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23 Jan
This article describes where to look, what to look for, and how to choose day-hiking boots. Knowing where to look and what to look for, you can be sure to get the high-quality hiking boots you need without paying extra for features you don’t need.
Day-hiking boots range anywhere from $40.00 to $150.00. The high end of that range is beginning to cross into backpacking boots, but anything below that range is either an exceptionally good deal or an imitation hiking boot that will disappoint you badly.
So, let’s talk about the kinds of places to shop for hiking boots, features to look for, pitfalls to avoid, and techniques to make sure you have the right fit.
Where to Shop for Hiking Boots
If you have never done any serious hiking, you will want to buy your first serious hiking boots in a hands-on experience. I’m being honest here (habit of mine). Yes, it is in my interest to persuade you to buy your hiking boots through my Web site, but I won’t do that if it is not appropriate for you. Even aside from ethical considerations, it would be bad business for me to create a lot of dissatisfied customers telling their friends about their bad experience. No, I’m just being honest. I don’t want to take your money and leave you unhappy. Buy your first pair of hiking boots at a brick-and-mortar store where you can handle the boots and try them for proper fit. Then, when you have enough experience to know what you want in your second pair of hiking boots (or third, or …), you can take advantage of the lower prices available on the Web.
When shopping for hiking boots, look for an outdoor equipment store rather than a shoe store. The sales clerks in a general shoe store are not likely to know the difference between real hiking boots and fashion imitations of hiking boots. You might pay more money at an outdoor equipment store, but you will realize the savings out on the trail.
Once you’re in the store, ask about some of the things you read in this article. If the sales clerk doesn’t know what a scree collar is or why soft outer soles are better than hard, look for another sales clerk, or another store.
If you are ready to buy your hiking boots on the Web, you can take advantage of the best of both worlds. You can buy from a high-volume store that has the best prices, but first get your advice, recommendations, and reviews from affiliated Web sites that specialize in hiking equipment.
Wherever you choose to buy your hiking boots, make sure there is a reliable, knowledgeable person in the loop somewhere. If the sales clerk or Web site seems too eager about making the sale and not interested enough in discussing and comparing features, you should look somewhere else before you make a final decision.
Especially when you are shopping the Web sites, you may need to pay attention to brands. Certain brands have a well-deserved reputation for good quality, and you should not ignore that. On the other hand, some brands have an overblown reputation that often has more to do with fashion than with genuine quality. The only way to know the difference, and to find the quality you need without paying for fashion that you don’t care about, is to talk to those who know the difference and to read reviews from people who have actually used the hiking boots in the field.
Features to Look For in Day-Hiking Boots
Here is what you need to look for:
* Deep tread in a soft sole for traction.
* Appropriate height (just above the ankle).
* Soft, wide, thick scree collar (the padding around the top that keeps pebbles out without chafing your Achilles tendon).
* Fiberglass shank. Steel is okay, but fiberglass is better in day-hiking boots because it’s lighter. Full-length is preferred, but shorter shanks may be acceptable if you are planning more moderate hiking.
* Tongue attached at least up to the top of the foot, or higher if you plan on crossing streams frequently.
* Crampon attachments (good, but not essential, unless you do a lot of hiking in icy conditions).
* Hooks for the laces above the top of the foot.
* Choose eyelets, D-rings, or webbing for the lower lace attachment points as a matter of personal taste. My experience does not indicate any one to be better than the others for day-hiking boots.
* Good insulation and padding all around, firm on the bottom, with a tough but smooth lining.
* Double stitching on all visible seams.
* More leather and less fabric is better. Split leather is fine (and you’ll almost never find full-grain leather in a day-hiking boot), but not full suede.
* Fewer seams is better.
Most of these features are self-evident, but here are a few techniques for evaluating specific features.
* Tread should be at least two fifths of the total thickness of the sole.
* Measure the softness of the tread surface by pressing your thumbnail into it. You should be able to make a visible indentation that springs out in a second or so.
* Measure the stiffness of the shank by holding the heel in one hand and the toe in the other, and twisting the sole. You should not be able to twist it at all.
Common Pitfalls to Avoid in Hiking Boots
The biggest problem you’re likely to find in shopping for day-hiking boots is cheaply-made “imitation” hiking boots. They look like hiking boots, but they’re not built to stand up to trail conditions. They will not last long, and they will not give you the traction and water resistance you need.
You can tell an “imitation” hiking boot from the real thing by these characteristics:
* Mild tread, less than about two-fifths the thickness of the sole.
* Hard tread surface that you can barely indent with your fingernail.
* Non-attached tongue.
* Non-rigid sole that you can twist by hand.
* No scree collar. There may be patches of leather or a different color of fabric that look like a scree collar, but if it doesn’t have thick, soft padding around the top, it’s not a real hiking boot. It won’t keep the pebbles out, and it might chafe or constrict your Achilles tendon.
Fitting your Hiking Boots
You must fit your hiking boots with any orthopedic inserts, off-the-shelf insoles, and the hiking socks you intend to wear with them. A good rule of thumb is to start with one full size larger than your regular street shoes.
With all the inserts and insoles in place and your hiking socks on, but with no laces in the boot, put the boot on and push your foot all the way forward until your toes touch the front. You should have just enough room behind the heel to slide your finger all the way in.
Next, lace the boot up snugly and walk around. The boots will be stiff and uncomfortable because they’re not broken in, but they should not allow your foot to slide or rub.
Stand on a steep slope with your toes pointing down. (Use the fitting horse where you’re supposed to put your foot to lace the shoe while sitting. Go ahead and stand on it.) You should be able to wiggle your toes, and they should not touch the front of the boots.
If you bought the boots via the Web, do this fit-test as soon as you get them. Even if you think you know your size, boots from different manufacturers might fit differently. Check the size and fit immediately, and return them for a replacement if they don’t fit right.
Conclusion
If you are looking for your first pair of serious hiking boots, you must do your shopping in an outdoor equipment store where you can handle the boots and talk to knowledgeable sales staff. Only if you have some experience with day-hiking boots, take advantage of the bargains available on the Web.
Check for the features that identify a quality hiking boot, and avoid “fake” hiking boots.
Bring all the inserts and socks you will wear with your hiking boots, and check for a firm but comfortable fit with no rubbing or sliding.
Look for quality, and expect to pay for it, but don’t pay more than you have to for features that don’t contribute to the durability and comfort of your hiking boots.
Chuck Bonner is a lifelong hiker and amateur naturalist, and webmaster of http://www.HikingWithChuck.com For more information about hiking boots and other hiking equipment based on many years on the trail, visit http://www.hikingwithchuck.com/Gear/HikingGear.htm
20 Jan
Packing men’s clothing is easy once you get organized. As a rule, they will not take as many items as women pack so you can use a smaller case. Lightweight luggage with a removable suiter inside is the easiest way to go if you are packing one or two suit or sports jackets. The suiter will keep the jackets almost wrinkle free. Of course, you can always pack a travel steamer just in case. There are models that will use any type of tap water. International steamer models can be used around the world. If the luggage does not have a suiter or if you are taking more than two jackets, you will have to use a garment bag. A garment bag will hang all of the clothing on hangers right from your closet.
Shirts can also be hung on the same hanger underneath the jacket. Garment bags are easiest to pack when they are hung up. Gravity will pull the clothing straight and keep everything neatly in order. There are usually small mesh pockets and other zippered pockets for underwear, pajamas and shaving gear. A small narrow pocket will hold ties. Shoes or sneakers will fit on the bottom of the garment bag. Pockets that will hold socks are located on the top on either side of the hanger hook. Because hangers slope down, this is a perfect area for small items. In the outside pocket, you can slip some casual items or gym clothing. Try to leave room for a lightweight raincoat and a small travel umbrella. Garment bags come in soft models or those with wheels and a pull handle.
Packing a Pullman case with the removable garment sleeve is very easy. Jacket and slacks can go on one thin wire hanger. Place them inside the garment cover. They will usually fold once or twice depending on the size of the luggage. Then the balance of the clothes you’ve chosen can be packed. The garment cover is generally in the top part of the luggage. Underwear should go in first on the bottom of the case, against the inner bars of the pull-up handle. It’s easiest to pack first inside a packing cube, so he can unpack quickly by dropping the cubes in one of the hotel drawers. Next, pack any additional slacks on hangers to continue to make unpacking easy. His cotton shirts can be packed in a shirt cube. These keep the shirts from wrinkling and they will look like you just picked them up from the laundry or cleaners when you unpack. This type of cube also keeps everything from shifting inside the suitcase to further eliminate wrinkles. His socks can be placed inside the shoes or sneakers. Cover the shoe or sneaker with a travel shoe cover and pack them around the perimeter of the bag. Continue to pack any travel accessories around the perimeter of the case.
The new airline regulations do not allow you to take your toiletries on board. The only liquids and gels you can carry with you have to fit inside a quart sized clear plastic bag. Inside the bag, liquids can be in containers no larger than three ounces. And travelers may take only one of these on board. Easy-go and Travelon are two companies that make this convenient 3-1-1 bag with the correct sized travel bottles included. The balance of your toiletries must be packed in your luggage. That means hair gels, toothpaste, shampoo, mouthwash, and shaving cream and after-shave lotion all must be carefully packed. The safest way is to cover each container with plastic wrap and then pack everything inside a man’s shave kit. These are usually leather on the outside and washable nylon lined inside. If anything leaks or spills, the kit will hopefully protect your clothing from being soiled or ruined. Discount luggage can also be stained inside from these dangerous spills and leaks.
Many shorter trips can use a carryon bag. These trips have to plan carefully because carryon bags generally can be no larger than 45″ measuring length plus height plus width. Some of the carryon bags have a suit fixture inside. You will need to pack your slacks and jacket on one thin wire hanger inside the carryon. It will fold up with soft padded folds usually once or twice depending on the design. Toiletries will have to be in the regulation 3-1-1 clear plastic bag. There’s usually room inside these carryons for a small travel umbrella. Underwear and pajamas will fit inside one of the smaller packing cubes. These carryon bags are convenient and easy to travel with on short trips. You don’t have to wait at the baggage carousel and can be on your way as soon as the plane lands. These cases are popular corporate gifts and can be individually monogrammed with your initials, or with a company name or logo. However you travel, pack well and enjoy your trip!
Maxine Greco has been in the luggage and travel business for over 38 years. She is currently working at Village Luggage and Gifts.
19 Jan
If you have acne, you may have searched without much success for quite awhile to find the proper treatment geared to your particular condition and skin type. It doesn’t help that there are so many different acne solutions available on the market. In fact, if you’re not careful, you could waste a lot of money before you find one that works for your particular situation.
However, did you know that some things you do in your normal, everyday life could actually help treat your acne condition? In fact, you could treat and prevent with just a few simple steps, which simply means changing how you perform a few different things. For example, you might notice a big difference just by changing the type of cleansers you use.
If you use a harsh soap or other type of harsh cleanser to clean your face, it might surprise you know that this can actually make your acne worse. In fact, most dermatologists recommend the use of a mild and gentle cleanser. He or she can tell you which cleanser to use so that it fits your skin type and cleansing needs. In general, you should wash your skin with a gentle acne cleanser twice a day, in the morning and at night. Also wash after exercising since this activity can bring oils to the surface.
In addition, you should keep from picking, touching, or rubbing your acne. Even though it’s an old wives tale that you should pop pimples, in fact you should avoid doing this, because it can cause permanent scarring. This in turn can be an unpleasantly permanent reminder of your acne troubles, and scars are usually forever.
Next, you should avoid the sun as much as you can. Most acne solutions can cause photo sensitivity, which means that you’ll be much more prone to getting sunburn. In addition, of course, the sun can help cause skin cancer and increase skin aging. Old school thoughts are that the sun would dry out your acne, but this is not true.
If you are a woman, you’ll want to take note of what type of makeup you use. Opt for makeup components and lotions that are water-based rather than oil-based, including blush, eye shadow, or foundation. You should also make sure that you thoroughly cleanse your face each night before you go to bed. If you leave makeup on your face at night, this can cause follicle clogging and inflammation, which can easily and frequently lead to an acne breakout.
Finding the right acne solution for your needs may mean that you need to make some changes in the way you do things day to day. This may mean watching the type of makeup you use for women. For men, it may even mean changing the way you shave your face by changing your brand of after shave or shaving lotion.
Overall, if you want to finally live acne free, you need to not only implement an acne solution that involves over the counter medication, which may be necessary for many people, but you also need to implement and maintain an effective prevention program as well.
For more insights and additional information about an effective Acne Solution please visit our web site at http://www.acne-warrior.com
15 Jan
Marketers of just for men skin care products always tell you about the great things the lotions, creams or cleansers will do for your face. Let me tell you about some of the bad things these “health and beauty aids” can do.
Even natural skin care for men can include ingredients that are not safe. For example, one of the “organic” sunscreens is oxybenzone. Over two years ago, researchers were able to prove that the compound causes changes in DNA, increased free radical production and can cause cancer.
But, that doesn’t mean that manufacturers stopped using it. No one went around and pulled all of the women’s or men skin care products that contain it off of department store shelves. There was no national recall. Nothing – it’s still out there.
It is basically left up to the consumer to protect himself and it’s difficult to do when you don’t know what’s really in that bottle.
Truly safe and natural skin care for men should contain the same things that we eat; protein, fatty acids, vitamins and antioxidants. Things like olive, avocado and macadamia oils are completely safe and naturally moisturizing.
They are more similar the skin’s own sebum than the cheap moisturizers like petrolatum and mineral oil. Daily moisturizing is a must for men skin care products, but you also need cleansing.
Orange oil is one of the safest and most effective cleansers on the market. If you have exceptionally sensitive skin, though, you may want to look for colloidal oatmeal cleansers.
Witch hazel extract is a good ingredient for natural skin care for men who shave daily. It’s the best aftershave you can choose, as it’s non-irritating, but prevents infections in cuts and scrapes. It soothes irritation and damage, helps heal sunburn and is beneficial for treating eczema and psoriasis.
Vitamin B5 is important to look for in men skin care products. It helps repair tissue damage, as from shaving, sun or wind exposure. It moisturizes and enhances the tanning process. A light tan protects the deeper, more sensitive layers from free radicals and UV damage.
Grape seed oil is sometimes found in natural skin care for men. It’s not as common as olive oil, but it is a better moisturizer for the face. You may have never heard of it, but it’s becoming increasingly popular for low fat diets, as less oil is needed for cooking and less is absorbed by the food.
Grape seed oil is a good natural skin care for men, not only because it’s an effective moisturizer, but also because it forms an invisible film that keeps dirt and grime out of the pores. It’s a preferred ingredient for damaged and stressed tissue (another shaving issue) and it supports the natural rejuvenation process.
Grape seed oil also contains the necessary fatty acids needed for the skin’s health and can even be used as a shaving lubricant. There are many wonderful men skin care products on the market today. Just remember to shop carefully and if you don’t recognize an ingredient, look it up, before you buy it.
Kylie Reed: Dedicated to finding, using and researching skin care products which will reverse and/or slow the aging process by rejuvenating our skin naturally, healthfully and affordably!
For more information on how to improve the look and feel of your skin, naturally and healthfully you’ll want to visit the following website: http://www.radiant-and-clear-skin-site.com
12 Dec
Congratulations on the birth of your little one! Now, you want to show the world just how precious they are, and why not do it with photo birth announcements? Well, actually, you may have come up with a number of reasons why not but we will show you a great solution that will allow you to experience the great benefits of photo birth announcements without all those pesky problems.
Reasons for Not Having Photo Birth Announcements
Well, we might as well come right out and say it – photo birth announcementsare usually expensive and time-consuming when you probably have very little money and time. It takes time and money to get all those photos printed, write in each one, stick all those stamps on the envelopes, address the envelopes, and then still send them out. Oh, and another problem is that you’re not even sure they will arrive after all of this.
As a new mom or dad your time is really precious. Baby is taking up a lot of it and you still need time to eat, sleep and shower yourself so time is one thing you do not have. Money is probably scarce after buying all those new baby items too so if you can save money you will. Well, as we say, this is USUALLY the case with photo birth announcements but not always and we will tell you why…
Baby Photo Birth Announcements Online
Today you can quickly and easily put up a web page for free (you can sign up for a free web page at Events Listed Photo Birth Announcements). Once your web page is up you can put up all the photos you like (after all, it is free – you don’t have any printing costs). You will also be able to add audio clips, video, other little notes and really whatever you feel would make your photo birth announcement just too precious and help express your excitement on the birth of your new baby.
If you are having one of those announcement parties to announce the birth of your new baby then you can also send out invitations via your web page and collect responses.
This also acts as a permanent reminder and you can keep it up as long as you choose – go back and add little notes about baby’s first words, take some videos of when baby learns to walk and put these up, and add to the web page as baby grows up. Then one day when these days are long past you, and your now grown child, will be able to look back at these precious moments with joy because of the way you have captured it forever.
Don’t get put off by the problems associated with photo birth announcements, instead just change your tactics – put all those photos as well as audio and video online and you will be able to make an even cuter announcement for free and still have time left for all those other things that make the life of a new mom or dad hectic. Remember, you also want time to enjoy the little one, so go now and quickly put up that cute photo birth announcement online.
Tamara Ford is the wife of an Internet Entrepreneur who specializes in Event Launch Marketing applying social media and internet marketing strategies. “I initially started writing to help my husband and have since become hooked”. If the content of this article interests you, you may be interested in reading another article I have submitted titled Baby Girl Birth Announcements or you may want to visit our site to learn more about our free web publishing tool for Kids Parties
7 Dec
Many people love to give gifts to their loved ones at Easter. There are so many things to consider when trying to find the perfect gift for someone special. Ideas for Easter gifts are endless and can be customizable. If you are planning to make this Easter a time that your gift recipients will remember for a long time, now is the time to start thinking about what kind of gift they would like to receive and could even come in use long after the holiday is over.
Of course, everyone knows that the Easter Basket is the more traditional gift for Easter. There are so many things you can do with a basket. For children a basket full of Easter chocolates and other candy is an excellent idea. If you are giving an Easter Basket to an adult, the contents of the basket should be a little more adult orientated. You can still through some chocolates in the mix but also add things like bubble bath and body wash for the women and after-shave and shaving cream for the men. Gifts like this can last for a while.
If you are looking for a more sophisticated gift idea try looking at real or even fake floral arrangements. Flowers are greats gifts for parents or grandparents. Some flowers that represent Easter are daisies and tulips. These are the flowers that are most often associated with Easter, also associated with Easter is the Easter lily. The Easter lily also has religious meanings and is a really good gift for the grandparents. You can make your own floral arrangement, buy a premade floral arrangement or have one custom made for your recipient. You can also have a candy floral arrangement, these are more popular for Valentines Day but can also make a great Easter gift.
If you want to go with a less traditional gift basket there are many variations and endless possibilities. You can do a meat, cheese and wine basket or even a mini sausage, cheese and liquor or beer basket for your adult friends. For teenagers who have grown out of the candy and stuffed bunny stage you can create as basket around their particular interests. For example, a couple of small books, a book mark and a reading light for the book lover or a portable CD player, a couple of CDs and batteries for the music lover. You can also throw in some chocolates and a card.
Once again, ideas for Easter holiday gifts are endless. These are just a few that I personally thought were good ideas, and some less traditional options. Whatever gifts you decide to give to your family and friends they are sure to love them because of the simple fact you took the time to think about what they would like, and thought long and hard about them.
Have a lovely easter and wonderful spring.
For a fun Easter, visit easter-bunny.org, where you can find both Easter gift baskets and Easter costumes for adults, children and babies so that you can all dress up and have a great time.
7 Dec
If you have acne, you may have searched without much success for quite awhile to find the proper treatment geared to your particular condition and skin type. It doesn’t help that there are so many different acne solutions available on the market. In fact, if you’re not careful, you could waste a lot of money before you find one that works for your particular situation.
However, did you know that some things you do in your normal, everyday life could actually help treat your acne condition? In fact, you could treat and prevent with just a few simple steps, which simply means changing how you perform a few different things. For example, you might notice a big difference just by changing the type of cleansers you use.
If you use a harsh soap or other type of harsh cleanser to clean your face, it might surprise you know that this can actually make your acne worse. In fact, most dermatologists recommend the use of a mild and gentle cleanser. He or she can tell you which cleanser to use so that it fits your skin type and cleansing needs. In general, you should wash your skin with a gentle acne cleanser twice a day, in the morning and at night. Also wash after exercising since this activity can bring oils to the surface.
In addition, you should keep from picking, touching, or rubbing your acne. Even though it’s an old wives tale that you should pop pimples, in fact you should avoid doing this, because it can cause permanent scarring. This in turn can be an unpleasantly permanent reminder of your acne troubles, and scars are usually forever.
Next, you should avoid the sun as much as you can. Most acne solutions can cause photo sensitivity, which means that you’ll be much more prone to getting sunburn. In addition, of course, the sun can help cause skin cancer and increase skin aging. Old school thoughts are that the sun would dry out your acne, but this is not true.
If you are a woman, you’ll want to take note of what type of makeup you use. Opt for makeup components and lotions that are water-based rather than oil-based, including blush, eye shadow, or foundation. You should also make sure that you thoroughly cleanse your face each night before you go to bed. If you leave makeup on your face at night, this can cause follicle clogging and inflammation, which can easily and frequently lead to an acne breakout.
Finding the right acne solution for your needs may mean that you need to make some changes in the way you do things day to day. This may mean watching the type of makeup you use for women. For men, it may even mean changing the way you shave your face by changing your brand of after shave or shaving lotion.
Overall, if you want to finally live acne free, you need to not only implement an acne solution that involves over the counter medication, which may be necessary for many people, but you also need to implement and maintain an effective prevention program as well.
For more insights and additional information about an effective Acne Solution please visit our web site at http://www.acne-warrior.com
5 Dec
Marketers of just for men skin care products always tell you about the great things the lotions, creams or cleansers will do for your face. Let me tell you about some of the bad things these “health and beauty aids” can do.
Even natural skin care for men can include ingredients that are not safe. For example, one of the “organic” sunscreens is oxybenzone. Over two years ago, researchers were able to prove that the compound causes changes in DNA, increased free radical production and can cause cancer.
But, that doesn’t mean that manufacturers stopped using it. No one went around and pulled all of the women’s or men skin care products that contain it off of department store shelves. There was no national recall. Nothing – it’s still out there.
It is basically left up to the consumer to protect himself and it’s difficult to do when you don’t know what’s really in that bottle.
Truly safe and natural skin care for men should contain the same things that we eat; protein, fatty acids, vitamins and antioxidants. Things like olive, avocado and macadamia oils are completely safe and naturally moisturizing.
They are more similar the skin’s own sebum than the cheap moisturizers like petrolatum and mineral oil. Daily moisturizing is a must for men skin care products, but you also need cleansing.
Orange oil is one of the safest and most effective cleansers on the market. If you have exceptionally sensitive skin, though, you may want to look for colloidal oatmeal cleansers.
Witch hazel extract is a good ingredient for natural skin care for men who shave daily. It’s the best aftershave you can choose, as it’s non-irritating, but prevents infections in cuts and scrapes. It soothes irritation and damage, helps heal sunburn and is beneficial for treating eczema and psoriasis.
Vitamin B5 is important to look for in men skin care products. It helps repair tissue damage, as from shaving, sun or wind exposure. It moisturizes and enhances the tanning process. A light tan protects the deeper, more sensitive layers from free radicals and UV damage.
Grape seed oil is sometimes found in natural skin care for men. It’s not as common as olive oil, but it is a better moisturizer for the face. You may have never heard of it, but it’s becoming increasingly popular for low fat diets, as less oil is needed for cooking and less is absorbed by the food.
Grape seed oil is a good natural skin care for men, not only because it’s an effective moisturizer, but also because it forms an invisible film that keeps dirt and grime out of the pores. It’s a preferred ingredient for damaged and stressed tissue (another shaving issue) and it supports the natural rejuvenation process.
Grape seed oil also contains the necessary fatty acids needed for the skin’s health and can even be used as a shaving lubricant. There are many wonderful men skin care products on the market today. Just remember to shop carefully and if you don’t recognize an ingredient, look it up, before you buy it.
Kylie Reed: Dedicated to finding, using and researching skin care products which will reverse and/or slow the aging process by rejuvenating our skin naturally, healthfully and affordably!
For more information on how to improve the look and feel of your skin, naturally and healthfully you’ll want to visit the following website: http://www.radiant-and-clear-skin-site.com
1 Dec
Once you have laid the tile and added the paint or wallpaper, your dollhouse bathroom is ready to be decorated! Surprisingly, there are many more options for customizing this room than you may realize. Detailed below are some items available for your dollhouse bathroom.
Essential Bathroom Furniture
Standard bathrooms include a toilet, a sink, and a tub. However, there is a lot of variety within just these three items! The most versatile is the tub. The three main variations are the old-fashioned tubs, which have legs, the modern tub, which are rectangular and rest on the ground, and the corner tub, which are triangular in shape. Having a tub at all is now optional-square showers and corner showers are now available. Toilets and sinks can also be old-fashioned or modern (for example, some old-fashioned toilets have a pull-chain). The options for the appearance of these three items are great. Most are white, though sets also come in black, pink, green, and even gold. Some are plain, others are decorated with paint, and some porcelain sets have textured decorations. The most common motifs are flowers (and there is a great variety within this category); others include nautical themes, decorative borders, and teddy bears.
Other Bathroom Furniture Most of the essential items come in sets, and many of these sets also include a bathroom mirror. In addition to mirrors, bathroom cabinets are available. Some cabinets are free-standing, and a few come with accessories such as towels and bath necessities. Others are mounted on the wall and can display bathroom accessories. Often, a mirror is attached to these cabinets. Clothes hampers and towel racks add a homey touch to the bathroom. Another nice item to have that adds some color to the bathroom are floormats.
Bathroom Accessories Accessories are a lot of fun to add to your bathroom and create an area of interest for those who see your dollhouse. Some basic fun accessories include toilet paper, Kleenex boxes, bathroom towels, bars of soap, plungers and toilet brushes, and bathroom scales.
Other hygiene items are listed below: Medicines: generic, Vick’s Vapo Rub, Phillips Milk of Magnesia, Pepto Bismol, iodine, Paregoric, cod liver oil, witch hazel, Alka Seltzer, Maalox, Band-Aids, Nyquil, Vaseline, rubbing alcohol, laxatives, Dimetapp Toothcare: toothbrushes, false teeth set, toothpaste (generic, Close-Up, Crest, Colgate, Colgate Junior, Aquafresh, Sensodyne, Pepsodent), mouthwash (Scope, Listerine, Lavoris) Vanity sets: mirrors, brushes, combs, jewelry pots, nail files, shoehorns, perfume bottles Miscellaneous bathroom items: bubble bath beads, Q-tips, deodorant (Right Guard), Edge or Gillette Shaving Cream, nail polish, feminine products (Kotex maxi, ), facial care (Oil of Olay moisturizer, Ivory Soap, Ponds Cold Cream), hair care (Vidal Sassoon Hair Spray, shampoo Many of these items are sold in sets or trays; some just have generic products and others are specific. Examples are the “men’s tray”, the “deluxe hair care tray”, and the “senior’s tray”.
As you accessorize your dollhouse, be sure and think about what era your house is representing, and what style and items you want your dollhouse to display. With so many choices, some of which can be quite humorous to have in your dollhouse, it can be easy to get carried away! Just remember to have fun and choose items that will make you proud of your finished bathroom.
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