Say Goodbye to Spring-Cleaning! THE PERKS OF LIVING WITH MINIMAL STORAGE
Spring is finally on the horizon, and for most of our northern neighbors, that means the arrival of spring- cleaning. In other words, it’s time to dig into the basement, the attic, and the coat closet in order to sort out what’s worth keeping and what should be thrown on the donation pile. Odds are you’ve been there yourself, staring down an avalanche of stuff that made you tired just looking at it. Well, here in Florida, as crazy as it seems to new move-ins, spring- cleaning is little more than a concept for reality TV. Most homes in Naples don't have enough clutter to need spring-cleaning because there simply isn’t anywhere for clutter to hide! Basements, attics, and even coat closets are rare here because we’re just 3 feet above sea level, and without winter to worry about,
there’s no need to store heavy coats, scarves, and boots year-round.
At first, the lack of storage can take some adjusting to, but after a while, most Floridians love living lightly! Without all of the stuff to deal with inside, we can spend more time outside swimming in the ocean, relaxing on the beach, and soaking in our world- renowned sunsets. Once you get a taste of that lifestyle, odds are you won’t ever want to go back. With that in mind, we suggest that you double down on your spring-cleaning efforts this year if you’re planning to move from a cooler climate to your Florida dream home. It’s time to dig deep and toss those winter coats, mismatched gloves, and lumpy sweaters once and for all so you can give up spring cleaning for good! When you’re ready to kiss your cluttered, high- stress life goodbye, give us a call. We can help you find a home that has exactly the number of storage solutions you need for the things you love, without anything extra to gather dust. Chicago. Then, in the booming post-World War II economy, various businesses aggressively marketed the holiday to Americans of all heritages. Thus, it became a day when anyone could celebrate Irish American heritage, or at least it gave everyone an excuse to drink like they believe the Irish do. Ironically, imbibing was not a part of St. Patrick's Day celebrations in Ireland until relatively recently. Due to the religious nature of the holiday, pubs and bars closed down on March 17 until 1961. Additionally, the traditional meal of corned beef and cabbage is another American addition. In Ireland, pork and cabbage was actually more common, but impoverished Irish immigrants substituted less expensive beef for pork, and the tradition stuck. Even though the most widely observed St. Patrick’s Day celebrations originated in America, many of them have found their way back to Ireland. Starting in 1996, the St. Patrick’s Day Festival in Dublin now attracts over 1 million attendees with all the drinks and revelry that Americans love. You’d be hard pressed to find a green beer, though. In the hallowed birthplace of Guinness and whiskey, some traditions may be better left across the pond.
COMPLETELY DIFFERENT ROOTS CELEBRATING ST. PADDY’S DAY IN IRELAND VS. AMERICA
From extravagant parades to green-dyed rivers, something about St. Patrick’s Day feels quintessentially American — despite its Irish heritage. That’s because many common St. Patrick’s Day traditions actually originated in America, evolving beyond their roots in the Emerald Isle in a few key ways. On March 17, Irish folks commemorate the death of St. Patrick, who brought Christianity to pagan Ireland during the late fourth and early fifth centuries. Historically, these religious origins make for a more somber observance of St. Patrick’s Day. Many Irish families go to church and eat a modest feast as the extent of their celebration. However, St. Patrick’s Day in America is not so much about venerating Ireland’s patron saint as it is about celebrating Irish heritage in a foreign land. When Catholic Irish immigrants first came to the United States, they faced persecution from a largely Protestant population. In response, Irish Americans began using March 17 as a day to publicly declare and celebrate Irish heritage with parades and demonstrations. The observation of St. Patrick’s Day grew in popularity in cities with large Irish populations, like Boston, New York, and
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