Ira Collins - Articles

Building Wealth Through Commercial Real Estate Investing
With many US people now realizing they can not rely on the govt. to look after them in old age, backers are now turning to face the hard fact that it's time to look after their own financial futures. While some may aspire to be 'rich,' others see financial independence as a necesity when it comes to surviving and enjoying their retirement years. Saving accounts grow too slowly, as do bonds, to create the expansion and income most stockholders seek for their retirement portfoli... Read
By: Ira Collins | 20/11/2009 | Investing

Have You Tried An Electric Smoker?
Smoking your meat is a good way to add new depth to your beef's flavour. Electric smokers can help take the effort and fear out of smoking meats, especially if you have never smoked beef before. Many people that are considering buying an electrical smoker might be wondering what are a selection of the features that set electric smokers aside from a conventional smoker. Traditional smokers use wood or charcoal to supply a flame and smoke. This can be considered a little dangerou... Read
By: Ira Collins | 12/11/2009 | Food & Beverage

Vegetarian New Year's Eve Party Food Ideas
As a vegetarian, you almost certainly already know the frustration involved in trying to find good food to eat at any parties you attend. You almost certainly sometimes offer to bring something for the host so that you know there'll be at lesat ONE thing at the party that you can eat. This year, why not take matters into your own hands and host your own New Year's Eve party - with vegetarian food all around. Your dieting buddies could be pleased to be eating a littler lighter and th... Read
By: Ira Collins | 10/11/2009 | Holidays

Make Your Guests Comfortable And Save Money With An Air Mattress
The Aero Bed Premier Classic makes a great inflatable guest bed, or it is comfortable enough that it can be used as the bed you sleep on every night! Has a friend or family member ever let you know (perhaps at the last minute) that they were going to be in town and would love to spend a few days at your home? Don't take it as a shock, rather than panicking, start making agreements for their comfort in your home. Always remember what your parents taught you about hospitality and thin... Read
By: Ira Collins | 03/11/2009 | Home & Family

Warm Lutheran Church in Seattle
Looking for a great ELCA church in the Seattle area? I recommend Faith Lutheran Church off of Lake city Way and 82nd. I have been an affiliate there my entire life and my grandparents helped found the church, so I am frankly a little biased, but we have great coffee, potlucks and lots of fun Martin Luther trappings on show - so you know we're serious! Actually , we're a very fun-loving and laid back congregation. Lots of our members joined because of the strength of our sunday... Read
By: Ira Collins | 30/10/2009 | Religion

Choose A Mobility Scooter
Pride mobility scooters are for those who have the power to get round the house, but tussle with longer distances and inclines. Mobility scooters come in several styles and price ranges to meet your wishes. Selecting a mobility scooter is not a life or death situation, but it is definitely one that should be considered with care. A mobility scooter allows the user to steer using a tiller - this particular thing is a bar with a handle that makes it simple to turn the front wheels to ... Read
By: Ira Collins | 20/10/2009 | Disabilities

Choose A Mobility Scooter
Pride mobility scooters are for those who have the ability to get round the house, but struggle with longer distances and inclines. Mobility scooters come in many styles and price ranges to meet your requirements. Selecting a mobility scooter is not a life or death situation, but it is definitely one that should be considered with care. This bar can be tilted for a cosy ride and locked into place for safety. The seat itself is often well padded and sits above the scooter on a stem.... Read
By: Ira Collins | 14/10/2009 | Health

Save The Planet With Eco Friendly Yoga Mats
Eco friendly yoga mats are really good yoga mat and many people like to practice on it. These green mat ordinary ones are better than those stinky, toxic, PVC-laden mats and highly recommended by many experts. Always keep 4 different categories in mind, when going for an ecologically friendly yoga mats : performance, sturdiness, cost, and smell. Performance: Eco mats should not be soft or hard, greasy or sticky, coarse or smooth, but with medium thickness, medium ha... Read
By: Ira Collins | 13/10/2009 | Yoga

Do You Need A Platform Wheelchair Lift?
What's A Platform Wheelchair Lift? A wheelchair lift can help you travel get out, even if it's hard due to sore legs, amputation, injury, or other health concerns. If you need a platform wheelchair lift, you should know that there are many features that you must consider. To explain, all wheel chair lifts are not the same. Each wheelchair lift model has its pluses and minuses, and selecting the proper lift can make a massive difference in your ... Read
By: Ira Collins | 30/09/2009 | Disabilities

Juicing Fruits and Vegetables For Better Health
The Breville 800 JEXL is one of most impressive, highly effective juicers. Fresh fruit and vegetable juices manufactured by it, are a way to stay healthy, fresh and fit. They are exotic, succulent and a great source of nourishment, too. They provide compelling benefits to our body. The enzymes, proteins, vitamins and minerals present in fresh juices are the special building blocks, which are of great importance to us. They also facilitate metabolic processes, along with ... Read
By: Ira Collins | 22/09/2009 | Cooking Tips