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- 8 Tips to Childproof Your Home …
- 7 Ways to Work the Layered Look …
- 7 Ways to Keep Your Posture Perfect …
- 8 Strangest Themed Restaurants from Around the World …
- 7 Free Things to Do in Any City …
- 8 Q&A’s on Caring for Dogs …
- 10 Celebrities Who’ve Excelled at Weird Children’s Names …
- 9 Things You Don’t Have to Buy New …
- 9 Simple Ways To Feel Good …
- 7 Unique Ideas for Engagement Photos …
- 8 Tips on Teaching your Kids Financial Responsibility …
- 7 Tips on how to Dress Your Age …
- 7 Amazing Turntables …
- 8 Sweet Gifts for Valentine’s Day from Philosophy …
| 8 Tips to Childproof Your Home … Posted: 30 Jan 2011 11:58 AM PST  Bringing “Baby” home can be nerve-wracking enough! But once they start learning to get around, it gets worse! After all, about 2.5 million kids are injured in their own home every year! So, how is one person supposed to keep “Baby” away from all the dangers that lurk in our house? Here are some tips for helping ease your worries – just a bit. Prevent injuries with basic safety tips! 1. Cover Corners
Corner covers are vital as your baby learns to walk. Bumps on the head are bad enough, but bumps on the head on the corner can be scary! They make these really nifty corner covers that are soft, and slip right on, and off when the baby isn’t around. 2. Cabinet Locks
Cabinets are a child’s favorite place to go, and if it’s just pots and pans, let em’ at it. But then, there’s the cleaning cabinet…and the bathroom cabinet. Can’t have little Jr. spraying windex in his eyes! Install child safety locks anywhere and everywhere that you want to keep baby out of! They also make a really neat latch for the potty – to keep the little one from taking a sip of potty water! 3. Cover The Outlets
There is nothing more scary to me than to have my baby stick a key or one of his toys in the outlet and get shocked! So, every one of the plugs withing his reach have been covered! Now, he is old enough to learn the dangers of the plugs, so I’m not as worried, but still. A simple, plastic cover could be the only thing between your child and death – it’s serious – so cover them up! |
| 7 Ways to Work the Layered Look … Posted: 30 Jan 2011 11:23 AM PST  Layers are another popular trend right now, one you’ll be seeing all the way into spring. There’s no doubt that this is an awesome look – as long as you know how to work it right. It’s hard to pull off without a little practice – or the help of these 7 ways to work the layered look. 1. Pick the Right Fabric
Photo Credit: unertlkm First off, you have to have the right fabric. Anything too heavy is going to make you look too bulky, no matter what your body type. Anything too floaty is going to be flyaway and messy. Instead, look for stiffer fabrics that have a medium kind of weight. You want the layers to be able to hold their shapes and work with one another, not against each other. 2. Make It Fit
Photo Credit: strawberrykoi For the same reason, fit is important. You don’t want anything too big or too small. The possible exception is tight bottom layers that are covered up with everything else. Typically, you want something that fits well and close, but not so close that it squeezes you. 3. Structure Is Everything
Photo Credit: filminthefridge Structure is another important consideration. When you are layering, your pieces should be simple and their lines should be crisp and clean. This works especially well if you have a fuller figure. Pieces with a lot of structure can work as well, but if you choose, say, an empire waist or an A-line, make sure that will work with your body type. |
| 7 Ways to Keep Your Posture Perfect … Posted: 30 Jan 2011 09:49 AM PST  Having good posture can make your life healthier overall. It has tons of benefits, but a lot of people take it for granted. I have no idea how to pull off perfect posture – but I went looking for some tips! Here are 7 ways to keep your posture perfect; I hope they can help you out as well! 1. Analyze your alignmentYour spine may not be properly aligned. Now, there are a number of ways to check this and to remedy it. However, it might come down to seeing your doctor, or even going to a chiropractor, if you’re comfortable with that. Precise alignment is important for both your posture and your overall health. One way to check your alignment really does involve balancing a book on your head and trying to walk around. That is also a great way to perfect your posture in general. 2. Keep your chest elevatedIt might seem like your chest has nothing to do with your spine but that is not the case at all. Elevating your chest is important to posture because it lifts your shoulders. It also naturally causes your spine to stretch itself in a straighter, more correct line. 3. Suck in your stomachNow, when I tell you to suck in your stomach, I don’t mean do that thing you do to make sure your jeans zip or to look thinner. Keeping your stomach drawn in and drawn up can help to straighten out your posture. It will also naturally elevate your chest. |
| 8 Strangest Themed Restaurants from Around the World … Posted: 30 Jan 2011 09:16 AM PST  Would you ever eat out of the toilet bowl, organize a get together in a giant coffin or pay big bucks to dig your knife and fork into a corpse? Nope? Well, you don't have to because there are many people out there that are willing to bring their standard " wining and dining" experience to a whole different level. However, in case you ever decide to spend a fortune eating out in a bizarre environment, here's 8 restaurants you wouldn't want to miss: 1. Buns 'n' Guns, Beirut, Lebanon
Photo Credit: womansday.com If you ever happen to be hungry and in the mood for something violent while visiting Beirut, Lebanon, ask your tourist guide to show you how to get to one of the wackiest restaurants over there –Buns and Guns, where "Sandwiches can kill you." Everything looks dangerous in this military themed restaurant so, if the helicopter sounds played in the background don't scare you, a terrorist meal definitely will. 2. Modern Toilet, Taipei, Taiwan
Photo Credit: popartrockgirlyeah.onsugar.com Ever dreamed of eating a feces-shaped chocolate sweet out of a mini toilet bowl? Would you consider sitting on a toilet bowl and having your meal served to you in one, an interesting experience? And what about the drinks? Would you accept drinking anything out of a small urinal? Well, that's exactly what you can expect if you visit this restaurant. And don't worry, once you finish your meal, you'll have a roll of toilet paper to use as napkins! 3. Pitch Black, Beijing
Photo Credit: mr. mei guo Well, let me tell you this – If you ever visit this Beijing restaurant, you won't be able to recommend it to others because of its wonderful décor. Now, I'm not saying décor is not lovely, I'm just saying you won't able to see it! Yup, the point of eating in this restaurant is to enjoy the taste of food only so , if you can use your cutlery in complete dark, go ahead, knock yourself out. Waiters are equipped with night-vision goggles, thought, so don't plan on walking out without paying the bill! |
| 7 Free Things to Do in Any City … Posted: 30 Jan 2011 08:53 AM PST  Regardless of the so-called improved economic state of the country, some people are still struggling financially. Inexpensive road trips and stay-cations have replaced extravagant weeks-long vacations until a positive (and lengthy) security has returned to jobs and folks have restored comfortability with their money. But that doesn't mean that you should give up some of life's pleasures during this down time or cease exploring your home city. 1. MuseumsEvery city has a museum – whether an internationally known art museum, small gallery or location dedicated to something whacky, quirky and downright weird (THOSE are actually the best places to discover). I've been to a puppet museum in Missouri and a renowned art museum in Cleveland – and both were absolutely free. 2. ExerciseYou don't need an expensive gym membership (or its annoying meathead looky-loos) to socialize over exercise. Finding local running or hiking groups is a great way to stay on track with your workout program AND to meet friends with similar interests. Not to mention, being outdoors, you might discover a new vantage point to your city or location of interest. 3. Historical LandmarksMost Midwestern cities are full of 'em: buildings with significant time period architecture, columns and arches; bridges; historical or Presidential homes or local places of interest. I even love old cemeteries (decidedly beautiful and NOT creepy during daylight hours). My freebie advice: look up – I find a new detail or architectural design in downtown high-rises and skyscrapers nearly every day. And that prompts me to want to find out more about the structure. |
| Posted: 30 Jan 2011 08:41 AM PST  If you've recently become a dog owner, then the following 8 Q&A's on caring for dogs that are listed below might be useful. There are a variety of topics covered in the questions and answers posted below. I hope you'll find an answer to one of the questions you have about caring for your new canine companion. 8. Q: What makes my dog scratch all the time?A: Your dog could have fleas. If you don't notice any signs of fleas, then he might be having an allergic reaction to something. Some foods cause allergic reactions in dogs as well as certain types of material. Try changing his bedding to see if this helps. If not, then you might want to purchase dog food that doesn't contain wheat or corn. These two food products tend to be the main culprits in causing itchy skin in dogs with food allergies. 7. Q: Do I have to bathe my dog every week?A: Unless your dog is known for rolling in the mud or in cow pies on a regular basis, then there's no reason to have to bathe him each week. Too much bathing can actually dry out his skin and cause it to become irritated. Each breed of dog is different as well. Some breeds don't require bathing at all and benefit from regular brushing instead. 6. Q: What shots do dogs need to have?A: The most common vaccination schedule that is followed involves shots given at 6, 9, 12, and 15 weeks of age. A combination vaccine is given at 6 and 9 weeks of age with a rabies shot given at 12 weeks of age. Once your puppy has reached 12 weeks, another combination vaccine is given. This same combo vaccine is recommended at 15 weeks of age as well. After 15 weeks old, your puppy should continue to get vaccinated the same time each year. |
| 10 Celebrities Who’ve Excelled at Weird Children’s Names … Posted: 30 Jan 2011 08:36 AM PST  Is it the bright lights of fame and the need to perpetuate their presence in the daily news that cause celebrities to saddle their unsuspecting offspring with off-the-wall names? After all, just announcing the birth of Heavenly Hiraani Tiger Lily Hutchence or Fifi Trixiebelle Geldof takes up a good few newspaper column inches on their own. We can only speculate what was behind some of the names here. 1. ZappedThe accolade for the most bizarre number of names in one family has to go to Frank Zappa. This musician left us the legacy of Moon Unit, Dweezil, Diva Muffin and Amet Amuukha Rodan. A lineup that would grace the cast list of a Pixar movie as much as a family tree. 2. HandpickedWell they do say that the fruit doesn't fall far from the tree but maybe calling your daughter Apple is taking it a bit too literally. Let's hope the progeny of Gwyneth Paltrow and Chris Martin finds her name ap-peel-ing. 3. Rocky road to ruinSage Moonblood Stallone. I'm simply knocked out by this one and lost for words. |
| 9 Things You Don’t Have to Buy New … Posted: 30 Jan 2011 08:30 AM PST  There are some things that you do not have to buy new. Sometimes, it is okay to go out and buy things that are used. In fact, there are times when it would be best if you purchase used, instead of purchasing new. By doing this, you will be saving some hard earned money. Depending on where you get the stuff, you can purchase something 50.00 slightly used that is 500.00 in the store. So, what are some things that are okay to buy used? Below, I am going to give you 9 things you don't have to buy new … 9. ComputersYou do not have to buy computers brand new. If you cannot afford 1,000 dollars for a high end gaming computer, then you can easily go to a pawn shop or online and buy a used computer that you can afford. I just got a used laptop, which is updated for 375.00. Normally, brand new, it would cost over 600.00. I definitely saved money by doing this. 8. ClothesClothes is another thing you can purchase used. Of course, if it's dirty, you don't want it. When I was a teenager, I would avoid places like Goodwill. Now, I like going there. I usually don't buy clothes there for myself, but I wouldn't have a problem doing it, if it were something that I really liked. 7. Wedding Dress and Prom DressBelieve it or not, you can buy a wedding dress or a prom dress used for cheap. When I was in a second hand shop the other day, I found a wedding dress for ten dollars. It was a beautiful dress. You can also find beautiful prom dresses in second hand shops for a cheap price. It is much better than spending a lot of money. |
| Posted: 30 Jan 2011 07:01 AM PST  It really is true that little things can make us feel really good. Something as simple as seeing a cheeky little sparrow or seeing my cats do something silly boosts my mood, and that's definitely good for both mind and spirit. So here I've suggested some simple ways of making yourself feel good. 1. Take A NapYou don't have to be a senior to enjoy the benefits of a good nap. 20 minutes of shut-eye can leave you feeling very refreshed. If you don't like to sleep during the day, then try simply lying down and relaxing, or meditating. 2. Look At Something BeautifulWhen I say look at something beautiful, I don't mean give it a glance and then move on. Really look at it – go right up to a flower, for example, notice the details, examine the colours, maybe even touch it. Appreciate its beauty. 3. Enjoy The Sun On Your FaceYou know how you feel when you wake up and the sun's come out after days of rain? Instantly your mood lifts. The sun really does make us feel positive, so get outside and enjoy feeling the warmth on your face. |
| 7 Unique Ideas for Engagement Photos … Posted: 30 Jan 2011 06:50 AM PST  Engagement photo shoots have come a long way in today's world. Today, some couples are skipping the studio and beach setting – they are taking engagement photos that show how unique the couple is together. Years from now, you will look back at the engagement photos and not want to see "the perfect picture," you want to see something unique, something that reflects the two of you as a couple. I am going to give you 7 unique ideas for engagement photos … 7. For Better or for Worse
Photo Credit: alexey05 This is a pretty cool theme that you could try in your engagement photos. This would consist of taking pictures of the "for better" time, which would be you and him getting along perfectly. Then, you have the "for worse" theme, which will involve the two of you, as a couple, not getting along. 6. The Place You First Met
Photo Credit: gwilmore Try some "the place you first met" engagement pictures. Return back to the location where the two of you first met each other and try to recapture the moment. 5. Historical Period Engagement Pictures
Photo Credit: Lover of Cats and Custom cars Think of your favorite time in history and go back to that time – play it out. Would you like the 1950's? For a bride, dress in a skirt, blouse and apron. For the groom, dress in a business suit. |
| 8 Tips on Teaching your Kids Financial Responsibility … Posted: 30 Jan 2011 06:41 AM PST  It seems that each generation has become less money savvy than the one before it. I think it's very important for kids to learn how to manage money on their own and the sooner the better! Here are 8 tips on teaching your kids financial responsibility. I'm sure at least a couple of these can be taught to even very young children. I used 'him' in the following tips because it was much simpler than writing out 'him/her' each time. 8. Have your child open a bank accountBank accounts for minors are available as long as an adult is also listed on the account. Check with your bank to see what the minimum requirement is to open up a new account for your child. This will also give you an opportunity to explain and show your child what the purpose of a bank account is and why they are important to have. 7. Teach him how to balance a checkbookI learned how to balance a checkbook in sixth grade when my entire class was due to spend the day at a place called Exchange City. We learned the value of money, how it was necessary to keep track of how much we had in our checking account, and the importance of being able to add and subtract accurately. Making sure my checkbook and checking account are in sync is something I strive to achieve. 6. Let him get a jobIf your child is at the age that getting a job is an option, then allowing him to do so will help him to learn how to manage his own money first-hand. He'll also have to learn how to manage his time with juggling school and a part-time job, as well as any social activities he might partake in. The check will be his and he'll learn quickly that the more he does, the more he will be paid. |
| 7 Tips on how to Dress Your Age … Posted: 30 Jan 2011 05:47 AM PST  I think most people are able to dress according to their age with very little difficulty. I have seen a few exceptions over the years and have always wondered what caused these people to dress well out of their age range. I don't see my grandmother wearing pig tails and mini skirts, just like I don't see my son's girlfriend wearing sequenced pant suits. If you are wondering whether or not you are dressing appropriately, then take a look at these 7 tips on how to dress your age. 7. Take a look at what your peers are wearing
Photo Credit: thenewclotheshorse In the case of fashion trends, majority usually rules. If you notice a particular style of clothing being worn by friends, then you just might be able to get away with it as well. As long as you and your friends are in the same age range there shouldn't be a problem with the attire you've chosen to wear. This isn't always the rule of thumb, but it does seem to work most of the time. 6. Don't dress like your kids or their friends
Photo Credit: synapsemom Raiding your kids' closet is never a good idea; unless you are stealing back something she borrowed and never returned. Granted, there are certain outfits that are able to be exchanged between mother and daughter, but this can be a rare occasion if the age difference is 35 to 40 years or more. Just because it looks good on the kids, this doesn't mean it will look good on you. 5. You don't have to wear it just because it's in your closet
Photo Credit: kandyjaxx I have items in my closet that date back to my early years of high school. Why I continue to hang on to certain pieces of clothing I'll never know. There are a few articles of clothing that I'll put on, just for the fun of it. However, there's no way I'd ever walk out of the house in these same clothes. Sometimes you have to know when it's best to let the past be the past. |
| Posted: 29 Jan 2011 11:45 PM PST  It's sad, but true, Uncle Roger. Eight tracks are dead. But vinyl, though it's taken a brief hiatus, is back, man, and ready to be enjoyed by a whole new generation of listeners, even the youngsters with their iPods and such. There's a turntable for everyone, too, from those who demand portability to enjoy their tunes on the go, to people who want to move their vinyl to their laptop. Here are 7 amazing turntables that can do all of that… but I really can't help with the eight tracks. 1. Crosley AV Room Portable USB Turntable
2. Fisher Price Record Player
3. Retro USB Turntable
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| 8 Sweet Gifts for Valentine’s Day from Philosophy … Posted: 29 Jan 2011 11:09 PM PST  Valentine's Day is one of my favorite holidays, mostly because it's so sweet and romantic. There are so many ways to tell a special someone just how much they mean to you, and while I'm usually one to suggest sparkling jewelry as the ideal Valentine's Day gift, there are a lot of sweet gifts from Philosophy to consider too, and all of them are sure to make your sweetheart feel pampered and adored. Here are 8 sweet gifts for Valentine's Day from Philosophy… 1. Philosophy Falling in Love Fragrance Gift Set
2. Philosophy Unconditional Love Perfumed Shampoo, Bath & Shower Gel
3. Philosophy Kiss Me Tonight Intense Lip Therapy
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