Do you remember the first time you had a big disagreement with your mother? Not that little skirmish over your curvew. You were upset but dear mommy wasn’t. I’m talking about your first big fight. Where your blood boiled. The one where you proclaimed your adulthood. The one that took her off your Christmas card…
Month: May 2022
Designs to adopt in new kitchens
Here are some designs that you can adopt in your new kitchen: 1. L-SHAPED The L-shape is created by two workspaces built against two separate walls that meet perpendicularly. These have prominent counter space and give room to incorporate an island. When an island is excluded, the kitchen looks quite spacious. This type of kitchen…
Jeep and Chrysler are doing well across the pond
Chrysler may be feeling some pain in the US, but overseas they’re doing great. According to a Chrysler spokesman, international sales increased 14 percent through August 2006 for 15 consecutive months of month-over-month increases. The news is even better in Europe. Chrysler reported a 35.6% increase in August 2006 compared to the prior year performance…
15 reasons why you need to embrace social media as a creative person
Social networks have conquered the world (or at least a small part of it!) in recent years. As a successful creative freelancer, he risks being trampled by commotion unless he stands up and accepts all he has to offer. Here is my list of why you need to make use of social networking sites like…
Is grape juice the nectar of the gods?
There’s nothing like having a bowl of grapes for breakfast. You don’t have to peel or cut them; all you need to do is pop them into your mouth. However, if you don’t have time for a leisurely breakfast or lunch, a glass or two of grape juice will do wonders for boosting your energy…
Diet and exercise: lose fat and flab with fun weight loss exercises
Starting a new diet and exercise program? Exercise is vital when you are on a diet: exercise will not only help you feel better, but it will also help you stick to your diet. Exercise doesn’t have to be complicated. You can have fun with your weight loss exercises. 1. Yoga seems simple, but it…
Reward children with nutritious treats
At a young age, we start conditioning our kids that the reward for putting up with all those veggies on their plates is a sweet, sugary dessert. You may recognize the familiar phrase, “If you don’t eat that broccoli, you won’t have dessert.” This sets up a reward system that suggests the sweet and sugary…
Puma – What’s in a name?
I used to hate the term “Cougar” for all the obvious reasons. First, she conjured up images of Mrs. Robinson in a girdle and garters, smoke billowing around her alcoholic head as she seduced a vulnerable (but willing) Benjamin. She fast-forwards to leopard-clad women over 40 showing too much cleavage, sporting 4-inch stilettos, hanging out…
Beyond Motivation – Passion
It seems that just as we changed the paradigm in the eighties, in the nineties we work synergistically; now we are passionate in mischief. Even my local gas station has passion brochures at the pump! So what are we passionate about…? Last October, I received some unsolicited but expert advice from an extreme extrovert to…
Deck Maintenance Tips for Fall
Fall is the perfect time to clean up your yard and make sure your siding, deck, and grass are ready for the long, cold winter months. Have you installed a new platform recently? It may look beautiful now, but if not properly maintained it can start to fade over time. Here are some ways to…