Are you turning heads every time someone scrolls by your profile pic for FB? If you aren’t, it’s time to learn how to transform your profile picture so you can start making a lasting first impression. It isn’t just about making yourself look good. If you’re job searching, potential employers will see that you care about...
I’m a loyal Christmas fan who happens to like the full word, “Christmas”, and has absolutely no desire to change it to “Xmas” or “Happy Holidays” to avoid offending those around me. This doesn’t mean I don’t fully recognize that other religions call this same time of year Hanukkah or Kwanzaa, and that I don’t enjoy...
Have your kids ever done or said something that caused you to suddenly feel guilty about your own behavior as a child? Even as far as getting a sudden urge to pick up the phone and call your parents to apologize about said behavior? I recently had such an experience. For my birthday I received, among other wonderful presents, a...
Over the past decades, obesity has become a global epidemic. As people gain progressively more weight, losing it in natural ways like exercising and dieting becomes significantly more difficult. Obesity can lead to a series of emotional and physical issues. Diabetes, joint issues, heart-related concerns are only some of the physical conditions that appear in obese...
“Ugh,” I moaned to my husband, “I really wanted to get in a four mile power walk today –- but I just don’t have the time!” “I wish you would,” he replied. “Why?” was my astonished response. “Because you always come back from your walks in a better mood,” he explained. Being a woman, I started...
Maybe you need a break, but going far away is out of the question. It’s expensive, there’s the issue of having to organize rental cars and hotels, not to mention the fact that flying anywhere is a huge hassle these days. Also, you only have two days off from work, and you don’t want to spend...
If you want to pick up a new hobby that will make you both more educated and more cultured in the ways of the world, learning a language is a fantastic idea. You may think that you wouldn’t know where to start, but the truth is you can start right now, while sitting at your computer,...
Slipcovers have a long and venerable history. Their origin dates back to Medieval Europe when furniture-making wasn’t the craft it is today. Wealthy families who could afford wooden stools and chairs made them more comfortable by adding cushions. They also realized that covering their furniture with fabric added a bit of color that livened up their...
