Category Archives: Packaging Tricks

Preparing Against the Machine We Call Time

Posted on September 11, 2019 by Alex Kava

There are a lot of things in life that catch my interest. A lot of things, in fact, that I wish I could devote more time to. For example, I wish I could spend more time cooking, and spending my … Continue reading →

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Sustainability and Making a Change

Posted on September 4, 2019 by Alex Kava

Sustainability is one of those things that everyone knows about yet not many attempt to make a change to implement. And I get it. I was one of those people just a few months ago, preaching the benefits of recycling, … Continue reading →

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Recycling Using Everyday Materials

Posted on August 28, 2019 by Alex Kava

I come from a pretty simple and traditionally middle class home. Being in small town Illinois for 18 years of my life made me subject to some mostly average and “normal” trends and ways of doing things. I’d say the … Continue reading →

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We Can Pickle That!

Posted on August 21, 2019 by Alex Kava

My fiancee and I are pretty big fans of the show Portlandia. It’s irreverent humor and scattered skits are pretty off-putting at first, considering you struggle to follow along with what in the world is going on. But once you … Continue reading →

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Farmers Markets

Posted on August 14, 2019 by Alex Kava

In the past year or so, my fiancee and I have been going to our local farmers market from time to time for a multitude of reasons. There’ve been times we just wanted to check out who was there and … Continue reading →

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On the Move

Posted on August 7, 2019 by Alex Kava

Throughout my life, I’ve moved around (as in, packed and unpacked my vehicle with my belongings) so many times that I wouldn’t be able to tell you how much I’ve truly done it. In fact, I’m almost positive that I’ve … Continue reading →

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Art and Shipping

Posted on July 31, 2019 by Alex Kava

I never quite realized the need for specialized cardboard boxes until I came across art. And, to be honest, I wouldn’t have figured that it was art which would lead me to learn more about such shipping materials. Here’s the … Continue reading →

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Essential Items to Have at Bonnaroo

Posted on June 26, 2019 by Alex Kava

Considering I’m about to make my second 5-day trip to Bonnaroo Music and Arts Festival outside of Manchester, Tennessee, I’m starting to get a good grip on what’s needed for packing, how tight the vehicle will be after you’ve loaded … Continue reading →

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When Making a Move, Have These Things Handy

Posted on June 19, 2019 by Alex Kava

The most stressful part of buying a home, many would agree, is the act of searching for homes that fit your family’s needs and wants. Or, as others would say, it’s actively closing on the home and finalizing everything that’s … Continue reading →

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My Future Study

Posted on March 20, 2019 by Alex Kava

I’m someone who grew up loving books and the entire idea of dissecting things I read. I like to revisit old books I’ve already read, study up on concepts I had come across once before, and just have a look … Continue reading →

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