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- 8 Tips for Saving Money on Utilities …
- 7 Celebrity Rags to Riches Stories …
- 7 Gorgeous Sweaters by Moth …
- 8 Things it’s Okay to Do …
- 7 Ways to Get in on the Matryoshka Doll Trend …
- 7 Ways to Deal with a Bad Day …
- 8 Fun Food Facts …
- 7 Items You Shouldn’t Buy at the Grocery Store …
- 7 Uncommon Ways to Find a Job …
- 8 Colors You’ve Probably Never Heard Of. …
- 7 Tips on Caring for Baby Bunnies …
- 7 Celebrity Couples Who Should Get Married Already …
- 7 Ways to Survive a Monday …
- 8 iPhone Games You’ll Regret Missing …
- 9 Rankers of the Roller Coaster World …
- 8 Ways to Deal with Old Newspaper …
- 8 Ways We Fritter Away Money Without Noticing …
| 8 Tips for Saving Money on Utilities … Posted: 03 Mar 2011 12:02 PM PST  It comes as no surprise that utilities cost a lot of money – a lot. Heat, water, electricity, gas, the list goes on and on and when it comes to heating your house, especially, things just get worse every year. The good new is that there are lots of ways to save on those costs, and many of them are quite easy, requiring hardly any effort on your part. To get you started, here are 8 tips for saving money on utilities. 1. Change Your Light BulbsYou can save a lot of money simply with the light bulbs you choose. Those energy saver bulbs are a little more expensive but in the long run, they’re worth the extra money. They last longer and now, they come in a variety of shades and vibrancy levels, so you can get brighter bulbs while still saving money. 2. Tweak Your ThermostatIf it’s possible, you might want to think about getting a programmable thermostat. That way, you can make the house cooler while no one is in the house, and can then turn up the heat to a comfortable level when you get home. This is particularly helpful for people who live alone, for couples who work the same schedule, and for couples with children who are at school while they are at work. 3. Trick the Toilet TankThere are lots of tricks that will help you save water – and thus money – in your toilet tank, of all things. Time was, experts recommended a brick in the bottom of the tank, but not so much anymore. Now, a simple jar of water will do the trick. You can use a jug as well. You just have to play around with the size of whatever you’re using, because you don’t want too little water in the tank, either. |
| 7 Celebrity Rags to Riches Stories … Posted: 03 Mar 2011 11:58 AM PST  Reading 7 celebrity rags to riches stories should help inspire you. This will tell you that no matter who you are, even if you are living in the streets, you can turn your life around. Not every celebrity had things handed to them … 7. Oprah WinfreyFollowing Oprah’s footsteps is something that many only dream of doing – however, we do not want to follow in her footsteps on the way to fame. She as raped when she was nine years old and gave birth to her first son when she was fourteen years old. The son died in infancy. When she was still in high school at nineteen, she landed a job in radio. She started co-anchoring the evening news at a station in Tennessee. Soo after, she was given her own talk show. I tell you – her story is amazing and it makes you see that there really is light at the end of the tunnel. Sometimes, you have to go through pure madness before you reach the top. 6. J.K. RowlingShe was newly-divorced, unemployed and living in welfare with an infant in Edinburgh – she dedicated her time to writing the first Harry Potter book. The idea first came to her during a train ride. Her book summary was rejected by a couple of publishing houses, but soon, one picked it up and you know what happened from there. 5. Snoop DoggIt is rumoured that he is worth around two hundred million dollars. This rich rapper with his on television show started out as a poor kid living on the rough streets of Long Beach in California. After high school, he spend a great deal of time in and out of jail, trapped with drug issued. He turned to his music and found the answer – his music turned his life around. |
| Posted: 03 Mar 2011 11:24 AM PST  I wear sweaters year-round, over dresses and rompers in summer and layered over blouses and tees to keep warm. It's difficult to find something out of the ordinary, a sweater with details or two that makes them a style choice, rather than a simple warmth option. But lately I've discovered a line of sweaters by Moth, and I'm in love. Here are 7 gorgeous sweaters by Moth… see if you agree — they're so beautiful! 1. Jeweler's Choice Cardigan
2. Pulling it Together Sweater
3. Of the Ages Pullover
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| Posted: 03 Mar 2011 11:19 AM PST  I know, I know, you did something and you think it was wrong, but believe me, there are some things that it is okay for you to do – it’s not a sin to do some things. I can actually think of hundreds of things that it is okay to do. In fact, I know that I recently wrote a blog just like this and I am not going to include the same things in here. I am going to give you some completely different things that it is okay to do – prepare yourself for 8 things it’s okay to do … 8. It’s Okay to Have Songs from the 80′s and Below on Your IpodOh yes, I have songs on my iPod that come to me from the 1980′s and I was born in 1985. However, if you were born in the 90′s, you may be ashamed when you listen to the 80′s music. However, it’s perfectly fine! The 80′s was a great musical era! If you listen to anything below the 80′s, that is fine too. Don’t be ashamed to show the songs off. People who are really into music don’t care about the latest and greatest or whatever. They appreciate all types of music. 7. It’s Okay to Google Your DatesSeriously, when you have a date, if you open up Google search engine and type in their full name, it is perfectly fine. There is nothing wrong with you, because a lot of people do it. Then again, it’s okay to NOT Google your dates. It’s all okay! 6. It’s Okay to Splurge on Something You WantDo you want something that you really don’t need, but you really like? It’s okay to buy it if you can afford it – it’s not going to kill you. |
| 7 Ways to Get in on the Matryoshka Doll Trend … Posted: 03 Mar 2011 10:58 AM PST  Every now and again, there's a popular symbol or motif that sets off a thousand trends. You may have noticed that Matryoshka Dolls are lining the shelves. These Russian nesting dolls now take the form of various household utilities and decorations. Below are just a few ways to get in on the trend. 1. Matryoshka Tea for Two Set
2. Little Ladies Clip Set
3. A Petite Pinch of Pepper Mill
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| 7 Ways to Deal with a Bad Day … Posted: 03 Mar 2011 10:53 AM PST  Girls, we all have them: days when stuff just refuses to go as planned. Unfortunately, the world won't grind to a halt to make life easier so, ladies, the only solution is, in the words of Dory, to 'just keep swimming.' Here's a list of handy hints to help you out with that … 1. Recognise it EarlyOften, if something goes wrong first thing in the morning, I find the tone has been set for the rest of the day. Don't fight it girls, but don't give in to it either. Just put your head down, grit your teeth and march through those hellish hours. 2. Be ProductiveIf it's a bad day ladies, there's no enjoying it. You might as well get on with all those tasks you hate to do anyway. Pay your bills or clean the bathroom: getting those chores out of the way means they won't infect a perfectly great day in the near future! 3. Don't Skip the WorkoutI know girls; on a bad day, hitting the gym is not an appealing prospect. Apart from anything else, it's always packed with super perky fitness nuts – the last people you want to see when you feel like the world hates you. But trust me ladies, once those endorphins get going, I promise things will look a whole lot brighter. |
| Posted: 03 Mar 2011 10:46 AM PST  Do you know why I'm the most sought-after person when friends and family are pairing up for Trivial Pursuit? It's because I'm a vault of interesting facts, a treasure trove of useless knowledge. Presidential trivia, word origins, and food facts — I know a lot about all of this weird stuff… and I'm totally willing to share a little, so you can kick butt at trivia games, too. Here are 8 fun food facts. 1. How did hot dogs get their names?No, at no point in history did frankfurters ever contain dog meat. They're called hot dogs because of the way they look — just like little stubby-legged dachshunds. At the turn of the century, in New York, a particular cartoonist and a small army of concession-sellers helped coin the phrase, and launched what's become one of America's favorite picnic foods… which now bear little resemblance to the sausages they once were. 2. Do pregnant women really crave pickles?The short answer — yes. Most women have strange cravings when they're expecting because their bodies are asking for something, a vitamin or mineral. We crave pickles for their salt! I craved pretzels, too, and couldn't get enough of them. 3. Why is most bubble gum pink?For years, bubble gun was pink for the simple reason that the man who created the bubble-blowing gum we all love only had pink dye on hand when he was in his lab. Which is a good thing, too… would we have wanted to chew brown gum? I don't think it would have been as appealing. |
| 7 Items You Shouldn’t Buy at the Grocery Store … Posted: 03 Mar 2011 10:33 AM PST  Grocery stores are great – for food. Sometimes, sure, you have to buy other things there as well, for the sake of convenience. But have you ever noticed how much more expensive certain items are at the grocery story? They can really jack up the prices on certain essential items, which really sucks because they are, after all, essential; they’re called that for a reason. Even if it’s inconvenient, sometimes you have to go elsewhere for certain items because you can really save a lot of money that way. Take a look at these 7 items you shouldn’t buy at the grocery store and see if you don’t think so too. 1. Pots and PansIt might be tempting to pick up a new pot or skillet at the grocery store, but you should really think twice about it. For one thing, the pots you get at the grocery store are typically really low quality. They may not cost a lot, but that’s not a sale item; you’re just paying for what you get, and odds are its quality will be so poor you can’t use it, or it will end up breaking. 2. Cooking UtensilsThe same is true for cooking utensils. Actually, these are generally way more expensive at the grocery store – but they’re way lower quality than what you can find at department stores. So, again, you’ll likely get your cooking spoons or whisk home, use it once or twice, and then stare in regret once it has snapped in half in your hand. 3. AppliancesSure, if your coffee pot or toaster breaks, it saves time just to buy a replacement at the grocery story. You may even think you’re getting a good deal on your $40.00 toaster. But odds are you can find the same thing – or something better – for much less money at the local department or home goods store. You’re really wasting money in the long run. |
| 7 Uncommon Ways to Find a Job … Posted: 03 Mar 2011 10:26 AM PST  When finding a job becomes mission impossible people often tend to opt for thinking outside the box and finding different ways to solve the employment issue. Some of these creative solutions do the trick, some would have probably worked, if the circumstances had been slightly different while some backfire regardless of the situation. So here are some of those interesting, slightly unusual tactics that might get you're a job too: 1. Colorful CVThis might not sound like a very radical move, especially if you're not thinking what I'm thinking. This woman I know has gotten so sick and tired of sending out CVs and wondering what the hell is wrong with them and why aren't they calling her to schedule an interview. So, the next time she was about to send a CV, she took her son's coloring pens and made her CV more colorful than some of the world's most exotic animals. Guess what? That CV is what got her invited to a job interview! 2. When life gives you a lemon…I'm sure you've heard about freelance writers, freelance journalists, freelance programmers and translators but, have you ever heard about freelance SHOVELERS? Yup they really exist and they will be more than happy to dig your car out of the snow or help you with any problem you might face due to these chaotic weather conditions. This set of two helpful hands will cost you anywhere from 20 to 50 bucks and the shovel is included in that price too. Now, I'm not saying you should go get a shovel and start working on a personal logo but merely suggesting to keep a look out on those needs that aren't being taken cared of – you'd be surprised to know how many of them there is. |
| 8 Colors You’ve Probably Never Heard Of. … Posted: 03 Mar 2011 10:12 AM PST  I know kids crayons, colored pencils, and markers always have interesting names etched on them, such as Thistle, Prussian Blue, Melon, and so on. Most of the following 8 colors you've probably never heard of have been around for centuries. I find it fascinating to learn about colors that are new to me, but were common decades and decades ago. 8. IcterineThis name is derived from the Latin word meaning jaundice. It is mostly used when describing birds with yellowish feathers, such as the Icterine Greenbul or the Icterine Warbler. It is an extremely pail hue of yellow. 7. RufousThis color name is said to be derived from the Latin word for 'red'. It doesn't refer to a subtle and plain red color, but more of a brownish-red or reddish brown. It might be compared to the color of rust and is often used when describing animal fur, skin, or feathers, such as the Rufous-sided Towhee. 6. VerdigrisThis name is a common one for the pigment that is created when acetic acid is added to copper plates. The Statue of Liberty is now this color, due to the weathered copper she is made from. The natural patina formed on bronze, brass, or copper is known as verdigris. This name comes from the old French spelling that meant 'green of Greece'. Greek artists made this color by holding copper plates over hot vinegar. This was done inside a sealed pot and caused a green crusty substance to form on the plate of copper. |
| 7 Tips on Caring for Baby Bunnies … Posted: 03 Mar 2011 09:58 AM PST  These 7 tips on caring for baby bunnies are useful for new rabbit owners. Bringing home your first baby bunny is lots of fun, but if you don't know how to properly care for this little rabbit you might be spending money on vet bills in the near future. If you are raising rabbits, then the mama bunny tends to do most of the work in caring for the babies. You'll still have to apply some of the following care tips for your entire bunny family. 7. Be ready for them before they arriveYou'll need to have a cage set up with everything necessary to provide fresh food and water for the baby rabbits. The cage should be properly built so that no large gaps are present that the babies could fall through. Remember that baby rabbits can squeeze through what might appear to be a very small opening. If the cage isn't properly constructed, you'll end up with baby rabbits running around your yard or worse; attacked by larger animals. 6. Watch out for ear mitesCheck your bunnies' ears from time to time. If you notice a pinkish scaly appearance inside the lower portion of the ear, this is most likely ear mites. Some rabbits will tilt their head towards the side that has the infected ear on it, which is an indicator that your rabbit might be dealing with ear mites. When you check their ears regularly, you should be able to see any sign of mites before the head tilting begins. 5. Keep them out of drafty and windy areasRabbits are very tolerant to cold weather, but baby bunnies aren't as tough as the adults. If your bunnies are kept in a cage outdoors, consider making a cover for it that will protect the little rabbits from wind and drafts. So as to allow light into the cage area, you can cover only the lower portion of the cage. I have a piece of tin that is a foot wide and as long as each side of the cage. This provides an excellent wind-break without blocking out sunlight. |
| 7 Celebrity Couples Who Should Get Married Already … Posted: 03 Mar 2011 09:35 AM PST  It’s nobody’s business when a celebrity gets married to a long term or short term partner, or if they believe in marriage, or if they’re even interested in it. But beneath my cynical exterior beats the heart of a secret romantic, and I have to tell you, there are some folks I would just love to see marriage – yes, purely to satisfy me, and yes, I know that won’t happen, but yes, I hope for it anyway. I can’t help but think these celebrity couples should get married already! 1. Jennifer Hudson and David OtungaWhen I first heard that the beautiful, talented, drop dead phenomenal Jennifer Hudson was dating David Otunga, better known as Punk from I Love New York, I was like, "…" I didn’t even know what to say – but they actually make a very cute couple, they have an adorable baby and the cutest dogs ever, and after all the heartbreaking tragedy she’s gone through, I would love to see Jennifer have the same kind of happily ever after enjoyed by her character Louise from St. Louis in Sex and the City the movie. 2. Kourtney Kardashian and Scott DisickAll right, so Kourtney Kardashian and Scott don’t actually count as celebrities, and she gets on my nerves and he can be the biggest tool I have ever seen (with the possible exception of Spencer Pratt). But uhm, to that end, aren’t they the perfect couple? But for all their faults, Mason is an adorable baby and they are so obviously in love with that boy – and with each other, for better or for worse. I have serious issues with the Kardashian clan, but I do have to say that Kris and Bruce have had a very long lastly and mostly respectful marriage, Khloe and Lamar are well on their way to being just as grounded, and it would be nice to see Kourtney and her child enjoy the same thing. |
| Posted: 03 Mar 2011 09:18 AM PST  Monday is a hard day for everyone. After a long weekend of relaxing with your friends and family, it can seem nearly unbearable to get back into the groove of work and gym and chores and everything else you need to get done. Use these tips to help survive your Monday and maybe even enjoy it! 1. Wake up earlyIt might seem a little crazy, but waking up early can be the key to a great Monday. Instead of staying in bed until the absolute last minute, get up early enough to get a head start on things. Throw in a load of laundry, wash the dishes, or just sip a cup of coffee and watch the news. You will be more relaxed through the rest of your day. 2. Make a listTo keep Mondays from feeling overwhelming, try making a "To Do" list on Sunday nights. Then just start at the top and work your way through it. If a task seems overwhelming, set a timer for ten minutes and just see how much you can get done in that allotted amount of time. 3. Get some mood musicIf you find yourself dragging on Monday afternoons, turn up some music that has a nice beat. Jam to some good 80's tunes while you clean the house or load up some old school rap on your iPod while you hit the gym. Great music can make all the difference in your mood and energy level! |
| 8 iPhone Games You’ll Regret Missing … Posted: 03 Mar 2011 08:45 AM PST  The iPhone is most definitely addictive, and for more than one reason, but the biggest reason is the games. If you have one then you know just how much time you're capable of wasting playing on any one of the games below. I've literally rolled out of bed, picked up my phone to check texts, and became stuck there for two hours playing a game. I'm not saying this is a bad thing because I love video games so here is my list of 8 iPhone games that you'll love wasting time with. 8. Doodle JumpAll of these are difficult to put down, but this one can be especially hard to quit. It's very simple. All you do is tilt the screen left to right as the doodlebug jumps his way up the never-ending cascade of platforms. The only way to lose is to fall or touch one of the many monsters on your climb, and there are plenty of aids to your ascent like rocket packs, trampolines, and helicopter hats to pad your score. 7. Mr. Aahh!!Here we have a side scroller where the art to master is timed jumps. The hero jumps from platform to platform of varying sizes and colors, through troublesome wind conditions all while trying to hit the sweet spot on each platform's drop zone. The old school 8-bit music is a nice added touch, as well. 6. Fruit NinjaSo simple, but so addicting! As the fruit ninja, your only job is to slice the fruit as it flies on the screen. But watch out! Don't slice those bombs or it's curtains for you! This is one of those that no matter what you tell yourself, you'll never put it down after only playing once. |
| 9 Rankers of the Roller Coaster World … Posted: 03 Mar 2011 08:20 AM PST  Can anything beat the thrill of a Roller Coaster? You either love them or hate them and I love them. That wonderful feeling of speed as your body whizzes in every direction so fast that you don't know whether next you'll be plummeting breathlessly downwards or climbing so high your nose touches the sky. Here are some of the world's record breakers 1. Formula RossaFerrari World, Abu Dhabi. This is the fastest coaster in the world and it reaches 149mph. Naturally, the passenger cars are designed like sleek red Ferraris. 2. Steel Dragon 2000At Nagashima Spa Land, Nagashima, Japan you'll find the world's longest roller coaster at 8133 feet (2479m). Europe's longest is The Ultimate in Lightwater Valley Park, GB and The longest US coaster is Millennium Force, Cedar Point Luna Park, Ohio. 3. Kingda KaThe coaster at Six Flags Great Adventure, Jackson, New Jersey takes the accolade of being the world's tallest. It towers 36 feet over the next tallest (Top Thrill Dragster) |
| 8 Ways to Deal with Old Newspaper … Posted: 03 Mar 2011 07:55 AM PST  Newspapers serve a variety of purposes other than providing the news. So before you decide to add them to your recycling basket, review this article and consider if any of the uses apply to you. You might find yourself sitting a gold mine as newspapers can actually help you save money. Here are 8 ways to deal with old newspaper. 1. Newspapers for craft projectsIf you have children, then you probably know already that newspapers can keep your kids busy with a variety of craft projects. From something as simple as a paper hat to more complex paper Mache projects, newspapers are the base of a variety of craft related work. 2. Newspapers in your gardenIt is surprising to know that you can use newspapers as a gardening tool in a variety of ways. For indoor potted plants, place shredded newspaper at the base of the pot. This prevents excessive draining of water and keeps your plants fresh. Outdoors, use shredded newspaper on your freshly planted flowerbed to prevent weeds. It will naturally decompose on its own. 3. Newspapers to clean your windowsYou don't need the latest cleaning products or wipes to keep your windows sparkling. All you need is some newspaper and some vinegar. Crush up the newspaper and sprinkle some vinegar over it. Then wipe the windows as you would ordinarily. The result will astonish you. |
| 8 Ways We Fritter Away Money Without Noticing … Posted: 02 Mar 2011 11:09 PM PST  Doesn't it seem as though every week our budget has to stretch further and further? Many of us are going through tough financial times at the moment, and with bills continually rising, and an uncertain job market, every penny counts. Yet it's easy to fritter away money without realising. So here are some tips for easy ways to stop wasting money. 1. CoffeesNow, sitting down and enjoying a chat with friends over a coffee is one thing, but I really don't understand the trend for takeaway coffees. Why not drink it at home, or when you get to the office (assuming they provide free coffee)? Just add up how much that single daily takeaway coffee costs you over a month, and you'll soon lose interest in getting your caffeine fix. 2. NewspapersIf you buy a paper to read on your commute, why not borrow a book from the library instead? It seems silly paying good money for something that will only be discarded before the end of the day. Check the news online, or read the papers at the library. 3. LunchesWe all have days where we don't have time to make a packed lunch, and have to grab a sandwich from a shop. No problem if it's once in a while. But if, like the coffees, it's every day, then that's an awful lot of money going in one end and out the other. Make lunch out an occasional treat. |
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