5 Weekend Activities Funded by Your Tax Return

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Getting a refund is like depositing an extra big paycheck for some of us, and that typically calls for a celebration. Tax season is a great time to celebrate your team return. Here are some fun-filled weekend trips you can enjoy with your tax return this year.

  1. Do a home improvement project

Remember those new cabinets you’ve been wanting to install but haven’t had the money to spend on them? Tax season is the perfect opportunity to update your kitchen, bathroom, or outdoor space for the upcoming summer months. You can even get the whole family involved and make it a bonding experience!

  1. Go hiking/camping

Hiking and camping are great ways to both exercise and bond as a family. If you have a few adventurous spirits in your group, hiking typically involves some rock climbing as well. You can turn those rock climbing experiences into trust-building activities.

  1. Stay-cation

Sometimes, getting out of the house is all you need to gain a little relaxation. If you’re coming down with a case of cabin-fever, rent a hotel room and get away for the weekend. This allows you to reap the same rewards as a vacation without taking on the full financial burden of a vacation.

  1. Relax at the spa

Taking a day or two to relax at the spa is the perfect stress reliever. Bring your family, especially the ones that claim they don’t like going. This is a great opportunity to learn new relaxation methods as well.

  1. Visit family or friends

Spending time with family and friends builds connections and makes for special memories. With the help of your tax return, you can make the next time you bond with family and friends even more special than the last.

At Service Uniform, we go out of our way to show our employees how much we value their efforts. We encourage our employees to maintain a healthy work-life balance. That’s one of many reasons why it pays to work at Service Uniform. This tax season, treat your family like we treat our staff at Service Uniform. Celebrate everything you’ve accomplished this year by treating yourself.

Local Companies to Help You Treat Mom in San Antonio

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This year, Mother’s Day is Sunday, May 14th. Whether you’re looking for flowers, shopping, or her favorite meal, River City knows how to pamper and delight moms. Here are a few ideas to get you started for a memorable Mother’s Day in San Antonio.

  1. 2017 Mother’s Day 5K

Social Media (Moon Joggers): Facebook

*This is a virtual race. Moon Joggers is an online running log where users upload data from their runs and compares it to a running group they’re included in.  This Mother’s Day, Moon Joggers invites you to take your mother on a run around San Antonio. Who knows, you might wind up finding something new together.

  1. San Antonio Botanical Gardens

Social Media: Facebook, Twitter, Instagram

Spending the afternoon at the Botanical Gardens is a great way to relax and watch the flowers bloom. Also, Chipotle Grill is sponsoring a film series at the Gardens, happening in the days leading up to Mother’s Day.

  1. Eilan Spa

Social Media: Facebook, Twitter, Instagram

Eilan’s expert spa professionals guide your mind and body back into harmonious balance. You mother will enjoy spa experiences inspired by the healing powers of nature and enter back into your world feeling rejuvenated.

  1. SILO Elevated Cuisine

Social Media: Facebook, Twitter, Instagram

Since 2010, SILO has been listed as one of OpenTable’s Top American US fine dining Restaurants Zagat’s Top Local Picks. Enjoy creative, world-class dining in San Antonio’s finest fine dining restaurant.

  1. Biga on the Banks

Social Media: Facebook, Twitter

Biga on the Banks is one of the finest restaurants on San Antonio River Walk. If you’re looking for some alone time, they have private dining and banquet rooms. Texas Monthly Magazine said “Biga is a must for visiting and local foodies alike.”

At Service Uniform, we believe every day is a great day to celebrate the life of your mother. On Mother’s Day, however, we get a chance to act out that celebration and spoil the matriarch of our families exactly like they deserve to be.

5 Inventions That Have Revolutionized the Uniform Industry

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Service Uniform’s Blue Chip System® utilizes some of the most advanced technology in the uniform industry. Our system consistently reduces shortages, and has earned honorable mention in TRSA’s award-winning monthly magazine Textile Rental. Although the Blue Chip System® hasn’t reached Popular Mechanics’ top 50 inventions list yet, we know the trajectory for this system aims skyward. Along with some other inventions, here is a list of predecessors to the Blue Chip System that revolutionized the uniform service industry.

  1. The Blue Chip System®

Never before has a uniform service company been able to guarantee 100% accuracy and deliver. With the help of the Blue Chip System®, Service Uniform will always be able to identify your garments at any point in our cleaning process and your order will be 100% accurate when upon arrival. We know you count on us to maintain your image and performance, which is why our double-checked system guarantees your order is accurate and on time, every time.

  1. Washing Machine

The first rotary washing machine was invented by Hamilton Smith in 1858. Service Uniform cleans and hand-inspects every garment that enters our facility. It would be extremely time to consume for us to deliver fresh, clean uniforms to our customers without the assistance of our industrial strength washing machines.

  1. The Diesel Engine

The diesel engine has helped take the uniform industry to the next level by powering large laundry delivery vehicles. As the natural progression from steam-power, diesel engines have several advantages over other internal combustion engines. Some of the advantages diesel engines have over other internal combustion engines include burning less fuel, lesser carbon monoxide content in emissions, and they can be strengthened without worrying about combustion when under high pressure.

  1. The Sewing Machine

In 1846, Elias Howe invented the sewing machine, which made sewing clothes, textiles, and other materials a lot easier. It is one of the few products you can find in all corners of the civilized world. Without sewing machines, it would be impossible for Service Uniform to maintain the amount of garments we have in stock today.

  1. The Factory System

The industrial revolution popularized the factory system in America. As a result of businesses growing larger than ever before, managers needed a way to ensure all required jobs were done well. By linking talent with technology, the factory system revolutionized how large businesses operate.

The most exciting time to be in the uniform service industry is right now. With the continuous advancement of technology, Service Uniform’s ability to serve our customers will continue to improve. Service Uniform takes pride in maintaining a level of service that is superior to industry standards. Give one of our Account Managers a call today to find out how Service Uniform will work tirelessly for you.