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Why Hire a Design + Build Firm for Your Kitchen Remodel

Contributed article in our home office design series. Enjoy working from home! – Kimberly

For homeowners who wish to move with the times and see the hottest design trends come to life in their personal space, embarking on a kitchen remodeling project is a special and exciting time. It is an eagerly anticipated event because every detail has been carefully planned, and they want the project to be executed with the same attention to insta-worthy detail.

They want to ensure that everything goes smoothly from start to finish. From the financial perspective, they want to know they are getting the best possible value. From the technical side of things, they want to hire a contractor who will honor their wishes and follow their exact specifications.

Map Ref: The Kitchen Studio of Glen Ellyn

A kitchen remodeling project is a serious endeavor, but when carried out by a team of professionals, it is well worth the wait and effort. And that is where the design-build concept comes into play. Design-build firms offer a comprehensive service, taking care of both the design and the construction phase of a project. 

So why are design-build firms the preferred choice, especially in the high-end market? What do they have to offer that makes them a cut above the rest?Continue reading→

What Major Companies Can You Work for if You Move to Charlotte?

Guest post in our career series. Enjoy! – Kimberly

A move to Charlotte, North Carolina, can be an exciting and rewarding experience for anyone, no matter where you’re coming from.

Not only is the city of more than 850,000 a beautiful setting with pleasant weather (including mild winters!), but it’s also a booming center of commerce and jobs in the state.

Charlotte, one of the older cities in the nation due to its founding in 1768, offers newcomers and longtime residents alike plenty of opportunity for doing well for themselves. Some of the largest industries in Charlotte include manufacturing, healthcare, finance, trade, utilities, and technology. 

To give you an even better picture of what you can expect from the job market in Charlotte, we have prepared this guide to some of the largest and best employers in the city.

So, if you have indeed scooped up one of the Charlotte houses for sale recently and are wondering what some of your options are, fear not: check out this list!Continue reading→

Ideal Image Review & Testimonial: What to Expect From Procedures

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Your image matters to your professional career! Check out our guest post on this topic below. Enjoy! – Kimberly

Ideal Image is the leading aesthetic procedure company in the nation. It has over 800 medical professionals in 150 locations. The procedures offered by Ideal Image include laser hair removal, Botox and fillers, body fat reduction, and skin-tightening procedures. 

The goal of the company is to allow its customers to look and feel their best. The improvement in appearance can provide a major boost to self-esteem and confidence. The procedures performed at Ideal Image are non-invasive, which means no surgery, no downtime, and no pain during the procedure. One of the most popular services at Ideal Image is laser hair removal. Here is more information about this procedure. 

What Is Laser Hair Removal Treatment?

In laser hair removal at Ideal Image, a beam of light is used to eliminate hair follicles that allow the hair to grow. As the follicles get eliminated, they are no longer able to support hair growth, and the hair will eventually fall out. The procedure can be used to get rid of hair in different areas of the body, including the legs, facial hair, eyebrows, arms, chest, bikini line, and Brazilian. The laser hair treatment is performed by highly skilled medical professionals who have completed thousands of procedures. You will have an initial consultation with an Ideal Image professional to customize the treatment plan for your needs and guide you in what to expect before, during, and after laser hair removal treatment.

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4 Things to Consider Before Going into Business With Someone You Know

Guest post in our entrepreneurial series. Enjoy! – Kimberly

Business partnerships between people who already know each other can be incredibly fruitful. They involve banding together and sharing capital, expertise, and experience to create a thriving enterprise. Partnering up with a friend or family member may seem like an excellent idea. However, you need to exercise caution when going into business with someone you are close to. Business partnership and friends do not always mix, and incompatibility in business can lead to strained relationships and broken friendships. Here are a few things that you should consider before choosing a business partner.

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Do You Share a Similar Vision?

If you are considering starting a business, you probably already have some idea about the product or service you would like to provide, the industry you want to be in, and the type of business you want to run. When it comes down to company identity, it is essential that you both share a similar vision for your brand. In order for it to succeed, business partners need to unify to fulfill brand promises, enforce standards and live up to the company beliefs and values.

Have You Worked With Them Before?

Having a strong connection with someone in a personal way does not always mean you will work well together in business. Being comfortable with your business partner and having the ability to be honest and straight with them is important. However, possessing existing experience working with them already will help you gauge their work style and what they will be like as a partner. If you lack this experience, try working together on a smaller project to see how you work together as a team.Continue reading→

You Can Beat Autoimmune!

We are delighted to host this guest post in support of the wonderful work that Palmer Kippola is doing to help people reclaim their best lives. Enjoy! – Kimberly

I’m Palmer Kippola, certified Functional Medicine Health Coach and I used to have MS.

If you’re plagued with frustrating or debilitating autoimmune symptoms like profound fatigue, aches and pains, numbness and tingling, brain fog, or all of the above you’re not alone. About one in five Americans, or roughly ten percent of the world’s population, suffers from one of the more than 100 autoimmune diseases. It’s estimated that the prevalence and cost of autoimmune disease is greater than cancer, heart disease and diabetes combined, and it’s one of the top ten causes of death in women under age sixty-four. Long haul COVID may very well be classified as an autoimmune disease too.

Autoimmunity is epidemic today but it doesn’t have to be that way.

While it took me more than two decades of trial and error to finally reverse the MS, and another 5 years to study how that was even possible, it can be far quicker, more straightforward, and less costly to reverse or prevent autoimmune conditions today.

You may be thinking all this sounds a little too good to be true. And who can blame you? You probably haven’t heard many people say, “I used to have MS,” and most likely, your doctor hasn’t mentioned anything beyond the use of prescription medication to “manage” your condition. Although millions of Americans suffer from at least one of the myriad autoimmune disorders, the best the current medical establishment can provide is little more than medications, which may in an ironic twist, trigger additional autoimmune conditions, and even cancer. That’s because most conventional doctors have never learned how to effectively treat chronic disease, like autoimmune disorders, type 2 diabetes, and dementia.

In other words, what your doctor doesn’t know can hurt you. Thankfully, despite Western medicine’s current limitations, groundbreaking studies in the last decade have given us the science we need to prevent, and yes, even reverse autoimmune disorders.Continue reading→

Herbalife Reviews: Three Great Recipes Using Herbalife Aloe

Contributed blog in our health & wellness series. Enjoy! – Kimberly

Herbalife Nutrition Aloe is an unexpectedly delicious and decidedly nutritious addition to Herbalife Shakes. This Product Review will reveal three great recipes for using aloe in Herbalife Nutrition shakes. But the first thing to know is how aloe impacts hydration and nutrition.

Many homes keep an aloe plant close at hand for treating minor cuts, scrapes, and burns. The oozing sap of a freshly cut aloe leaf soothes, coats, and hydrates the skin to help it heal faster. Many skin moisturizers include aloe as one of their major ingredients. Applying aloe to the skin every night helps to keep it smooth, soft, and moisturized.

What many fans of Herbalife shakes don’t know is that aloe consumed orally hydrates the body from the inside out. Applying an aloe moisturizer to your skin every day or every night helps to keep your skin soft and smooth. Drinking Herbalife shakes made with aloe keeps skin smooth, too! And adding aloe to your Herbalife shakes makes them even more hydrating and more delicious.

To reap the benefits of Herbalife aloe, you only need to mix half a fluid ounce (3 capfuls) in half a cup (4 fluid ounces, or 120 ml if you use metric measurements) of water. Aloe also mixes deliciously with other drinks or a Formula 1 shake.

You can also try any of these three great Herbalife aloe recipes originated by Registered Dietitian Susan Bowerman.Continue reading→

What All to Keep in Mind While Buying a Vape Online

Contributed article in our pandemic recreational series. Enjoy! – Kimberly

Vaping has created a lot of hype amongst the youth and the elderly alike. However, it can be quite intimidating for a newbie who is about to buy his first vape online over such an extensive range of varieties and products to choose from. If you are new to the vaping world, it can be quite overwhelming, and things can get confusing pretty quickly.

You go to buy your first vape mod, and it comes equipped with so many types of equipment such as a personal vaporizer, smok coils, mech mod, vape pen, pod vape, and more. The variation in the flavors used in a vaping machine is diverse as well, with a wide range of nicotine levels. Fortunately, we have got you covered with just the perfect guide to buying your first vaping kit online.

Not all vapes are created equal

When it comes to a  vape, one needs to understand which type of vaporizer might be best suitable for his/her needs. It is essential to realize what you demand from a vape and compare the choices you have before yourself. There are two main types of vaporizers: desktop vapes, and portable vapes, and each contains their variations with it. If you happen to be a regular smoker, a portable vape should be the more preferable of the both for you, which can allow you to slip it in your pocket and take it out for a quick tope whenever convenient.Continue reading→

Why should you clean your windows regularly?

Contributed article in our anti-viral cleanliness series. Enjoy! – Kimberly

Why should you clean your windows regularly?

The idea of cleaning a window regularly may not sit well with everyone, but the truth is that we must do it regularly. While some people may view this as absurd, it is imperative to ensure that we live in a clean environment, to protect ourselves from disease-causing organisms. Actually, that is the main reason we also take a bath and brush our teeth.

Now back to it, what could the compelling reasons as to why you should clean your window regularly? Why should you ask for a professional Scottsdale window cleaning service? Well, other than their reputation of making customers happy through excellent service, here are the reasons as to why regular cleaning of your window  is necessary:

  • Natural light

Maybe you’ve been missing that natural light experience because you’ve refused to clean up your windows. Sunrises and sunsets are beautiful, and if your window doesn’t tell that, then you need to do something. Cleaning your window helps remove impurities from acid rain, salts, and other wastes such as dirt and birds’ waste. Otherwise, if you wipe the windows casually, the debris may still pile in small quantities until the panes start depicting something close to translucent.Continue reading→

TRAVEL, LIVE, WORK, INVEST & RETIRE IN SINGAPORE

 

Contributed article in our business series. Enjoy! – Kimberly

One of the many benefits of travel is it gives you the opportunity to explore the amazing variety of cultures around the world. The thrills, adventures, and experiences that traveling offers make the long or short hours on the plane worth it.

Singapore is one of the many countries around the world that is known for its high-tech infrastructure, rapid development, and economy. Hence, it is not surprising to see lots of people around the world wanting to either travel, work, invest or retire in this country.

In this post, we will give you a quick guide to traveling, living, working, investing, and retiring in Singapore.

Home Options in Singapore

Unlike many countries, most people in Singapore live in condos. This is not degrading in any way as this is the norm in here; especially if you are looking to rent a home in the inner city. If you go for new apartments, there is a huge chance that you will also have access to playgrounds, function rooms, pools, and gyms there. You may have to move out to the suburbs to rent a single home though; and keep in mind that these homes do not have gardens — and in most cases, they even don’t have backyards.Continue reading→