Gift For A Gardener

I’m thrilled to say that I finally found the perfect gift for my classically-hard-to-shop-for-father this year.  Over the years I’ve bought so many power tools that I should be able to open my own carpentry business now, but I finally found something that I think he’ll actually use! 

He’s one of those Dads that always say he needs a wallet, and then you find 10 brand new wallets in his sock drawer.  I’m always struggling to find something that he never knew he needed, but what do you buy for the person who always buys themselves what they need? 

I knew that he liked gardening, in fact our entire backyard is filled with berry bushes and dahlias, and when I saw this I knew.  What better gift for a man who spends all his time in his garden than mosquito protection?  There may not be many mosquitoes out this time of year but come spring, when he’s out there the most, they’ll be swarming in the evening dusk.  

And as a bonus now I don’t have to listen to complaints about the ratios of skin to mosquito bites!

If you’re thinking of committing a crime in Florida…

…now may be the time to do it. Of course we don’t really condone crime under any conditions, but apparently a tornado has knocked down some of the minimum security buildings at the Pasco Jail.

In light of the bad weather down in Florida and snowstorms in the northeast and midwest it seems as though the west coast is the place to be vacationing this week.

Weekend Vacation

Whether for the holidays, or just a weekend away, everyone needs a little time away from work, the house, and the kids. A great way to get away is to book a luxury cabin or inn at a bed and breakfast. You can travel stateside or to a nearby state if you need to get out of the city and into the country.

My husband and I found a world-renowned Arizona bed & breakfast that was in the peaceful Northern Arizona mountains. It was the perfect romantic getaway from the weekly stresses of work and life. I would definitely recommend taking an extended weekend away. You won’t believe how rejuvented you feel afterwards!