Craig’s List was an amazing innovation. Buyers could list their products - for free - and be exposed to tens of thousands of potential buyers. The service started in San Francisco back in 1995 and spread like wildfire. It changed the used car industry and practically put the Want Ads in newspapers into mothballs. But now, crooks and scam artists are doing the same to Craig’s List. They have … [Read more...]

  I paid 89 cents a gallon at the gas pump this week. Filled my Jeep up for less than $20, and the tank was bone dry. How? I do most of my shopping at Kroger’s, and if you buy enough groceries, they give you a kick back on gas at the pump. I don’t know exactly how it works, but they keep track of your purchase when you use your Kroger Card. Sometimes, I just get a dime off per … [Read more...]

By Nancy B   We are so happy to have Carrie Blake join our team. Carrie grew up in Charlottesville, lived out of state for years and has returned with her husband and son. Carrie has a love for meeting people and helping everyone. She is soft spoken, positive, a wonderful listener and her gentle, caring way immediately lets you know she is here to help you. Her talent is very … [Read more...]

  By Heather Dale Walton, DPT, OCS   As the weather warms this summer, there is nothing better than cooling off with water sports. Paddle boarding, kayaking and canoeing are excellent ways to get away from the chaos of daily life and the hustle and bustle that prevents us from stopping and smelling the roses. On the water, there is only you, the rippling water, fresh breezes, … [Read more...]

  Changes are brewing in the beer industry! In case you haven’t noticed, beer is undergoing a transition from the big brewery name brands to small brewer craft beers. The last few years have seen huge gains in market share for small microbrewers with rapid expansion to keep up with demand. “Here at Rio Hill Wine & Gourmet, we have always had a focus on craft beers,” stated Doug … [Read more...]

Meet Coleman Spencer, our Summer Intern at Nancy B’s House of Lights. Coleman is in college and home for the summer, learning lots about lighting, assembling and hanging fixtures. He gladly tackles any challenge and thinks of it as an opportunity to learn more. One thing we all learned is that Coleman often does not need a ladder. His 6’7″ frame allows him to reach the fixtures with which … [Read more...]

Thank you Charlottesville! We were excited to learn that our patients voted our practice number one in Charlottesville for Physical Therapy in a Daily Progress poll. Our approach to patient care is unique because we do not use aides or assistants to supervise therapeutic exercise time with our patients, but only highly trained physical therapists. We have found that this approach improves … [Read more...]

By Nancy Brewer   We aim to please! In the lighting world, it is impossible to know everything there is to know about lighting because changes take place almost daily. At Nancy B’s House of Lights, we strive to stay abreast of such changes. We know you depend on us and our knowledgeable staff to inform you of new products, color temperatures of light bulbs and LEDs, layout of … [Read more...]

What woman would think of wearing the same jewelry every day? For that matter, what man would wear the same necktie to work every day for 15 years? Though lighting in your home is meant to give you years of service, it's not meant to be permanent. A light fixture is not set in granite. Sometimes, it's nice to make a change. One of the best and the least expensive ways to update your home is … [Read more...]

By Nancy Brewer To Have and To Hold…   June seems to be “wedding month” and in all the preparations, brides are making it simple for their guests to select gifts from registries. When I was married, silver and china were the most popular gifts desired. Times have changed. While silver and china rank right up there, brides are much more practical. Our youngest daughter’s registry … [Read more...]