2008 February

Have you and your family made the decision to plan a summer vacation this year? If you have, you are not alone. Each year, a large number of families decide to vacation in the summer months. If you have already selected your summer vacation destination, you are one step ahead of most families. If you have yet to choose a vacation destination, you will have to do so.

Planning a summer vacation can be an easy task, but at the same time it can be difficult. It all depends on what you need and want to get out of your summer vacation. The first step in planning your summer vacation is not necessarily to choose a destination, but to choose a scenery. Would you like to go camping in the woods, sailing on the water, or be relaxing at the beach? The things that you want to do on your vacation are vital to the selecting the perfect summer vacation destination.

Does riding a rollercoaster, sailing on the water, or relaxing at the beach all sound exciting? If each of these activities offers you excitement, you may have a difficult time narrowing down your search to just one destination. To decide on the perfect vacation destination, you are encouraged to research a number of popular vacation “hotspots.”
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While it isn’t easy to find an antique chair, they can be found if you have an idea of what type of high chair you are looking for. It would be difficult for me to list antique high chairs, as they would probably be sold by the time you read this article. I will tell you about an antique high chair found on the Ruby Lane site.
This high chair was purchased from a Southern estate. This is a heavy wooden high chair, probably made of oak. The chair is 3 feet tall and 15 inches across the back. The 10 inch x 17 inch tray slides off and on, but one metal bracket has been replaced on one side so the tray will only lock on one side. There are three spindles on each side and a footrest. The chair legs are angled out at the bottom to give the chair more stability. The finish is a dark oak, very close to a pecan finish. The tray has many teeth marks as if a child were allowed to teethe on it, which gives the chair an abundance of character. There are a few marks on the tray and the arms of the chair where the tray slides on, in all the finish is quite nice. This antique high chair can be yours for a price of $225.
You are free to check out the Ruby Lane site to see if this item is available, or if they may have another antique high chair. An antique high chair is a marvelous addition to your home and is a functional piece of furniture for your baby which can be handed down as a family heirloom. Read the rest of this entry »

A humidifier is an appliance that adds moisture to the air inside a home. Humidifiers come in many shapes and sizes including portable models that can be transferred from room to room, and whole house systems that hook up directly to heating or air conditioning systems.

Humidifiers can help prevent winter infections and alleviate symptoms of cold, flu, and asthma. Maintaining proper humidity levels can also help relieve sinus pains, sore throats, and itchy eyes. Humidifiers can prevent dry skin and chapped lips. They help to reduce static electricity and prevent expensive wooden objects (furniture, floors, and musical instruments) from cracking and warping.

Whole house humidifiers are also referred to as “in-duct” humidifiers because they tap into the air supply and emit mist through the return air ducts. They are installed in the ductwork, next to the furnace and add humidity to the entire home. Whole house humidifiers can only be used with forced-air heat.
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Do you consider yourself a beach lover? If you love the sand, the water, and the sun, you may be considered a beach lover, on a number of different levels. Individual who love the beach are more likely to select a beach for their next summer vacation destination. If you are interested in experiencing a vacation on the beach, there are a number of important factors that you should first consider.

When planning a beach vacation, there are many individuals who wish to visit the “hottest,” beaches. While it is nice to experience what so many individuals view as popular, there are a number of disadvantages to visiting these popular vacation destinations. One of those disadvantages includes the number of tourists.
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Tents are not always used for camping as we have learned from the uses of beach tents. Beach tents have many benefits and multiple uses. Unlike camping tents, beach tents usually do not exceed above four feet in height, and are not usually capable of holding a full size adult like a regular tent. The main purpose of a beach tent was to provide shade and shelter.

Beach tents were not only made to provide shelter form the sun. Many people do not realize that there are other harmful elements at the beach that beach tents help protect against. Things like cold winds, wind gusts and even particles of sand, all are deflected by beach tents. Beach tents are a great investment, because they do have versatile purposes.

Beach tents can serve many purposes as a shelter place. They are great for people with sensitive skin and even children. Children can be protected form a beach tent, while still having enough room to play underneath them. There are beach tents that have closure which provide privacy for such things as changing, sleeping, and even doing such things as reading a book in privacy. Beach tents can also serve as storage places to leave your beach equipment at.
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