Relationship Advice and Guidelines
By Brenda Stocker

Do you want to get your ex back? Maybe you're in hot pursuit of a new relationship. I have a little friendly advice and some general guidelines you may like to take a look at.

Ok, let's start with "Getting that Ex Back"

It is an important and major decision and it is totally your choice to make the effort. Sometimes it takes a breakup to realize what a mistake you have made. You may be hurt but you have to pull up those big boy trousers or those big girl panties and try to fix it or move on!

The Strong and Confident Approach:

No one is attracted to weakness or the broken heart persona.

No sulkers please.

No winning.

Both genders like to see someone in control of themselves.

Most women like a man who can take care of himself.

Most men prefer a woman that knows what she wants and how to get it.

Intrigue them and be strong.

Be Independent.

A happy and cheerful woman is always more attractive.

A woman who shows strength even in light of a break up is ultimately more intriguing to her ex and to any new hot pursuits.

Men listen up. Even though women are strong and confident we like to be protected by our partner.

Men who appear weak and unstable are not winning any points. Mama's boy might fit this category.

If you want to fix your relationship or get your ex back, remember weak and malingering are not the way to go. Double yuk on the malingering!

The Sophisticated Approach:

Drop the doormat routine.

Don't nag to get attention/Guys that goes for you too.

Stop texting.

Stop calling.

Do not drink and dial/text.

Give each other space.

No stalking or keeping watch.

Begging your partner to come back! There is nothing more unsophisticated than that.

Have You Let Your Appearance Slide? Keep to the General Guidelines of Grooming

If you think it doesn't count, think again.

Have pride in how you look.

Don't take that healthy relationship for granted, big mistake.

Trim up shape up look good and feel good is always the best policy.

Think about how good you will feel when you get to the mattress dancing.

Remind that ex of what they are missing.

The big red flag goes up when your date shows up and hasn't made the effort to comb their hair.

Some General Guidelines and a little Common Sense thrown in.

Learning the magic of making up is never easy and all relationships are an ever evolving body of work. Maintaining your dignity, strength and maturity is and can be challenging at times. Love can make us do crazy things but keep your head on straight and follow my advice, you may never have to worry about getting your ex back.

Whether you are in hot pursuit of a new relationship, or in an existing one, it is important to know that it is a good policy to maintain our activities and friends. If you give up all the things you did before you lose a part of yourself. So, when or if a relationship ends you have these things to fall back on. A relationship is an extension of you it does not define you. If a new partner wants you to give up something you love run for the hills. If someone loves you and is mature they will never ask or expect such a thing.

To sum it all up here is some great advice from a few interviews I did. They have all been married over 40 years. One individual has been in a relationship for 60 years.

Never go to bed mad.

Resolve your arguments if you don't it will come to the next one.

Be true to yourself. Never do anything that goes against your moral values.

Secrets will fester and destroy.

If you are in the wrong, admit it, say you are sorry and mean it.

A man or a woman will not change for you. Except them the way they are.

Ladies never get pregnant to keep a man this has never worked.

Guys don't say yes to children if you don't want them.

Ladies when a man says he doesn't want children he means it.

Gents when a woman doesn't want children she means it too. She is not a failure as a woman.

Don't try to be something you're not it is too much work and it implies there is something wrong with the way you are.

Lastly, this is the best little bit of advice and my favourite. "It's probably a good idea to avoid any dates with individuals who have recently been paroled". Gotta Love that one!

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The Multiple Uses of  Ordinary Things

Baking Soda The Staple in Your Pantry

Plant Food:

 Give your flowering alkaline loving plants such as, Clematis, Dianthus and Delphinium an occasional shower in a mild dilution of 1 tablespoon baking soda and 2 liters of water.  They will show their appreciation with full healthy blooms.

Mild Burns:

If you have a mild burn quickly pour some baking soda over some ice water, soak a pad or gauze and hold over burn.  Keep applying the solution until the burn no longer feels hot.  It will also help any burns from blistering.

Hygiene Helper:

Did your last meal include way too many onions or garlic?  Try gargling with 1 teaspoon of baking soda and a half glass of water.  It will neutralize odours on contact. It will also help to relieve any canker sore pain you may have.

Meat Tenderizer:
If you have a tough cut of meat you can give it a rub down leave it in the fridge for 3 to 5 hours, rinse well.  The meat will be tender and melt in your mouth.

Deodorizer:

Put it to work on persistent odours musty smells like closets, dresser or cabinet hutches.  Fill the toe of a clean sock with 3 or 4 tablespoons then put a knot at the top of the sock.  Place in an unobtrusive place.  Replace it every other month or as needed.

Exfoliate/Face Wash:

Put a little in your hand rub gentle over face and be careful around eye area.  You can add a little to your milk cleanser as well.

The list goes on it is a must have in every household.  You can also use it as an antacid, sprinkle in shoes to eliminate odors, wash your fruit and vegetables.  Wipe some on your windshield to repel rain, soak dried beans to make them more digestible, remove scratches from walls and vinyl flooring, mix with water to remove corrosions from car batteries, and best of all it is fire proof.

Hair Conditioner The Secret in Your Shower

Polisher

Forget expensive polisher for your stainless steel.  Apply conditioner to your faucets, chrome fixtures or anything that needs a shine.  Rub with a soft cloth and you will be impressed with the gleam.  It will provide a beautiful shine on your house plants and remove dust. 

Zipper Helper

Apply some to your zippers and they will open with ease.

Makeup Remover

Why buy expensive eye makeup removers when a perfectly good substitute sits in your shower.  Hair conditioner easily removes makeup for much less money than expensive brands.

Leather Protector

Looking for a simple way to keep salt and chemicals off your shoes for the winter, lather your shoes or boots with hair conditioner to protect them from winter’s harsh elements.  It’s a good all year round leather conditioner too.

Jewelry

Ring is stuck on your finger, apply some conditioner on your finger and the ring should slide right off.

Dryer Sheets

Take a used dryer sheet and wipe down glass and shower stall.  It will remove the soap scum.
Wipe your TV screen or computer screen and it will remove the dust.
Dust your furniture.
Place one in your toilet paper roll.  Every time it is used it will release a fresh scent throughout your bathroom.
Place one in your shoes to reduce odors.
Rub on your clothes or hair to reduce static.
Rub along thread while you are sewing it will reduce tangling.
Place in your luggage to keep it smelling fresh while not in use.

A Tinfoil Tip
Clean Silver with a small piece of tinfoil.  Place a piece of foil in boil with boiling water and a few teaspoons of baking soda.  Place silver objects on tin foil and it will remove tarnish.  Wipe with a soft cloth and presto the sparkle is back.

Why Hormonal Loss In Our Body Causes Aging
By Dr. Sunita Banerji

Here's the deal - The first indication that a person is aging is the loss of hormones in his / her body. You do not see it at first. It is happening inside, lurking about, waiting for the reproductive passage of "who you are" to end. It is almost as if the hormones have grown impatient, sitting inside, tapping their knuckles, and waiting to complete their job so they can take time off once and for all. Once that happens, the disaster inside "you" starts to begin.

Hormonal loss is a very difficult passage of time for everyone. At forty years old or earlier, you will start to notice either a small weight gain or a huge amount of weight gain. A lot of women who come to me report going up as much as two dress sizes! Your bleeding cycle becomes irregular. What was once like clockwork now appears seemingly whenever it wants. Sometimes you skip a month or two.

You body's rhythm and natural cycles begins to grow haywire. Hot flashes come on without warning. Suddenly heat rises up in you that is like nothing else you have ever experienced. Sound Sleep - which at one point of time was something that you took for granted, something you did not even think about unless you were suffering from insomnia - becomes erratic. Amazingly you now get into bed and pray for a full night of undisturbed sleep. By the way mood swings are also predominant in your life - something which your near and dear ones and friends are slowly and grudgingly beginning to accept.

But the physical signs are the ones that most alarm us. We can visibly see hormonal decline in the mirror in front of us. If you have one of those magnifying mirrors, which most of us do by the way, we begin to see the lines and wrinkles, and the skin on the neck and body becomes looser, less firm and tighter. As we get older, changes in cellular behavior lead to changes in hormone levels that cause the skin to become thinner and lose its elasticity. The barrier function of the skin, which retains moisture, also becomes less than effective, making your skin drier and scalier.

If you are at any age below 40 - Here's the plain truth and you better swallow it now: Sooner or later, you are going to start experiencing all of the above symptoms. It is a fact of life - all women and men go through hormonal decline as they age. This is a part of nature. They can also be considered as you body's way of talking to you. Disregarding these symptoms cause them to get worse with every passing year. With each hot flash or night sweat, your body is actually screaming for you to do something. The good news is that in the modern world - you can do something about it. You do not have to suffer in silence like your mother or grandmother. To enjoy a full and satisfying life, hormones must be replaced, but only with bioidentical hormones. As I will explain, there are different ways to take them, but taking bioidentical hormones is absolutely not negotiable. There is no other or better way to replace hormones and nothing else that your body will respond to like bioidenticals. Because the body recognizes them, it does not reject them. Quite the opposite-it welcomes them

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Dr. Sunita Banerji received her MBBS degree from The Armed Forces Medical College, Pune, one of India's leading Medical Institutes and received her DGO credentials in Obstetrics and Gynecology in 1982. She started her successful Aesthetic Medicine practice in Lokhandwala, in 1989 after undergoing extensive training in London. She was far ahead of her time in starting this type of practice in India.�Eternesse - The Anti Aging Clinic in Mumbai - her brainchild helps treat major medical problems related to lifestyle, aging and cosmetic treatments and surgery.

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Anti-Wrinkles Treatment - An Inside Out Approach
By Jeslyn Lim

They say, "Beauty is only skin deep" but you really should not buy into this deceiving phrase. In our visual world, more often than not, we are judged for the way we look, so presenting our best self is important. Therefore, it is totally understandable that when fine lines and wrinkles start to surface, we want to get rid of them. We want to keep our appeal and we want to be judged favorably - always!

Cosmetic procedures are ways to treat wrinkles and lines, but they are not always necessary. In fact, most of the time, just by focusing on foods, supplements and skin care products, you can get very good result.

Let's look at foods first. What should you be eating to get healthy and radiant skin? You should eat foods with antioxidants together with plenty of vegetables. Antioxidants are good for the skin. They reduce oxidative damages and fight free radicals. Try introducing more berries to your diet. You can also consider beets, broccoli, cantaloupe or sweet potatoes. Just remember not to over cook them to reap maximum benefits.

It may be impractical to insist on foods rich in antioxidants for every meal. As such, you should consider adding a healthy dosage of antioxidant, vitamin C and E supplements to your routine. They help to compensate for what you cannot derive from foods. This is a very practical approach for regular traveler but non-traveler can benefit from this advice as well.

Foods and supplements form a large part of our inside-out anti-wrinkle strategy. But it is never complete without external skin care. With so many skin care products in the market, how to identify effective anti-wrinkles products?

Effective anti-wrinkles products not only treat wrinkles alone. Some may protect you from harmful UV rays while others moisturize your skin at the same time. Indeed it is confusing. But what is important is that it should prevent and fight skin aging. Didn't we get anti-wrinkles products for that reason? Usually effective anti-wrinkles products have 2 or more of the following ingredients:

Antioxidant - This word keep popping up in our quest for younger skin. Indeed, antioxidant is that important for preventing and fighting aging skin. Some manufacturers have started to add substances like Resveratrol and green tea extract purely for their antioxidant properties.

Peptides - This ingredient stimulates collagen production. Naturally with sufficient collagen, it is much harder for new wrinkles to form, and easier to diminish existing ones.

Anti-inflammatory substance - Don't think that this is not important for anti-wrinkles product. Their inclusion makes it possible for people with acne prone and sensitive skin to benefit from many skin care products.

However, more often than not, they have other beneficial properties. For example, Feverfew is added for it ability to fight free radicals and protect the skin from harmful UV rays.

Other than these 3 common ingredients, more and more anti-wrinkles products also contain Retinoids, Alpha Hydroxyl Acids, and Salicylic Acid as effective ingredients for wrinkles reduction. While they may be effective, those with sensitive skin can react negatively to these ingredients. If you are keen to try out products with these ingredients, you are advised to do a patch test first.

By combing foods, supplements and anti-wrinkles products, you will observe visible effect faster. Whether it is due to their synergistic effect, no one can tell for sure other than the fact that - it works!

Now, you don't have to hunt all over for the best skin care cream, because we have done the leg work for you. Check out what others have to say about the best night cream and skin tightening cream in the market.

From: Jes Lim - The Anti Aging Enthusiast

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Preventing Wrinkles 101: Add a Youthful Boost
By Roberta Mittman

So you know to limit your sun exposure. You protect your skin from the toxins and irritants that come with smoking and harsh personal care products. You even feed your good skin with a healthful diet. Is there anything else a person can do to keep the glowing, supple skin of youth?

Absolutely. Once you've made sure what you take into and put on your body and skin are beneficial, the world of supplements can offer a little extra help in your fight against the outward signs of aging.

A quality multivitamin is, of course, a good starting point for your overall health. In addition, here's a rundown of some of the most important vitamins and other compounds that can assist in your anti-aging efforts and help to keep your skin strong.

- Fish oils are an excellent source of healthful omega-3 fats, which combat skin dryness from the inside out. Studies have also suggested these fats can help protect skin against sun sensitivity and assist in relieving psoriasis symptoms. What's more, fish oil fights age-related memory and cognition trouble, too.

- Coconut naturally contains antioxidants, healthful fatty acids, and antimicrobial agents. As a food, coconut has long been noted for its healing qualities. And if you have extremely dry skin, rich coconut oil offers long-lasting relief when used topically.

- Antioxidants, naturally found in brightly colored fruits and vegetables as well as green tea, help eliminate the free radicals that cause damage to skin and body cells.

- Vitamin C is useful in treating skin infections that cause boils or acne. It may be applied topically as part of a protective barrier against sun damage. Some studies have even suggested that cancer patients with skin damage from radiation treatments heal more quickly when given supplemental vitamin C and E.

- Vitamin D3 gives immunity and skin protection. It's an important supplement particularly for people who are sensitive to the sun, which is the human body's natural source for the vitamin.

- Lutein, a compound naturally abundant in spinach and kale, helps protect your skin from sun damage by filtering ultraviolet waves. Bonus: Lutein may also fight age-induced vision trouble since it's key in protecting the eyes from light damage.

- Lycopene has antioxidant properties and may even have an ability to thwart the excessive cellular growth that characterizes cancer.

- Vitamin E may help relieve the symptoms of chronic skin problems. Note: Use this supplement cautiously. Enough is good, but too much can cause irritation, allergic reactions, or worsening of other conditions.

Does this list sound familiar? Good catch! It's no coincidence that the same elements that add up to young, strong skin contribute to the good health of your other body systems, too.

Remember this: Keeping your skin healthy and avoiding the effects of aging are not just vanity. Your skin is, literally, your body's first barrier against outside offenders. Keep it strong, from inside and out, and you've given your whole body a formidable system for defending itself.

Ready to take the next step? It's simple! Through my Virtual Wellness Coaching program, you can get completely individualized, focused-on-you coaching calls with an experienced healthcare professional who really "gets it." Now's the time to step up and claim your best health and wellness. Call me at 212-686-0939, or visit Virtual Wellness Coaching to reserve your spot.

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Anti Aging Skin Care - 3 Simple Tips
By Sharon Hope

The external beauty of a person is largely determined by healthy skin. The skin and its texture can make or mar a person's beauty. Human skin is made up of three layers. As age progresses, the elasticity weakens and the skin tends to wrinkle. Premature wrinkling is caused due to prolonged exposure to sunlight. There are more than just these few factors which make a person look older than his or her actual age.
The anti aging skin care techniques here will help make a person look young and healthy.

1. Natural tips for anti aging skin care

Many factors like lifestyle, environmental pollution, extreme climatic conditions, exposure to the sun's harmful rays, tension and health problems affect the skin. Ayurveda is an ancient science which is still being practiced. Natural herbs and other substances are used in ayurvedic treatments with minimal side effects. Many of the ayurvedic tips for anti aging skin care can be made in the home. The skin can be massaged with coconut oil, olive oil, almond oil or clarified butter and left overnight. Oil massages are good for the body and provides the body moisture and lubrication. People with oily skin should not apply too much oil. People with dry skin should try products with oil base and herbs.

Sandal and turmeric are good for the skin. Home made face packs containing turmeric is good for the skin. A turmeric pack can be made easily by mixing a pinch of turmeric to milk cream and a spoon of lemon juice. This pack can be applied after an oil massage, left for about ten minutes and washed away. This can be done once in two weeks to get a glowing rich skin. Scrubbing the nose with a pinch of salt that has been wet with butter milk helps to clean the surface of the nose and remove whiteheads.

2. Choosing the right skin care product and some home made packs

A person has to find out his or her type of skin and buy products which are suitable. A product which has Vitamin E, A and C is very good because these vitamins help in rejuvenating the skin. The vitamins prevent free radical damage and thus prevent wrinkles and lines. They contain antioxidants which give the skin a special glow and also make it firm. It is also essential to eat nutritious food.

3. Exercise, positive attitude and general tips

Exercise is the best tonic for a healthy body. It gives the body shape and keeps away fat. The right kind of exercises to keep the skin looking young can be decided upon by the fitness expert.
A healthy mind determines a healthy body. Staying positive and happy reduces the wrinkles and tension lines.

It is also imperative to drink at least eight glasses of water a day. A meal plan which consists of green leafy vegetables and fruits make the skin healthier and firm. Using tomato or honey packs are also good for the skin.

Many people limit oil massages and packs to the face. However the packs mentioned above and oil massages are good for the entire body. Spending a little time on oneself will help them to stay young looking.

Many people forget to care for their skin in the rush of life. By the time they realize that they are looking older than their counterparts, it is too late to adopt such remedies. Surgical options are very popular but there are increasing reports of mishaps. A little care can go a long way in remaining looking young and attractive.

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The Importance of Perfumes
By Emily Carron

Humans have always had perfumes. Maybe not in the form we have today, but early humans too appreciated having sweet-smelling aromas around them. Today, we still appreciate the smell of a good fragrance and it has become part and parcel of our attire. Cheap perfumes or cheap fragrances can now be purchased online, which is wonderful at a time when everything else is rising in cost. It is almost inconceivable for us to feel dressed, without a hint of perfume to make it complete. Being able to purchase our favourite quality perfumes cheap is a boon.

From the very early days man has used naturally available products like vanilla and cinnamon as the base for creating fragrances. Aromas have always attracted humans and we strive to find smells that make us more attractive. During the late 18th century, perfumes and fragrances had a more practical use as well, as bathing was not popular during that period. It was not an easy task to draw a bath and many thought bathing lead to illness. As a result flowers and perfumes were used to mask the less than pleasant smells that emanated from the people. This was especially essential when a group of people gathered together in enclosed spaces.

Scent has always been attractive to humans. The nicer the smell the more attractive we find the person. Of course the aroma has to be subtle and not overpowering. That is the secret to modern perfumes, which now combine long-lasting power with subtle aroma. Thanks to new techniques quality perfumes are now available which retain their scent right throughout the day. As with everything, smells too are individualistic. The types of smells that attract each individual vary. Some people prefer lighter floral or fruity smells, while others prefer stronger musky smells. However, there are no hard and fast rules and people are free to experiment. Normally people opt for lighter smells during the day and stronger scents for the night.

Perfumes or scents react differently to different skin types. It is always wiser to dab a little from a tester to the inside of the wrist and check on the smell from time to time. If after a few hours the smell is still appealing, then the perfume should be purchased. It is hard to judge perfumes simply by sniffing from the bottle. Once you have found the perfume you like, search online to find it at a discounted price.

Feel wonderful with your new cheap fragrance. Cheap perfumes can be bought online thanks to amazing discount deals.

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Where to Buy iPad 2 - Find Out Here
By Edgar Renault

Almost everyone is now aware that Apple have released the iPad 3. However, this has not stopped people from wondering where to buy the iPad 2 (i.e. the earlier model). There is no reason to expect this to change any time soon, so in this article we'll look at where you can get hold of a 2nd generation iPad.

The first major division is of course between online and offline stores. You should be able to find an iPad 2 for sale in most physical stores with an electronics department. And, in terms of the internet, you should be able to find iPad 2 tablets for sale at most major online retailers, including Amazon, Newegg, Best Buy and so on,

How should you decide between all of these options? First of all, consider price. In almost all cases, you will be able to get a cheaper iPad 2 if your purchase online. This is especially true if you purchase one of "used" or "refurbished" versions available. For in doing so you can save $100 or more. Nor will you be sacrificing the quality of tablet. In many cases, used or refurbished versions work just as well as and are in a very similar condition to new versions. The only difference is that they often quite a lot cheaper.

So if saving money is a priority, your best bet is almost certainly to buy your iPad 2 online. However, it may be possible to narrow it down even further. Suppose you've decided to purchase online, which of the major retailers should you buy from?

Amazon, Best Buy and Newegg are all great options. You may wish to check out their current offers. In addition, these retailers often offer free shipping, which makes them a great place to buy from. Their prices are competitive; their reputations are great; their customer service is, on the whole, highly esteemed.

Of all of these, Amazon can be said to offer the widest variety of prices on their new, used and refurbished iPads. This of course gives you more options to choose from when you're in the buying process. In addition, you can make sure you purchase from a trustworthy seller by looking at the "seller rating." Many of those selling iPad 2 tablets on Amazon have a high rating (close to 100%)

Of course there are other online options as well. Buy.com is another respected online retailer and they too currently offer a good deal on the iPad 2. Like the other retailers we have mentioned, they do (in some cases) offer free shipping so they are also a good place to buy from.

The sellers they feature also tend to get a high "seller rating" and they have a clear "return policy" that you can check out before you buy. It's always important to see what sort of return policy a retailer has.

Hopefully this brief article has helped you work out where to buy iPad 2 tablets. Rather than championing any one retailer, we've attempted to cover a few that you can choose from. The selection is based on (i) the store's reputation, (ii) the price, (iii) the seller ratings, (iv) the return policy, and (v) whether or not they offer free shipping.

If a retailer scores highly in all these categories, you can be sure that it's a very good place from which to buy your iPad 2 tablet.

Edgar Renault enjoys pointing out good deals on all sorts of gadgets. He writes for those who are wondering where to buy iPad 2 tablets and, more generally, for anyone who is looking for the best price on a popular gadget.

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Sewing Machine Basic Accessories
By Rob E Jamson

Sewing machines literally have been in existence for hundreds of years. There really are thousands of different styles and brands available to everyone from home hobbyist to industrial sewing shops. The sewing machine isn't the only thing that is important when you are getting into the sewing hobby, there are accessories such as tables, table extenders, cabinets that are needed to make things flow smoothly.

Sewing Essential Gadgets

If you do any sewing it all, you must have some sort of box or sewing cabinet to keep all of your materials in. The main reason that a box is nice for many people is that they often use the kitchen table as a sewing table. With a good sized sewing box, you literally can pull out everything you need, put it on the table and pack it back up when you are done.

If you have a designated sewing area, it is best to get a sewing cabinet. If you have never heard about a sewing cabinet before, it's basically a sewing table with a folding cabinet underneath. This allows the cabinets to be closed when not in use, which will hide a lot of the clutter inside. Notice I said clutter, it is almost impossible to keep organized when you have so many different types of bobbins, needles and patterns, but you really should try.

For organization, I use two sewing boxes. One has all of my extra material that I use for edging and different scraps and another holds my bobbins, threads, patterns and needles.

Another main advantage of a sewing cabinet is that it keeps everything in your kit clean and free from dust. Dust is a major killer when it comes to sewing machines. The dust will collect on the oiled machine parts inside and really cause havoc.

Sewing Table Reminders

One thing you have to keep in mind when buying a sewing table is that it is big enough for your projects. I can't tell you how many times I have seen people trying to sew on tables that are just way too small for their projects.

When you have a table that is too small, you actually have a large portion of the material overhanging the table. This causes the fabric to tug and pull. This is one of the major reasons that you get stitches that are wandering all over the place. Something as simple as the right table size can really give your lines the accuracy that you would like.

Many people like the type of sewing tables that have an area where the sewing machine is recessed. I do not like these units. I find that when my machine needs to go in for service(regular cleaning etc), it's just too hard to remove the actual machine from the table. I instead just use dust covers. Sure it may not look as "elegant" as a fold down table, but it's less of a hassle all around.

There are literally thousands of sewing machines (leather sewing machine, quilting machines etc), gadgets, accessories, books and everything under the sun that will help you create a better product. Listed above are the main tools that you will need if you wish to get into sewing and keep your sanity!

Wrote this article after seeing some confusion about sewing cabinets, sewing tables etc. Picking the right one can really increase the quality of your projects.

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A Personal Product Review

A personal Product Review  (Which shoe is best for you)

I was looking for some shoes to wear for Zumba class.  I didn’t want to wear running shoes because they are so cumbersome.  Many of the zumba instructors had on dance sneakers.  I went looking on line for a pair that I liked.  I tried the Nike Musique but they were too stiff.  I found Skazz Dance Sneakers  which I bought off of Amazon.  They are also known as Sansha Blitz 3. 

They are extremely comfortable not too bulky.  The only other shoe I found as comfortable as these were Asics.  I do have Capezio dance sneakers as well and they are also good for Zumba classes.  I think dance sneakers are better than running shoes for these kinds of fitness classes.  I feel more stable on dance sneakers than running shoes.  You cannot move the same way in running shoes.

As far as Asics go, I paid $200.00 for my Asics which is probably crazy but these are the best shoes for walking and running for me.  I bought mine because I was going to do the 60kl breast cancer walk and needed a really good pair of shoes.  The other good thing about these shoes is that I could put my orthodics in them without taking out the sole inside and I didn’t have to buy a size bigger than I usually wear.  I have worn these runners for 4 years and they are still in good shape.  I guess I got my monies worth on those.  It is probably time to get a new pair. 

So my pick are Sansha Blitz 3 for fitness classes and Asics for running and walking.

Experiencing an Unforgettable Trip to Hawaii

Experiencing an Unforgettable Trip to Hawaii
By Thomas M Johanson
The Island of Hawaii is the biggest as well as the youngest island in the Hawaiian chain. This island offers a vast canvas of backgrounds to discover with a range of unmatched natural wonders. It has Kilauea which is the most active volcano of the world, Maunakea which is the world's tallest sea mountain and Hawaii Volcanoes National Park which is the largest park in the United States.
What can you do in Hawaii?
You can do deep sea fishing, Eco tours, horseback riding, dinner cruises, kayaking, and ATV rides in scenic mountainous terrain. You can also witness some of the most unmatched cultures of the world here. There are so many fun activities to participate in Hawaii that many first time visitors decide to visit again. However it is always better that you do your research prior to traveling Hawaii so that you make the best use of your time, effort and money.
Exploring Hawaii with Sightseeing Tours and Fun Activities
Here is a list of some of the activities that most tourists enjoy. You can select any of the activities according to your desire and preference.
Experiencing Pearl Harbor
Pearl Harbor, which is the largest natural harbor in the United Sates, is one of the most popular tourist attractions in Hawaii. It is the only naval base in the US that has the distinction of a National Historical Landmark. By visiting Pearl Harbor you can learn about the historic events of World War II and get a chance to experience those times.
Visiting Haleakala
To ancient Hawaiians, Haleakala means House of the Sun. You can visit the active volcano at the Haleakala National Park. However you do not need to worry much as it is a non-erupting volcano, still the thrill will be unparalleled.
Seeing Waimea Canyon
Waimea Canyon, a 3500-foot deep canyon that is located on the western party o the Kauai Island would provide outstanding panoramic views of breathtaking peaks, rugged valleys and steep cliffs. The Grand Canyon of the Pacific offers a variety of unique sightseeing experience.
Fishing
The salient waters of the seas surrounding Hawaii are full of an astonishing variety of game fish. Anglers all across the world gather in Hawaii with their finishing gears to show their skills in catching marlin, tuna and other types of sport fish.
Scuba Diving
If you take part in scuba diving in Hawaii, you can witness the amazing marine life that can only be found in Hawaii's waters. Experiencing the schools of sharks, myriads of fish, giant turtles, incredible underwater formations of lava, and coral reefs can be a great family activity.
Whale Watching
November to April is the peak whale watching season because it is the time of migration for many rare types of whales. If you visit Hawaii in this period, then you and your friends or family will have the rare chance to see the splendid humpback whale and it can surely make your tour unforgettable.
In a nutshell, Hawaii has everything starting from the lush green rain forests to lovely beaches. If you are looking for an adventurous journey or a romantic getaway, then you can find them all in Hawaii.
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Shopping For Current prom Fashion Styles

Shopping For Current Prom Fashion Styles
By Adrianna J Norton
Attending dances and formal occasions in high school is very highly anticipated and well looked forward to among students. Attending these occasions is often considered an integral part of having fun and simply letting lose in a formal occasion that allows students to dress up for the evening. Anyone considering attending this type of formal occasion should know what is considered when shopping for current prom fashion styles.
The prom is simply one of those occasions that is commonly and vehemently looked forward to among students in the school. This is a formal occasion that focuses very heavily on the dress that is purchased and worn as well as on any themes that are made available for people to focus their purchases on. Keeping up with current trends and what is currently being worn at other proms around the world is often considered a very complicated process to keep up with.
Anyone considering the attendance of this formal event often find an incredible number of options to consider as a result. These are all options that are aimed at ensuring the entire purchase is made easy and in an efficient and stress free manner. Attendees that keep a few of the basics in mind are able to ensure they perform this process in the most effective manner possible.
Keeping up with what is current and actually guiding the purchasing process is often performed on blogs. The internet is filled with blog writers that focus on fashion and the specifics that surround formal wear for formal occasions. These are helpful in establishing what is hot and trendy within this marketplace of items in order to ensure the entire purchase is a success.
Reading fashion publications is also a major component of this entire process. These magazines are tailored to suit the needs of people making this decision in that they provide pictures and articles on the latest in formal occasions and dresses. They are also filled with various hints and tips in hair designs and accessories that should be purchased as well. Even goers should also thoroughly peruse all local specialty boutiques and retailers when attempting to find the latest trends. These retailers are often some of the first to carry the latest in formal fashions and are often able to help guide interested consumers toward making a successful and trendy purchase. They are also some of the first retailers to offer theme gowns and items as well.
Promotional and special pricing events should also be paid attention to. This is often a purchase that is very expensive to make and should be reduced as much as possible to ensure it remains well with budget. Many local retailers advertise heavily during prom season to help attract consumers. Shopping for current prom fashion styles should finally be performed with a thorough understanding of all retailer return policies. The gowns that are purchased are often only performed after careful consideration and numerous options being considered. This easily understood policy helps ensure that returns or exchanges are made in an effective manner.
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Older is Better

Older Is Better
By Andy K Paulson
The idea of vintage, of reexamining and reprising eras of the past, carries an aesthetic and spiritual elegance to it that simply following the modern and mainstream cannot. It's wrong to think that newer means advanced, especially when so much of our modern cultural taste seems like it longs for times before it. There's gravity and mystique in vintage, a contradictory yet beautiful combination of exotic and familiar that makes vintage so appealing. This especially is true for vintage fashion.
Dealers are getting increased demand for vintage clothing, or unique clothes from 20s to the 80s. Collectors and enthusiasts are looking for everything from flapper dresses, to poodle skirts, to 70s evening gowns. These garments can be for private collections, special events, or even to add to a personal wardrobe! There are a few reasons why vintage clothes have found such an established market, and those reasons are reliability and style.
Many vintage clothing pieces were made to last, which is a quality that modern clothing simply does not possess. Mass produced, near disposable clothing is a modern concept; there is strength in the fibers and hand stitching of a more vintage piece. Now, I'm not saying that older pieces shouldn't be handled with care. I'm saying that there is a reason that these pieces have lasted so long when maintained and care for, and that is superior craftsmanship.
Concerning style, vintage speaks for itself. The looks are elegant, and the style has an immortal flair to it. Modern designers and artists try to build off, or even emulate, the vintage fashions of the past every year. After all; if it isn't broke, then don't fix it. Why not be ahead of the fashion curve and dress in the authentic style before Versace or Prada try to rehash it for their next spring line? Fifty years from now, Elizabeth Taylor will still be a fashion icon because while fads may change, taste does not.
Now that you have your wardrobe of vintage clothes, you may think it is going to be hard to accessorize it. For starters, mixing and matching your contemporary jewelry could prove cheap and fashionable. Fashions of vintage clothing are so widespread that it would be hard to find a style that your jewelry COULDN'T match! Vintage jewelry is also becoming a strong market, and many of the dealers and collectors of vintage clothing will have a strong jewelry stock as well. Also, it is just fine to include costume jewelry as part of the outfit! Costume jewelry is cheaper and more accessible than expensive accessory options, and can be easily purchased at costume rental or costume sales stores.
There is a reason that shows like Mad Men and Boardwalk Empires are sweeping the awards shows and defining modern style. Call me old fashioned, but Sinatra is better than Bieber, I like a grainy record player over an auto-tuner, and vintage clothing is proof that hearkening to the past will never go out of style.
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the Most Famous Shoes in History and the Women Who Made Them Famous

The Most Famous Shoes in History and the Women Who Made Them Famous
By Kathy R Luman
A little known fact, the oldest known shoe from history was found on Otzi the Ice Man from 3300 BC when the archeologists dug him up. Of course they were worse for wear given the timeframe.
The Lotus shoe from China, which was only about 3 inches in length, were worn by Chinese women and achieved by binding their feet, ouch. This was supposed to be for their own good for fashion sake said the sadistic men of the time. Right.
How many of you have watched the Wizard of Oz? I guess the real question would be has anyone not watched it? In my lifetime I think it has probably been aired 4,560 times. OK, I'm not that old but they have beaten that old horse to death (or in this case the wicked old witch of the west). You already know what I am going to say next. The darling of the cinema, Dorothy (Judy Garland) donned those magical ruby slippers where all she had to do was click them to get from OZ back to Kansas. I wonder why she didn't just do that in the first place? I sure wish I had a pair of those. I would surely save on frequent flyer mileage. I'd be in Aruba in two clicks.
Marilyn Monroe could arguably been famous for her shoes but who knew? No one ever looked at Marilyn's feet because she was the epitome of sex. She oozed it out of her pores. Certainly none of the men noticed because they couldn't tear their eyes away from.....other glaringly obvious curves. Now, there was a woman I would have emulated had I been from that era. I don't think I could leave out Elizabeth Taylor, Audrey Hepburn and Jackie Kennedy for their classy contributions to society and fashion of that period.
Let us now cruise to the sixties and seventies, yeah baby! Shag me! Remember Nancy Sinatra and her white knee-high 'go-go' boots? They were too cool. They were made for dancing.... and kicking. You know...like in her song. You just knew that Nancy wasn't going to put up with any crap.
Anyone remember the series Dallas? Those ladies of Texas sure knew how to dress to the nines! Just going to the grocery store they had to put on their full-length sequined dresses, furs, outrageous bold jewelry and rhinestone high heels. It must have been exhausting for those poor little rich women. It probably took them at least two hours to get all of that mousse sculpted into their hair-dos. Those were the days of the Bold and the Beautiful.
Now we're into the nineties and Sex in the City series is being aired on HBO. First it was the series, then the movies followed. Carrie Bradshaw and her gaggle of ladies in tow were all kicking it with the high stilettos and pumps that are famous today, they paved the road for the high-stepping ladies of today.
We are women, hear us roar (or meow). This has been my version of walking down the memory lane of famous shoes of history. You may have your own versions and I welcome that. At least we can be assured that high heels will never go out of style as long as there are plenty of 'leg' men out there!
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How to Keep Your Wheelie Bin Smelling Fresh, Clean and Odour Free

How To Keep Your Wheelie Bin Smelling Fresh, Clean and Odour Free
By Elizabeth Rosa
No matter how carefully we bag up our household rubbish, somehow fluid and bad odours leak out of bin bags, causing nasty smells in our beloved wheelie bins.
No amount of powders or sprays will work 100% effectively at eliminating bad odours, if the source of the odour has not been removed.
Step 1
The only way to remove bad odours effectively is to clean the bin with either a disinfectant or a jet wash if you have one. If the build up of old rubbish and stinky gooey substance is now unidentifiable, it is time to get the wheelie bin cleaned.
If this is too disgusting a job for you to even think about, call or email your local wheelie bin cleaning company. They are usually advertised in the Yellow Pages, Thompson Local or just do a Google search.
Most wheelie bin companies advertise a weekly cleaning service. However, many of them are happy to provide a one off clean, for a one off charge. Expect to pay about �10 for someone else to do the dirty job for you. They will arrive in a cleaning van, equipped with a jet wash machine, rain coat and wellington boots.
You don't have to be home when the clean takes place. Just put the wheelie bin out on the day agreed day of cleaning, and when you get home it will be fresh, clean, gunge and odour free....probably for the first time in years!
Step 2
Now that the unidentified gunge has been removed, the maintenance stage begins.
Unfortunately, no matter how careful we have been to avoid the build up of bad odours, they will still occur as the warm weather arrives.
The best solution is to use a non-toxic odour neutralising spray that is designed to work in a closed environment. You also want to choose a product that is biodegradable, environmentally friendly, pet safe and safe for the kids.
Simply spray the bin after clean up, all sides, top, bottom and the inside of the lid.
Step 3
Insert a wheelie bin size black bin liner into your newly cleaned wheelie bin. This liner bag will hold leaks from the household bin bags you will be filling it with later. This will help reduce the build up of unidentified gunge and bad odours in the coming months
When adding bags of household rubbish, spray the bags lightly with yournon-toxic odour neutralising spray to prevent and maintain fresh, clean wheelie bin.
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A Little About Me

Hey blogging world I am newbie so here goes.  I thought I would do a blog about my favorite cool gadgets and products that I have found and liked.  I have just started to buy stuff on line and was a bit nervous at first because you never know what you’re really going to get.  I know there are many people who tell me they are not comfortable buying on line.  I have purchased some things from e-bay with no problem, airline tickets and some products from Amazon.  I was happy with all my purchases I have made so far.

I am new at writing articles too so here goes and hope it is informative and I will try to make it as interesting as possible.

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