The victim's office:
Board up and first coat
Painted (yes, the electrical outlet actually works)
The stage is set!
This is how he finally got into his office:
McD has been localised.
For a limited time only. They can't stand the smell!
... And gleefully playing a harp?
The legacy... And what lurks within :)
Parenting in today's world is scary at times. There are so many bad things that can happen to our children it's a wonder more parents aren't walking around in a constant state of anxiety. As it's summer time and vacations are in full swing before the kids go back to school, I wanted us to take a break and focus on keys steps to ensure no one gets lost.
1. Pay attention to the details - Before you get out of the car or leave your hotel room, take a minute and inventory what your children are wearing. If possible, encourage them to wear bright clothes. This will help you in a panic to be able to find them quicker. You'll know specifics instead of just a blond head.
2. Connect - If your kids are younger then hold hands or walk behind them with your hands on their shoulders. For those older kids who would be mortified to have mom or dad that close, utilize cell phones. Make sure they know your number or if they have their own phone, that you know theirs.
3. Just in case - As a family, identify a place to meet in case you get separated. Be specific about this; not just a vicinity but the exact tree, or bench they are to go to. Everyone must understand they are to stay there until the missing party is found. If everyone is wandering around you may never find each other. This special spot ensures finding one another quickly.
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Traveling with pets can be difficult and stressful, especially if it involves flying to your travel destination. Here are some recommendations for flying with cats and dogs to make it easier on both you and your pets.
- Research the policies and restrictions of the various airlines you’re considering. Each airline has its own rules and regulations for traveling with pets. You may be able to keep your pet in the cabin with you (stowed under the seat in the proper carrier) if are traveling with a cat or small animal that meets the requirements. If you’re traveling during extremely high or low temperatures, you want to ask if the area beneath the plane (where large animals are transported) is temperature-controlled. Some airlines don’t have this feature and will not carry pets during the hottest or coldest months of the year in order to protect them. It’s not worth risking the life of your pet. If the airline doesn’t have the ability to control the temperature in these areas, keep looking. If your pet will be traveling in the cabin with you, select a window seat when you book your flight so your pet won’t be jostled around by other passengers getting up and down from their seats.
- Purchase a pet carrier that meets the airline’s requirements. Airlines’ policies vary regarding the size and dimensions of their allowed pet carriers. Make sure yours conforms or you may find yourself in the undesirable position of having to make alternative arrangements last-minute at the airport.
- Make sure your hotel has pet accommodations. Call the hotels you’re considering and ask whether they allow pets. More hotels are permitting pets now than a few years ago. Expect to pay more per night as well as a non-refundable cleaning fee. Keep looking until you find one that works for you and your pet.
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Are you making plans to spend your vacation time? Will you be traveling away from home? Are you trying to get everything in order before you go? Will everything be covered in your absence? Pets, mail, security, yard maintenance....everything you would normally do when you are at home. Do you want to feel like all the stress of daily home care is resolved before leaving so you can have a stress free and relaxing vacation? Maybe this article will help relieve some of that post vacation stress.
Seeing you are working harder and probably longer than you have ever did before. This may place a higher premium on your vacation time. Preparing for, going on and coming back from a vacation can prove just as tiring and chaotic than just staying home.
Haven't you earned the time off? Shouldn't you enjoy it? Whether you're going to the Caribbean, for a week or visiting family over the weekend, the key is to plan ahead. Once you have everything covered and organized, there's nothing left to do but to have enjoy yourself and have fun. Here are some things to consider when planning your vacation.
Make sure everything at home is in order so returning home is more enjoyable. Don't you think that going away on vacation should be relaxing, so when you get home from your vacation you won't immediately be stressed out again due to poor planning?
1. Do you have pets that you need to arrange care for? Do some research on pet care in your area.
2. Pay your bills, whether utilities, credit cards, house or car payment if they will be due during your absence.
3. Have your deliveries or mail held. Either have them deliver it or pick it up on your return.
4. Remope all the trash out of you kitchen, bathrooms or where ever you have trash cans then take them to the curb, nothing worse that that garbage smell when you return home.
5. Wash all your dirty clothes and make sure the washer and dryer are empty, nothing worse than that sour clothes smell.
6. Clean out your refrigerator of anything that will not be edible upon your return.
7. Arrange yard care, if you have indoor plants make sure to arrange for them to be taken care of.
8. Have someone come check on your home once in awhile or contact your local authorities/security provider and let them know when you will be gone.
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Taking vacations allows time for relaxing and enjoying yourself in being free from your everyday responsibilities at home and at the office. It is your moment to travel and explore the world. Vacations also bring unforgettable memories that will last for a lifetime. Making good memories is good for the soul. You will not only enjoy it, but also become mentally, physically and spiritually healthy.
Before giving you the importance of vacation, here are some tips on how to take a vacation:
1. Make sure you have a vacation budget.
2. Let your boss and colleagues know it early.
3. Reserve your flights and hotels early.
4. Pack light.
5. Enjoy the planning and packing as part of the overall experience
6. Leave your phone and laptop home.
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Studies show that taking a vacation can lessen the risk of dying from coronary heart disease and help live a healthier life.
Experts consent that people who seize their health seriously should also learn to take vacation time seriously. Researchers from the State University of New York at Oswego conducted a survey of more than 12,000 men ages 35 to 57 who had participated in a large heart disease prevention trial. The results, presented last March at a meeting of the American Psychosomatic Society in Savannah, suggest that men who take vacations every year reduce their overall risk of death by about 20 percent, and their risk of death from heart disease by as much as 30 percent.
When the mind feels pressured and blocked with ideas, the effects on the body can be undesirable. One very important characteristic of mental health and well being is simply setting set the time to allow your mind to do nothing. It is in the method of not being hectic that one is free to reflect, deliberate, refresh and generally be grateful in the world around you - a world which you are usually to busy to recognize.
When the Doctor says Rest
When you get sick, the most common thing you hear from your doctor and peers is to get plenty of rest. This was meant exactly that. Rest, with no activities suggested whatsoever. The art of doing nothing when you are unwell drains your mind from noise and hassle of the world. As stress and depression rise, having a time for regular outings and vacations can give you some solutions to maintaining a healthy condition.
Many people plan a vacation wherein fast paced activities are planned everyday for the week. Therefore, the vacation often ends up being as demanding as the job that you left behind. A lot of people evoke the feeling of being crushed by the time they have got back from their holiday, and this is the point. In order to get the bursting health benefits of a vacation, it is important for you to do as little as possible and set aside the time to relax your mind and soul that you need to replenish so you can return home feeling rejuvenated.
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Use a great travel packing list as a key to a low-stress and happy vacation or business travel trip.
With the web there's no excuse to not use a great travel packing checklist to speed your travel packing and ensure enjoyment. Packing correctly - bringing just what you need, but not one iota extra - can lighten your physical and mental load. By carrying less you'll move around easier, yet the trick, of course, is being sure you haven't forgotten anything essential.
Tip #1: Leave home and office in good order. Make sure your home is all buttoned up before you leave and that pets and plants will be taken care off. Leave keys with a neighbor so they can access in case of emergency, empty your refrigerator and stop routine deliveries. In the office, nothing supports a successful trip than a clean desk and empty email in box - schedule a few hours of blocked out time the day before your trip to catch up on all urgent office matters.
Tip #2: Make packing easy by using a great travel packing checklist. There's no excuse for not using a travel packing list to make sure you don't forget anything essential. You can use a web search engine to search for 'travel packing list', 'travel packing tips', or 'travel packing checklist' or see the end of this article for a link to my favorite printable travel packing list. Find one you like and print it out. Use it religiously.
Tip #3: Bring the bare minimum. Nothing adds to stress and tiredness on travel like having too much and too heavy of a luggage burden. I always recommend that, once you're all packed, try carrying all your luggage for 5 or 10 minutes - say around a city block. This begins to simulate the short hauls you'll have on your trip. After your test haul, you'll be motivated to lighten up. Find items you can do with out.
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