Learn from our articles, guides, and tips on how to ship items and how to pack them so they arrive in good condition.
A hula hoop is a ring that is twirled around the waist, limbs or neck. Hula hooping is a popular recreational activity for kids and have also become a form of exercise for adults. Traditional hoops were made from a variety of natural materials such as willow, rattan, grapevines, bamboo and stiff grasses. Aside from […]
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Nothing says summer like fresh-picked cherries. Ripe cherries are great snacks or can be incorporated in pies and other baked goodies. Apart from their flavor, cherries are also packed with impressive nutrients that help soothe muscle and joint pains, control cholesterol, prevent colon cancer, improve eyesight, and promote good sleep.
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A hand mixer is a hand-held kitchen device used to beat, whip, or mix ingredients in food preparation. It can be manually operated, usually with a crank that creates the rotary action when turned, or equipped with an electric or battery-operated motor which automatically provides mixing action when turned on. This kitchen device is usually
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Resin models are scale model figures of various subjects including popular personalities, anime characters, aircraft and ships, movie monsters, animals, dinosaurs, and firearms. Resin kits, also called garage kits, are available for hobbyists to assemble, paint and display. For some, assembling resin kits have become a lucrative business, selling the finished products to collectors. Most
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Apart from using appropriate boxes, packing materials, and proper packing techniques, it is also essential to seal a package properly to ensure that it will not collapse or burst open while in transit. The most secure way to seal a package is the H-taping method. This package sealing method is used by most carriers and
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Wallets are great gift items for all occasions. Used by both men and women, young or old, wallets are indispensable accessories for carrying or organizing personal items such as cash, credit cards, identification documents, photographs and business cards. They can be made from different materials including leather and fabrics, with prices ranging from affordable department
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Wallpaper is a popular material used to cover and decorate the interior walls of homes, offices, and other buildings. Apart from paper, this type of wall covering can be made from fabric, vinyl and other materials. Wallpaper also come in varying widths and designs, including repeating patterns or a single large design created over a
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Remote controlled, also called radio controlled or R/C, cars are self-powered model cars or trucks that can be controlled from a distance using a specialized transmitter. They come in a variety of sizes, types and price range, from cheap toy store finds to expensive loaded-with-features varieties. Remote controlled cars are not only toys for young
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The sugar glider is a small marsupial that originated from the rainforests of Australia and Indonesia which have been domestically bred as household pets in the United States for the last 12-15 years. The name refers to its preference to eat almost anything that is sweet, especially fresh fruits and vegetables, as well as its
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Bras are essential items in a woman’s wardrobe. A good-fitting bra can improve posture, make a woman look slimmer and boost her self-confidence. Bras come in a variety of types designed for specific use and can be made from different fabrics such as cotton and luxurious silk. They can be soft, padded or under-wired and
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Dress pants and trousers are basic clothing items for both men and women. Unlike jeans that are rugged in appearance, trousers are usually made from lighter fabric and worn at the workplace or during formal occasions. Because of the material used, such as linen, silk, and polyester, dress pants tend to be more easily creased
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Many people, believe it or not, are fascinated by swords. These bladed weapons are some of the most popular collected items. Almost all cultures have a sword of some sort making these items easily available to collectors. Some collectors prefer antique swords while others make do with replicas. Swords vary in widths and lengths as
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A decanter is a vessel used for serving or storing wines and other alcoholic beverages such as cognac and whiskey. It can be made from a variety of inert materials such as glass, crystal, or porcelain and usually comes with a stopper. There are a wide variety of shapes and forms of decanters from simply
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A gaming chair is a legless, upholstered, and usually curved or L-shaped seat used when playing video games. It is designed to provide players comfort and ensure hours of gaming without aching posteriors. Some models contain built-in electronic devices like loudspeakers and vibration to enhance the video game experience. Others have the ability to rock
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Commercially available packing materials, such as bubble wrap, air pillows and packing peanuts can get very expensive. Furthermore, they take forever to break down and create needless waste. Below are some alternative packing materials that will ensure that every item you ship is well protected and cushioned during transit without spending a fortune. Apart from
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Bagel is a bread that originated in Poland and has become popular in the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom. Traditionally made from wheat flour, salt, water, and yeast leavening, bagels come in a variety of flavors including plain, blueberry, cinnamon-raisin and garlic. While hardy and can withstand the rigors of shipping, bagels are
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A smoking pipe, or simply pipe, is a device specifically made to smoke tobacco. Pipes can be made from a variety of materials including wood, Meerschaum (a form of mineral, clay, glass, Calabash gourds (usually with meerschaum or porcelain bowls set inside them) and even corn cobs! Prices range depending on the material used as
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A telescope is a device used to magnify distant objects. There are many varieties of telescopes to choose from, and many price ranges to consider. Scopes come in all shapes and sizes, from a small plastic tube you can buy at a toy store, to the massive Hubble Space Telescope, which weighs several tons and
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A safe box, or simply safe, is a box equipped with locking mechanism used for securing valuable objects against theft or damage from fire, the elements or pests. It is usually a hollow cuboid, with one face being removable or hinged to form a door. The body and door may be cast from metal (such
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Ice skates are boots with blades attached to the bottom, used to propel the skater across a surface of the ice. They are indispensable equipment in such sports as figure skating, ice hockey, bandy, speed skating, and tour skating. They are also used in recreational skating such as in a commercial ice skating rinks or
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