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Safety In The Supermarket

J | March 6, 2010

Has it become your usual practice to plop your kid in a shopping cart whenever you go to the health food store and or the supermarket?
If so, you have to pay attention all the time because of the high risk of that cart tipping over. No matter how you may be engrossed on reading the [...]

The Candy Napkin Twist

J | February 13, 2010

It’s certainly not the time to think about acne scar removal. It’s Valentine’s Day tomorrow, so let’s think about something nice and sweet.
Are you preparing for an intimate dinner for two at home? If so, you can sweeten the setting by using pieces of licorice as napkin rings.

Sounds odd? Trust me, it will definitely dress [...]

The Wonders Of Vinegar

J | February 10, 2010

Vinegar they say, is a great filler-upper. This is due to acetic acid in the vinegar which may slow the passage of food from the stomach into the small intestine thus, the tummy stays full longer.  In fact, from a Swedish study they found that people who ate bread dipped in vinegar felt fuller than [...]

Curtail Your Heating Cost

J | January 21, 2010

As homeowners, we are aware of the staggering heating cost during the heating season. As a result, we always try to find ways to slash our heating bills.
It is imperative therefore to ensure that every nook and cranny of our homes are sealed to keep the cold air out. How do we do this? It [...]

Out With The Old, In With The New…

J | January 21, 2010

Wallpaper treatment that is.
Is there an easy way to remove wallpaper borders without ruining the wall?
Basing from experience, yes, there are several ways. In fact, you don’t need to use complicated equipments such as clamps (btw, I think you use clamps to do the exact opposite: that is to secure object tightly. LOL).
The first [...]

Giving Baby Wipes Their Second Life

J | January 17, 2010

Has it ever happened to you when your baby wipes dried out on you? I’m asking the many moms out there who buy baby wipes in bulk. I was wondering if these unused baby wipes can be re-hydrated. I know, not too many of you may like the idea as it is like trying to [...]

Cabinet Door Turned Memo Board

J | January 7, 2010

In the middle of searching for water softeners (I’m looking for possible replacement of our unit),  I came across a brilliant idea.  Did you know that you can turn a cabinet into a memo board? Yes, I’m referring to  your kitchen cabinet! That is, if you want to spare one of the doors.
It can [...]