Diet 4 Success

Last spring I told my husband our deck looked plain and I wanted something to brighten it up so it wouldn’t look like everybody else’s deck in the neighborhood. You know how that is in some of the newer sub-divisions; we all look like we live in the same cookie cutter house with the same cookie cutter deck! I’m an artist and I wanted something to look like this was an artist’s house. So he found some great deck caps to go on the deck posts and we carried that out to the fence posts as well. They are made out of wood and though they were beautiful, I custom painted each one and had a blast! Read more…

People love to spend their free time pursuing activities which they like. Weekends and holidays are special as they leave scope for pursuing things which are important. Those who love camping, fishing, backpacking, hiking or hunting look forward to this free time when they can pack their knives and embark on a nature trip. The outcome of such trip depends largely on planning and executing your plans. Read more…

These elegant gold butterfly earrings are exquisite! When you have a wife who generally goes for diamond butterfly earrings, you breathe a sigh of relief when she can pick out a pair in 14K gold! But forget the sterling silver butterfly earrings; it just won’t happen. That’s OK; I love my wife and don’t mind finding things she adores, no matter how pricey. After 35 years, we still love each other. Read more…

If you currently subscribe to cable television, you are surely familiar with the many offers for cable internet service. On the surface, it would seem that cable internet would be a good deal. After all, it is extremely fast and reliable. So, why should someone stick with DSL provider service when cable internet is so readily available? Honestly, it is because there are more than a few “troubling issues” with cable internet that some may not be aware of. In fact, cable internet is sorely lacking when it comes to internet service in a way far greater than some may realize. Read more…

I’m always looking for fun and different items for my home and especially my kitchen. I love shopping for new gadgets that can help my cooking tasks easier or decorative items that jazz up the room. One of my favorite recent finds was a beautiful handmade batik fabric bread basket. This great-looking basket isn’t just decorative, but it’s useful too. I bought a couple of them so I can it when I’m serving breads and rolls with dinner and use the other basket for the napkins and condiments too. Read more…

Goji berry is a small red berry, which is produced organically by a plant called Lycium Barbarum. The Goji berry plants can only be found on certain remote regions of China, Tibet as well as Mongolia. Every year for two weeks, the locals will celebrate to honor the benefits and importance that Goji berries have provided for them. This is because the content of beta-carotene in Goji berries is more than carrots. They also contain more protein that any whole wheat and their vitamin C is approximately five hundred times more than oranges. Goji berries also contain 21 trace minerals, including germanium, an anti-cancer trace mineral which is rarely found in foods. Read more…

Camping is undoubtedly an entertaining activity that brings the man and nature together. A good preparation is always essential for a better camping with lot of fun and entertainment. Not only you have to get your camping gear ready before the trip but also you have to take care of the equipment during the trip. An extra backpack with a spare long lasting tent is always a risk minimizing approach. Besides that the food you take along should be well kept in order to make sure that it is good to eat during the trip. Read more…

Mom’s Favorite Gift Basket is a wonderful way to make your mother feel special this Mother’s Day. Show her you care with this huge basket, filled to the brim with delicious, decadent foods and spa products. This basket, from TheBasketSpot.com, would also be perfect for Valentine’s Day or any other occasion to show Mom you love her, with its red and pink heart shaped décor. Read more…

Folk artist Charles Wysocki is famous for his intricately detailed scenes of Americana. But he is equally celebrated by cat lovers for his droll portraits of various cat characters. In Frederick the Literate Cat, an adorable gray tabby cat sleeps comfortably on a library shelf. He has carefully insinuated himself among the books and now is completely at ease, one leg draped over the shelf’s edge. The shelves are decorated with carved birds and fish. The spines of the leather books show them to be well read and well worn. Their titles reflect Wysocki’s waggish sense of humor: Cat-O-Nine-Tales, Delicious Field Mice I Have Known, A Tale Of Two Kitties, The Feline Comedy, Field Guide To The Garbage Can. You can have this charming picture in your own home – in the form of a deliciously soft throw. This Frederick the Literate Cat Throw by Wysocki is perfect to snuggle up in or to give to the cat fancier on your list. Read more…

Not everyone has an acre of yard space at their disposal; some don’t even have a fraction of that. Some of us frankly, are the proud owners of a yard the size of a postage stamp. But even a postage stamp sized yard needs a lawn mower, weed whip, rake, fertilizer spreader, hose, sprinkler (who springs for underground sprinkling for a postage stamp) and assorted items like hedge trimmers, spade, weed puller, etc. So what is a person supposed to do with all that stuff because we all know there’s only so much room in a garage and that space was intended for the car(s). That is where the garden shed comes in; you can get one with double doors on the front, a 78″ high ceiling so it’s easy to get things in and out of and it fits quite nicely along the wall on the outside of the garage! The wall columns are metal reinforced so it is very sturdy and more than capable of holding all the yard gear. Read more…

This humorous sterling silver monkey pendant is not only affordable; it has a personality that I thought was completely irresistible. What a sweet face! A lot of the monkey jewelry I’ve seen is sort of scary looking. But this little guy…it took me about five minutes to decide to purchase it. The whole process was enjoyable. For one thing, I had delivery in about four days using first class mail. And secondly, the actual piece was even more detailed and delightful than the photograph online. Read more…

If you’re into buying or selling sunglasses, selecting the right sunglass distributor might be one of the most important decisions you’ll make. There are so many options now days for how or where to spend your money. So when searching out the best sunglass distributor, the idea is to be frugal, yet have a savvy relationship with money. The right sunglass distributor can ease your stress when looking at how much or what brand you decide to stock or buy. A good sunglass distributor should be clued into both the financial markets and the trend / fashion markets as well. Read more…

I used to have a miniature crock pot in my kitchen to keep aromatic potpourri simmering all day long in order to send wonderful scents throughout the house. It worked very well and I liked having our house smelling so sweet and yummy all the time.  But, now I’m onto something bigger and better… Orange Spiced Cider.  What a wonderful way to send a sweet and spicy aroma wafting throughout the house, and end up with a wonderful hot drink at the same time!  I used to stir up a spiced cider only during the holidays, but now, every day is a holiday as far as my family is concerned. Read more…

I’m not the best planner in the world, in fact I might be one of the worst and for me to get a birthday, anniversary or sometimes even a Christmas present delivered on time is considered by my friends and family to be something of a miracle. But every cloud has a silver lining and when I do actually conjure up a suitable present – on time- the brownie points stack up big time. And that’s only one of the reasons that this Azalea Bonsai Tree from Zen Garden Bonsai is getting me very excited. Read more…

People use water for various purposes and two important uses are bathing and washing clothes. Normal tap water though looks safe for bathing to the naked eye, might contain various harmful substances. Water which you use in the shower contains high levels of chlorine, and this chlorine converts into chloroform. It converts into a harmful gas, which we inhale while showering, and this can cause serious harm to our body. This is especially true for people suffering from asthma or breathing disorders. Using home water filters will solve your problem, as filtered water does not contain harmful matter, so it is safe for use in the shower. Read more…

Many people already know about the health risks posed by the build-up of toxins and free radicals in our bodies. Every day, we expose ourselves to various sources of such toxins: from the air we breathe, in the food we eat and drink, the objects we touch and hold, and other environmental pollutants around us. This is why it’s essential for us to incorporate detoxification as part of our regular health regimen. However, there is a particular category of toxins that not only pose more serious and immediate dangers to our health, they also cannot be easily removed from our bodies using regular detoxification methods — heavy metals. This is where Activated Cellular Liquid Zeolite can give your body and immune system the cleansing boost it needs. Read more…

This Baltimore Ravens 3 piece tumbler set is a necessity for any Ravens fan who hosts a game day party. You and your friends can sip and enjoy your favorite beverage while you watch the Ravens tear up the competition. Each tumbler has a 19 ounce capacity which makes it perfect for holding a well-poured beer (foam and all). Read more…

Do you enjoy making homemade soups? I know I do! Sure, there are a lot of prepackaged soup mixes and canned soups available in grocery stores and they certainly make it easy to go from cook top to the table. But the taste simply just can’t compare to the fresh flavors and textures of a rich, homemade soup. Plus most prepared soups are loaded with salt, and I for one could use less of that in my diet. Now the trick to making a good soup is to start with fresh ingredients and a variety of wonderful spices. Last but not least, you need a good-sized pot to make it in, with plenty of room for your ingredients. This Classic 10 Quart Covered Stockpot from Magnalite is a great example of the perfect pot. Read more…

The Anarchy Sunglass company is a relative newcomer on the performance eye wear scene. The company was founded in 1995 to appeal to young athletes, specifically youth involved in individual high performance sports such as BMX. The company began as a way to bring high performance technology to the masses at a low cost, without sacrificing quality. Anarchy sunglasses are made of durable materials, often incorporating injected nylon into the design. This feature leads to an enhanced flexibility. The frames bend, twist, and contort, but they do not break easily. The lenses are, almost without exception, polycarbonate coated plastics that boast of 100% UVA and UVB protection. Read more…

I hadn’t heard about Decor4u before my good friend pointed it out, but now I am so glad she did, especially since I got this beautiful tapestry out of it.  The Fleurs Du Jardin Tapestry drew me in right away with the floral theme. I love flowers and the way they brighten my home. This tapestry has so many varieties of flowers and plants that you can almost smell them. Read more…

When it comes to nutrition, more is always better. With our healthy blend formula you receive not just one great nutritional product but, six. Our six-blend juice utilizes Goji berry, Mangosteen, Noni, Acai, Camu-Camu, and Aloe Vera. That means every time you take a drink you get the power of six nutritious fruits all a one time. Among many other things Acai, Goji, and Mangosteen are all very high in antioxidants and the Noni is known to cleanse and purify the entire anatomy system. Read more…

I was browsing around the internet the other day and came upon a really delightful dolphin charmby the magic zoo. I can’t quite put my finger on what about it is so appealing to me- but it almost seems like the little fellow is smiling! This is especially surprising because it is not one of those overly cute pieces of jewelry. You know the ones I mean- almost cartoonish. No, this one is realistic in a way, but really adorable at the same time. You just have to see it for yourself! Read more…

Under sink water filters are water filtration systems that fit underneath a sink. These filtration systems remove potentially harmful heavy metals from your water, such as lead or mercury. They also remove any bacteria from your water, which is great if you use well water. Additionally, they often have activated charcoal that greatly reduces any unpleasant taste or odor that can be common with municipal water. But best of all, these filters are much more convenient than any of the alternatives. Read more…

Thanksgiving is my favorite holiday. It’s always been a time to enjoy family, share good food, and delight in wonderful traditions without the madhouse atmosphere that sometimes takes over at Christmas. Thanksgiving has all kinds of great foods associated with it, from the main entree to all of the wonderful side dishes and desserts. I always look forward to my annual visit to the market to pick out the perfect turkey to cook in my beloved cast iron covered roaster. I’ve found that there’s just something about roasting fowl that really enhances the natural flavor of the meat. Read more…

In today’s society, many of us are looking to save energy as much as possible in our homes. One reason we are motivated to do this is try and protect our planet and do less damage to it and another is to try and save money in a not-so-great economy. The first tip is a very easy to one to pour into practice while the second will require a bit more thought and planning. The first way to save the planet’s resources is to consider using water filters in your home instead of buying bottled water. Consumption of bottled water has increased dramatically over the last decade but the desired result - clean, contaminant free, fresh tasting drinking water - can be achieved more cheaply and in a more environmentally friendly way by using cartridge products such as the brita water filter instead of clogging up land-fill sites with plastic. Read more…