Ringing Ceders

If you live in a mountainous area, it is highly likely that winter sports are a part of your schedule during that time of year.  Getting geared up the the winter sports season means first making sure that all your equipment is in tip top shape and any repairs get taken care of before you hit the snow.  It also means making sure that you have all the safety and protective gear, such as goggles, snowboarding helmets, gloves, etc.  Double check snowboarding helmets for the children for proper fit, purchasing any new equipment or clothing needed, and getting your winter sport passes purchased.  If you’re an avid winter sports enthusiast then these simple measures are more than familiar to you.  If you’ve just moved to an area like this or taking up winter sports for the first time, then it will be important that you are properly educated on the necessities when gearing up.

Christmas is the time of year that my kids get everything that they want. I know that most parents are not able to get their kids everything they want, but Christmas is the only time that we do that for my kids. That is why this year, we are getting kids scooters for them. It is something they have been wanting for a long time. I can see that once we are able to get them for them, they will be outside a lot, making sure they are learning all about how to use them and learn all the tricks on them. 

Ever since I picked up a needle, I’ve been attached to an online sewing circle. I’ve followed these ladies around gaining inspiration and knowledge for almost a decade and we have a really strong bond. At this time of the year, as fall approaches, I start to see a lot of homemade costumes popping up on the runway. Right now, we’re seeing a slow trickle of all the super ambitious people who like to get everything done ahead of time. As we get closer to the actual date, more and more room seems to be devoted to the little fairies and super heroes. Of course, come October, there will plenty of last minute additions to round out the offerings.

For me, the most exciting time of year is when a new games console comes onto the market. This is a time when I feel like everything is going to e just great. I know that I’ll get one next year but this time around I’m mostly excited about the Nintendo DSi console which has already sold more than any other had at this point in it life cycle apart from 3 other console in the whole history of games consoles. That is a major achievement for the Nintendo DSi especially as it is the only handheld in this list.

It is that time of year when many people will be thinking about travel and vacations and it is important they don’t forget about travel insurance benefits.

For the large majority of people travelling there are no major problems. The planes or ships travel more or less on time and they get where they want to go complete with all their luggage and they have a great time.

There are a small minority of unlucky people who have all sorts of troubles with their trips. Planes may be cancelled, baggage may not arrive or worst of all they may fall ill in a foreign country where they don’t speak the language and the medical facilities are not as good as they are used to expecting. This is why travel insurance is such an important asset to have and why the cost is well worthwhile.

Well yes let us all celebrate the time of year that everyone comes together and enjoys the time of the year that everyone is joyous and merry. Well that is all a lie. That has not happened since the fifties. Now everyone is concerned about what they are going to get, rather than what they want to give. People need to be more concerned with paying off their bills and worrying about public bankruptcy records than buying stuff they really don’t need. But this is just me ranting and raving. Even though I know I will also be doing the same thing in the end.

Memphis and Graceland go hand in hand.  You can’t visit Memphis without going to the King’s mansion.  Both are beautiful.  If you are a fan of the king, you will be amazed at the magnificence of this mansion.  You will be able to tour the home and see how Elvis lived when he was alive.  See his dining room, TV room and even witness where he played pool when he was home.  If you want to go to the Meditation Garden and visit his grave site, it will be a fulfilling and emotional experience.  See where he and his family have been laid to rest.

After visiting Graceland and witnessing how fabulous the king lived, you may want to go where another king has been.  BB King, along with James Brown and Ray Charles has all graced the Beale Street Music Festival.  This festival goes on all month during May and is called Memphis in May.  Juneteenth is another part of the Memphis music festivals.  This Freedom Festival celebrates gospel and blues music.  If you like music, great talent and good food, be sure to plan your vacation during the time of year that you can catch some great acts.