Have you
ever taken your mom out to eat on Mother's Day? If you have, you know it's one
of the busiest days of the year -if not the busiest - when it comes to
restaurants. Although going out to eat is nice, and means Mom won't have to
cook, it's a crowded experience that's soon over and done.
Whether you see your mom everyday, or
you see her once a year, you'll make her Mother's Day very special if you can
spend time with her on that special day. Some families have a routine where
they take Mom out to eat, or come over and fix dinner for her, but this year,
why not do something different?
1) Take your mom to the park if the
weather permits. Sit on the glider and chat. Enjoy the atmosphere and the
company.
2) Go bowling. Make a day of it: shoot pool,
have pizza or subs, and just have fun. Some moms don't get out a lot, caught up
in the housework and tending kids, so she might enjoy a day of exercise and
laughs.
3) Take Mom to the movies. Let her
choose the movie, you take care of the snacks and drinks. She'll have a great
time and every time she sees that movie in the future, she'll think of you.
4) Consider taking your mom to visit a
friend or family member that she rarely sees. Driving for an hour or two to
make your mom happy is a cool way to spend this Mother's Day.
5) Go with your mom to get photographs
together. You'll treasure these photographs and so will she. The photos don't
have to be ordinary - consider fun photo studios where you dress up like you're
in the Wild West or similar photos. Make sure you have an appointment in
advance.
6) Take your mom shopping at a store that
specializes in something like coffee, spa and bath products, or something else
your mom likes. You don't have to go to a great expense, if you can't afford it;
just let her pick out an item or two.
7) Take your mom to a place she enjoyed
as a child. Over the years you've likely heard your mom mention places she
loved as a child so take her to one of these places and she'll be full of
fabulous memories for the day.
8) Take Mom for a massage. Who wouldn't
love to relax and unwind, and enjoy a nice massage? Join her and have a massage
for yourself, too.
9) Give your mom a surprise party.
It'll be a huge surprise since most moms don't expect a party on Mother's Day.
Set out photo albums of Mom when she was younger, and ones that contain photos
of her and her children. She'll love the thought you put into this surprise.
10) Offer to take the other children
and let Mom have a day alone. A day of peace and quiet, freedom to do whatever
she feels like, and not having to deal with children for one whole day could be
just what the doctor ordered for multi-tasking moms.
I hope you like these ideas and they help
you to plan something new and different this year; Mom will love it and so will
you. But, if you have another ideas to add to this list, please feel free to
share them on the comment section below.
Lighting design is
a science and an art, incorporate it into a yacht and there are additional
challenges and benefits. Yachts have their
own unique challenges when it comes to lighting. There are elements that need to be taken into
consideration – design, décor, heat, power consumption, durability, etc. There’s one type of light that can cover all
of these areas….LED lighting. LED lighting is the newest technology in
lighting. LED’s can be used to build
energy-efficient lighting products that save energy, help protect the
environment, reduce maintenance costs and make people and objects look much
more attractive than traditional lighting.
And they can last much longer than traditional lighting.
For the interior of
your yacht, LED lighting has the benefits of being small, flexible, durable,
and use less electrical energy on their own which in turn reduces the amount of
heat they produce. They also come in a
range of color temperatures to work with the design of your space. LED lights offer the range from warm lighting
to cooler lighting depending on the needs.
If your yacht has a crisp, clean all white interior, a cooler light will
set if off and give the whites a pure crisp look. If the interior is designed in warmer tones
with a lot of darker wood work you will want a warmer color to bring in the
warmth of the wood. 
The initial costs
of LED lighting are more expensive than traditional lighting but how do you
define expensive? Is it the up-front
cost of a light or do you factor in the cost of energy to run that light and
the cost to change the light bulbs? 
LED lights have the
ability to dim the light without flickering and they use less electrical
energy, which, on a boat, is the same as less diesel consumption. Electrical energy is a major issue when
designing a yacht, so anything you can do to reduce energy consumption is a
benefit – for the fuel use and the air conditioning.
Lighting is the key
for any party. Properly placed lighting can define an outdoor patio while
adding stylish charm, creating a comfortable outdoor space that allows you and
your guests to enjoy the beauty of nature well into the evening. 
We have good news
for anyone that doesn’t like mosquitoes. LED lights DO NOT attract mosquitoes. YAY!!!!
Mosquitoes are attracted to fluorescent lights and other ultraviolet light
sources; and LED lights do not produce ultraviolet light. 
For those tying the knot, congratulations and all the best for a lifetime of love and happiness!
As you prepare for your big day, part of the preparation is working on the list of items you need to start your life together. Some couples work on a gift registry at a number of different stores to either start a home or add items that have been forgotten during “single” life. Or, as some get married, you’ve already collected the china and silver from generations before and what you now need are the sources to create a “home” with your new spouse. 
