Your Bay Corporation Spring Newsletter

Dear Mark,

As Northeast Ohio begins to burst with the vibrant colors of spring, we're delighted to welcome you to our latest newsletter! It's a season of renewal, growth, and endless possibilities, and we're thrilled to share some exciting updates, tips, and news with you.

In this edition, we'll be diving into:

🐦 Health and Wellness: Staying mentally and physically healthy is essential for overall well-being and quality of life.

🌷 Gardening Tips: Get your hands dirty with our expert gardening tips and tricks for cultivating a colorful and thriving garden.

🌞 Outdoor Adventures: Embrace the warmer weather with ideas for outdoor activities, from hiking trails to picnics in the park.

🎨 DIY Projects: Unleash your creativity with fun DIY projects perfect for sprucing up your home or garden.

📅 Upcoming Events: Mark your calendars with exciting events happening in our company.

And much more!

Happy Spring!

Inspirational Quote

"Nothing is impossible. The word itself says 'I'm possible!'"- Audrey Hepburn

Brain Teaser

A man pushes his car to a hotel and tells the owner he’s bankrupt. Why?

(Find the answer at the bottom of the newsletter)

Stay active! - Go for a daily walk, or if you don't want to leave the house, pull up an at home workout video on YouTube.

Eat your fruits and vegetables - aim to fill half your plate with fruits and vegetables.

Stay Hydrated - a general guideline often cited is the "8x8 rule," which suggests drinking eight 8-ounce glasses of water per day, totaling about 2 liters or half a gallon.

Self Care! - Make time in your schedule to promote self-care and relaxation, such as meditation, deep breathing exercises, yoga, hobbies, or spending time in nature. Prioritize activities that bring you joy and fulfillment.

Stay Connected - Maintain social connections with friends, family, and supportive individuals. Engage in meaningful conversations, spend quality time with loved ones, and participate in social activities that bring you joy and fulfillment.

Ohio is a great state to do business in, but, did you also know there are amazing outdoor adventures for the warmer months? Take some time this spring to visit some of our recommendations:

Tree Frog Canopy Tours
Put-In-Bay
Kelly's Island
Breakaway Excursions
Hocking Hills
Cedar Point

In Other Northeast Ohio News...

Browns

The Browns finished the 2023 season with a playoff loss to the Houston Texans and a final record of 11 wins – 7 losses. At the NFL Honors awards for the 2023 season, the team took home awards for Coach of the Year — Kevin Stefanski, Assistant Coach of the Year — Jim Schwartz, Defensive Player of the Year — Myles Garrett and Comeback Player of the Year — Joe Flacco.

Cavs

With 14 games left in the regular season, the CAVS’s record of 43 wins – 25 losses is good for 3^rd place in the Eastern Conference and 6^th overall in the league. After a slow start, they have been playing excellent team ball since January led by MVP candidate, Donovan Mitchell. Their next game is today at 7pm against the Miami Heat, which includes the former CAV Kevin Love.

Guardians

The Guardians are wrapping up their first spring training under new manager Stephen Vogt. The team opens the 2024 season with a 4-game series at the Oakland A’s starting on March 28^th. Then they travel to the Seattle Mariners and the Minnesota Twins for 3-games series before returning home. The home opener is Monday, April 8^th against the Chicago White Sox.

Read More Sports News!

Do a thorough inspection of plants and garden beds
Test and feed your garden soil
Make sure your pruners are sharp
Be ready to cover your plants if the temperature drops again
Clean your bird feeders
Add mulch
Create a watering schedule
Prepare lawn mower with oil and sharpening the blades
Add a Bag-A-Bug to trap those pesky beetles
Plant perennials in empty spaces around the garden

Bird Feeder Wreath: A circular mold, wide ribbon, some birdseed, and some melted suet are all you need to help feed our feathery friends over the winter months.

Shoe Holder Planter: You will need a pole like a curtain rod, along with screws to secure it to the wall, sturdy hanging hooks, compost or quality potting soil, and plants or seeds. Also, a 2 by 2 inch (5 x 5 cm.) piece of wood that is as long as the width of the shoe organizer will be used to keep the pockets away from the wall.

Re-usable "Swiffer" Pad: Use a washcloth, towel, or t-shirt. "Swifter" mops are a 5”x10”.

Clean your walls with hot soapy water and a microfiber cloth
Use the crevice tool on your vacuum to reach into the small space between your stove and counter, then place a stove gap cover between the counter and stove
Dust your blinds and clean your windows
Deep clean your carpets with a carpet cleaner, which you can rent or buy
Clean your oven by first placing a hot, wet cloth on burned spots then clean out with an oven cleaner
For stainless steel appliances, mix a solution of one teaspoon dish detergent and one quart hot tap water, rub into appliance with a microfiber cloth, then rinse with hot water and dry immediately.
Throw out expired cosmetics
Kill dust mites in your mattress, first use a top-performing clothing steamer to kill dust mites near the surface. Vacuum the mattress afterward, making sure to press firmly with your vacuum's upholstery and crevice tools to clean the top and sides. After vacuuming, sanitize the mattress with a disinfecting spray

Otis

1.Otis loves going for long walks.

2.He likes to defend himself from the neighbor.

3.He is very good at taking as much space as possible on the bed.

Daisy

1.Daisy is a Chocolate Great Dane

2.She is very active and loves drinking water, she knows how to get ice by herself from our refrigerator door

3.She is almost 6 foot tall when she stands

Checkers

1.Checkers is very playful, loves to run and binky (180–turn in midair)

2.She likes to go on top of the cage and jump off

3.She is very spoiled and hates when mom leaves for work

Arab Health Trade Show

Brian and Larry traveled to Dubai, U.A.E. this January to attend the Arab Health Trade Show. This event was hosted by Informa Markets.

"Arab Health 2024 was the best attended tradeshow in years. We had great discussions with current customers and prospective customers who sell / distribute in the Middle East" - Brian Forgach, VP of Sales

"Arab Health is quickly turning into one of our most productive trade shows and offers no shortage of key decision makers, a rarity in today’s tradeshow environment" - Larry Hull, President

*Follow us on social media or visit our website to stay updated on future shows!*