Ways to improve your voice projection

In the world of business and education it is quite common practice to give a speech in front of colleagues or contemporaries. Whether while climbing the business ladder or as part of the learning curve in these situations, giving a speech and expressing a point of view is a necessary part of life. For some it is quite natural and they enjoy the spotlight, but for others being the center of...

Parenting in the 21st century

The liberal standard of today's society with its sea change in values, attitudes and changing lifestyles has left both parents and children reeling in a sea of ​​uncertainty. The constant exposure to consumerism, violence, promiscuity, sexual preferences and pedophilia through the audiovisual media has a confusing effect on impressionable minds. The erosion of authority, broken families,...

How to keep floors safe for seniors, a 5 minute checklist

Keeping your senior safe from falls in your home or theirs starts with keeping them safe from slipping and tripping. If you have an elderly loved one and have ever wondered how to keep floors safe for the elderly, you are in the right place. Take the time to check both your home and theirs with your "eyes wide open" for potential floor hazards that could lead to a life-changing fall. Get rid of...

Weight Loss – Commit

the chocolate battle You have made a commitment to yourself to stay on target. You've signed a contract with your favorite support group and stuck to a restrictive routine for three weeks and you haven't fallen out of favor. You are determined and believe that you are capable of achieving your goal. You remind yourself how great you are doing and how proud you are that you lost nine pounds of fat...

The Book Lovers – Gifts and present ideas for book lovers

Although book lovers love books (hence the name book lovers), there are many other appropriate gifts for lovers of the written word. It's time to think a little more about the gifts we buy for book lovers; it's time to be a little more original for the sake of these recipients. These ten gifts are great alternatives to buying "just a book" for the book lover on her gift list. 1. Book lovers don't...

What is the cork ball?

As I was driving down the country roads of southwestern Missouri, I couldn't help but notice the hand-painted "Good Food" signs that began appearing on fence posts. These road signs sent my imagination into overdrive and visions of "Deliverance" to "Ma and Pa Kettle" started spinning in my head, and the idea of ​​a big greasy burger with loads of fries falling off the sides of the plate, it...

Commercial Lawn Maintenance for Business and Property Owners: Take Charge

When you're smart enough to own your own business or property, you're more than capable of taking care of your own lawn! By taking control of your property, instead of turning it over to another business, you will gain many advantages. Here's the why and how of commercial lawn care.It pays to be in control: By doing it yourself, you can determine when to do things. Being able to schedule the...

Indigestion Cure – Ayurvedic and Home Remedies, Dietary Treatments

Indigestion is called Agnimandya in Ayurveda. In fact, indigestion is not a disease in itself, but rather a manifestation of some problem with the gastrointestinal tract. Agni is responsible for the proper digestion of food in the body. When there is an imbalance of agni, which means digestive fire, then the digestion process is interrupted. This is when indigestion occurs. Agni can be vitiated...

Are you a balcony person or a basement person?

I have to give credit to my sister for sharing this illustration with me. I think you will also find it useful. Our world has become increasingly critical. You can watch TV and see various "experts" discuss issues and get vicious. Putting someone down for children, adolescents and adults has become an art. You need to "look down" at them before they "look down" on you. Saying something nice is...

How to train cats to use a cat door or ring a bell to let them in

If you have an outdoor cat, you can expect to learn how to train cats to use a cat door or how to ring a bell to let it know they are ready to come inside.I realize there are times when I let my cats out and I can be busy and forget to check on them so I found a way for them to let me know they are at the door ready to come in. I live in an area that is too cold for a cat door (I have one that...