It’s no lie that bird watching can be fun, and the song of certain birds can be a great addition to your garden. Bird houses are a great way to attract these little animals. Scout out your yard for the perfect location for your bird house so that you’ll be ready for nesting season. Soon you’ll be watching little fledglings spread their wings and take their first flights. Whether you shop … [Read more...]
Keep Your Stress Under Control
Inviting a friend over to help can be extremely helpful. They can put some unbiased perspective on their use or beauty. So invite someone you trust over for some tea, snacks and a de-cluttering party. It doesn’t matter who you are or what you do, you’ve got stress. You’ve got too much on your plate, deadlines to meet, people who are counting on you, places to be, things to do! Our … [Read more...]
Keep It or Toss It?- De-cluttering Your Home
It’s easy to get overwhelmed by your belongings. If you’ve lived in the same home for a while, chances are that you’ve accumulated some things you don’t need. Having to much stuff can cause you to feel uncomfortable and claustrophobic in your home. There comes a time when you have to get rid of some stuff but how do you figure out what to keep and what to toss when it comes time to de-clutter … [Read more...]
How to Stop Sabotaging Each Other’s Weight-Loss Goals
It is an ideal situation when both individuals in a couple decide it is time to go on a weight loss campaign. Think of the encouragement you'll give and get from one another. When one is weak the other is strong and can help us through those moments when we struggle to strive toward the weight loss goal. If you are sneaking snacks and cheating on the diet you aren't helping each other. Here are … [Read more...]
How To Be Happy
“Happy” is a relative term, but something we all seek. There is a Tibetan saying: “Seeking happiness outside ourselves is like waiting for the sunshine in a cave facing North.” Contentment is a skill that can be practiced and learned. You can get better at it every day. Here are four things that have been proven to boost the mood. Try doing these on a regular basis. Do one totally … [Read more...]
10 Decorating Myths- Debunked!
Everything should match. Matching is boring. It’s not wrong, just a safe easy way to get things done. It is better for things to compliment each other than to match perfectly. If you stick with a “matching rule” you’re going to be very limited so avoid things like furniture sets. Floating furniture can work, so you don’t have to push everything up against the wall. Use the internet to help … [Read more...]
Being A Gracious Host and Guest
When you think about etiquette you may think about a Southern lady with a big pitcher of tea, welcoming you into her home. Unfortunately etiquette is a dying talent. I’m sure there are a dozen factors for why this is disappearing but I know that I am sad to see it go. I was so glad to find- swimming out there in cyber space- someone who took the time to put together an article on how to … [Read more...]
Tips For a Starter Apartment
Moving out of the dorm or the parent's house means you have truly crossed over into adulthood. This is an exciting time for you to get a place to call home. It may be an apartment or a small house. Either way, it will be yours. You will want your home to reflect who you are and what you like. Some of the items you acquire will come from family, friends, second hand stores, etc.. But you will … [Read more...]
Go Ahead and Make A Mistake- Approaching Decorating Without Fear
When you start to remodel or redecorate common questions are “Will it look right?”, “What if I mess up?” “What if I hate it?” These are all natural questions. Because we've been taught, told or just learned on our own, that we should always avoid mistakes it makes sense to approach home design the same way. But while there is some risk in most things, being afraid to make a mistake can defeat … [Read more...]
Having Daughters Can Improve Your Way Of Life
Science has studied and found that having daughters creates a healthier living environment for parents. Daughters make men more generous. A recent study found that when a CEO has a daughter, especially if it’s a first child, the salaries of his employees tend to go up, especially those of the female employees which get a 1.1% pay increase. A 2009 study found that people with daughters were more … [Read more...]
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