (e.g., sliced avocado, boiled egg). Fried Rice: Use up leftover rice (1+ days ideal so rice is drier). Scramble an egg, chop & set aside. Sauté diced onion (scallion, garlic, ginger), then leftover diced up vegetables/protein, then rice. Add sauce (soy sauce, sesame oil, sriracha) & egg at the last minute. Salad: Use up leftover dressing on fresh greens. Chop & add leftover grains, veggies, greens, or diced up proteins (Salad Toppings Reference Guide).Sandwich: Toast bread in a pan or toaster oven. Add condiments, leftovers. Choose additions/toppings that round out flavor & texture elements.Hash: Cube and sauté leftover potatoes (and/or other veggies and meat) with diced onion until golden and crispy. Top with herbs, ketchup, a fried egg, or grated cheese. Omelet/Frittata: Chop & heat up leftovers. Set aside. Make an omelet or frittata egg base. Add leftovers & desired additions (e.g., cheese, veggies).Pasta dish: Chop & heat up leftovers (e.g., sauté roasted vegetables). Add to cooked pasta. Add sauce (optional).  Baked Potato: Bake a potato & add toppings.  Nosh Plate: Add sides (e.g., cheese, olives, slaw, pickles, other leftovers, bread, veggies). 🎓 Further StudySalad Toppings Reference Guide [Life School]Sandwich Reference Guide [Life School]Freezer Stocking Reference Guide [Life School]10 Creative Ways to Use Leftovers———📚 Want more? Check out the Table of Contents or Collections.🎧 Prefer to listen? Subscribe on iTunes, Spotify, or Overcast. Get full access to Life School at www.trylifeschool.com/subscribe

Are we stagnating or are we learning? How are we doing helping others with that question? Pastor Tim tonight leads us to consider those questions in light of Jesus’s command to teach each other as his disciples.

Selling a house is a major life event. Any seller wants to get the maximum dollar and get it quickly. What some realtors know is that little things can make a difference when it comes to selling a house. Staging the home for sale can be the best way to help prospective buyers picture the property as their home. Realtor and designer Adrianne Cornejo shares some tips and tricks for sellers to keep in mind before showing a house. 

Sprucing up the podcast. It is early but we are on it.

Sprucing up your home with a coat of paint is an easy upgrade, but what can you do about a bland concrete porch or patio? Listen to learn about an easy concrete upgrade that isn’t just another pretty face.

Ever wonder how you would do as an advertising model? Well guess what as a member of the God realm you are. Yup this one is a bit convicting, but in a good hurtful way. We look into sustainable changes to be the best representation of that one you know the one. Yup that awesome supernatural ghostly loving spirit which is also.....Contents :Wow, piercing conviction (in a good way), motivation, change, and fun.This podcast is born of a small community of faith that above all, embraces the love of God which translates directly to the love for each other and others outside our group. This group is the most powerful band of people (mostly misfits including myself) I have been a part of.Join us and subscribe to this podcast, guarantee you will feel the love and be inspired.Positive feedback or communication to 406bigT@gmail.com

It’s Spring. If you’re anything like me then you’re noticing those corners. And maybe the cobwebs as well! My house has an Oak frame and really lends itself well to sneaky cobwebs. When the light is around longer and we feel the real promise of Spring, it makes me want to clean house. Get ready for the Summer. Get ready for the light. So the dusters come out! I was reminded the other day in a journey that Spring Cleaning our Spiritual ‘stuff’ is just as important – we can stop it getting stale and samey. There’s nothing like monotony and boredom to choke off a Spiritual Path. And that’s what this episode is all about. 6 ways I use to check in with myself and my work. In this episode I talk about: Using the season of Spring to support you. De-clutter your spiritual ‘to-do’ list Sprucing your Core Values Check in with your Souls Purpose Spring Clean your relationships Overhauling your Attitude FREE EPISODE DOWNLOAD The download has 6 key steps PLUS 6 suggestions for Shamanic Journeys you do to support each step. Super Simple. Actionable. Focused. What more do you need to support a Spring Clean? Download the free Spring Clean Guide here.

• A look at factors influencing the Kansas farm economy • Agricultural news, and the Kansas soybean update • Planning springtime improvements to the home landscape… 00:01:30 – "Navigating Rough Waters":  K-State​ agricultural economists Allen Featherstone and Mykel Taylor talk about their new article on the state of the Kansas farm economy, entitled "Navigating Rough Waters":  they discuss the factors that are most greatly influencing the economic condition of production agriculture currently...most notably, land value trends and very modest improvements in net farm income the last couple of years. 00:12:43 – "Navigating Rough Waters" (Part 2):  Continued discussion with Allen Featherstone and Mykel Taylor talk about their new article on the state of the Kansas farm economy, "Navigating Rough Waters"; here, they offer their thoughts on how 2020 might shape up economically for Kansas producers. 00:24:02 – Ag News:  Eric Atkinson covers the day's agricultural news headlines, including this week’s Kansas soybean update. 00:32:18 – Sprucing Up the Home Landscape:  Johnson County Extension horticulture agent Dennis Patton offers some guidelines for planning springtime improvements to the home landscape, focusing on ornamental plant selection and placement.   Send comments, questions or requests for copies of past programs to ksrenews@ksu.edu. Agriculture Today is a daily program featuring Kansas State University agricultural specialists and other experts examining ag issues facing Kansas and the nation. It is hosted by Eric Atkinson and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast.   K‑State Research and Extension is a short name for the Kansas State University Agricultural Experiment Station and Cooperative Extension Service, a program designed to generate and distribute useful knowledge for the well‑being of Kansans. Supported by county, state, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan.

Sprucing up the holidays with gadgets, our tech New Year's resolutions, one new smart home standard to rule them all, and our excitement (or lack thereof) for new generations of game consoles.

The year 2019 will be remembered at Turkish Cargo as a year-long transition whilst the brand continued to build through major investments and expansion of destinations, among other factors. Just four months after Cathay Pacific's chief executive resigned, Hong Kong Airlines, the city's third largest carrier, is hanging onto its license by its finger nails due to a financial crisis, and is being allowed to survive now with government help. It’s happening all over the world. As Christmas 2019 approaches, organized air cargo, at gateways here in the USA and abroad, are wrapping hearts and minds around helping others. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/geoffrey-arend/support

Hello and welcome back to another episode from yours truly, “The Host with the mo'st MOJO.” Tonight I've got a special episode for anyone that feels like they've kind of hit a wall in life or is lacking that spark they once had. Tune in and enjoy the thoughts shared in this one! Thank you and one love

Sprucing up your nails is one of the most prosperous, most provocative ways to play with your beauty look. The most typical maneuvering for choosing a nail color is to fall backward on whatever seems the most seasonally suitable. Due to lots of changing trends, this year you would be perplexed, sitting in front of the mirror speculating about which nail shade will suit you the best.

Get all links mentioned in the episode here: http://bit.ly/135-luke-and-lewis Skip through the episode: 00:48 - Introduction 03:20 - Winners of the comp 06:14 - Lewis’ alpha energy 09:55 - Sprucing up 16:06 - Moro’s are rank 17:37 - Luke’s unexpected style 19:53 - Inconsistency of radio 26:34 - The Luke & Lewis Show 33:12 - No money in radio 36:44 - Creative control 42:11 - Savoys vs. Jatz 46:15 - Biccy talk 47:38 - Bullying Keehlan or Radio Mike? 52:05 - Cameo and shoutouts 01:00:20 - Podcasting benefits 01:05:46 - Start local 01:08:54 - Comedy in the U.S. 01:18:31 - Future plans 01:23:33 - What emoji are you? 01:24:22 - 5 favourite non-musical sounds 01:25:36 - Favourite movies or docos

At the cabin, a Mullein has seeded itself in one of my beds and I’m letting it grow.    (I was touring gardens in Washington DC a few years ago and the garden had a section for Mulleins. It was so pretty.)   On more than one occasion, I have had to rescue it - to make sure that no one in the family pulled it or weed-whacked it. Now, there it stands; 6 feet tall, big leaves, soft as lamb's ears, and the yellow florets are just starting to pop out from the flower spike.   If you look closely at Mulleins, they have these little fine hairs on the very soft leaves. The purpose of those little fine hairs is to trap moisture from the air; to help the plant survive - even when there’s no water around.   Inside the leaf and the flower of Mullein, is a compound called mucilage. It’s a soothing property -  a soothing slime - that protects tissue when it comes into contact with it.  Herbalists use that mucilage to treat dry coughs; the mucilage reduces the acidity level in the esophagus which helps stop the cough reflex. Whenever I look at Mullein, I always think of Whitman’s charming thoughts on it.   Whitman wrote:   "The farmers, I find, think the Mullein a mean unworthy weed. But, I have grown to a fondness for it. Every object has its lesson, enclosing the suggestion of everything else —and lately I sometimes think all is consecrated for me in these hardy, yellow flower'd weeds.   As I come down the lane early in the morning, I pause before their soft wool-like fleece and stem and broad leaves, glittering with countless diamonds. Annually for three summers now, they and I have silently returned together; at such long intervals I stand or sit among them, musing [...] of my sane or sick spirit, here as near at peace as it can be."         Brevities   #OTD     On this day in 1745, Prince Charles Stuart plucked a white rose and placed it in his hat.   Charles got the nickname "Bonnie Prince Charlie."  Some have speculated, that the event sparked the significance of the Burnett rose - a white rose - because it became a celebrated symbol of Scotland.    Here’s a little poem about the white rose from Hugh MacDiarmid:   The rose of all the world is not for me. I want for my part Only the little white rose of Scotland. That smells sharp and sweet - and breaks the heart.           #OTD     Today in 1830, the first lawn Moore was invented by Edward Beard Budding.   Budding had adopted a machine that was used to remove the nap from wool.   Budding had been working part time at carpet mill and he got the idea when he was working there; watching that machine with the wool.   Budding apparently tested his machine at night, so that his neighbors wouldn’t be curious or make fun of him.   And, if you ever get the chance to go and see the Budding Museum of Gardening, it looks like a fun place to go. It shows mowers from all over the world.  There’s also a pruning exhibit. The museum is in England. Cute little museum.         #OTD       Today is the birthday of the botanist Jacob Weidenmann, who was born on this day in 1829 in Zürich Switzerland.   Weidenmann was a landscape architect. He came to the United States in 1856.  By 1861, he was named the first superintendent of parks for Hartford, Connecticut. When he was there, he designed the Bushnell Park in Cedar Hill cemetery.   By the 1870's, he was collaborating with Frederick Law Olmsted.   In 1871, Weidenmann published his very first book it was called Beautifying Country Homes.His work on the Cedar Hill Cemetery led him to write a book called Modern Cemeteries - where he actually talked about how to landscape memorial grounds.   After Weidenmann had finished designing in Hartford, he was asked to design the capital grounds in Des Moines.    When Weidenmann died, he was buried in a quiet corner of the cemetery he had designed in Connecticut. Today, Harvard awards the Weidenmann prize to the student who shows outstanding ability in landscape design.         #OTD    Today is National Eat a Peach Day.     Peaches are native to northwest China.    August is one of the months that peaches are harvested.   Thomas Jefferson had peaches growing at Monticello.   The scientific name for peaches is Persica.  The name Persica derives from the belief that peaches were from Persia - but they were actually from China.       Unearthed Words   “In June we picked the clover, And sea-shells in July: There was no silence at the door, No word from the sky. A hand came out of August And flicked his life away: We had not time to bargain, mope, Moralize, or pray.”   ― Cecil Day-Lewis, Overtures to Death and Other Poems         Today's book recommendation: Herbal Healing for Women by Rosemary Gladstar   This book is a favorite among women and female gardeners looking to utilize herbs for women’s health. Specifically, there are tons of great recipes in here and lots of useful information.    The book covers common disorders and the herbs that are effective for treating them. Gladstar shares how to select in-store herbs and then how to pair hundreds of herbal remedies.   I think what is especially helpful about this book is Rosemary‘s exclamation of the properties of herbs and then, not only how herbs are healing, but how they promote good health as well.   Rosemary is called the godmother of modern herbalism          Today's Garden Chore   Spruce up the ironwork in your garden.   The other day I was at a big box store looking for some pieces for my irrigation system, when I remembered to pick up some cans of white spray paint for my ironwork. I bought it to refresh a set of table and chairs I bought from a friend. It’s amazing how good it all looks with a fresh coat of paint.   For other ironwork that I want to keep with a more natural look, I will just get some clear coat and use that.   And if you’re doing a lot of spray painting (like I was with the tables and chairs), it makes sense to buy one of those little spray grip accessories that attach to the top of your spray paint cans. They minimize finger fatigue. They are called spray grips or contour grips - and you can find them at your big box hardware stores. They’re usually sold right by the paint cans. They are totally worth the investment.         Something Sweet  Reviving the little botanic spark in your heart   Here’s a an interesting story that was shared in the Montclair Times in 1903.   An amateur botanist and his friend were passing by a florist and they spied an elephant ear.   The botanist asked his friend, "Did you ever taste elephant ears?"   The companion said he never had.   The botanist answered this way:   "It’s a good thing for you - although it is an experience that will remain in your memory for a long time to come. I remember - oh, it seems like a hundred years back, yet the incident & fresh in my mind and as clear as crystal - when three boys were leaning across a wall looking at the plant in a garden. I was one of the boys -  and the other two were telling me what a sweet taste elephant leaves had. [...] One of the boys put a piece in his mouth - at least he pretended to - and I agreed to chew some also.   Well, persimmons are as sugar compared to the drawing and bitterness of the elephant leaf. For half an hour after I had put the bit of leaf into my mouth, I drank enough water to float a ship."   If you want to eat elephant ears, it's their tuber that's edible. The leaves and the stem are the most toxic parts of the plant.       Thanks for listening to the daily gardener, and remember: "For a happy, healthy life, garden every day."

Listen to learn how you can add some pizzazz to your concrete porch with tile.  

This episode we drink Alaskan Brewing Spruce IPA and wrap up some of our previous topics. 

Argh speeches - no-one likes doing them do they? Fortunately, in this episode I chat with public speaking expert Kayla Conley who - as well as dazzling in her ever-colourful attire - sat down and provided some wonderful tips for writing, preparing and delivering your wedding speech.     

Kaitlyn and Brad Blair are the owners of Spruce Homes. Based in Saskatoon, SK they work to revitalize neighbourhoods through renovation and infill projects. Their passion is building and renovating unique spaces that suit their client’s needs and they take pride in fighting the cookie cutter model. Spruce is dedicated to delivering the highest quality of workmanship at an affordable price. A driving force behind what they do is their mission to give back locally and on a global scale. With each Spruce home that is sold, a child is sponsored in one of the poorest parts of the world.

Today I am sharing three ways to attract buyers through landscaping.Buying a home? Click here to perform a full home searchSelling a home? Click here for a FREE Home Price EvaluationSprucing up your landscape does much more than just boost your curb appeal. When buyers have a strong first impression, they’ll be more likely to want to visit the inside of your home, as well. By following just three simple landscaping tips, you can completely transform your home’s exterior. 1. Mulch. Make sure there is a fresh bed of mulch in your flower beds. Since mulch eventually fades and blends into the plants, adding new mulch can greatly improve how your flower beds look relatively cheap.Not only does landscape lighting make your yard look complete, it also adds some security to your home. 2. Grass. Make sure that your grass is trimmed and well-manicured.3. Landscape lighting. Not only does landscape lighting make your yard look complete, it also adds some security to your home. Best of all, there are there many options available for any budget. If you have any additional questions or are interested in buying or selling, please feel free to contact me. I look forward to speaking with you soon.

Today I want to share three tips that will help your home sell as quickly as possible.Buying a home? Search all Greater McAllen Area homes for saleSelling your Greater McAllen Area home? Get a free home value reportHow can you sell your home as fast as possible in 2017?While many factors that affect how long it takes to sell a home are beyond your control, there are some things you can do to speed up the sale.One of the best things you can do in order to sell faster is price your home competitively. Your home is going to sell much faster if you price on the lower end of the average prices in your area. Additionally, pricing your home competitively could spark a bidding war, ultimately driving up your sales price.Complete any repairs that need to be done prior to listing. Completing any repairs that need to be done is also going to help keep your home from sitting on the market too long. Sprucing up your home prior to putting it on the market is just as important as actually listing it. Buyers are going to be able to tell if you let a few projects go unfinished.Lastly, make sure the home is staged and decluttered. This last tip is incredibly important because staged homes sell 88% faster and for more money than non-staged homes.If you're looking to buy, sell, or invest in real estate, feel free to give us a call. We'd be glad to help!

AND NOOOW.... This is Ice and The Face #140 -1.19.17- and it is here to help you rip that dirty crusty old band aid off! Tonight, Sarah and Rick are once again present with Stonz! Together, we fill a sock up with quarters, bum rush through the wild burning brush of yesteryear, and swing that sock full force until BLAM...we smash open and peel back the thick greazy botox mask of today, revealing the horrifying truths about such topics as: Sprucing up your downstairs, the newest cosmetic surgery craze, relocating your nipples, creepy "seeking so and so" ads, the moon, praying to Lord of the Rings characters, weird fun with donuts, weird fun with bagels, Montana road beers, beer yoga, donating old chainsaws, the power of a holy shoe, eating food off of hairy bodies, sin eaters and leech collectors, and a whole lot more! Thank you all very much for listening! #HilarityOverFeelings #Podcast #PodernFamily #Podcasting #Comedy #Brutal #BrutalComedy www.IceandTheFace.com Patreon.com/IceandTheFace Twitter.com/IceandTheFace Facebook.com/IceandTheFace -------------------------------- AwesomeTalkTV.com Twitter.com/AwesomeTalkTV Facebook.com/AwesomeTalkTV Instagram.com/AwesomeTalkTV -------------------------------- YouTube.com/HomeBarProductions Facebook.com/HomeBarProductions

New theme song and cover art are in the wings! Sprucing things up!This week on the podcast a production manager from a fancy PR company is here to fine tune the podcast in order to appeal to a wider demographic. Guy Buddy and I talk about ways to improve the podcast, develop the brand, appeal to more demographics, Brand New, Donald Trump, reboots and sequels and much more.Later my friend Joe jumps in to talk about the Wolf Parade, Spencer Krug, Phil Elvrum and The Microphones, John Wick and more. New episode next week! Tell a friend!

Best Practices For Sprucing Up Your Email Marketing Lists as Jeremy speaks with James Carner, the CEO at eHygienics.  James has done everything from sales, marketing, investigating, guest writing for publications and lots of internet services for major companies.  eHygienics specializes in removing any threats (bounces, protesters, litigators) to small or large email databases.

Best Practices For Sprucing Up Your Email Marketing Lists as Jeremy speaks with James Carner, the CEO at eHygienics.  James has done everything from sales, marketing, investigating, guest writing for publications and lots of internet services for major companies.  eHygienics specializes in removing any threats (bounces, protesters, litigators) to small or large email databases.

Today’s FridayFix™ is just to share with y’all some of the happenings around the ‘ol Lair of Døøm™. Our publication deadlines are heating up, but we have many things to share with y’all. Below are the links — it’s like an orgy of information! The Google Currents, Future Dark Øverlord edition!  (Get our content on your iPhone, Android, tablet, etc.) The ROOKIE Curriculum Guide by Sheila Unwin(Free download! teach THE ROOKIE in class) THE REPORTER by Mur Lafferty and Scott Sigler(Is finally for sale! Get it for your Kindle) SiglerFest 2012 is open for registration!(Vegas, baby! Live it up with us Oct 12-13!)   All those, plus we’re cleaning up around the site. Sprucing up the book pages, the About section, stuff like that. Making things spiffy as we head into the GFL summer. In particular, if you want Scott to do someting for you (be on your podcast, be at your con, etc.), make sure you check out the new requests page.