Gear Up!
February 19, 2013
Bikes are bulky and take up a lot of room, which is why bike racks that are wall or ceiling mounted are a great way to free up floor space. Here are a few styles that might help your bike take up less space.
The Bicycle Hanger – Stores Up To Four Bikes allows you to hang bikes by one wheel. This bike rack is great in the garage where space is always at a premium. Holding up to four bikes this rack is ideal for a family or anyone with a bike collection.
Don’t think four bikes will do it? Then the Mountain Bike Rack, with six slots, has the storage you need. This rack allows you to dedicate a wall to storing and displaying your bikes.
For a bike rack that offers storage space for your bike and all your bike gear add the Wall Mounted Bicycle Rack – Double Vertical. Built in shelves are the perfect place to store clip in shoes, a bike lock or your helmet.
With a minimalist design that is subtle enough to use in your apartment or in the garage try the Single Wall Mounted Bike Rack – Set of 2. A hook holds the top tire while the lower tray keeps the lower tire from marking the wall. Use as many of these racks as needed to store all your bikes.
Keeping bikes properly stored and out of the way simply requires finding the right bike rack for your space and your bike collection. From the garage to the living room, wherever you store your bike, a bike rack that takes them up, up and away can be a convenient way to make the best use of your space. These bike racks will give you extra space to hang, while giving your bikes a place to hang too.
Kitchen Shelves Can Lead You to Healthy Eating
February 19, 2013
As mentioned in the previous post, this week we will be exploring the various ways kitchen shelves can be a productive “first step” before you begin cooking more at home and preparing your own meals. Cooking food at home is a great way to save money and be sure you know exactly what you are putting into your body.
For a few decades pre-prepared meals and other convenience-geared food items were all the rage. People were getting used to more fast-paced lives and demanding quicker and quicker options for dining. Unfortunately this lead to complacency on nutrition and we see ourselves in the health / obesity crisis we face today.
So what do kitchen shelves have to do with this?
The other day I was reading my favorite blog for healthy lifestyle and eating idea. It gave the inspiration to cook up a healthy meal with local ingredients. It was vegan to boot, something that I have never even considered!
The problem with this meal is that it requires a lot of counter space for chopping and other food preparation. Right now my counters are full of items like my spice rack, chopping board and coffee pot. With all that stuff on my counters, kitchen shelves would really go a long way to get the space cleared.
Pack a Picnic
February 16, 2013
Mix up your weekend with a picnic packed for two. Don’t think you want to lug a picnic basket with you? There are all sorts of updated picnic bags and backpacks that allow you to carry your food and supplies with you wherever you go. The Sydney Picnic Backpack for Two can be worn while riding your bike and has an organized interior that keeps everything you need, from plates to pepper, in place. This picnic set has everything you need for a classic picnic, so even though you’re roughing it, you can still serve a first class meal.
Just looking to pack your favorite bottle of wine? The Connoisseur Leather Wine Carrier comes with a compartment for storing a wine bottle and another for two acrylic wine glasses. Coming complete with a corkscrew and glasses, this tote has everything you need to enjoy a glass of wine. A strap on this bag makes it easy to carry over your shoulder. Use this tote to bring wine on your next camping trip or to an outdoor concert.
Not sure what snacks to pack? There are all sorts of simple recipes that can be packed up for the perfect picnic. Keep it simple with fresh bread and cheese or try wrapping sandwiches or wraps in parchment paper and some twine to keep your lunch contained. A small container filled with pasta or salad allows you to add an unexpected dish to your picnic. Don’t forget to pack some fruit or cookies for dessert.
Bringing a delicious meal with you wherever you go doesn’t have to be hard work, it just requires a little planning and packing ahead. Serve a four course meal or a simple snack in style with these portable picnic baskets.