Native American jewelry has very deep roots, with jewelry artifacts found in Alaska dating all the way back to 10,000 BCE. These bone pendants are a stunning example of a long-standing history of jewelry-making by Native Americans. Other archaeological finds have uncovered evidence of pendants created with seashells around 8000 BCE, with copper pieces cropping Read more
According to Secondary Materials and Recycled Textiles or SMART, every person gets rid of 70 pounds or more of clothing every year. They also say that more than five percent of landfill content is clothing, blankets, curtains, and other household fabrics. An excellent way to reduce those numbers is for families to recycle their children’s Read more
Almost everyone has dreamed of packing up their things and taking a long vacation to a sunny, Caribbean locale. However, some people have become so enamored with the laid back lifestyle and picturesque views of their favorite Caribbean vacation destinations that they consider permanently relocating to paradise. Here are four unique islands that are considered Read more
There is an old saying, “Give a man a fish, you feed him for a day. Teach a man to fish and you feed him for a lifetime.” Fishing can bring a lifetime of joy, too. To make sure a trip turns out to be a joyful experience for you, take the following steps and Read more
The blues. Everybody knows ’em when they hear them, but not everyone understands the fascinating origins of the musical genre known as the blues. The typical call-and-response pattern of twelve-bar blues as we know and love them today had its earliest beginnings in the field hollers and chants of America’s antebellum deep south. The blue Read more
Whether you are getting in shape or trying to stay in shape, you probably know that the three pillars that form the foundation of a solid fitness routine are aerobic activity, strength training and stretching. You may have found that it’s easy enough to go for a walk or hit the treadmill to get your Read more
According to U.S. News, roughly 16.7 million households move each year – which means an incredible amount of packing and unpacking is taking place all across the country. But who is dealing with all of those boxes? Will moving companies pack all of your stuff up for you, or is that a job you have Read more
Throughout a large portion of human history, steel has played an important role. During the Iron Age, steel tools commanded some of the highest prices, and during the middle Ages, steel was used to produce some of the scariest weapons of the age. Steel was actually the driving force behind the Industrial Revolution. It has Read more
Custom home building is becoming a lot more popular nowadays than it has ever been. Many people don’t want the hassle or investment of buying a home that has already been lived in. They want a brand new home that not only fits their budget and needs, but also suits their family and what they Read more
At one time, a credit card was simply a convenient method of payment that eliminated the need to carry cash or a bulky checkbook everywhere you went. While these are still some of the top reasons why consumers carry credit cards in the wallets, many credit cards offer account holders considerably more benefits that ultimately Read more
