Having a drink – or two, three or four – is not an unusual activity in our everyday lives. There are happy hours after work, brunch, lunch and dinner cocktails, family get-togethers, and friends’ celebrations to attend where alcohol is prevalent. Not to mention relaxing at home with a bottle of wine or a pitcher of margaritas. Problem is, drinking too much alcohol over a long period of time can spell health trouble…particularly for women. Unfortunately – glass for alcoholic glass – women … [Read more...]
How to Use Your Time More Wisely
One of the most frequently talked about problems in modern life is lack of time. People’s lives are so full of career and family responsibilities that there seems to be very little time left for anything else but eating and sleeping, and even those don’t always get the time they deserve. If you’ve found yourself wishing you had more time, you’re far from the only one! The problem is that time is the one constant in life, and we all have precisely the same amount every day. It might feel like … [Read more...]
Nushu – a 19th Century Chinese Woman’s Silent Rebellion
19th century China was not a particularly pleasant place for women. Much of their existence has been summarized in the book, Snow flower and the Secret Fan, by Lisa See. This was the age of foot-binding (large feet were considered ugly), as early as age seven – a painful method of curling toes under the foot and walking on them until they broke and were permanently bent under. It was an age in which young girls were promised to men, primarily as a result of financial arrangements between … [Read more...]
Be Financially Prepared for Retirement
We all want to retire eventually, but being retired is not devoid of financial worries and concerns. Retirement requires planning like reading these retirement tips and saving to set yourself for the future. What’s alarming is that roughly 66% of Americans worry about if they will ever be able to save up enough money to fund their retirement. Unfortunately, too many people push off saving for their retirement life event until it is too late. The good thing is, even if you are already in your … [Read more...]
Perfect Gift Ideas for the Woman You Love
With the holiday season just around the corner, now is the perfect time to start thinking about what to get for the special woman in your life. Christmas is the one time of year that you have the opportunity to really let the people in your life know that you love them and value their presence in your life through the presents you give them. In the effort of letting the special woman in your life know how you feel, you need to get some original, unique, and deeply personal gift ideas to impress … [Read more...]
5 Trips That Could Help Boost Your Well-being
Well-being is something that is important for every individual. How you go about improving it, however, differs from person to person. While some find that simply reading a book boosts their well-being, others may need an entire day of peace and serenity. Either way, it’s imperative that if you want to live a well-balanced life that you find what works best for you. One of the things that could help most people is a chance to travel somewhere new. Traveling offers numerous benefits that could … [Read more...]
5 Tips on Living a More Fulfilled Life
There is always so much information floating around about how to be successful and reach your goals, but well-being is equally important. A significant aspect of well-being is ensuring you’re fulfilled and happy with the life that you’re living. This is something that only you can determine as everyone’s idea of happiness is different. However, there are some common denominators when it comes to well-being and happiness seeing as humans have similar psychological and emotional makeups. It could … [Read more...]
How to Keep Your Relationship Fun as You Both Grow Older
Time comes for everybody eventually, including you and your life partner. Both of your appearances will change over time, and you’ll both find yourself being both capable and incapable of doing certain things. Something that you shouldn't allow Father Time to change about you and your other half, however, is how much fun you have together. If you want to keep your relationship fun and fresh no matter how old you and your partner are, you have to take action. Here’s the kind of action you need … [Read more...]
4 Tips for Running Your Own Catering Business
All your friends are telling you that you’re a great cook. Your kids say your buffets are to die for while your partner is more than happy to tell everyone you bake up a storm. All this praise leads you to think you might have what it takes to run your own catering business. Before you jump in at the deep end and give up your day job, there are some things you need to know. There’s far more to running a successful catering business than being a great cook or baker. Work your way through the … [Read more...]
6 Tips on Selecting the Right Online Florist
When people think of sending someone's flowers, they will go online to search for the online florist shops. There are many online florist shops and each one looks professional which makes you hard to decide which one you should buy from. The following are 6 tips on selecting the right online florist. 1. The Florist' Website Must Be User Friendly Firstly, when you come to an online florist shop, you must browse around and see if it provides good navigation. There should be no broken link … [Read more...]
English 101 Essay Writing Tips from Academic Expert
English 101 is a course which is inevitable for those who want to gain a college or university degree. Though this class is rather basic, it is challenging at the same time. Of course, in several years, you will remember about problems with English 101 with a smile, because you have much more complex assignments ahead of you. However, now, you have to make efforts and deal with English 101 essay writing at the highest level of quality. It is crucial, because professors, giving you writing … [Read more...]
Legends and Legacy presents: A Winning Mindset – Event – Oct 20
Legends & Legacy is a community where we engage and encourage leaders, entrepreneurs, and professionals to walk passionately into their purpose and destiny. Establishing themselves as a Legend while leaving a Legacy to impact the future generation. Join us for elegant and epic monthly evening events with compelling speakers, keynote presentations and educational workshops. Hosted in a collaborative and comfortable setting where inspiring, impacting and influential people connect, change and … [Read more...]
Travelling Pregnant: Will Your EHIC Cover Giving Birth In Europe?
Travelling can be a very stressful time, but going abroad whilst pregnant can make you feel a little apprehensive. Whether you are three or eight months pregnant, the worry that you may miscarry or, if you are in the later stages, give birth, due to the flight, may be stopping you from taking to the air. We are going to put your mind at rest, while we help you to prepare for flying pregnant, in addition to posing the question whether your EHIC will cover giving birth in Europe or not. Be … [Read more...]
How to Match Your Prom Dress to Your Skin and Hair Color
Prom is a special occasion in the life of a high-school girl, the dress is a huge part of that night. People often say that you should not be spending too much money on something which you will probably only get to wear once or twice, but that’s precisely what makes the prom dress so special. Everything valuable in this world is rare and unique, therefore, the very fact that you won’t be seen in that dress too often is part of what makes it so special. Now, getting everything right and … [Read more...]