Whether you’re just trying to keep up with your opinions for your own purposes or are looking to share them with the world at large, the same device that helps you streamline your professional life and manage a variety of business tasks can help you log your likes and dislikes as well. These 10 apps can help you store and share your opinion on anything you can think of. I Loves It! – The developers of this free app encourage users to skip sharing things that they like, saving their energy … [Read more...]
Homecare, What to Include in an Emergency Plan
February 9, 2013 by
It’s never comfortable to think about what your family should do or how you should prepare in the event of an emergency, natural disaster or crisis, but the safety and wellbeing of your household could very well depend upon your forethought. Making a definitive plan for how everyone should proceed and what to expect in case an emergency arises could easily mean the difference between surviving it unscathed and suffering devastating loss. In addition to making sure that you have enough … [Read more...]
How to Host Dinner Party, for those of us with Children!
February 4, 2013 by
The Dinner Party is a decidedly grown-up institution, and one that doesn’t typically include much room for guests of the pint-sized persuasion. As more working parents are finding they have less time to spend with their kids, they also are becoming more reluctant to spend what precious little free time they do have away from them. Throwing a dinner party that includes the children of your guests will require a bit more work than simply banning them, but you’ll also be able to enjoy the … [Read more...]
Home-care & Safety, Teach Your Child ‘how to’ Call 911
January 30, 2013 by
Preparing your child to act calmly under unthinkable circumstances is a scary and disheartening responsibility, but it is an essential one. Ensuring that your little ones are equipped to properly handle an emergency situation at a young age gives them the ability to reach out for assistance when they need it most, even when you’re not available to point them in the right direction. Teaching small children how to reach emergency services is less of a practical challenge and more of an … [Read more...]
Women, 10 IPHONE APPS that will help you manage your home
January 3, 2013 by
Balancing the demands of a successful career, a busy family and your household needs is rarely a simple task. While Apple’s ubiquitous and impressive iPhone device users know that they can use their phone and the valuable applications in the App Store to streamline many of their professional and daily tasks in a manner that boosts productivity and efficiency, you may be surprised to learn that your iPhone can also help you manage household tasks. These ten apps are among the most useful … [Read more...]
WOMEN, Freebies.ca has ‘New Year Gifts’ for YOU!
January 3, 2013 by
Happy New Year! Have you started to make your resolutions yet? If you are looking to lose weight and become healthier in 2013 get a free 5-day trial at GoodLife and see how you can meet your goals. Are you planning some renovations for the house this year? Attend a free Home Depot Workshop and learn everything you need to know about your project. Is making more money on your resolutions list this year? Join Survey Junkie and start earning cash for your opinions. Get … [Read more...]
Women & Home-care, 10 App Store offerings for Holiday Budgeting
December 20, 2012 by
It’s no secret that between gifts, decorations and food for lavish meals, holiday expenses can quickly begin to add up. Keeping up with exactly how much you’ve spent versus how much you have coming in is an integral part of managing your budget for the holiday season, and is a task that used to be completed with an ink pen and check register. These days, however, the technology brought to the very tips of your fingers by Apple’s iPhone mobile device allows you to track and manage your … [Read more...]
Holiday Cocktails, 30 Blogs with the Best Holiday Drink Recipes
December 18, 2012 by
One of the best things about the holiday season is being together with family and friends. Many of these get-togethers are in the form of holiday parties and one way to make these occasions more fun and festive is to serve specialty drinks. Whether they’re alcoholic cocktails, or less potent 'mocktails', these drinks can add a fun twist to your Holiday Celebrations. Cider The tummy warming flavor of cider is a tasty winter drink all on its own, but these five bloggers have given plain … [Read more...]
Celebrate the Season with Holiday Crafts!
December 10, 2012 by
'Tis the season of gift giving! This year, rather than taking the kids out to the stores to find gifts for family members, why not have your children make gifts for their grandparents, aunts and uncles instead? Here are a few fun and memorable website links to try kids crafts during the holiday season. 1. Sleepy Santa This craft could be put on any number of objects. One idea is to try it on a bag and use it as the wrapping of the other gifts you give … [Read more...]
Lorre White celebrates London Holiday Teas
December 7, 2012 by
Observance of the custom originated amongst the wealthy classes in England in the 1840. Anna Maria Russell, Duchess of Bedford, is widely credited as transforming afternoon tea (or low tea) in England into a late-afternoon meal whilst visiting Belvoir Castle, though Charles II of England's wife Catherine of Braganza is often credited with introducing tea to the court upon her arrival in 1662. By the end of the nineteenth century, afternoon tea or low tea had developed into its current form … [Read more...]
