Customized Art on Web

If you are looking for an art theme, or you are looking for a very specific type of frame or border, or a unique piece of original art, you may want to try www.fineartamerica.com.

This website has a very good search function.  Once you choose what you want to purchase, it will walk you through the choices.  You can then preview your selection.

I purchased these 3 pieces from Fine Art America.  I had a fascination with crows and found it hard to locate crow art.  On the Fine Art America website, this was not a problem.  I simply typed crow into the search engine; reviewed the pages of selection.  Once I found a piece(s) I liked, I tried multiple frames in multiple colors and widths.  Then I previewed the results, I decided to add it to the cart or make any other adjustments.  When the pieces arrived, I was thrilled because they looked just like the preview.  Remember, since it is individually prepared, this is not an overnight process, it takes some time to get the order you place.

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Tracy

Warm and Snuggly Feet

Smartwool socks are my absolute favorite socks to have on a cold winter day.

You can find them at https://www.smartwool.com/, but they are also available from many other retailers.

Yes, they are not expensive ($15-$20 a pair), but do not be taken in by impersonators (they are out there by the dozens).  I have had several pair for over 10 years.   They have been worn for about 10,000 hours each and they still look almost new.  They keep your feet dry, warm, fit nicely, are not too thick and can be washed and dried.  With all of these benefits, I think of them as high tech wool.

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Tracy

Vacation House via the Web

I spend enough times in hotels with my work.  You have to deal with noise in the hallways, bad in-room coffee, lots of people in the pool and coordinating everyone's schedule to eat a meal.

Therefore, when I go on vacation, I like to rent a house.  It gives you privacy, you can eat when you chose and, depending on the group, can be less costly.

Sounds great, but  you still have to find a house.  I have had very good luck with www.homeaway.com.  I can chose the location and see photos of the house.  I have utilized it 3 times and have not been disappointed in any of the houses.  We set our own schedule, lounge in the pool and go to a restaurant if we desire.  It also allows us to limit our luggage because we have our own laundry in the house.  You can choose any place in the world you want to travel and set your parameters.  The website is user friendly, and you can see reviews (please note, I do believe bad reviews can be deleted if not favorable).  Always remember, renter be ware, but I have found this site to be great!

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Tracy

White Noise Anyone?

For years I have slept with background noise to help me sleep.  I have, unfortunately, worn out many different noise machines that offer all types of background noises (waves, chirping crickets, storms, etc.), but all I really needed was white noise.  After wearing out my third "fancy" machine, I switched to this little beauty below.  My sister has had the same version for ~20 years, therefore, I knew it would actually last.

It is a very simple design, but it has a few hidden features.  It has simple on/off switch on the side.  You can chose the high or low setting.  If the volume is not right for you, you can twist the top or sides to adjust the volume.

I love this little beauty, and it has been a nice addition to my sleeping regiment for years.  I simply turn it on with my toe then snuggle up for a good night's sleep.  

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Tracy