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If you’re one of the approximately 50 million Americans who works in a cubicle, you know the advantages – relative privacy and a customizable environment – and the disadvantages, such as frequent interruptions and a distracting noise level. To help make your cubicle life more productive and pleasant, try these tips: Focus – Have a…
Pets, garbage cans, various foods; they can all leave lingering odors. If you’d like to make your Preferred Living home smell nicer, try these suggestions. First, open the windows. Fresh air is bound to help. Use lemons to clean your kitchen sink. They leave a clean, citrus scent. Place a piece of cedar or sandalwood…
Burning candles is a great way to infuse your Preferred Living space with delicious, refreshing and clean smells, but it can also lead to candle wax spills. Scraping dried Yankee Candle Cherry Berry Pie wax away from your carpet may leave red stains behind, so try this handy tip to preserve your rugs and carpets:…
August is National Golf Month! It's the perfect time to get out with your friends for a round of 18 holes. Enjoy the beautiful weather and the personal challenge of perfecting your swing. The greater Columbus area has many beautiful courses to explore. For contact information and location details, check out this golf course database. Then, reserve your…
If you like good pickin' and tight vocal harmonies, check out the area's premier bluegrass festival. It's called Musicians Against Childhood Cancer, or MACC. The four-day event runs from July 20th through the 23rd at Hoover Y-Park in nearby Lockbourne, Ohio. All the proceeds from the festival benefit St. Jude's Children's Research Hospital in Memphis. Some of the top names in…
Leather furniture can add both a contemporary vibe and a "sense of the classic" to just about any room, but it can also require a sizeable investment. If you decide to furnish your Preferred space with leather furniture, follow these tips to keep it looking great. General Leather Care Tips Keep sharp objects away from your leather…
Hosting a summer party? Try these quick and easy ideas for an after-dinner treat your guests will love! Pound Cake Parfaits This dessert just takes cubed, store-bought pound cake; fresh fruits of your choice (washed and sliced); vanilla ice cream; and cinnamon. Heat your oven to 375 degrees, spread crouton-sized pound cake cubes on a…
Are you ready for the biggest and best 4th of July fireworks show in the Midwest? It'll take place in downtown Columbus, Friday, July 1st at 10pm. The display will originate from the Veterans Memorial, and is sure to be a treat for the whole family. The Red, White and Boom celebration runs all day, and includes great food,…
It can be pretty intimidating to confront your supervisor about a mistake he or she has made, but the consequences of staying silent could be worse. When you know you are right about a matter that's important to business, it’s best to be honest and speak up. Kerry Patterson, co-author of The New York Times…
It can be pretty intimidating to confront your supervisor about a mistake he or she has made, but the consequences of staying silent could be worse. When you know you are right about a matter that's important to business, it’s best to be honest and speak up. Kerry Patterson, co-author of The New York Times…