Tuesday

Love And Your Linen Closet






With the popularity of gift registries, couples today may find it even easier to collect what they need to start their new lives. According to TheKnot.com, over $19 billion is spent annually through wedding gift registries.





With linens as a top registry category, that can add up to a lot of sheets and towels. According to the experts at ClosetMaid, the average couple needs:





• Two sheet sets for seasonal changes and one basic white set for each bedroom





• Eight pillows (two for her, two for him and four for guests)





• Two comforters per bed (one for warmer and one for colder weather)





• One throw blanket per bed and an extra one for cozy fireplace cuddling





• Four bath towels, four hand towels and four washcloths per bathroom.





It's also a good idea to ask for a storage system to organize all those linens.





"Your linen closet doesn't have to be a haphazard mess of towels and blankets," observes Susan Follick of ClosetMaid. "With the appropriate storage system, your linen closet can promote a calm sense of order and organization."





Follick recommends ClosetMaid MasterSuite® as an elegant solution. Available in a variety of finishes including Clean White and new Antique White, it's a custom-designed line of laminate storage systems that meet individual needs through the company's authorized installing dealers.





"Varied shelf heights allow you to maintain the good practice of loosely folding and stacking towels to preserve their fluffiness," says Follick. "You need about 10 inches between shelves for sheets and 15 inches for towels. Multiple shelves can accommodate small stacks, making them less likely to fall over, and allow you to keep everyday items like bath towels at eye level."





For the do-it-yourself bride and homeowner, there's a special linen line of ventilated wire shelving. Their all-purpose linen shelving helps air to circulate and is available in both 12" and 16" shelf depths.


Monday

Halloween Vampire Makeup






When will Halloween arrive! Its taking so long to get here. I am looking forward to terrifying the little ones out trick-or-treating. I wear my vampire gear complete with glued on fangs, special make up and a dark long cloak. And I am confident I resemble the real thing when I am done.





Just ask the numerous small ghouls, witches and monsters that came knocking on my door last year. I paid a high price for my fun though, in the form of large handfuls of candy. But it was worth it. Halloween is just one day. I think everyone should get into the swing of it and enjoy the whole ghoulish experience. Are you ready for Halloween? Do you have your costume?





So what will you be? There are always people drawn to the Jason or Freddy costumes. I don’t know what it is about those flicks. What reason could there be for wanting to walk about as a movie serial killer? I don’t know. But like them, it’s the same costume every year for me.





You might think this is a bit unimaginative but I have it down to a science now. I’m sure like the fans of Freddy or the vampire ensemble I have, you are drawn to some specific area, be it werewolf or witch. Whatever character you are thinking about, your best bet for a huge selection is the internet. That’s where I get my fangs and make up.





You don’t have to drag yourself to the store and rummage about looking for something. You don’t have to worry about your favorites costume being out of stock or the costs being too high. All you need to do is check out the variety of sites choose a costumes and you would be on your way.


Sunday

Comfortable Men's Wedding Rings






A wedding ring is something that is meant to be worn for life, so comfort should naturally be a consideration when purchasing a wedding band. Today, many rings are available in comfort fits, meaning that extra metal is used to make the inside of the band slightly domed, resulting in a very comfortable fit. As with most things, this piece of extra comfort generally means extra money.





The comfort-fit style is especially recommended for bands than are 5 mm or wider. It is also recommended for men, because the special design makes it easier to slide over a large knuckle and because it is also more comfortable once it is on.





It is important to consider how often the band will be worn when deciding whether or not a comfort-fit ring should be purchased. A band that is made of a durable metal such as titanium will probably be worn more frequently than a softer-metal ring. Therefore, the man may desire something that will provide extra comfort throughout a variety of daily activities.





Many grooms may also find comfort fit wedding rings more stylish. The domed shape allows for more reflection of light, giving the man’s ring a more polished appearance.





There are many options to choose from when purchasing a man's wedding band. Even at a higher price, a comfort-fit man’s wedding ring is perhaps one of the best options available. In addition, a more comfortable ring will help ensure a frequently worn ring, which is certainly something that would please most wives.