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Shopping For Jewelry – Then and Now

Let’s face it, the way we shop for almost everything in this world has changed in the past 10 years. The way we shop for Jewelry has changed drastically as well. Not so long ago it was almost unheard of to buy a piece of jewelry without first seeing it, holding it, and comparing pieces in person. I remember the time when I actually made a whole day of shopping for jewelry. It wasn’t uncommon for me to spend up to 6 hours travelling around to various jewelers to compare prices, quality, and of course reputation.

That was then and this is now, seemingly out of nowhere the online jewelry revolution took over! I am not going to sit here and say that the offline jewelry shopping practitioners are gone completely, but let’s face it – going online can quite often be easier AND more affordable!

It is now quite possible to do ALL of your jewelry shopping from the comfort of your own home. That’s right, as many of you likely already know shopping for jewelry online can be quite an enlightening and time saving experience.

I am here to give you some guidance as to how to evaluate the jewelry you find online and of course how to evaluate the person who is selling it in this virtual fashion. The first question that always comes to mind is: “How can I trust the websites who sell jewelry? Are they reputable? Safe and Secure?” Ah yes, these are quite important and I will address them all briefly in this article.

First comes the “Trust Factor” for shopping for jewelry online. Make sure to see if they look like a legitimate business. Do they display the phone number of their business clearly? This is often and indication that you can trust the website. Make sure to call the number and double check that it appears to be a legitimate business. Next comes the “Reputation Factor”. I recommend typing into Google the name of the business. See if any negative reviews come up. If not, I would feel safe to continue shopping on this site.

Finally there is the all important security factor. Is this site secure? You will likely be entering your credit card information on this site, so its important to verify that is it indeed a secure website! The easiest way to tell is to look at the websites address bar. If this site has https:// before the websites domain name, then it is often secured by an SSL certificate. In plain English, this means that all transactions on this site are encrypted and that your information will not be easily compromised.

As you can see shopping for Jewelry online can save you a lot of time, effort, and money! The fact that the online jewelry stores usually don’t have physical storefronts allow them to pass the rent and maintenance savings on to you! So make sure to follow the guidelines above and have a great time shopping online for jewelry!…

Top 3 Places To Experience Denver Shopping

Denver, Colorado is one of the largest cities between the Mississippi River and Las Vegas. It has grown from a small cowtown community based on petroleum and ranching into a thriving leading edge multi-industry based economy with a growing influence in the arts and culture. These changes have influenced the shopping experience in Denver and has given rise to a number of unique areas to have an enjoyable shopping experience. In this article 3 well known shopping areas are discussed.

1. Cherry Creek Shopping Area

Cherry Creek, located east of Downtown Denver, is comprised of over 4 square blocks of unique clothing boutiques for men and women alike, salons and spas, higher end restaurants, bars, a Whole Foods grocery and other specialty shops. Many of the art galleries here carry art from local artists. The Cherry Creek neighborhood also boast a large indoor Mall with more of your typical higher end department stores like Nordstroms. For the unique experience, shop in the outdoor shopping area. Paid street parking is available and is paid for by coin or credit card ticket machines. Free parking is available in the mall parking garage for those that want to shop in the mall.

2. 16th Street Mall

The 16th Street Mall is located in the heart of Downtown Denver. It as a mile long outdoor foot traffic only mall that is lined with mostly restaurants and bars with a few drug stores, entertainment venues and other tourist oriented shops. For clothes shopping, a visitor can check out the Pavilions Mall that boasts some unique boutiques along with more restaurants and a movie theater. Most of the nightlife along the 16th street mall occurs in the lower part of the mall. This section of the city has been built up since the mid 90’s and has become a hotbed of bars, restaurants and coffee houses. The original mall has even been extended to include more of the LoDo area. Visitors can either walk the length of the mall or hop on any of the free shuttles that run up and down the mall at regular intervals.

3. Stapleton

Stapleton is so named because this area is where the old Stapleton Airport used to be. Stapleton is a planned community of a mix of businesses and residences. The businesses include restaurants, some unique shops, bars and coffee houses, and even a roller derby arena. This shopping area is geared towards supporting the Stapleton residents however, there is good shopping to be had for anyone who ventures into the area. Stapleton is a long term development and is still being built out, so it is a place to return to on occasion to see what new shopping experiences are available.

While the Stapleton shopping area, Cherry Creek and the 16th Street Mall aren’t the only places to shop in the Denver Metro area, these places give a visitor to Denver an all around experience of what Denver shopping can offer. Many of the shopping areas have some offerings that are uniquely Denver. Denver shopping malls are numerous, however as usual, much of the mall experience is fairly typical and not unique to this Rocky Mountain city. Entertainment can also be a uniquely regional experience. Attending a movie in one of the historical Denver movie theaters can be a rewarding outing as well.…

The Top Shopping Malls in Orlando

If shopping is your passion, then Orlando could be the ideal vacation for you. You’ll find big names and big discounts at Orlando’s shopping malls.

Here’s our guide to the Top Shopping Malls in Orlando

The Mall at Millenia

The Mall at Millenia is an amazing shopping experience, and popular with locals and visitors from all over the world. The Mall at Millenia is distinctive shopping mall with dramatic architecture, and the facilities on offer make this shopping mall an experience like no other. As well as the big name shops you’ll find a Post Office, valet parking, currency exchange and a concierge service. There are wheelchairs and strollers available for shoppers to enjoy all 150 stores. Shops include Abercrombie & Fitch, Macy’s, Bloomingdale’s, Chanel and Gucci.

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Another well loved shopping mall with stores including 7 For All Mankind, Banana Republic, DKNY, Ted Baker and Victoria’s Secret. Grab a bite to eat at Subway, Starbucks or Japan Café Grill. This shopping mall also offers its visitors foreign exchange facilities, wheelchairs and stroller rental.

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Shopping malls are located at Vineland Avenue as well as International Drive.

Florida Mall

There’s something for everyone at central Florida’s largest mall with 1.9 million square feet of shopping. But this is far more than shopping. Florida Mall is an experience you’ll never forget and an amazing day out with the family. This is a must do for anyone visiting Orlando. Shops include JCPenney, Macy’s, Saks Fifth Avenue, Hollister and Pottery Barn. As well as this, Florida Mall offers a choice of 30 restaurants and cafes. There is also a soft play area, a gift wrapping section and valet parking

Festival Bay

Much more than shopping. Located at International Drive, Festival Bay Mall offers Vans Skatepark, Monkey Joe’s fun-filled inflatable play centre, Loose Ends Hair Salon and glow in the dark mini golf at Putting Edge Fun Center. Hardcore shoppers need not worry! As well as all of this you can enjoy Nine West, Universal Orlando Store, Perfume Studio and Ron Jon Surf Shop. There are some fantastic restaurant options to, such as options at Cricketers Arms English Pub, Bergamo’s Italian Restaurant and Fuddruckers. To complete the experience, there is also a movie theatre with all the latest films to enjoy.

So, you’ll see, if shopping is your thing then Orlando is the place to go. And even if it’s not, there’s a lot more than just shops to keep you entertained.…

The Biggest Shopping Malls in China

Shopping in China is an experience itself; here you can buy goods from the numerous roadside stalls or you can shop at the discount wholesale markets; however these places are pretty crowded and at times the quality of the goods sold is not up to the standard. There are upscale shopping malls as well for those used to shopping in peaceful air conditioned places where quality of goods is not questionable. Some mega malls in China are:

The Beijing Great Gold Mall also known as the Golden Resources Mall; at the time of its opening in 2004-2005, it was the biggest shopping mall in China. Now it is the second largest shopping mall in China and also in the world. It is spread over an area of 6 million square feet and comprises of six storeys. It features more than one thousand stores; all big names both local and foreign. It also has a large restaurant and a skating rink for the customers’ comfort and entertainment. It is located on the Fourth Ring Road in Beijing.

The New South China Mall took over the position of being the largest mall in China and in the world when it was opened in 2005. Situated in Dongguan city in the Guangdong province, the mall occupies 892,000 meter square area and has a capacity of 2,350 stores. However due to its location, nearly 99 percent of the mall is lying vacant since its inauguration. The lack of response from investors and public led to the abandonment of projects in the mall such as the Shangri-La Hotel. The seven zones of the mall were fashioned on the theme of the famous cities of the world.

The Great Grand Way Mall in Shanghai is situated at the base of the 262 meters high twin tower buildings. The mall itself comprises of 6 floors where clothes, shoes, accessories, leather goods, electrical appliances, cosmetics are sold. A huge supermarket, cinema and restaurant are other features of this mall.

The Causeway Plaza is the leading shopping mall of Shenzhen city. Occupying an area of 65,000 square meters, it features the prominent Chinese and foreign brand stores and fashion houses. For the entertainment of the customers, there is an amusement park for the kids, a tea house, book store and features sports and recreation programs.

The Beijing apm, the Plaza 66 Shanghai, the CITIC Plaza in Guangzhou are some other big shopping malls in China.…

Berkebun herbal telah ada sejak berabad-abad sejak zaman Yunani dan Romawi yang mengetahui banyak rahasia ramuan penyembuh. Sistem medis Cina dan Ayurveda masing-masing memiliki gambaran yang kuat tentang tumbuhan dan kekuatan penyembuhannya. Di masa lalu yang indah, setiap keluarga memiliki sebidang tanah untuk menanam makanan yang menghasilkan sumber biji-bijian makanan yang dapat diandalkan untuk seluruh keluarga sepanjang tahun. Ini terdiri dari kebun dapur mini yang juga merupakan sumber sayur dan jamu kuliner. Berkembang di pertanian, membuat makanan sendiri dan obat-obatan herbal rumahan dari produk pertanian adalah satu-satunya cara sebuah keluarga bisa mendapatkan mata pencaharian dan makanan sehari-hari. Itu adalah kebutuhan untuk bertahan hidup. Namun, tren ini menurun dengan evolusi industri yang menyediakan lapangan kerja dan ledakan populasi. Akibatnya tidak semua orang memiliki dan mengolah tanah. Taman masih tetap populer sebagai simbol status tetapi hanya orang kaya dan perkasa yang mampu membeli taman pribadi yang eksotis ini.
Mulailah Mini Herb Garden Anda
Petak kecil 100 kaki persegi cukup baik untuk menumbuhkan taman ramuan mini Anda. Anda selanjutnya dapat membaginya menjadi bagian persegi panjang atau persegi dari plot mini yang berisi basil, daun bawang, dan peterseli. Tumbuhan berbunga berwarna-warni dapat ditanam di perbatasan plot Anda untuk tampilan yang menakjubkan. Untuk pasokan herba sepanjang tahun; menumbuhkan campuran herbal tahunan, dua tahunan, dan abadi. Herbal seperti adas manis, kemangi, dan ketumbar adalah tanaman semusim yang mekar hanya untuk satu musim dan kemudian mati. Jintan dan peterseli adalah dua tahunan yang hidup selama dua musim dan hanya mekar di musim kedua. Tanaman keras seperti kucai, adas, mint, dan tarragon berhibernasi selama musim dingin dan kemudian mekar setiap musim memberikan pasokan herbal yang konstan.
Pembangkit Listrik Mini Herb Garden
Metode yang nyaman untuk menumbuhkan taman herba bagi orang-orang yang tidak memiliki ruang adalah dengan menanam herba di desktop atau ambang jendela. Kebun herbal mini pembangkit listrik menggunakan reaktor hidroponik, hanya membutuhkan air, campuran unsur hara, dan bahan spons yang digunakan untuk menanam benih. Saksikan kemangi, ketumbar, atau adas tumbuh tanpa tanah di pusat kecil ini, sepenuhnya dengan sumber daya organik. Pemangkasan penting untuk pertumbuhan tanaman yang cepat dan sehat. Potong herba hanya jika sudah dewasa, cuci dan gunakan dalam masakan Anda untuk membumbui dan menghiasi piring.
Tumbuhkan taman herbal mini Anda di Terrarium
Terarium membuat kebun herba yang fantastis; mereka agung, menarik dan mudah tumbuh. Mereka hanya membutuhkan sedikit perawatan dan kebutuhan air minimal karena herba tertutup. Terarium tertutup dapat bertahan selama berminggu-minggu tanpa air karena kelembapan dipertahankan dan didaur ulang. Jamu kecil lebih disukai kecuali Anda merencanakan terarium besar yang memiliki banyak tumbuhan dan dedaunan. Setiap wadah kedap air bening, sebaiknya kaca dapat digunakan untuk tujuan ini. Pilih botol kaca atau toples acar yang memiliki penutup atau tutup untuk memeriksa kelembaban agar tidak keluar. Desain yang lebih rumit yang terbuat dari plastik akrilik, kaca bertimbal, dan kaca patri juga tersedia. Anda juga bisa mengubah akuarium menjadi terarium dan menambahkan sentuhan elegan pada dekorasi rumah Anda.
Tata letak taman ramuan yang ditanam di rumah tidak perlu menjadi desain yang rumit dan rumit. Guci dan pot keramik yang dibuang bisa menjadi kebun herbal mini yang menakjubkan. Keraguan dalam menanam tumbuhan hanya ada dalam pikiran dan menunda-nunda biasanya tidak membantu. Mulailah taman herba kecil dan lucu yang akan menghadirkan aroma dan rasa eksotis di dapur Anda, menambah dimensi baru pada keterampilan kuliner Anda. Tidak hanya jamu ramah lingkungan, Anda dan keluarga tidak perlu khawatir tentang alergi karena bahan kimia dan pestisida yang digunakan dalam sayuran dan jamu yang diperoleh dari pasar sayur. Anda juga dapat mengandalkan hasil segar yang konstan dari kebun ramuan Anda sendiri – mimpi yang berubah menjadi kenyataan.Kuliner kota Malang…

Pesta Paskah terbaik mengikuti tema Paskah sampai ke serbet meja. Saya telah melihat pengaturan Paskah berlaku sejauh orang-orang yang memiliki kelinci hidup melompat-lompat di halaman belakang. Berikut beberapa hal yang dapat Anda sertakan dalam pengaturan pesta Anda.
Piring dan sendok paskah
Anda dapat membeli atau menyewanya; pilihan ada padamu. Jika Anda mengadakan pesta Paskah tahunan, mungkin ide yang lebih baik untuk membelinya. Anggap saja sebagai investasi pesta liburan jangka panjang. Jika Anda memiliki piring tua yang sudah kehilangan warna, Anda bisa meminta anak-anak untuk mengecatnya dan menggunakannya di pesta. Anda bisa mendapatkan gelas, sendok dan segala jenis perlengkapan meja bertema Paskah. Anda dapat berbelanja perlengkapan ini secara online atau di toko perlengkapan pesta di daerah Anda. Ingatlah untuk memesan lebih awal jika Anda membeli secara online karena toko kehabisan persediaan dan mereka membutuhkan waktu untuk mengirimkannya.
Dekorasi Paskah
Anda bisa mendapatkan apa saja mulai dari kelinci besar dan ayam hingga rumput palsu, telur plastik, dan balon. Pilihan dekorasi tidak terbatas; anak-anak juga dapat membantu membuat dekorasi, yang Anda butuhkan hanyalah perjalanan singkat ke toko kerajinan tangan dan anak-anak Anda siap berangkat. Anda dapat mengunduh halaman mewarnai dan proyek kerajinan yang mudah dilakukan secara online. Banyak tutorial video juga tersedia dengan instruksi untuk membuat kerajinan Paskah yang hebat. Ide menyenangkan yang pernah saya lihat di pesta Paskah adalah memiliki satu pajangan Paskah yang besar dan besar. Keluarga yang mengadakan pesta itu menggunakan boneka kelinci besar (sewaan) dan meletakkan banyak kelinci kecil di sekelilingnya. Itu dihiasi dengan bunga, keranjang hadiah Paskah, rumput palsu dan banyak telur plastik. Mereka menyebarkan makanan di depan dan hadiah Paskah ditempatkan di sana.
Makanan paskah
Ada banyak variasi makanan yang tersedia untuk melengkapi tema. Anda selalu dapat memiliki roti tradisional, kue simnel, dan tentu saja domba panggang. Untuk membuat anak-anak senang, pastikan ada coklat di atas meja. Jika Anda tidak ingin permen menjadi bagian dari makanan, taruh beberapa buah coklat di atas meja untuk anak-anak. Bagian tengah meja dapat mencakup karangan bunga buah segar.
Hadiah
Keranjang buah paskah adalah hadiah populer untuk anak-anak dan orang dewasa. Jika Anda memiliki keluarga yang datang, ini bisa menjadi hadiah yang sempurna untuk diberikan. Keranjang bertema makanan adalah yang terbaik karena semua orang bisa menikmatinya.Kuliner enak Kota Malang…