None of us wants to think about our life ending. However, since death is inevitable it is important for you to get your affairs in order while you are alive and well so that when you do die, your loved ones will still be cared for. There are several things you can do to make the loss of your life slightly easier on those who love you. Life Insurance The first thing that comes to most people's minds should be life insurance. In the event of your death, your life insurance will give your loved ones the mo...
It's one sweet day in Korea as we celebrate 'White Day' 화이트데이 - the day when women get to receive gifts (chocolates, being the most popular) from the men. You see, on Valentines Day, women are usually the ones who give gifts to the men. On White Day, which is observed exactly one month after Valentines Day, it's the men's turn to shower the women with love and affection. First celebrated in Japan in 1978, White Day was initiated bythe National Confectionery Industry Association as an "answer day" to Va...
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So you've had a long, hard day at work, pacing around the office doing this and that. All that skittering and skedaddling is tiring as it is, what more if you're wearing high heels or pointy-toed shoes? At the end of the day, wouldn't it be nice to kick those stilettos away and slip into something more comfortable instead? Enter Dearfoams, a line of accessory footwear, slippers and sleepwear products that combine style with comfort. Dearfoams are quite popular in the United States, and are known for the...
Ready for another gadget giveaway? Heads up as another one is coming your way! Welcome to the My Perfect Kindle Fire giveaway event sponsored by MyPerfectGift.com and hosted by Bay Area Mommy! Special shoutout to cohosts One Proud Momma, Spaceships and Laser Beams, SmartySaver, Life in a Break Down, Stay a Stay at Home Mom, My Best Salad Recipes, and Conservamom! MyPerfectGift.com makes it fun to create a wishlist to share with friends family. Invite everyone to make registries of th...
You may not be aware of it, but washing your car in the comforts of your own driveway is one of the most environmentally unfriendly thing to do.Washing your own car can mean using as much as 150 to 200 liters of water, whereas a car wash facility uses about 45 gallons for every car. And for both cases, the dirty water mixes with chemicals, oil, dirt, and other pollutants that can pose serious threats to the environment. Professional car detailers, however, have water treatment facilities to make sure th...
Admit it, you missed my Foodie Goodie Friday posts. I missed it, too! I've been swamped with products reviews and blog campaigns lately that I haven't had the time to tinker in the kitchen or cook a proper, full-course meal. Anyhow, I'm squeezing in this quick food post because a reader sent in a request for an Easter recipe. This recipe is a quick one, too. But you'll have tons of fun making it with your child. Enjoy! Hummingbird Nests Ingredients: 1 cup milk chocolate chips 1 cup shredded coc...
Solid hardwood flooring such as oak is a great way both to improve your home and add value to it – two of the reasons it’s a popular choice. Solid oak flooring is a great choice for most homes – though there are some for whom it may be a more complicated option to install. The benefits are numerous: oak boards look great, they are totally unique, they add value to your home and they can even help lower your energy bills thanks to their insulating properties. However, before you make a final decision it’...
Heels or sneakers? If you were to ask me, I'd choose the latter any given day. You see, I'm a jeans and T-shirt girl - always have been and always will be. Sure, there are very rare times when you'd see me wear skirts and dresses partnered with pumps or wedges. But on most days, you'd find me clad in tees or polo shirts, denims or cargo pants, with Brazilian flipflops or sneakers to boot. As a mom who's always on-the-go - running around town with the little man in tow, doing errands and such - I need to...
Ever wanted to own a diamond but never got yourself to buy one because of the hefty price tag? It can be pretty frustrating at times, right? Now instead of perennially lusting over something that could cost you your arm and leg, you may want to consider getting a Moissanite instead. A Moissanite is a naturally occurring mineral found in very limited quantities in the earth. They were first discovered in 1893 by Nobel Prize-winning scientist Dr. Henri Moissan, from whom its name was derived. A century la...
