Karen’s Opinion

Eyes and ears are so important. When they don’t feel right, I don’t feel right. Remember yesterday when I said my head felt fuzzy? Well, I went to the doctor today and discovered that my ears are full of crud. They are crackling and making my equilibrium off kilter. Not fun.

I have felt this way when I have gotten new glasses and the prescription is not quite right. That is why it is important to go to a professional when buying new glasses or prescription sunglasses.

I have been a fan of Clark Howard, the renowned money expert, who advises those of us looking for the best value in products and services. I prefer to receive the best quality product for the lowest price, which is what Clark Howard has written about in his book, “Living Large in Lean Times.” I was pleasantly surprised to see that Clark Howard sings the praises of buying eyeglasses online via ZenniOptical.com. Well, I have known for years that Zenni is the best place to buy my glasses and now, even the experts in saving money are discovering Zenni.

Check out Zenni and get the best for your money. Feel good and look good too. Take care of your eyes and ears.

I’m sorry that I haven’t posted for a bit but I have been sewing! I’ll show you a few of my projects after they are finished. Right now, my sewing machine is being serviced. It was starting to talk back to me so I decided it needed a good cleaning. I have it cleaned once a year so that it runs like new.

Our weather finally broke and we have been having some nice, cool days. I was so sick of temperatures being in the nineties. Ninety is too hot to do anything outside. This weather makes me want to go on a picnic and be outside enjoying nature. I finally put my hummingbird feeder out. I think the hummingbirds gave up on me. They probably thought I was researching energy deregulation but in reality I simply forgot! Now that the feeder is out there, I have seen a few hummingbirds sniff the thing but they don’t stop to sip. I am going to put fresh liquid in the feeder to see if that is the problem. I don’t think I would want to sip sour sugar water either.

I feel out of kilter today. I got a vanilla coke to drink while getting my hair done this afternoon and I think the sugar got to me. My head feels fuzzy. I can’t wait to go to bed.

We all like our things. We have books, collectibles, and various odds and ends tucked into every nook and cranny of our households, yet the space these items consume isn’t always as appreciated as the items are themselves. As said before, we like our things, we just don’t always like them all over the place.
A basement doesn’t just have to be used for storing holiday decorations and seasonal clothing, and if you’re like me and live in the Midwest, you want your basement free and clear in case of inclement weather. A garage doesn’t have to be solely for boxes of keepsakes either – it can actually fit your cars freeing you from hot seats in the summer and iced windows in the winter. To free these areas, as well as closets and utility rooms, of additional clutter consider renting a self storage unit or building a storage shed.
Renting a storage unit from a self storage facility can be a great way to reclaim storage areas within your home. These units vary in size usually ranging from 5×5 to 15×20, and can be used for anything from basic possessions to family heirlooms. Many Missouri wine enthusiasts have even begun using self storage units for wine cellars. You can rent a climate controlled unit, which actually make these better than storing in your basement, as they won’t allow items prone to growing mold and mildew do so. Self storage units are also relatively inexpensive and generally won’t cost over $40 a month for a 5×5 unit.
For those who would like to keep their possessions still within arm’s reach, they always have the option of building a storage shed on their property. These are great buildings and often come prefabricated from home improvement stores. If you choose to build one from your own design, you can also build it to have a dual purpose such as storage and a work space or plant potting area. However, before you choose to build, check with your local city government office for any permits that may need to be required as well as your local neighborhood association as many have restrictions on the types of building materials that may be used.
There is no reason to sacrifice space within your own home simply to keep old baby clothes, holiday decorations, or family heirlooms. Both storage shed and storage units provide affordable options to help you reduce clutter and free up space so that you can even turn your basement into the entertainment area you always wanted or your garage, well, back into a garage.