Many women in their 70s and older often complain to me, “Old age sucks.” Usually my response is, “Well, yes, old age can be a bitch, but it doesn’t have to be…” Have you heard the expression “Life is what you make of it”? It’s not just a saying, it’s true. Old age can seem […]
Month: April 2022
How to organize your house for a quick sale
Let’s face it, no one likes to sell things and selling your house is SALES! You are trying to make your home stand out to ALL prospective buyers who walk through your door. If you present your house correctly, potential buyers will be able to imagine themselves living in the house. Proper staging can decrease […]
Sports and hobbies in France
Sport is a popular pastime in France with soccer, judo, tennis, and basketball dominating the sporting arenas. France also gets involved in major auto racing events, bike racing also makes its presence felt in the world of tennis and martial arts. popular sports The most popular sport is soccer, but the French have a known […]
History of crochet 1500 BC – 1820
Little is known of the early history of crochet. It seems likely that the earliest hook was made with fingers, rather than the hooks in use today. There are theories that crochet could have existed as early as 1500 BC. C., as part of the work of the nuns, which included needle lace and bobbin […]
Teaching reading: what are ‘critical learning windows’ and how do they affect reading?
Teach the baby to read from birth. This is vital because the ‘critical window of learning’ theory says that there are certain times or ‘windows’ during which it is best to learn certain skills such as reading. The human brain is primed and ready to learn during these critical windows. This is the optimal time […]
Top 5 uses of email marketing
Email consistently ranks as the most used application on the Internet. According to Epsilon International via Econsultancy Blog in June 2009: Email is used more often than social media for personal communication. 79% of respondents use email as their main means of communication, only 10% use social networks. Email has long been used as a […]
Beat obesity into submission
Why are we not able to address the obesity problem in this country? We are not the only ones. The United States, Mexico, New Zealand, Hungary and Australia are on par with or behind the United Kingdom in the fight against obesity. Obesity and the diseases it causes are well documented on television and online. […]
What to look for when hiring a criminal attorney
When people ask me what to look for when hiring a criminal attorney, I tell them that there are a number of factors to consider. Do you feel comfortable with the lawyer when you meet him face to face? Is this attorney going to spend the time to understand the details of his case? Are […]
Healthy Food Review: Hostess 100 Calorie Cupcakes and Hostess 100 Calorie Muffins
The concept of the Hostess 100 Calorie Muffin product line intrigued me because I’m a huge fan of the Hostess 100 Calorie Muffins (the chocolate one that brings back fond childhood memories with fewer calories). My husband surprised me one day with a package of Hostess 100 Calorie Blueberry Muffins, and then I saw his […]
Brownie the Bear Beanie Baby – History and Forged Information
Brownie the Bear is a “lying down” style bear with brown plush fabric and a tan snout. Brownie is considered a “pre-Beanie” meaning it is rare and hard to find because it was only sold at retail for a very short time. Brownie the Bear was one of the first nine Beanie Babies to be […]