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Wedding Traditions – Japan

My daughter has a great fondness for all things Japanese and she thrills to the knowledge – any knowledge – about Japan. So as I started this new series on wedding traditions, I decided on Japan as our first around the world outing to study the wedding traditions. Most of my information comes from research both online and off. According to Japanese myth, the creation of all things occurred because of the marriage of the god and goddess Izanagi and Izanami. These two gods came down to the primordial earth from their place amongst the heavens across a rainbow bridge. … Continue reading →

Macrobiotic Eating

The experience of losing weight is truly individualistic, what works for one person may not work for another. Each of us must choose the food plan and exercise routine that will fit the way we currently live. For example, Jared Fogle lost weight eating at Subway. He has maintained that weight loss for several years. It worked for him and those he inspired, but not everyone can adhere to his way of eating. There are so many choices available for those looking for meal options. To name a few, there is Weight Watchers, Nutrisystem, and Jenny Craig. The choice is … Continue reading →

Water Beds—Sleeping in the Ocean: A Picture Book by Gail Langer Karkowski

Every creature on earth requires sleep to stay alive. But for children and adults alike, how animals sleep has been a mystery. After all, the animals in the ocean couldn’t possible sleep without sinking to the bottom of the ocean, or worse, being gobbled up by predators—could they? In her delightfully informative book, Water Beds: Sleeping in the Ocean, author Gail Langer Karkowski delves deep into the world of animals sleep, and shares with her readers an inside look into the mysterious world of the ocean; a world children often wonder about. Illustrator Connie McLennan compliments the text beautifully with … Continue reading →

Lawn Care: Pesticides

We all want our lawns to look like the outfield at Yankee Stadium, but what lengths are you willing to go to get them to look that green and pristine? Are you the type that personally gets down and dirty, combining natural products with patience and pride? Or do you have a landscaper who has cultivated an immaculate lawn with the use of grass protecting pesticides? Don’t get me wrong; I am not saying that all landscapers use harmful pesticides. I am merely suggesting that you check to see whether or not they do. The reason I say this is … Continue reading →

Tips for Keeping Your Desktop Uncluttered

If you are a small business owner working from home, or simple a person who likes to stay organized in your home office, then chances are, keeping your desktop clutter-free is difficult. Many people invest hundred, even thousands, of dollars into organization units and cleaning products to kelp them keep their desktops uncluttered and clean. Here are some tips to help you keep your own desktop uncluttered. First of all, many people complain that they simply don’t have enough time to dedicate towards cleaning. They will pile bills, unopened mail, magazines and the like onto their desktop in hopes that … Continue reading →

Caring for Roses

If you want to have roses in your garden, it is important to give them the care and attention they deserve. Many gardeners treat their roses like members of the family but you do not need to be obsessed with your roses to have good rose bushes. Instead, here are a few simple hints and tips that can keep your roses healthy and blooming throughout the growing season: •Water, water everywhere – It is a given that your roses need water for their roots but water can be a useful tool for fighting bugs and dirt as well. Giving your … Continue reading →