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One More Reason To Quit

J | February 27, 2009

Attention all smokers out there. Do you notice that in the winter you’re more likely to get frostbites? If this is a good enough incentive for you to quit smoking, why not try and check  it out for a few days? That would mean you’ll have to quit puffing for a few days.
So, why are [...]

Healthy Popcorn

J | February 21, 2009

Do you love popcorn? I sure do! Did you know that popcorn is not only a “fun food.” It is also a good whole grain snack that is loaded with nutrition more than you ever think. In fact, a regular movie night portion, which is approximately three cups, count as one of the recommended [...]

Runny Nose: Decoded

J | February 20, 2009

Runny nose….  Don’t we all have that nowadays? With the very cold weather and the chilly air, as soon as we step outside  we would automatically need a tissue even if we don’t have a cold.
Why is this?
Prior to inhaling the air into our lungs, our body tries to warm it. The very small structures [...]

Things I Did Not Know Then, But I Do Now

J | February 19, 2009

1. That you can clean vinyl shades using dryer sheets. Yes, those that we throw in the dryer with our wash when we dry them to reduce static cling. If you are tackling wooden blinds though, it is best to start off  by vacuuming using the soft brush attachment and follow up with oil soap [...]

Protection From Discoloration

J | February 15, 2009

Do you have a spare bathroom in your home? I’m talking about one that is really unused for months at a time, and the toilet bowl gets black or brown streaks.
Here’s a useful tip that you can try to do to eliminate that ugly color. After the toilet bowl is cleaned the way you used [...]

Why Cross Country Skiing Is Great

J | February 15, 2009

Have you tried cross country skiing? I haven’t, and I don’t even know if I will. Friends who have tried it though, swear by the fact that it is a great exercise. You can burn hundreds of calories and help raise the heart rate. In short, it is a super aerobic workout aside from the [...]

Things I Learned

J | February 15, 2009

My thirst for knowledge and learning did not stop when I got my degree. Every single day, there is always a new thing to learn not only from going to school but from all the things we do everyday. Here’s a few of what I have learned:
- That when I was arranging my buffet one [...]