This Mother’s Day, try something new instead of the usual flowers, candies, or cards. With gift ideas becoming more home-oriented or eco-friendly, as well as stores lowering prices to sustain the economy, there’s never been a better time to explore new and interesting gift options. Also, don’t forget about gifts for Father’s Day, which is …
Haven’t we all, at times, asked the question, “What should I do with my life?” Looking for purpose in life, seeking the satisfaction and fulfillment of a sense driven life is a joint human inquiry. As author Po Bronson discovered for himself when his writing career faced a direction change, it’s a tricky question. Bronson’s …
Very few people in the world’s wealthier nations stop to think about where their food comes from, much less the soil in which it’s grown. Yet, every day they eat food, wear clothes, and take shelter in buildings that came directly or indirectly from the ground. The well-being of every individual in the world is …
Reduce, Reuse, Recycle The old three R’s. Not only should you recycle your waste, but how about your clothing, home products, books, etc.? Using freecycle will help keep your castaways from the landfill. You could also donate to local charities. Also, reducing the number of things you bring into your home will save you valuable …
Are you wanting to go green but don’t know where to begin? These ideas will get you on your way to living a more sustainable and healthier life! Buy Local Buying locally can reduce your footprint drastically by reducing the amount of petroleum used to grow and ship your food. Purchasing your food locally will …
The central principle of time management is a simple one: people should spend their time doing things they value and enjoying and achieving their goals. However, that is not to say that people should do those things in their interest at the expense of other people – because altruistic people value helping others and themselves. …
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Every day is a gift, but sometimes they do not seem like it. It is not always fun waking up. You feel tired, lousy, and not wanting to do anything or see anyone. Sometimes you have a good reason to wake up in a bad mood; sometimes, you do not. So what can you do? …
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If there is one aspect of modern life that many of us wish we could change, it is finding a workable solution for the work-life conundrum. Unfortunately, a solution is not as readily apparent as we would hope. Some experts have offered valuable advice to solve the work-life balance problem; although some guidance is apparent, …
Dating can be fun and exciting. It’s thrilling to be able to get together with someone you’re interested in. However, getting ready for a date can sometimes be a little nerve-wracking as you may be worried about what they might think of you. With all these thoughts running through your mind, the moments before your …
There is a deeply rooted cultural norm involved with these debates over skin tone and beauty. In many societies, particularly in Asia, dark skin has long been related to working within the fields and, therefore, rural poverty. On the opposite hand, pale skin is related to living an easier, cosmopolitan life indoors, out of the …