At the Presidential Pet Museum, you can learn about what current and former Presidents had for pets. In reviewing the list, most of them are/were pet lovers and some had several pets. The list is to long to mention every one but here are some of the more recent.

Barack Obama has a Portuguese water dog named Bo given to his children by Senator Ted Kennedy.

George W. Bush had several pets. A Scottish Terrier named Miss Beazley, an English Springer Spaniel named Spot, another Scottish Terrier named Barney, a cat named India and a Texas Longhorn named Ofelia.

Bill Clinton had a cat named Socks and a Labrador Retriever named Buddy.

George Bush had Millie and Ranger, two Springer spaniels.

Ronald Reagan had two dogs, Lucky and Rex (King Charles Cavalier Spaniel) and several cats.

Jimmy Carter had a dog named Grits and a Siamese cat named Misty Malarky Ying Yang.

Gerald Ford had a Golden Retriever named Liberty and a Siamese cat named Shan.

Richard Nixon had three dogs named Checkers, Vicky and King Timahoe.

Lyndon Johnson had two beagles, Him and Her, a white collie, Blanco and Yuki, a mongrel.

He also had hamsters and lovebirds.

John Kennedy had may pets. Charlie, Caroline’s Welsh Terrier, a cat named Tom Kitten, a canary named Robin, two parakeets, Bluebell and Marybelle, three ponies, Caroline’s Macaroni, Tex and Leprechaun, two hamsters, Debbie and Billie, a rabbit named Zsa Zsa, Mrs. Kennedy’s horse, Sardar and several dogs including Pushinka, Shannon and Clipper.

As you look back in time before the use of the automobile, many of the pets were horses. Many of our country’s first Presidents were excellent horseman who enjoyed riding and hunting.

Their horses were very cherished and were paid great tributes when they died.

The Presidential Pet Museum was founded in 1999 and is part of the President’s Park located in Williamsburg, Virginia. The museum is a collection of pictures, stories and artifacts of these pets. You will be surprised on how many and what type of animals they had for pets. Some of the pets were given to them by foreign countries.

A President is no different than anybody else for having a pet. Many grew up with animals living on farms and ranches. A pet provides love and companionship that helps relieve stress. He could enjoy quality time with the pet without having to worry about the day to day care. They are/were very supportive to organizations related to animal care and well being.

It is very interesting learning about the different pets. Visiting the museum in Williamsburg can be very entertaining and educational.

Skin is the outermost layer of the human body. It protects the internal organs from damage or rupture. Healthy and beautiful skin is a very essential part of our life. Healthy skin reflects your overall personality. The face is most exposed part of the body that is vulnerable to the harsh rays of the sun. Also there are other harmful substances in the air like dust particles, harmful chemical substances, vapors of fuel omitted by vehicles which are harmful for our skin. The skin is a very sensitive organ that requires the utmost care when maintaining its hygiene.

If you are nature lover and like to do natural skin care then look for natural and botanically based ingredients and make sure you would be willing to eat anything you put on your skin since your skin absorbs it all. Look at your current natural skin care products as its main and first ingredient should be water.

Be sure that it is meant for your skin type and the main skincare products that can be used daily are cleanser, toner, moisturizer, eye cream and any anti ageing products of specialty treatment.

Avoid any product that contains mineral oil, petroleum solvent alcohol in the form of propyl, isopropyl that are extremely drying, animals or byproducts like lanolin, which is excretion of sheep, formaldehyde and chemicals that causes cancer, acetone (chemical-drying), artificial colors and fragrance or irritants that cause hyper allergic reactions and dermatitis or drying of skin.

Many commercial skin care products have been regularly found to contain harmful toxic chemicals.

Surprisingly, most personal care products are not tested under health and safety regulations. These ingredients may seem harmless in the short-term, but their chemical components are stored in the fatty tissues of the body where they accumulate and magnify over long time. Cosmetics and personal care products are marketed based on the content and quality of their chemical formulas. Many products claim to be filled with expensive vitamins, perfumes and oils. Others claim to utilize the all-natural formula for ingredients. So how can you be sure that the products you buy actually contain the ingredients that they claim to have? For this, you have to read the label, right. But unless you happen to be a chemist or scientist, the ingredient list on most cosmetics and personal care products probably won’t make a whole lot of sense.

Choose natural skin care products that are specifically made to enhance your glow of skin. Skincare lines are meant to work synergistically so that each product enhances the next, so, be prepared and willing to use all skincare products as stated in the directions. If you would not do what is suggested, it is probably a waste of all your money.

Your skincare products should be 100% guaranteed or your money back so that you can keep it on trail first. Not all products will work for everyone; many companies make one skincare line, package them differently and market them to different socioeconomic classes. So, study first and do more research so that the better your results will be.

Having the problem of dining in a table too big for the total number of people in the family or too small to settle a number of guests for a special celebration? In the present modern times, these two should not be a problem anymore. With the presence of expandable dining tables allow to seat just the family for a candle light dinner or a bigger number of guests and relatives for a Sunday afternoon with barbeque. Such tables can have room for small family meals or large gathering with friends. These tables can be adjusted just for any occasion making it great for providing entertainment just for everyone. Varieties of these kinds of tables are available in the market from the traditional to contemporary styles which makes it easier to choose from. It is advisable to purchase currently crafted tables for they are made to fit any house decoration. A table made of glass can look great with just any type of furniture styles, may it be typical and traditional to glossy and modern.

Requesting to craft a table for personal preferences is also allowed. This shows just how much personal touch some people add to their homes and furniture.  

Expandable dining tables are widely available in different shapes, sizes and materials used. The following are four examples of these kinds of tables. All of these tables are great for entertaining a group of guests or just for a heartfelt lunch or dinner with the family. The Galway dining table is crafted by combining metal, leatherette and wood which is supported by six metallic legs. For beauty, simplicity and elegance, the Ireland Contemporary dining table is built using a mixture of dark wood, metal and fabric sitting on six square metallic legs. A combination of wood and leather to create the simple, stunning and fashionable Bijou expandable table was used and the glass table is supported by four legs.  While the Dallas modern expandable table was crafted from merging wood, glass, metal and fabric. The glass-made table is supported by two legs.

The holiday season is fast approaching. Family gatherings and reunions of high school and college batch mates will become a trend for the whole Christmas season. Every person will have a chance to host a party or just dinner with special people. If the aim is to have the get together party or dinner and just prepare and cook the food at home, expandable dining tables may come in handy especially if the number of guests is more than the number of people in the family. These types of tables cater to a large number of guests for special occasions. To match the season being celebrated, decorate the table with something green and red with matching candles to make the night more heartfelt for a dinner. Any meal will become perfect with friends and family sitting next to each other on a special day. Party planners and caterers may not be needed when planning a gathering with friends with this type of furniture.