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The Best UV Umbrellas: How to Choose a Stylish and Functional UV Parasol
I've shared some of the best UV umbrellas below (both in terms fo style and functionality) for you to review. If you hope to protect your skin during your daily commute, find a complimentary accessory for a costume, or add something both romantic and practical to your wardrobe, I hope you'll find this guide to be helpful.
13 commentsUmbrella corporations - how do they work?
If you believe that yours is the kind of business that will resell services or contractors, will create many companies or subsidiaries, or you want to offer a corporate identity to other companies, consider the idea of an umbrella corporation. An umbrella corporation is one that shelters its smaller subsidiary companies with a variety of services and resources.
1 commentBuyer's Guide - Patio Umbrellas
Patio umbrellas may be the final accent to complete your backyard. Not only do they provide shade, they serve as a focal point and gathering area in your yard. An umbrella with a few comfortable chairs and a...
2 commentsA Short History of the Umbrella
There is evidence of the parasol / umbrella in many ancient cultures from appearing in pictures in Ancient Egypt, to significant evidence of their use in ancient Greece and Rome. In ancient Greece, parasols were an item of high fashion for wealthy...
2 commentsUmbrella Plant: Care & Pruning Tips
Just getting started with bonsai? Looking for an easy-to-care-for, but visually appealing houseplant? Read more about the Dwarf Umbrella Plant in this article!
4 commentsSurviving as a Long-Distance Commuter in College
A Hub about the ups and downs of being a college commuter. Filled with tips and personal anecdotes.
11 commentsUmbrellas: A History
Umbrellas, also known as parasols, bumbershoots, portable roofs,rainshades, sunshades, gamps, Hanways, and brollies have been around for a very long time. Utilized over 4,000 years ago in ancient Egypt, Greece, Assyria, and China, these useful...
8 commentsThe S&H Green Stamps Family - Growing Up as a Company Child
I am an S&H Green Stamps child. My mother worked for the Sperry & Hutchinson Company for 33 years, an employment that entitles me to call myself a company child. Those were the days of the company taking care of you.
70 commentsThe Best Independent Cape Cod Bookstores - Titcomb's, Eight Cousins, Yellow Umbrella & Isaiah Thomas
Cape Cod has a vibrant independent bookstore community. Search them out and experience a unique experience in each one. Includes literary landmarks such as Titcomb's Bookshop, Eight Cousins Bookstore, Isaiah Thomas Books, and the Yellow Umbrella. Driving directions and photos provided.
2 commentsSuperstitions And Old Wives Tales
This article uses humor to look at superstition listing most of the more common ones, from the number 13, to spilling salt, to the 4 leaf clover. It takes a look at how superstitions can control your life.
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