If you’ve ever received an item from a family member that’s been passed down through generations, you know how special this is. “42% of Americans have a family heirloom that’s over 50 years old,” according to recent research. Family heirlooms can be anything from jewelry, furniture, dishware, coins, books, or anything else deemed sacred to your family. Whatever your heirlooms are, it’s essential to keep them safe so they can continue being handed down for generations. These tips will help ensure your family heirlooms stay protected. Guest post by Katie Brenneman Digitize Important Documents Many family heirlooms are important…
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Anyone who reads the paper or watches the news knows nothing is more important than the air you breathe. People are spending more and more time at home, and the air in your abode should be free of mould and other debris. The air quality in your home can be affected by many things, including outside contaminants, carbon monoxide, asbestos, and lead. You can do a few things to ensure that you are always breathing the cleanest air possible in your house. Keep Your Air Ducts Clean Air ducts help to control the climate in your house by managing…
Most people think comfort and good fashion can’t go hand in hand. They believe that they must sacrifice their sense of style if they want to be comfortable. This is simply not true! You can be both fashionable and comfortable if you know how to dress for your body type and what styles work best. This blog post will discuss how you can be stylish and comfortable without compromising your taste or comfort level. Choose Fabrics That Are Comfortable When choosing clothing, the fabric is just as important as the cut. Choose fabrics like cotton, merino wool and linen,…
If your social media feed is anything like mine, you’ve probably seen ads for sneakers you can slip your foot right into without undoing the laces, without using your hands and without wrecking the back of the shoe. The woman comes along, shoves her foot into the shoe, hands-free and with no effort and goes on her merry way. After seeing it a few times, I thought to myself, are these shoes that easy and hassle-free, because as someone who walks a dog many times a day, it would be a lot easier to shove my feet into a comfy…
Since it was founded in 2008, Airbnb has continuously become more popular among hosts and renters. In many cases, it offers higher investment returns than long-term occupancy for hosts. For travellers, it hopefully provides a safer, platform-brokered search for the perfect overnight accommodations in foreign cities without the fear of getting duped by unscrupulous hosts. Indeed, you’ve thought about putting up your own Airbnb rental business, except you don’t know where or how to start. Hopefully, this can guide you to launching a successful and profitable listing business on Airbnb. Find a good location When it comes to tourism-based…
We have one planet we live on, and among the seven continents and some 200 countries, we have many beautiful places to visit. There are so many places to see that it’s hard to fit every one of the almost 200 countries into a lifetime. The list is, in fact, endless, with the natural phenomena and modern wonders that we are privileged to have in this world! To be able to travel the world? You should grab that with both hands if you’re lucky enough to have the means or chance to do so. It’s for this reason that you…
I recently had the pleasure of partaking in a fantastic adventure through Switzerland and Norway through December. While it was indeed an extraordinary experience and unforgettable vacation, it was sometimes freezing, if not frigid. As a good Canadian boy, I’ve gotten used to colder weather. Still, seeing that I live in southern Ontario, I don’t see anywhere near the most frigid temperatures that the northern part of Canada and places like the northern part of Norway see. This December, I had a magical time chasing the northern lights, fishing for king crabs, and dog sledding in Kirkenes, Norway, and I’ll…
Any of us accustomed to having ample access to healthcare facilities and resources may have a hard time imagining a lifestyle where it’s difficult to find a primary care doctor. Many states in the U.S. have their own healthcare deserts, wherein medical amenities are either limited or non-existent. If you currently live in a healthcare desert or are considering moving into a place where healthcare is limited, you ought to prepare yourself appropriately and understand what’s available. Let’s explore some of the main challenges that families and individuals face when trying to maintain their health needs with limited options. Guest…
Over here at ADDICTED, we love a great flannel. It might be the look, the feel, or maybe just the warmth they offer in the cold Canadian winter; either way, to us, they are a staple for those in a colder climate. So, when we recently came across MuskOx, we had to test out their flannels. MuskOx was founded to bring the power of the outdoors to everyday life through quality-made flannels built to last a lifetime. And according to their online customer feedback, their flannels are “buttery soft & built like a tank.” High praise if you ask us,…
Trying to stop overspending and start saving can be an overwhelming and challenging task. You have to understand that trying to control every aspect of your life is not possible, but it is possible to make good decisions. Photo by Karolina Grabowska You can manage your spending habits and start to track the money you spend. So, if you’re tired of spending money on things you don’t need, you might find that you need to take control of your money and your fiscal decisions. It is essential to know what the alternatives are so that you can make a wise…
76% of people who have received a telehealth visit would prefer that method of healthcare in the future. The ability to get medical advice and care virtually is proving to be beneficial for patients worldwide. Telehealth services will likely expand and, hopefully, become more widely used in the future. With this in mind, employers should consider the telehealth options they can offer their employees to keep them healthy and happy in the workplace. Before we offer tips on effectively integrating and supporting employees with telehealth benefits, let’s explore advancing technology’s impact on healthcare. Guest post by: Katie Brenneman. Feature image…
Europe is a vast continent, home to gorgeous historic cities and countless islands, with many offerings for LGBTQIA+ travellers. These places promote open-mindedness and tolerance towards the LGBTQIA+ community and have annual events and festivals to celebrate gay pride. If you’re wondering what these places are, refer below for the best destinations for LGBTQIA+ travel in Europe. Feature image by Michelle Raponi Malta Malta is one of the world’s most LGBT-progressive countries and one of the first European nations to make queer rights equal at the constitutional level. It’s home to gorgeous beaches, where you can frolic and…
Hate vacuuming? Well, you’re not alone. We ran a questionnaire a while back asking readers if they A. Enjoyed vacuuming (less than 20% said yes), B. Didn’t mind vacuuming (about 40% said they didn’t mind) and when it came to the final question, C. Who hate vacuuming, another 40% said they would instead do almost anything else, so we understand why so many love the iRobot Roomba family of products; they are convenient, easy, and do all the vacuuming for you. From vacuuming the floors to moping and even some that self-clean, Roomba has made keeping your home clean so…
Every year when the colder weather starts rolling in, I crack out my winter coats and put my summer coats away. Still, over the last few years, since the weather has been all over the place, I find that I end up leaving out my fall, winter and spring coats to use from September till usually about April, so it’s a good idea to have the suitable coats for the right occasion. Now, I’m not telling you to run out and buy ten coats, but having three very different coats is the best way to deal with the fluctuating temperatures,…