Fairchild Family Housing

Milford’s Fish House

balfour — Thu, 17 May 2012 16:01:17 +0000

Milford’s Fish House in Spokane, Washington serves up delicious seafood along with entrees made from chicken, beef, and lamb. Milford's setting's one to appreciate, creating a relaxing atmosphere for a special dinner. One popular choices among Milford's Fish House guests is its red seafood chowder. Milford's also hosts banquets and special events: its two private dining rooms can accomodate fourteen or forty guests, respectively. The chef'll even help you choose a custom menu and make the best wing pairing! Sure, Milford's is a little pricey. But it's a great place to have a memorable special dinner or event!

Milford’s Fish House
719 N. Monroe Street
Spokane, WA 99201
(509) 326-7251
www.milfordsfishhouse.com

BAL-4 & B-T Learn About Reusable Bike Tires

balfour — Mon, 14 May 2012 12:11:13 +0000

Not only is May Sustainability Month, it is also Bike Safety Month! Follow BAL-4 & B-T as they learn about reusable bike tires.

Great Styling Tools For Your Hair

balfour — Thu, 10 May 2012 16:01:42 +0000

If you're looking for ways to revamp your hair style, these beauty tools are a must-have. Check out our list, and see what new items you might want to have at home at Fairchild Family Housing to include in your beauty routine.

Elastic Helpers
Nobody wants to have a bad hair day, but they inevitably come around for everyone. When they do, be prepared with some nice elastics that won't damage your hair as you're getting it out of the way.

The Shower Cap
Shower caps are one of the most under-rated "tools" out there. For those days when you aren't shampooing, the shower cap is invaluable to protect your hair. By finding a cap with a good fit, you'll be protecting yourself from the shower's humidity and doing a lot to maintain your hair's health.

A Good Brush
Since you probably use a brush or comb almost every day, you should be sure to get a good one. A high quality brush can go a long way in maintaining your hair health. By investing in a better one, you'll be doing a lot to prevent hair breakage and hair loss.

Flat Iron
Increasingly popular in the past few years, flat irons are great for women sick of muscling their way to straight hair with a brush and a dryer. Straighten your hair with less effort by picking up a flat iron, and make your hair and arm muscles both a little happier.

Ceramic Heating
Whether you're using a curling wand or rollers, ceramic heating works great while minimizing the abuse that your hair undergoes. Your hair will dry quickly, and you'll be helping to fight frizz and heat damage at the same time.

Incorporate these tools into your routine, and you're locks will look fabulous in no-time-flat!

Heather’s Pizza Casserole (NSB Kings Bay)

balfour — Tue, 08 May 2012 14:16:22 +0000

BAL-4 & B-T Learn to Pack a Waste-Free Lunch

balfour — Mon, 07 May 2012 14:24:13 +0000

Follow BAL-4 & B-T as they learn to pack a waste-free lunch.

Tips To De-Clutter Your Home

balfour — Thu, 03 May 2012 15:01:17 +0000

If your clutter, which used to seem manageable, now seems to be running the roost, it may be time to rethink things. Follow these simple steps to create a more organized space, and regain control of your home's interior.

Purge!
Every weekend, pick a room, go through everything in it, and separate items into what you want to keep, store, donate, or throw away. Be brutally honest, and ask yourself if you’ll really use what you have. (If you haven't used it in the last 6 months, you probably don't need it!) Then follow through! This is a good chance to clean under all that stuff as well.

Provide yourself with storage space
Look at what you have left and decide where it should go. Sometimes it helps to invest in some sturdy boxes or storage bins. But, if you really don’t have a place to put it, maybe you don’t need it in the first place!

Use multifunctional furniture
Make sure everything has a dual purpose and allows for extra storage if you find clutter to be an issue. Look for beds with drawers underneath them, coffee and end tables with shelves, or ottomans with storage inside. All these pieces help to fit storage into limited space.

Keep it up
When you are done using something, put it back in its proper spot. Survey your space every day to make sure things aren’t getting out of control, and when considering new purchases, ask yourself where they will go in your space, whether you really need them, and whether something else has to go to make room.

Spread the word
You’ll never stay on top of your place if you’re always picking up after your family. Give everyone their own organizational tools, and encourage them to put things away and pick up after themselves.

May is Sustainability Month: Follow BAL-4 & B-T as They Learn to Make a Difference

balfour — Tue, 01 May 2012 13:01:03 +0000

Balfour Beatty has declared May as Sustainability Month. Throughout the month, employees across all our offices will be learning about ways they can implement sustainable behaviors and practices in the office, at home and throughout the greater community. Sustainability is a collective responsibility. We encourage you to follow BAL-4 and B-T each month to learn about ways you too can make a difference.

Jane’s Cheese Ball (F.E. Warren)

balfour — Tue, 01 May 2012 11:06:01 +0000

Bird Watching Tips For Nature Lovers

balfour — Thu, 26 Apr 2012 15:02:37 +0000

As winter transitions to spring, the warm weather brings with it a wonderful chance to watch the season’s birds in action. Whether you’re a diehard birdwatcher or just someone with a curiosity about avian life, here are tips to help you get the most of out of your bird watching adventure:

Pick up a Field Guide

Sure, you can just grab a pair of binoculars and head outside, but a some preparation beforehand can add immensely to the experience. The best way to know what you’re looking for is to spend some time with a field guide, which is a book with pictures of birds and tips for identifying them. National Geographic and Peterson make excellent field guides with region-specific information that will help you get to know the birds in your particular area.

Learn Where To Look

Don’t just take your binoculars and glance randomly around. If you really want to catch some exciting bird action, familiarize yourself with the habitats of the different birds you’re hoping to spot. When you’re hoping to see a certain kind of bird, make sure you know where to look – is it a species that likes to spend time in treetops, or on lake surfaces, or on the ground? A little pre-binocular reading can go a long way.

Recognize the Sounds

Your bird watching experience can benefit immensely if you gain a solid knowledge of the songs of different birds in your region. That way, you can recognize when you hear the sound of a particular bird and then you can figure out from there where to point your binoculars. There are many resources in libraries, bookstores, and online to help acquaint you with the sounds of birds in your region.

Write It All Down

To make your bird watching experience particularly engaging and memorable, consider keeping a diary of the outing. Record the birds you’ve spotted and the observations you’ve made about them in terms of their location, appearance, sound, and behavior. This will also prove helpful to you the next time you go bird watching because it can act as a guide to what you can expect to observe in a variety of bird species.

Try a Birding Trip

This is an especially great option for beginners. Many local nature preserves, parks, and Audubon chapters offer guided birding trips. Experienced bird watchers will lead you through prime birding areas in your region and acquaint you with the best methods of catching the birds in action. Taking a birding trip is also a great way to make friends with the same interest.

Helen’s 15 Minute Chicken Chili (Carlisle Barracks)

balfour — Tue, 24 Apr 2012 11:05:56 +0000