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5 Simple & Effective Spring Cleaning Tips

Spring has arrived. The weather is warming up, baseball season is underway and before you know it, summer will be here. This is also the time of year to get your spring cleaning done. It’s a chance to rejuvenate your house or apartment by reorganizing and getting rid of unnecessary items just taking up space.

Not sure where to start? Here are five tips to simplify your spring cleaning efforts.

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Beautiful Antique Shop in Denver, CO

Have you ever looked around your house or apartment and thought it needed something? It didn’t have to be a full renovation or makeover. Maybe it’s as simple as hanging something new on the wall or adding an accent piece to complement your furniture. If this sounds like a conversation you’ve had in your head, consider checking out Old Glory Antiques in Denver for one-of-a-kind accessories to give your home that missing puzzle piece it needs.

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Fun & Innovative Yoga Studio in Folsom, CA

Let’s face it: Developing and maintaining a brand new workout routine is hard. How can you fit a gym session into your already busy work and home schedule? Personal trainers will tell you to make your workout fun. If you enjoy it, you won’t be inclined to skip it.

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Stylish Boutique and Antique Store in St Simons Island, GA

As February draws to a close, it’s almost time for the annual spring cleaning, a chance to purge your home of unwanted and unnecessary items just taking up space. It’s also a great opportunity to add to your wardrobe or spruce up some rooms in the house. Your home will not only get a refreshed look but it can reinvigorate you as well. If redecorating is on your agenda this spring and you’re in need of ideas, you can try Two Friends boutique on beautiful St. Simons Island in Georgia.

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Winter Weather Travel Tips

Typically, only the Northern half of the country has to worry about getting around in snowy and icy weather. However, this weekend, Winter Storm Helena has other ideas. Meteorologists are predicting the storm to bring freezing rain, sleet and heavy snow to the Southeast, including Tennessee, Virginia, North and South Carolina, Alabama and even Georgia. It can be stressful preparing yourself and your vehicle for this weather. Knowing this, here are 10 helpful tips for everyone looking to travel in these less-than-ideal conditions.

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Set a New Table this Holiday; Check Out Amish Furniture of Austin

When getting together with friends and family this holiday season, many picture sitting around a large table in comfy chairs, reminiscing about all the great memories of the last year. Or even waking up on a cold, snowy morning, opening up the wooden dresser to throw on a sweater before venturing outside to take in the natural beauty of a snowfall in December. There’s just something about the smell of hickory or maple wood furniture to set the festive mood.

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2016 Holiday Shipping Deadlines

With Thanksgiving having come and gone, the holiday shipping season is officially upon us. This can certainly be a stressful time of year making sure gifts for out-of-state friends and family make it on time. If you’re planning on shipping gifts this year, stay ahead of the game by knowing the particular deadlines for each carrier so that your gifts arrive in time for Christmas.

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To the Gifts That Don't Need Packaged

For many, Thanksgiving signifies the start of the holiday gift-giving season. Stores across the country are offering big discounts on everything from 80-inch TVs to themed coffee mugs. Many of the items purchased will then be brought into a Pak Mail store to be packaged and shipped to friends and family across the globe. Today, though, we’d like to salute and send thanks for the gifts which don’t need to be packaged.

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Small Business Feature: Tastes Like Home, No Matter How You Slice It

We’ve all heard the phrase, “The best thing since sliced bread.” Well, Great Harvest Bread Co. in Cedar Rapids takes that saying to a whole new level.

Over 15 years ago, Dion and Laurel Williams moved to Dion’s hometown of Cedar Rapids, Iowa. The couple own and operate the Great Harvest Bread Co. bakery, a popular spot for lunch and all things baked goods. All Whole Wheat breads are made from flour they mill every day to ensure that the customer is always getting the best bread made fresh daily. To keep things exciting, GHB has daily specialty bread and baked goodies.

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Small Business Feature Series: Looking to Treat Your Dog? Check Out For Pet’s Sake in Blaine, MN

Picture this: You’ve had a long day at work. You’re tired, you had to scrape the ice off your windshield and traffic was terrible. You finally pull into the driveway 45 minutes later than normal. You trudge through the snow, unlock the front door, walk in and all of a sudden, Jake, your 2-year old golden retriever jumps up, knocks you down and showers you with kisses and a wagging tail, happy you’re home. Instantly, your bad day is forgotten.

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