Karen Warren

The Biggest Textile Fair in The World – London Textile 19:  Today ends one of the largest fairs in the world of textiles, do you know London Textile ? From 9th to 10th they had together a lot of textile companies, that came there to observe new technologies, trends and more about this sector. Stay with us and find out more about what happened in these two days!     Committed to entering new markets and increasing their volume of exports, textile companies continue to bet on the main world fairs to strengthen their international presence. Continue reading The Biggest Textile Fair in The World – London Textile 19 at Maison Valentina Blog.

You rely on your dryer to make sure your family has clean clothes throughout the week, so when it comes to upkeep, you need to do more than simply throw away the lint in the lint trap.  Here is why professional dryer vent cleaning is an important part of caring for your appliance and protecting your home: Save Money – When your dryer vent is clogged with lint, it runs inefficiently.  When it runs inefficiently, it costs you money. Routine appointments with a good professional dryer vent cleaning company will help to keep your dryer operating efficiently. Protect your Investment – A dryer is a costly appliance.  Keep it in good shape by using it according to the manufacturer's instruction, calling on professionals to repair it when required, and ensuring the vents are clear and operating as they should. Be Safe!  Lint buildup creates a fire hazard.  Clean out the lint trap after every load of laundry, and don't let lint build up in or around the dryer.  Don't...

Invest in an outdoor fire pit in 2019! If you're looking for a unique way to make your landscaping more inviting this year , a fire pit may be just what you need! Fire pits are a great way to add an element that will be loved by your entire family, and they can be used all year long. With a little creativity, you may find that your new fire pit becomes the center point of numerous new family traditions you'll treasure year after year. Cooking Is there anything that helps create a feeling of nostalgia like cooking over an open fire? From hot dogs and s'mores to more complicated dishes, cooking with fire can be a delicious way to bond with your loved ones and make memories you'll cherish. Plus, if you're hosting a large gathering, a fireplace with a grate can become a vital cooking service for help feeding the crowd when your stove and grill aren't enough! Warmth Whether it's a chilly summer night, the fresh air of fall, or a frigid winter evening watching sta...

Marie is an active, travel-loving grandmother of five who wants our help planning the remainder of her career and her retirement. We're headed to North Carolina today to make sure Marie can meet her goals of financial security coupled with fun! Case Studies are financial and life dilemmas that a reader of Frugalwoods sends to me requesting that Frugalwoods nation weigh in. Then, Frugalwoods nation (that's you!), reads through their situation and provides advice, encouragement, insight, and feedback in the comments section. For an example, check out last month's case study. I provide updates from our Case Study subjects at the bottom of each Case Study several months after a Case is featured. You all requested an easier way to track Case Study updates and I have heard your pleas :)! Here's list of all the Case Studies that currently have an update provided at the end of the post (and a hint that if you're a past Case Study participant who hasn't sent me your upda...

Happy New Year friends and welcome to the first Tutorials & Tips Link Party of 2019! If you're new here, a special welcome to you! The Tutorials & Tips Link Party is a place for bloggers in our niche to link up their best tutorials, tips, crafts, room reveals, furniture makeovers, recipes, etc. Each week, […]

Ask a co-worker what parts of the office they think are the filthiest and most will bring up office keyboards or perhaps the bathroom door handle. However, there are are other parts of the office that are teeming with germs that you may be oblivious to. Failure to properly clean an office can lead to health issues and loss of productivity, as many workers will call in sick. Below, are some of the dirtiest places in your office and how you can sterilize them without breaking the bank…or your back. The Start Button on Your Photocopier Machine A study conducted by Hloom-a prestigious template maker-found that the average photocopier start button had 1.2 billion colony forming units per square inch ; this is in stark comparison to a typical toilet seat at a school, which only has 3,200 colony forming units. As can be seen, the start button of your photocopier machine is one of the most germ-ridden spots in the office. The good news is you can clean it by using a high-quality disinfectant ...

We live in a world filled with risks and uncertainties. People, their families, their properties and their assets are constantly at exposed to a variety of risks. Insurance plans are a vital part of every person's life for it acts as a safety net for when an individual is in need of monetary assistance due to certain circumstances. In the finance industry, there is a large assortment of insurance plans ranging from health, home, vehicle, travel and even life insurance that an individual can opt for to protect his assets better and be equipped to handle any unfortunate incident that were to occur concerning the particular insurance policy. Before proceeding further, it is crucial to know what is term insurance and what is meant by pure protection plan. What is term insurance? Term insurance or term life insurance is life insurance that provides coverage for payment at a particular allotted fixed rate for a certain period as agreed during the initiation of the policy. This fixed ter...