Saturday, December 28, 2019

Happy New Year! Fireworks Celebrations Around The World | E-Neighborhood Advisor



When the Chinese invented fireworks, they
used them during celebrations to keep the evil
spirits away. The practice still rings true today
because all around the world, fireworks are still
used to celebrate major events.

Of course New Year celebrations top the list for
using fireworks, but fireworks are the guest of
honor at many other celebrations around the
world too. Below is a list of some of the
famous celebrations and festivals which are
known for their fantastic fireworks displays.

New Year’s Eve (worldwide)
Throughout the world, the New Year is ushered
in with a lot of excitement. Many, many
countries celebrate it with massive fireworks
displays. Sydney, Australia, is one of the first
countries to celebrate it due to their location
relative to the worlds time zones. You can be
sure almost anywhere you go in the world on
New Year’s eve, you’ll be treated to a beautiful
fireworks display.


Fourth of July (United States)
As you know, this is a holiday celebrating our
country’s declaration of independence from
Great Britain on July 4, 1776. Throughout the
United States, fireworks displays are held
especially in the major cities such as
Washington DC, New York, Las Vegas and LA.

Singapore Fireworks Celebrations
(Singapore)
This is an annual event held in celebration of
the country’s National Day. Pyrotechnics teams
are invited to this event to create fireworks
displays on different nights. In 2019 the
schedule looked something like this: Fireworks
were estimated to go off from 8pm to
8.20pm on the 6, 13, 20 and 27 July, and 3 and
9 Aug 2019.

Guy Fawkes Night (Great Britain and
several former British colonies)
In 1605, Guy Fawkes tried to assassinate the
King of England by placing some 30 barrels of
gunpowder in the cellar of the Parliament of
England. He failed and was captured.

On the same day every year, people from
Great Britain and some of its former colonies
celebrate the event by having fireworks
displays.

Of course, any time you can add fireworks to a
celebration, you’re sure to have a crowd
pleaser. We’re looking forward to a great
celebration for the New Year holiday coming
up! Stay safe out there, and Happy new Year!


Your Flooring Consultant,

Matt Capell
Email: sales@capellinteriors.com
Phone (208) 288-0151
Fax (208) 917-6160

P.S. Here's a joke for you to start the new year with a laugh!
What do you cows celebrate on December 31st? 
Moo Years Eve.

Saturday, December 21, 2019

Why We Give Gifts | E-Neighborhood Advisor



Giving is enriching and it's good for us.
For starters, genuine giving - doing
something good for another - makes us
feel good. Plus, it releases oxytocin, the
love hormone, into our body. This
hormone induces feelings of warmth
and a closer connection to others.

To be a better giver, make it a
priority.

Giving is not all about money and giving
things, it can also include time as a
volunteer or helping someone in need.
Whichever form of giving you choose,
set giving goals. Decide how much you
will give, spend, or time allocated. Then
make sure to take the first step, even if
it’s a small one.


Make giving easy.
The simpler giving is, the more likely
you are to continue the habit. Financial
giving can be automated between you
and the organization you're donating to.
Schedule in your calendar the day
and/or time you will give to charity, 
another person, or shop for gifts. In fact,
to shop you don't even need to leave
home when online shopping.

Bring a friend along
Volunteering with a friend our joining a
local organization that gives services,
food, clothing, etc is sometimes a great
way to start the habit of giving.
New habits can have a bumpy start, but
the more we keep at them, the more
ingrained they become into our daily
lives. Developing the habit of becoming
a better giver can be like that at first.
Yet, over time, it gets easier and it's


Your Flooring Consultant,

Matt Capell
Email: sales@capellinteriors.com
Phone (208) 288-0151
Fax (208) 917-6160

P.S. Here's a festive joke to get you in the spirit of the holidays!
How do you know when Santa’s around?
You can always sense his presents.

Saturday, December 14, 2019

Christmas Trivia Quiz | E-Neighborhood Advisor


Do you love the Mega Trivia Contest in our
Neighborhood Advisor (print edition)? We
don’t often include trivia in our eNeighborhood
Advisor, but our QuizQueen found a few good
Christmas Trivia questions this year that we
thought it might be fun to give you a bit of trivia
to throw out during your various holiday
festivities this year. Enjoy!

Q: Which Christmas tree fact is NOT true?
A. Artificial Christmas trees have outsold real
ones every year since 1991.
B. Nova Scotia leads the world in exporting
Christmas trees.
C. Franklin Pierce was the first president to
decorate an official White House Christmas
tree.
D. The Christmas tree was chosen to represent
this holy holiday because it’s shape points the
way to heaven.

A: D. The Christmas tree was chosen to
represent this holy holiday because it’s shape
points the way to heaven.

QQ: OK, so maybe it’s true, but the QuizQueen
can’t prove that fact, as reasonable as it
sounds, because it wasn’t in any of the
literature she dug up for this quiz.



Q. Can you name the popular Christmas
song that was actually written for
Thanksgiving?
A. Jingle Bells
B. It Came Upon a Midnight Clear
C. I Saw Mommy Kissing Santa Claus
D. Away in the Manger

A: A. Jingle Bells

QQ: The song was composed in 1857 by
James Pierpont, and was originally called One
Horse Open Sleigh. When you think about the
words make a lot more sense that way.


Q. Electric Christmas tree lights were first
used in what year?
A. 1865
B. 1895
C. 1905
D. 1932

A: B. 1895

QQ: American Ralph E. Morris had the bright
idea that electric Christmas lights would be
safer than using candles.


Q: Can you name Scrooge’s dead business
partner from Charles Dickens’ “A Christmas
Carol?”
A. Jacob Marley
B. Tiny Tim
C. Bob Cratchett
D. Old William

A: A. Jacob Marley

QQ: The first of four spirits to appear to
Scrooge that fateful Christmas Eve was that of
Jacob Marley, his old business partner.


Note from the QuizQueen: did you notice that
one of the trivia questions listed here is actually
our Mega Trivia question in the Neighborhood
Advisor this month? It’s my Christmas gift to
you! Quick, submit your answer before those
who are not on our email list do!


Your Flooring Consultant,

Matt Capell
Email: sales@capellinteriors.com
Phone (208) 288-0151
Fax (208) 917-6160

P.S. Here's a festive joke for you!
What do you call a blind reindeer?
I have no eye deer.

Saturday, December 7, 2019

Your new favorite podcast(s) | E-Neighborhood Advisor



Are you addicted to podcasts yet? We are!
And we’d love to share some of our favorite
podcasts from 2019 with you. You can access
any of the podcasts listed here on your
smartphone. Just go to your podcast ap, click
search, and enter these titles. We take no
blame in whatever happens next.

Here’s our list of favorite podcasts of 2019

One of the best true crime podcasts of
all time! In their first season, Sarah
Koenig investigated the case of Adnan
Syed (this case was also covered in a
great documentary that streamed on
HBO, Hulu and other platforms). Now
Sarah covers various court proceedings
in Cleveland.

True entertainment with a side of
education. The team at WNYCStudios
covers topics you probably never
thought about – at least not as deeply
as they do. The society we live in will
have a whole new look after a few
episodes of Radiolab!

Yep, you know it – or you should. This
podcast from How Stuff Works covers a
wide range of topics from every day life
that you probably don’t know enough
about. Have a question about almost
any topic? Check the episode list, you’ll
likely find your answer, and more!


This meditative podcast by host, Krista
Tippett will put you in close touch with
your inner self. Krista’s calming,
conversational nature makes this
podcast an easy listen. Come here if
you want to find some peace and 
tranquility.

The Foodie in us wouldn’t allow this 
podcast to be left off the list! Grab a
snack and listen in as the hosts
interview female movers and shakers in
the food industry. From the creators of
Food Magazine, you know this one’s
gonna taste good!

This is a captivating story of the city’s
darkest secret, told originally in 2019,
but is still a favorite this year. The story
is told week by week by a great story
teller, Payne Lindsey. He has other
great podcasts as well so be sure to
check them out after you’ve binged this
series.

Put your headphones on and enjoy!

Your Flooring Consultant,

Matt Capell
Email: sales@capellinteriors.com
Phone (208) 288-0151
Fax (208) 917-6160

Sunday, December 1, 2019

Welcome to December 2019 | Capell Flooring and Interiors



Dear friends,

The end of the year is often a time of reflection and of planning for the coming year. At
Capell Flooring, we want our customers to have a great experience with everything we do, whether
that’s putting together the Neighborhood Advisor or helping you choose the right flooring
option. And we love hearing from you, too! If you have a suggestion for how we can better
serve you – or a story about a great experience you’ve had working with us – we’d love to
hear it. Referrals and word of mouth are the most important ways for any independent
business to grow, and we want to ensure that every time you recommend us, you’re confident
that we’re going to provide a world-class experience.

From all of us at Capell Flooring, we want to wish you a wonderful holiday season and a happy New
Year!

Your friend,
Matt Capell

Saturday, November 30, 2019

How To Choose The Proper Running Shoe | E-Neighborhood Advisor


Ready to run off that huge Thanksgiving dinner
you just ate? Let’s talk shoes…

Choosing the right running shoe can make all
the difference in whether you stay healthy or
become injured running and also determine if
you will be comfortable or be in pain while
running.

Bargain shopping is the number one big-time
mistake made by most novice runners. Trust
me, you are not going to find a proper running
shoe at Walmart!

Thinking cheap will end up making you quit
running due to the sheer misery of having bad
shoes. Some of those who are more tenacious
may wait until they blow out their knee or have
major shin splints before they throw in the
towel.


With all the choices and high-tech shoes
available today, choosing the right pair of
running shoes for you can be an arduous task
at best. But here are some guidelines to help
you.

First you need to understand pronation, which
is rolling of the foot from heel to toe through the
foot strike. A proper or neutral pronation is
hitting the back side of the heel and up to ball
of your foot evenly across the front. This is how
your foot reduces the stress of impact.

If most of the shoe wear is:
 On the medial (inside) side then you
Overpronate

 On the lateral (outside) side then you
Underpronate

 Uniform across the forefoot then you
have a Neutral Stride

Using this knowledge will give you a good start
in selecting the appropriate running shoe for
your foot.

Here is an article with a good list of differentshoe types to choose from based on yourrunning style and pronation.

Here’s a great article about how running shoes arebuilt.


P.S. Here's a joke for you!
I talk to my shoes.
The box says converse.

Your Flooring Consultant,

Matt Capell
Email: sales@capellinteriors.com
Phone (208) 288-0151
Fax (208) 917-6160



Saturday, November 23, 2019

What’s Thanksgiving Without Pumpkin Pie? | E-Neighborhood Advisor


Pumpkin pie is standard fare at most
Thanksgiving feasts. Many of us look forward
to eating it for dessert once a year. However, if
you are tired limiting your pumpkin intake to
that thick, sweet piece of pie at the end of this
already-filling meal, consider these interesting
alternatives.

You can find pumpkin mixed into soups,
salads, main dishes, desserts (other than pies)
and even drinks. Here are a few different ideas
to get your culinary juices flowing: pumpkin
soup, pumpkin ravioli, pumpkin-chicken chili,
pumpkin risotto, pumpkin ice cream, pumpkin
muffins, scones, cookies, bars and breads,
pumpkin butter, pumpkin-pecan cheesecake,
pumpkin beer, pumpkin fudge, and pumpkin
crème brûlée.

Recipes for these and many other pumpkin
dishes are plentiful online, here are a couple
recipe lists you can choose from:


44 ways to eat pumpkin all dangday

60 best pumpkin recipes for delicious falldinners

And, if you want to start a new pumpkin
tradition, roasted pumpkin seeds are easy-
to–make and not as time-consuming as baking
a pumpkin pie. It is a fun multi-generational
activity which can be enjoyed by children all
the way up to senior citizens as your
Thanksgiving Day unfolds.

Here are step-by-step directions:
 Rinse the seeds in cold water and
remove the pulp and fibers, then drain
and blot dry.
 Coat pumpkin seeds with melted butter
or vegetable oil and sprinkle lightly with
salt or your favorite seasoning.
 Spread them on a baking sheet and
roast at 300 degrees Fahrenheit for 20-
30 minutes or until golden brown.
One four pound pumpkin will yield
approximately two cups of seeds.

If you roast some of the seeds and plant
others, next year you will have your very own
pumpkin patch. Then you can select from
pumpkins you have grown for use in recipes,
thereby starting another tradition for you and
your family!


P.S. Here's a joke for you!
What did the pumpkin say after Thanksgiving?

Good-pie everyone!

Your Flooring Consultant,

Matt Capell
Email: sales@capellinteriors.com
Phone (208) 288-0151
Fax (208) 917-6160


Saturday, November 16, 2019

5 Reasons You Should Learn a Foreign Language | E-Neighborhood Advisor


With globalization at its height, knowing one or
two secondary languages has become more
than a simple feat of high class and intelligence
but also a strict requirement in many
occasions. Whether it’s for professional, social
or personal reasons, learning at least one
foreign language is a must for anyone that
wants to keep his or her head up high in
today’s society.

Let’s take a focused look on 5 of the main
reasons that should turn you towards learning
a foreign language.

1. Professional Requirement
This is often the main reason one would learn
a foreign language. Many professions require
the knowledge of at least one or two foreign
languages, depending on the field of the job.

Although English is the main international
language (and one that is present the most
often in job descriptions), knowing a secondary
might also prove vital. Most jobs may ask that
you know another international language such
as French, Spanish or German or a business-
specific language such as Chinese, Japanese,
Russian and so forth.

2. Social Bonus 
Yes, knowing one or more foreign languages is
definitely a social bonus. Knowing a foreign
language can be literally a social blessing is
when meeting a person from another culture or
country whose language you can speak.
They’ll be extremely impressed by and grateful
for your ability to talk with them through their
own native tongue. If the other person happens
to be part of a business meeting, this
impression can turn to a successful business
partnership, bringing you both professional and
social satisfactions.

3. Family Communication
Those in relationships formed between people
of diverse nationalities often understand each
other through a commonly known international
language such as English. However, they’ll
soon want to start learning the other persons
mother tongue, not only for a better
communication, but also out of respect for their
partner.

4. Personal Satisfaction
Learning a foreign language is one of the
highest personal intellectual goals that one
could have. Think about a difficult puzzle, or
math problem that takes months if not years of
constant studying in order to be solved. The
process of solving it may be a hard, arduous
one but the joy at the end is well worth it. The
same is true with learning a foreign language:
the learning process is not easy and you’ll
have many small issues and problems to tackle
along the way. If you keep the problem in sight,
however, and if you don’t lose interest in it, the
chances of solving it are extremely high and
the intellectual fulfillment that you get at the
end is highly satisfying.

5. Keeping Your Mind Healthy
It’s been scientifically proven that the process
of learning a new language stimulates your
brain in such a way that it will make learning
other subjects, including math, physics,
chemistry and so forth easier. Learning a new
language requires the memorizing and
understanding of several thousand new words
and concepts, which offers your brain a good
training for future occasions where memorizing
is a must. After studying a foreign language
you’ll have better results with studying for
exams, with information assimilation and
generally, with keeping your mind healthy and
active even at older ages.

What language are you interested in tackling?


P.S. Here's a joke for you!
What’s the least spoken language in the world?

Sign language. 

Your Flooring Consultant,

Matt Capell
Email: sales@capellinteriors.com
Phone (208) 288-0151
Fax (208) 917-6160


Saturday, November 9, 2019

You Might Be A Chocoholic If … | E-Neighborhood Advisor


chocoholic (Noun) (def): a person
who has or claims to have an addiction
to chocolate.

 If you have more than 2 secret
stashes of chocolate candy, you
might be a chocoholic. (Be
honest.)
 If your top 3 favorite candies all
have chocolate in them, you
might be a chocoholic.
 If you have more than 4 books at
home on chocolate, you might be
a chocoholic.
 If your favorite dessert is
chocolate cake with chocolate
frosting and chocolate ice-cream
on the side, then you might be a
chocoholic.
 If you name chocolate as one of
the seven wonders of the world,
you might be a chocoholic.
 If you bookmark more than 2
websites on the health benefits of
chocolate, then you might be a
chocoholic.
 If your favorite movie is Charlie
and the Chocolate Factory, you
might be a chocoholic.
 If you own more than one
chocolate-related T-Shirt, you
might be a chocoholic. (If you
actually wear that chocolate T-
Shirt in public, just admit it. You
are a chocoholic.)
 If you name your first-born child
after your favorite chocolate
candy – then you are a definite,
full-fledged chocoholic.

If you are a chocoholic, there you may
want to try one of two possible cures:

CURE #1: Chocolate Overdose

In several cases a chocolate overdose
will effectively kill your chocolate bug
for a period of time. At some point, too
much chocolate in a given month will
cure your addiction – for at least a
week. Your personal chocolate
overdose limit will depend on your
level of addiction.


CURE #2: Chocolate Substitution 

Chocolate substitution is another
option, if the chocolate overdose
doesn’t work. It involves starving your
chocolate bug by offering it
wholesome candy substitutes. The
concept is that your body will gradually
forget its craving for chocolate.
If one of these cures doesn’t work,
well, at least you would enjoy the
attempt . . .

By the way, here are some great links
on the health benefits of chocolate. You
may want to bookmark them in case
someone tries to convince you that
chocolate is not good for you.

7 Health Benefits of Dard Chocolate
https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/7-health-benefits-dark-chocolate

What are the health benefits of dark
chocolate?

Are there health benefits from
chocolate?
https://www.heart.org/en/news/2019/02/12/are-there-health-benefits-from-chocolate

Well, of course it makes sense that
chocolate really is healthy. Chocolate is
made from a bean – and so, wouldn’t
that be like eating a vegetable?


P.S. Did you know . . .
Chocolate comes from cocoa,
Cocoa comes from a tree,
Trees are plants,

Chocolate = salad.

Your Flooring Consultant,

Matt Capell
Email: sales@capellinteriors.com
Phone (208) 288-0151
Fax (208) 917-6160


Friday, November 1, 2019

Welcome to November 2019 | Capell Flooring and Interiors



Dear Friends,

Welcome to the November issue of the Neighborhood Advisor! First of all we would like to wish you
a Happy Thanks Giving from our family to yours. Thanksgiving planning for your loved ones can be a tall order from deciding on a turkey to setting the table and also keeping your guest entertained
after dinner. Whether you’re a party planning pro or you’re taking it one step at a time we hope you
have a great time making memories with those dearest to you.

Thanksgiving really has a way of making you stop and reflect on what you are grateful for so
regardless of whether Thanksgiving is a joyous or challenging time there is always something to be
grateful for. Here at Capell Flooring, we are grateful to every single one of you for the relationship we have built with you over the years and for letting us into your homes and trusting us to take care of your
flooring needs.

Once again we hope you have a delightful Thanksgiving!

Your friend,
Matt Capell


Saturday, October 26, 2019

Why do people wear costumes on Halloween? | E-Neighborhood Advisor



It's almost time for the ghosts, goblins, and a multitude of other uniquely costumed individuals to flow from their homes into schools, businesses, and parties. The smaller ones may be knocking on your door in a few days.

Costume ideas are limited only by the boundaries of the imagination and inspiration can be found everywhere! Yet, why do people dress up for Halloween?

In the first ten years of B.C., October 31st was the last day of the Celtic calendar and the day of their Samhain festival ("summer's end"). That was an annual festival celebrating the end of the harvest season and winter's start on November 1st.


It was also a time to honor the dead. The Celtics believed souls were freed to roam the earth at the end of their calendar year. To protect themselves from spirits with bad intentions, they wore masks and disguises during the Samhain festival. In fact, some believed if they looked dead the spirits would consider them one of the ghostly and leave them alone.

Over time, as Romans took over the lands, the Roman holiday of Feralia - when they remembered and commemorated their dead - melded with the Celtic Samhain festival.

Many customs and traditions of Halloween arrived in North America with immigrants in the 1800s and since then the holiday has evolved to include some new traditions like pumpkin carving.

Today Halloween is more about having some spooky fun than honoring past lives. From young to old, people dress up in whimsical, scary, and iconic costumes and gather with friends to celebrate.

Your Flooring Consultant,

Matt Capell
Email: sales@capellinteriors.com
Phone (208) 288-0151
Fax (208) 917-6160

Saturday, October 19, 2019

Revenge of the Rabbits | E-Neighborhood Advisor



It’s never a good idea to mess with the balance of nature. Australia learned that lesson the hard way, and it all began with such a harmless creature.

In the 1850s, both domestic and wild rabbits were introduced to the isolated country. But the European settlers who imported them had not considered several key factors:
(1) absence of large predators,
(2) plentiful food and
(3) the habits of rabbits.

The rabbits spread across the landscape, from Victoria and New South Wales to the Northern Territory and Western Australia. They ate the countryside clean, destroying vegetation and endangering species like the bilby and bandicoot.


Eventually – and if you’re tender hearted about bunnies, stop reading now – the Australians had to take drastic measures. Over the years, during the 20th Century, they have introduced “biological control agents” to impair the rabbits’ fertility, or spread lethal diseases.

If this seems extreme, consider the numbers: the initial 24 wild European rabbits introduced in 1859 were estimated to have produced the 1920’s population: 10 billion bunnies.

Why “revenge of the rabbits”? The reason they were initially brought to Australia was for the purpose of being hunted.

Your Flooring Consultant,

Matt Capell
Email: sales@capellinteriors.com
Phone (208) 288-0151
Fax (208) 917-6160

Saturday, October 12, 2019

21 Days To A Better You | E-Neighborhood Advisor



How you see yourself in your mind is what you are going to manifest in your life. You will never rise higher than your own perceived expectations.  
You have control over your mind and emotions simply put you have the power already inside you to determine which path your life will follow. You can reprogram your mind through meditations, positive thoughts, saying or writing out positive affirmations. The word affirmations means to make true. What do you want to change in your life?


Make a list. Number your list in order of importance to you. Decide what one thing you want to work on. Only one goal or dream at a time, so as not to overload yourself. It has been said that it takes only 21 days to make or break a habit. You could be only 21 days from your greatest successes! How great would that be?

You may feel that you have a long way to go, but look back at how far you've already come?

Your Flooring Consultant,

Matt Capell
Email: sales@capellinteriors.com
Phone (208) 288-0151
Fax (208) 917-6160

Saturday, October 5, 2019

13 Top US Haunted Houses | E-Neighborhood Advisor



Haunt-goers travel high and low visiting cities across America in search of the best, scariest, and most outrageous haunted houses. We’ve compiled a list of the top 13 scariest destinations in the US for your travels…

13. Nightmare New England - Litchfield, NH

12. Nashville Haunted Hayride & Woods – Nashville, TN

11. Cutting Edge – Fort Worth, TX

10. Haunted Hotel – San Diego, CA 

9. Los Angeles Haunted Hayride – LA, CA

8. New Orleans Nightmare – New Orleans, LA

7. Bates Motel – Philadelphia, PA


6. Headless Horseman – Ulster Park, NY

5. City of the Dead & The Asylum – Denver, CO

4. 13th Floor – Phoenix AZ, Denver CO, Jacksonville FL, Chicago IL, Columbus OH, San Antonio TX

3. Netherworld – Atlanta, GA

2. Fear Farm & Phoenix Haunted Hayride – Phoenix, AZ

1. House of Torment – Austin TX, Chicago IL


Scary travels to you!

Your Flooring Consultant,

Matt Capell
Email: sales@capellinteriors.com
Phone (208) 288-0151
Fax (208) 917-6160

Tuesday, October 1, 2019

Welcome to October 2019 | Capell Flooring and Interiors


Hello Friends,

Welcome to a special October edition of the Neighborhood Advisor! Nothing screams autumn like the month of October. Our Neighborhood Advisor is packed with all the regular treats like the Mega Trivia Contest, Client of the Month Award, and several great articles you can read while snuggled on your cozy rug/carpet.
As Halloween approaches, we won’t want to spook your trick or treaters and party guest with old flooring now do we. So whether you have creeks that resemble the haunted mansion or your carpet is just so worn it’s scary, we’ve got the best solution for you. Of course your choice of new flooring or carpeting hinges on a number of factors like your lifestyle, the number of members in your lovely family and we can’t forget your adorable fur babies (pets).
We not only provide flooring in a variety of trends and styles, but flooring that will also stand the test of time. Most people in our area look for flooring in some area of their home every few years and we are here to help you with just that. Even if you aren’t in the market for new flooring yourself, don’t forget about the rewards you can earn through our Referral Program the benefits are sure to leave you screaming!
Thanks again for checking out this issue of the Neighborhood Advisor. We hope you have a wonderful month, and a Happy Halloween.

Your friend,


Matt Capell


Saturday, September 28, 2019

Good Neighbor Day | E-Neighborhood Advisor


There are many communities where people don't know their neighbors. Familiarity exists among neighbors based on who gets seen most often, but there is very little or no interaction. Good relationships between neighbors can have a positive affect. If you have a real connection with your neighbor, then you know what I mean.

Ever wonder what is considered good neighbor etiquette?

Hello
No, it's not Adele's song. Acknowledge your neighbor when outside with a wave. Say “Hello.” It lets them know you're friendly.

Noise
If you've got music on, or you're in the backyard, be aware of the noise level coming from your property and how it could be impacting your neighbors. That includes the family dog. If you hear them repeatedly barking in the backyard, guess who else hears?


Outside
Simply, keeping the grass cut, yard maintained, and the garage door closed keeps the ambiance and value of the neighborhood.

Drive
Neighborhood streets are not a racetrack or freeway. Enter with ease and low-level stereo base so the neighborhood doesn't vibrate.

Enjoy Good Neighbor Day on September 28th

Of course these are ideas for daily living. What can you do to be a good neighbor on Good Neighbor Day?


Email: sales@capellinteriors.com
Phone (208) 288-0151
Fax (208) 917-6160

Your Flooring Consultant,

Matt Capell



Tuesday, September 24, 2019

We love getting feedback like this - Capell Flooring - Happy Customers




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Saturday, September 21, 2019

Great Meals / Busy Lives | E-Neighborhood Advisor


Life is in full momentum now with school, work, clubs, sports, and other social activities. This means our days and many evenings get packed with activity. With all that is happening, how are your mealtimes going?
Drive-thru restaurants and pre-packaged meals are certainly convenient, but they come with negative impacts, including the drain on our pocket book. Here are three ways to curb the expense and save time.

A little planning goes a long way.
Taking a bit of extra time to plan, one day can save a lot of time over coming days. There are different ways people plan out their meals. Some start with theme days - Mexican Monday, Fishy Friday, Leftover Saturday, and Casserole Sunday – to narrow down meal choices. Others decide meals based on sales and coupons. The main thing here is planning out meals early for the entire week or month.

Prepare ahead of time.

In many households, Sunday afternoon is dedicated to lunch and dinner prep for the week.This includes cleaning and chopping vegetables, portioning out food items into containers in the fridge, and precooking early stages of the meal preparations so that everything can quickly and easily come together at mealtime.

Part of planning and preparation may include making extra for dinner so that leftovers become lunch or dinner later in the week. This is especially beneficial on nights when the time between work and extra-curricular activities is more limited.


Cook in one pot.

This method is great when done in a crockpot, because when you use a slow cooker the meal cooks while you’re at work or handling other time pressing activities in the day. Simply add all the contents in the morning and when you come back at the end of the day dinner is ready. There’s an array of sizes, features, and options for crockpots. So hopefully this article will help you narrow that down.

When life gets busy, choosing convenience over home cooked can be easier. I don’t know about you, but I prefer a home cooked meal. These tips help turn home cooked into convenience.


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Your Flooring Consultant,

Matt Capell