Men and women today wear belts all the time with a wide variety of different clothing styles. But did you know that before 1920, only people in the military wore belts? In fact, before the early 1920s, men’s pants didn’t even have belt loops. Instead of belts, men wore suspenders. We would never guess the …
What would you call a place with over 300 world-class beaches and tropical weather year-round? A place with tax benefits, easy US access, and a lower cost of living than most big American cities? You might think this place is “paradise,” but the locals call it Puerto Rico. Puerto Rico is a super-hot vacation spot …
There’s no denying that Puerto Rico is a gorgeous island with many perks and amenities that make it an enviable place to live. The weather is similar to the conditions in Florida, with turquoise waters and beautiful beaches. As a US territory, you don’t need a passport to visit Puerto Rico. Visiting is much different …
There’s no denying that Puerto Rico is a lovely island with a phenomenal location in the Caribbean. It’s idyllic and picturesque, with sunny weather, a gorgeous coastline, friendly people, and great food. Since the early part of the last century (1917, to be exact), Puerto Rico has also been part of the United States. That …
Gorgeous weather, stunning beaches, and laid-back Caribbean lifestyle bring mainland-dwelling Americans to Puerto Rico all the time. What keeps them here is the surprisingly affordable lifestyle. Puerto Rico has a quality of life many mainland American cities would die for. Plus, moving here is easier than any other Caribbean island because Puerto Rico is a …
When you’re getting ready for a big move, one of the biggest tasks to accomplish is packing your stuff. If you have many shoes or a genuine collection, packing them correctly is essential. Considering the cost of fine shoes, the last thing you want is to crush, crease, bend or otherwise damage them. Below is …
Moving from one home to another is stressful any time of year, it’s true. Moving in summer, though, adds a significant level of extra stress. More people are moving, movers are busy, the kids are out of school, and the mercury is through the roof. Moving in summer is a recipe for disaster; Southern Self …
American families and business owners alike rent storage units to store things all over the country. And the reasons people use storage are even more varied. For example, some people store their things after selling their home but before their new home is ready. Others rent storage units to free up space in their crowded …
Many people store their things in self-storage centers where they offer safe, clean storage units. For example, storage units are more or less like garages, even down to the large, roll-up garage door at the front. In addition, they can usually be found in different sizes, as many folks store different amounts of stuff. If …
Fondly known as the Enchanted Island, Puerto Rico has an amazing mix of natural and manmade wonders. That’s especially true of the island’s capital, San Juan. The beaches here are some of the best in the world. There are gorgeous tropical rainforests to explore. The diverse culture is an eclectic mix of Caribbean, Spanish, African, …