Sometimes a few drinks at night can end up in a hangover the next morning. There are lots of theories and tried and true methods for curing a hangover. In truth, the only way to cure a hangover is limit the number of drinks you have. Thirteen Hangover Cures and Hints...
I'm all about living well and enjoying life. Here are a few tips to help you live well. Thirteen Tips For Living Well 1. Laughter is really the best medicine. A good chuckle helps to increase the blood flow and can decrease the risk of heart disease. 2. A wide brimmed...
I attended a craft show last week and sat in on several lectures. One of them was on fashion and styling, which didn’t really fit with crafts, but it was still interesting. Kate Elizabeth, the fashion stylist talked about ways to look slimmer and I thought I’d pass...
Since the earthquake in Christchurch and the one in Japan, our larger cities have been under the spotlight. According to records, many buildings in Auckland (where I live) are not earthquake proof. For the last few years we've had a series of ads on TV and other media...
My sister works in a shopping center. Last weekend it rained and she said the mall was absolutely chocka with shoppers. Evidently when people are bored or at a loss for an activity, they shop! Who knew? That inspired my post for today. Thirteen Ways to Limit Shopping...
Sometimes entertaining can be a little scary. Here are some tips for beginners... Thirteen Tips for Entertaining i.e. Entertaining 101 1. Think ahead and set the table in the morning or afternoon of the dinner. 2. Make the table special with a simple seasonal...
Two things made me think about smell today. I'm currently working on polishing book twelve in my Middlemarch Mates series and I'd overdone the word "smell". Also one of the ponds we walk past during our evening walk really honks. I think it's due to the hot weather...
This week I’m all about a sexy pout. Thirteen Ways to Have Sexy Lips and the Perfect Pout 1. The skin on the lips is delicate and tender and it pays to take care. Dead skin on the lips needs to be removed carefully. Do not bite or chew it off because this can lead to...
Apple Crumble is one of my favorite desserts, which leads me to the main ingredient—apples. Thirteen Facts About Apples 1. A pippin is an apple grown from a pip. 2. Here’s a centuries old cooking tip: cook or serve apples with fatty meats and the acid will balance the...
