Gardening may require a lot of time and effort. It can also be stressful if you don’t know what you’re doing. If you’re a busy person but still want to grow vegetables, here are five of them that you can easily manage and grow at home without exerting too much time and effort: [continue reading…]
Aside from inside a home, outdoor receiving areas are great places to spend time with your loved ones in. This activity is much more fun if your outdoor area looks stylish and fun. Here are some fun, easy, and budget-friendly DIY ideas for décor you can use to add oomph and personality to your garden or lanai. [continue reading…]
If you’re like many 30-year-old Americans, you probably spent your 20s finishing up college, finding your first real job, taking some risks, making connections and hopefully having some fun.
Now that you’re in your 30s, you’re moving into a different realm. These are the years to firmly establish yourself in your career and begin climbing the corporate ladder — or perhaps breaking out to forge your own way as a millionaire. You may also be thinking about building a life with a partner, having kids and planning for your long-term future. [continue reading…]
Even if the official holidays are still months away, some of us have already started decorating the home, making plans for parties, and finalizing gift lists. Since the season can get pretty hectic, it’s inevitable to feel stressed at some point. [continue reading…]
Tea has been proven to have many positive effects on our health, like helping us get rid of bad toxins and lessening the risk of heart attacks and strokes. Prepping tea is not simply about dropping a tea bag in a mug of hot water—there is an art in brewing the perfect cup. Achieve a calming reward with these tips: [continue reading…]
There’s no such a thing as a perfect home—there’s always something or somewhere in every home which requires repair, upkeep, or improvement. But you don’t always need to call a handyman; with the right tools, you can tackle the simplest home repairs yourself. Here are 8 essential tools that every homeowner must possess, to get you through the most basic home repair and handiwork projects. [continue reading…]
Hoping to lose some weight or maintain pounds you’ve lost? It’s time to hit up the produce aisle and grab some healthy fruits. Fruit not only helps target belly fat, but it can also reduce the risk of some types of cancer and other chronic diseases. [continue reading…]
The toughest part of being hit by a storm or typhoon is dealing with the aftermath. But as long as your home is intact and sturdy, you can still save and reuse most of your furniture and belongings.All materials can still be reused. The possibilities are endless. It just depends on the resourcefulness and creativity of homeowners. Here are some tips: [continue reading…]
You finally made it: You got the promotion, received the contract, and broke the glass ceiling. It’s not easy, especially for a woman, to be a respected leader in your field and to constantly put in the hours to prove you’re worthy of the position you earned. However, keeping up with a demanding and fast-paced career does take a toll on your health, which is why it’s important to keep your physical and emotional stress in check. If you don’t, stress can make you look older, inside and out. Here’s how: [continue reading…]
It’s a misconception to think that just because you store something in a sturdy box that it will remain in good condition even if you take it out months or years after. Ask anyone who owns rubber sneakers that turned into powder, leather shoes that peel at the seams, and books that became moldy and smelly. Yes, even in good storage, our valuables can still perish. To ensure our things don’t wither in storage, we first have to address the root of the problem. Moisture and humidity are top reasons why our valuables deteriorate. The trick to keeping your things in good condition is to avoid these two. Keep your belongings from biting the dust by following these rules:
