There is this idea that flowers can be either bought or received as a gift. Some women shy away from buying flowers for themselves, most men don't even think about it as a possibility. It's a pity there are so many useless artificial ideas stealing our simplest everyday joys. Many people - women … [Read more...]
Archives for April 2011
Engage All Your Senses at Dinner
It is possible to buy a box, microwave its content, and have the result as dinner. You can also call for pizza and eat it while watching TV. However, in spite of all the commercials portraying happy families brought together around the dinner table by ready-meals, it is interesting to notice that … [Read more...]
Take a Short Walk Daily
You'll hear some people say that you need to spend at least an hour in the sun, or you need to exercise for more than 30 minutes in order for these things to have some effect. They may be right, but not entirely. Thinking that way implies that alternatives are useless, which is not true. In this … [Read more...]
Use Fresh Herbs
Buying herbs dried and packed is convenient, and sometimes you don't even have a choice, yet fresh herbs are the real deal. They may cost slightly more in money, time and effort, but the taste and nutritional values are worth it. Drying is a method of preservation, it makes the herb usable for a … [Read more...]
Start Your Day Smiling
As soon as you wake up, before you get out of bed, before you think of the day's tasks, smile. Don't wait for smiles to just happen or be inspired by external factors. We, too often, leave our happiness to chance or at the mercy of other people's whims, without taking responsibility for … [Read more...]