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How to Achieve a Minimalist Lifestyle and Simplify Your Life
Introduction: In today's fast-paced and consumer-driven society, the idea of living with less and embracing a minimalist lifestyle has gained popularity. Minimalism is a mindset and lifestyle choice that focuses on simplicity, intentionality, and mindful consumption. By decluttering both physical possessions and mental…
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Guess which US city is losing residents faster than any other? You may be surprised...
No it's not New York, although that's a solid guess since NY has the #2 spot :) Believe it or not, it's San Francisco! Read all about this trend in migration in this article from Business Insider: "San Francisco is losing more residents than any other city in the US, creating a shortage of U-Hauls that puts a rental at…
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Best movies of 2017
According to movie review aggregator Rotten Tomatoes, the top 5 movies of this year were: Get Out The Big Sick Dunkirk Wonder Woman Lady Bird Is your favorite on this list? I have to admit I've only seen one of these, so it's hard to judge! What do you all think?
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New to Forum
Hello. I'm new here and new to the business. My wife and I took the position of Resident Managers in a small storage company in Ogden, UT. We are settling in and getting familiar with everything but I'm sure we will continue to learn for as long as we are here. I have spent some time exploring the threads but they go back…
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When will the Corona Virus pandemic be over?
Month?
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A little rain humor.
:D
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So, who all made bank runs today?
I'm assuming not all banks are closed today but i'm sure most are. Just curious how many made their routine bank runs only to find out they were closed? I figure it's Monday so we could use some chuckles :smile:
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Whether it is possible to purchase storage container on a rental basis?
Hello everyone,
We are storing our construction materials in our office, so we are finding it difficult to take our materials to and from job sites. Every day we need one hour to get the materials to the job sites. And it causes a delay in projects. In fact, we need to spend months to complete a project, we could store our…
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Seeing a U.F.O.: What are your odds?
In case you ever wanted to know how likely it is to see a UFO in your area :# ....casino.org has published an interactive map with these answers and more, plus... Did You Know? -You are most likely to see a UFO in Wyoming, where you odds are +20500. -Maryland is the state with the lowest odds of spotting a UFO - just…
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Cold weather!
I just finished doing my overlocks for March. I cannot imagine doing this in a colder climate. I'm in Dallas and my heart (and cold hands) ache for those of you in the freezing cities around the country today! Blessings!
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Happy Thanksgiving
Wishing all our fellow Storage Facility operators and Storage Forum Peeps a very Happy Thanksgiving!....
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July 2nd Independence Day?
Did you know? John Adams believed that July 2nd was the correct date on which to celebrate the birth of American independence, and would reportedly turn down invitations to appear at July 4th events in protest. Adams and Thomas Jefferson both died on July 4, 1826—the 50th anniversary of the adoption of the Declaration of…
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June guide to the bright planets
Summer is a great time for stargazing...here's an overview for June (I know it's almost over, but better late than never:)) "Here’s how to find the bright planets – Jupiter, Venus, Mars, Saturn, Mercury – in June 2018."
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Monday is Memorial Day. How do you celebrate?
Did you know? On Memorial Day, a national moment of remembrance takes place at 3:00 p.m. local time Memorial Day was originally known as Decoration Day In 1966 the federal government declared Waterloo, New York the official birthplace of Memorial Day Read more at History.com How do you celebrate Memorial Day?
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Some lighthearted thoughts on self-storage [Article]
This recent op-ed piece from the Chicago Tribune made me smile a little, check it out: Column: Self-storage facilities are the new mattress stores. They're everywhere. It starts when you see the earthmovers and construction equipment clearing a field somewhere near your neighborhood. After driving by the scene, you begin…
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How the Self-Storage Boom Snuck Up on Us [Article]
From The Saturday Evening Post ( I didn't know it was still around), a thoughtful piece on self-storage... "Last year, when my grandmother was moved from Central Illinois to my parents’ house in Indiana for hospice care, I wanted to help in the transition somehow. As it turned out, she had some belongings that would need…
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Smart kitchens vs. 'dumb' kitchens
Tech companies are hoping 'smart kitchens' will be the next big trend in new homes. Will appliances complete with huge touchscreens, built-in cameras, and voice commands soon be a part of everyone's favorite room in the house? Read more about it in
To Invade Homes, Tech Is Trying to Get in Your Kitchen
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Spring is here! And who else is getting snow tomorrow?
It's official! Spring began at 12:15 EST today March 20, 2018. Here in Raleigh the trees are flowering, daffodils are well-past blooming, and yet...we may get some snow tomorrow morning! Go figure :) According to the Washington Post, the spring equinox is typically 15 to 30 degrees colder than the first day of fall. Has…
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Daylight savings time starts Sunday ... feeling sleepy yet?
This Sunday March 11, 2018 at 2:00 a.m. marks the start of that sleep-stealing, strange and outdated law that Americans must subject themselves to every year, Daylight Savings Time. Can you tell I'm not a fan? Read all about it in the eerily named article "Why Daylight Saving Time can kill you" from our very own local…
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Chinese New Year - The Year of the Dog
Happy Chinese New Year! Did you know it's the Year of the Dog? Other dog years are 1934, 1946, 1958, 1970, 1982, 1994, 2006 So according to Chinese tradition, if you're a dog you are "Honest and loyal. Dogs are the truest friends and most reliable partners." I have to agree! Anyone celebrate Chinese New Year?
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Capitola Storage's newest addition... Baby Asher! born on 01-31-18
Congrats to Josh, proud new father of a happy & healthy baby boy! Asher Emanuel Nathan, born January 31st. 6 lbs. 5 oz.
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It's National Pizza Day! Are you celebrating?
Guess what? Today, February 9 is NATIONAL PIZZA DAY! This is very exciting as I always look for an excuse to get a pizza :) Anyone have plans? Looks like there are some special pizza deals out there...
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Anyone like garage sales?
Well, you're not alone! According to Statistic Brain, about 4,967,500 items are sold at garage sales each week. Earning a U.S. weekly revenue of $4,222,375. More facts: Average profit margin when these items are resold on eBay: 462% Average price of a garage sale item: $0.85, with yard equipment being the big earner at an…
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Any stargazers out there?
I was lucky enough to see last month's Beaver moon at the beach - amazing stuff. Did you hear that this Sunday’s full moon will bring the "biggest and brightest of the year so far. December 3rd’s Full Cold Moon will be the only supermoon of 2017...." [Read more from Newsweek.com]
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To leave or not to leave....That is the Question.....
I have a question to pose to you all...... do you take down your decorations the day after Christmas or do you leave them up and ring in the New Year with them? Some traditions say if you leave them up, you take the bad decisions and hardships into the new year....Others say, put away the old and make way for the new!! Any…
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New Year's plans - going out or staying in?
It's going to be VERY COLD here in Raleigh on New Year's eve - but they have lots of outdoor events if you're willing to brave the weather, including an "acorn" drop at midnight (Raleigh is the city of oaks:)) What's going on in your town?
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How an overweight shelter dog saved this man's life [Article]
This one's a really sweet story, had to pass it on :) (CNN) – Life as a 340-pound man had become unmanageable for Eric O'Grey. He tried dieting, but nothing worked. Then two things happened seven years ago that inspired him to go see a naturopathic doctor. When he wasn't traveling for work as a salesman for GE, the…
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Happy Holidays to Everyone!
However you spend your holidays.... May it be joyful & bright!
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Winter Solstice - how many hours of daylight will you see today?
Here's a map from the Washington Post showing how much sun will shine in your neck of the woods today... The good news is from now on the days get longer :)
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Christmas decorations?
Has anyone gone way too wild decorating property/office this year? If you love the way your property is showing for the holidays....post pictures and we can be green with envy!!! =)