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August 2, 2016

How to Manage Expectation vs Reality at Home

When we look through a furniture magazine or browse the internet for home style ideas, we are presented with images that are very, very far from the truth. Images of perfect homes, gatherings of friends and family sitting around beautifully cooked food and color schemes of perfection. Anyone who has their own home will know that these images of expectations are very far from reality. To highlight the gulf between the two, furniture company IKEA recently did a survey to find out what reality is like versus these expectations and the results were pretty interesting. Spending Time With Family and…

May 21, 2016

Popular Street Markets of London

Do you have an eye for the creative stuff and love to shop? If yes, go hit the popular street markets and flea markets in London. You’ll definitely find out some of the best treasures and feel like you’ve conquered. One thing that you really helps in these markets is your smartness to get an awesome deals. Most of these markets let you bargain. Here is a list of some of the best flea and street markets where you can buy vintage clothing, homewares, collectibles, jewellery and much more. Read on! Portobello Road Market Portobello Road Market is a…

April 16, 2016

Shaming Sheng Nu: career Chinese women are are not leftovers

Think that women (more or less) have equal rights in most developed nations around the world? This assumption would be wrong, as there are many nations where social conventions are markedly different from those in the West. In many Far East nations such as China, there has been a long-held social norm that women are to be married before the age of 25; if they are still single after that age, it is generally assumed that there is something (be it something physical, emotional, or mental) wrong with them. Even in today’s world, women that fall into this category are…

February 12, 2016

Check out Puerto Rico: The “Five-Star” Island!

Puerto Rico is one of the Caribbean’s gems that offers the best of all worlds. Firstly, it’s part of the US so you can be rest assured that they operate under US laws and thus adhere to certain considerations when it comes to infrastructure, safety, etc. This also means US citizens don’t even need a passport to pop down for a tropical escape in less than a few hours from the east coast. Enjoying one of the oldest colonial histories in the new world, Puerto Rico is chock full of amazing sites, sounds and tastes to enjoy. One thing people…

January 30, 2016

Get the Smart Home You Want

Even though it is still in the formative years, homeowners planning to make their homes smarter have an increasing variety of smart home improvement products to help boost their households’ intelligence. There are now gadgets that help with the regulation of lights, lamps, temperature, or cookware. These smart devices are available and allow you to manage your home from just one iOS or Android app, much like bundling DIRECTTV and Internet services that use apps to access your home entertainment from your smartphone. Hot or Cold Controlling the temperature of your home is an excellent place to start when looking to…

December 19, 2015

Great Christmas Gift Ideas under $500: Bertucci Mens A-4T Vintage Watch

Jingle Bells, Jingle Bells, Jingle All The Way! Yup, you know time is getting short when you start hearing that tune every 5 minutes. Were officially in the homestretch before everyone’s favorite holiday! Like most dudes, you’ve probably procrastinated on getting gifts for everyone, but instead of buying a bunch of smalls, you’re better off getting a few quality gifts that people will actually use. One such gift that’s great for a dad, brother, best friend, etc. is a quality wrist watch. Too cheap, you’ll look like a bum, too expensive, you’ll kick yourself on Dec 26th. So, what’s the…

December 18, 2015

Cultural Traditions in Tokyo

When visiting Tokyo, it is helpful to be aware of the city’s culture. You want to assimilate with the locals without showing unintentional disrespect. Here is a look at certain traditions that may not be well-known to first-time visitors of Tokyo. Historical Culture Before visiting Tokyo, it is important to be aware of the area’s traditions and ancestry. Many customs have been in existence for centuries. Japanese people have deep cultural roots and continue to incorporate their beliefs into everyday life. Although some of the customs may seem unusual, learning how to act and blend with the residents will make…

November 3, 2015

Care Options for the Elderly at Home

Care homes are no longer the default option for the elderly. In fact, while occupancy rates at nursing homes – which offer specialist care for those with more advanced needs – is remaining stable at around 90 percent, the number of people moving into residential homes is steadily decreasing. There appears to be a growing trend for elderly people who require lower levels of care to remain in their own home – a move which is being praised for helping to significantly improve quality of life. Many elderly people do not wish to move into a care home, particularly if…

September 19, 2015

Looking for the Right Mature Travelling Companion

It should come as no surprise, but there are many people out there who love to travel and see the world and while sometimes it’s nice to just escape with you own thoughts and desires on a solo venture, others it can be truly amazing to share the experience with a companion by your side. Whatever the age, it’s always worth bringing someone along for the ride. As you grow older more opportunity to see the globe arises and believe it or not there are plenty others out there looking for someone just like you too. How do you find…

September 13, 2015

Sneakerheads Unite! Here’s how to save some cash on new kicks

Don’t worry, you don’t have to scour Ebay for your next Jordan’s. Check out the Groupon website and click on the coupons tab. They have an impressive 70,000 coupons available for basically everything under the sun. But, if you like shoes, use their Footlocker coupons to save even more. They’ve got Nike, Journeys, Aldo, Shoes.com and many more as well. They also have a lot of great coupons for things like travel, clothes, back to school supplies and home goods. In fact, you should probably hit up the site anytime you need to buy something because there is a good chance…