How to hygge your home this winter [Infographic]
(BPT) – Hygge: a Danish word used when acknowledging a sense of coziness and a comfortable conviviality.
Month: September 2018
Newborn to 13+: Car safety tips for kids of all ages
(BPT) – For many parents, you buckle up your kids and off you go to day care, school or the park. You trust their car seat or booster seat will keep your child safe should something happen, but are you sure the seat you installed months or years ago is…
Explore Australia’s largest and undiscovered fringing reef
(BPT) – Where do the red and orange hues of Australia’s iconic outback meet white sand beaches and turquoise blue water? Where can you walk off the shore and instantly experience pristine coral reef during a special drift snorkel? It’s where the best m…
This Season the Hygge Design Trend is Back and Bold
(BPT) – Last year, the Scandinavian concept of Hygge took the interior design stage by storm with people around the world flocking to buy cozy blankets and sheepskin throws. This year, Noa Santos, interior co-founder of interior design company Homepoli…
8 home security hacks recommended by police
(BPT) – Did you know that many police departments have a community affairs officer whose primary goal is to build a strong working relationship with the community? That means you have access to a trained safety expert who wants to give you ideas to kee…
Shop like a local in Guadalajara
(BPT) – As one of Mexico’s top artisanal hubs, Guadalajara offers the best in culture, cuisine and shopping. Travelers can find everything from expertly crafted pottery to luxe leather goods in unique markets throughout the city. For those who travel t…
5 steps to protect your home from rodents this fall
(BPT) – Once they’re inside, rats and other rodents can do a lot of harm to your home. This includes damage to electrical wiring, metal or plastic pipes and insulation found in walls and attics. On top of structural damage, the critters aren’t good for…
Wisconsin landmark celebrates 100th birthday
(BPT) – Many travelers seek out cultural enclaves to explore the fascinating stories of how Americans lived, thought and dreamed in the past. That helps explain the $762 million in revenues logged by U.S. historic sites in 2013, according to Statista. …
New survey emphasizes need for weather preparedness [Infographic]
(BPT) – Cummins recently conducted a survey to understand the financial and emotional toll hurricanes and power outages can have on homeowners and their families.
What does the shortfall of truck drivers mean for the economy?
(BPT) – To truly understand the impact the trucking industry has on our economy, walk into any business, retail shop or grocery store and take a look around. Nearly everything you see was delivered there by a truck. In fact, according to the American T…