Monthly Archives: May 2012

A Different Gift for Dad on Father’s Day

Am sure you were not accustomed to giving your dad or your husband a bunch of your favorite flowers or a dozen of colorful and sweet smelling blooms on special occasions, but to make this year’s Father’s Day even more exciting, and shall I add, unique, why not order them a bouquet from your favorite…

Health Apps that can keep you away from cigarettes

LIVESTRONG MyQuit Coach. This $3.99 iPhone app allows you to create a customized plan to quit smoking: You can go cold turkey or cut back gradually. The app also offers tips, reminders, and progress charts. “If you have a simple program that sends five messages a day reminding you to quit, that can keep a…

Where to Look for Housewarming Gifts

Since we have moved here we have made a lot of new friends and have been invited to one too many occasions since then. Although there is a lot of difference between the culture here and the one I am accustomed to, there are also a lot of similarities and one of which is bringing…

Know Yourself and Your Priorities

When you give up trying to be perfect, you create more time. Stop comparing yourself to the mythical supermom who has it all together at work and at home — she doesn’t exist. Figure out what your priorities are and pursue those. Something has to give. Each person’s priorities are different. Do the things that…

Getting Some Repairs Done

The few days left of summer is still enough time to get a few more repairs done in the house. The long hot, sunny day is perfect for getting some outdoor jobs done including tinkering on the picket fence and retouching its white paint, a few work in the roof to get it all ready…