07th April 2007
In the cloudy winter months, it’s difficult to imagine the sun’s rays as anything but a welcomed change. But did you know the sun’s rays can also be harmful to your eyes? Ultraviolet light produced by sunlight is responsible for several vision pro...
03rd December 2006
When it comes to choosing a material to use for your outdoor furniture, you have many options to choose from: metal, plastic, cedar, oak, and of course teak. Teak is a great choice for outdoor furniture because it can withstand the weather and the wood b...
15th November 2006
We all know Santa's story by now. He was originally a bishop back in the day, and after he died he became known as Saint Nicholas, or Saint Nick for short. And even way back then, before Christmas became a major holiday, the anniversary of his death was a...
15th November 2006
Let's be honest. Guys just want to look good in their sunglasses. After all, sunglasses are like anything else you have, whether it's your favorite baseball cap, your lucky tie, or your latest golf shirt. You buy them because they make you feel comfortabl...
07th November 2006
Christmas is often the best time of year, but it can also be one of the most stressful. All of the family functions, driving from house to house, and baking dozens of Christmas cookies often wear us down, but I think we can all agree that the most stress...
12th October 2006
So, you’ve bought a wonderful patio set and you can’t wait to get it together and start enjoying your new purchase. Great! Let’s get to it. But wait, you have what seems like millions of different pieces of wood, screws, and things you’ve never se...
28th September 2006
One of Santa's favorite traditions around Christmas time—and surely a favorite tradition of men everywhere during Christmas —is that of mistletoe. When a man catches his wife or special someone under the mistletoe, he gets to plant a kiss on her. Of cours...
08th September 2006
Some of our songs about Santa Claus, Rudolph the Red Nose Reindeer, Baby Jesus, and the holiday of Christmas are probably older than you think. Can you believe that one of the oldest Christmas carols was actually put together in the 300s? That is 1,700 ye...
07th September 2006
Mace is one of the original self-defense weapons. And it's been the best friend of many women, college students, senior citizens, and others who need a portable device to help them fend off would-be attackers. At first thought it is amazing that with all ...
08th August 2006
Do the words "pepper spray" conjure up images of a great new spicy sauce from Emeril's kitchen? Unlike your favorite hot sauce, pepper spray is not something you'd want to use to spice up your dinner. No, pepper spray is one mean self-defense device, and...
03rd August 2006
The United States Bureau of Justice indicates that although property crime rates are declining, slightly more than 75% of all crime in the USA is property crime. With these kinds of statistics, diversion safes are for the smart at heart. Sure, those old-f...
27th July 2006
School can be a tough place for many kids. It has a lot to do with bullies and cliques and trying to fit in during one of the most tumultuous times in our lives. For some children, school is made even more difficult because of academic difficulties. Every...
06th July 2006
If anybody knows color, it's women. They are experts in wearing all black; the black work suit, the black dress, the black purse. They are also masters of wearing white, whether it's for a wedding gown, a summer party dress, or in a golf outfit. Then ther...
26th May 2006
Tom Cruise may have made aviators look good when he played the ace fighter pilot in the 1980s classic, "Top Gun", but aviator sunglasses have been around for far longer than Mr. Mission Impossible. Cruise can jump up and down on a couch in anger at this, ...
26th May 2006
Santa loves his cookies. After all, it's one of the most special traditions of Christmas Eve night—to leave Santa his share of cookies on a plate, alongside a tall glass of cold milk. But where did this special tradition get its roots? And why does everyo...
