Wisdom Wednesdays

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“All life is an experiment. The more experiments you make the better.”  -Ralph Waldo Emerson 

Style Tip Tuesdays

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Despite what this Author says, a lot of girls love shoes and, yes, they pay attention to yours!  It can get confusing for any guy when a girl states, “Just match your shoes with your outfit.”  

In a guys mind, these instructions are useless. Luckily, we are here to save the day!  This article gives you the low down on how to pick out shoes whether you are going to the office or just relaxing at a backyard BBQ.

http://shoes.about.com/od/man_men_mens_shoes/a/men_shoe_tips.htm

Must Have Mondays

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Halo Bicycle Lock

The lock that will send you a message if someone is trying to steal your wheels!

The circular bicycle lock is equipped with an Eye- Fi card that will send you an alert if someone is trying to break it. The lock will either send you a text message or give you a phone call. This requires that it is in a place where Wi-Fi access is available, which is why it has not hit the market yet. However, as the popularity of Wi-Fi increases we can expect to see this gadget soon!

http://www.coolest-gadgets.com/20100709/halo-bicycle-lock-chime-broken/#more-44001

Thirsty Thursdays

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Long Island Milkshake

Surprise your friends this weekend by combining two classic favorites: a long island iced tea and a milkshake!

Recipe for one serving:

1 shot vodka
1 shot rum
1 shot gin
1/2 shot 1800® Tequila
1/2 shot triple sec
4 oz ice
2 oz cream
4 sugar cubes
1 shot creme de cacao
1 – 2 drops vanilla extract

In a large blender cup, add ice, sugar cubes, creme de cacao, vanilla extract (optional), and the cream. Mix for no more than 5-10 seconds.

Add the alcohol, then either “frappe” or “whip” the mixture using an electric blender for 15-20 seconds. Be careful not to over blend to the point where the ice begins to melt.

Serve in a pre-chilled collins glass. No garnish required, serve with a large-diameter straw.

http://www.drinksmixer.com/drink4888.html

Wisdom Wednesdays

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5 Tips to Reduce your energy Bill

Does this summer heat wave have your energy bill soaring through the roof? Here are some easy tips to reduce your energy bill and help the well being of the environment:

1) Use energy at night.

Peak energy usage is between 4-6PM. Running dishwashers and clothes washers/dryers later at night will reduce strain on the power grid and keep the house cooler in summer.

2) Ducts, Vents, & Openings

Check your ducts for air leaks. Use heat approved tapes rather than cloth-backed duct tape to seal your ducts. Make sure radiators, baseboard heaters, warm-air registers, and A/C vents aren’t blocked by furniture or curtains.

Keep the dampers on your fireplace closed when you are not using it.

3) Clothes Dryer

To make most efficient use of your dryer, dry lighter clothing in separate loads from towels and other heavy materials. Dry loads back-to-back if possible, but remember to clean the lint screen between each load. It helps move moisture away from clothes faster. Don’t over dry your clothing.

4) Outlet drain

When plugged into a wall outlet, electronic and other home office equipment can continue to consume electricity after it is turned off. Use power strips. Shutting off power at a power strip will eliminate this standby electricity consumption.

5)Dishwasher

Use the air-dry setting on your dishwasher. Using the heat-dry setting can also heat the kitchen, causing the air conditioner to run more.

Don’t use the “rinse hold” option on your dishwasher. It uses 3 to 7 gallons of hot water each time you use it.

https://www.sparkenergy.com/Energy-Saving-Tips

Style Tip Tuesdays

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I have squeaky shoes.  They are very well-made, expensive shoes.  What can I do?

Your shoes probably squeak because of a gap that has developed between the sole and the insole. A good shoemaker should be able to eliminate the squeak with some glue, if you really want to get rid of it, but consider that for many years, as late as the early twentieth century, squeaky shoes were quite fashionable and shoemakers inserted padding under the arch of the foot for the express purpose of noise-making.  

This same principle is often used today in kiddie shoes so parents will be able to better track their toddlers by ear. In today’s world, adults often desire stealth, especially executives who’d like to catch everyone napping, and so a signature squeak is no longer chic. Too bad.

From: http://www.gq.com/style/style-guy/shoes/200302/squeaky

Must Have Mondays

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This looks like it belongs in the home of someone that lives on a spaceship…  it’s a fan with no blades!  Dyson, the same company know for their vacuums, has developed this bladeless fan.  Not only is it totally safe for children, the air flow it delivers is smooth instead of the choppy waves of air created by a conventional fan.  

I’ll be honest, I’ve never really noticed the choppy airflow, called buffeting, a standard fan puts out until I watched the video explaining it.  Then all last nigh, the little fan in my room irritated the heck out of me!  It was like being used to drinking out of a garden hose and finding out about Evian water.  Check out their website for more information:  http://www.dyson.com/fans/

Thirsty Thursdays

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