One of the ways gardeners “cope” with winter is to plan for spring!
But this is not just an exercise to make you feel better about the cold and the gray weather. Getting ready for spring planting is actually a practical activity that prepares your garden for spring plants.
It also makes the growing season go more smoothly when you have a plan and start early.
Here are my tips on getting ready for spring planting.
One of the effects of ageing (even though reaching 35 hardly feels like “ageing” as we think of it) is a slower metabolism.
Sources say your metabolism slows at an approximate rate of 5% every 10 years, which translates into a 100-calorie discrepancy (you either need to burn 100 more or eat 100 less). This accounts for that frustrating trend of eating less, and not losing weight – if you’re lucky, you just stop gaining.
Thankfully, there’s good news. There are ways of boosting metabolism after age 35. Here are some of them.
It’s time to paint! But what colors should you choose?
Should you even go with color at all? Many people are afraid of color in their homes, and simply paint all the walls white. But it’s been shown that color in the home can enhance your mood and optimize your living experience.
Not all colors, however, work in all rooms. And designers suggest subscribing to the 60%, 30%, 10% rule – 60% of the room is the dominant color (walls), 30% is the secondary color (usually furniture), and 10% is an accent color (usually found in objects like wall art, vases, and/or flower arrangements).
So bearing all that in mind, here are some color tips for various rooms in your house.
What does it mean to “take a break”? Many of us are so busy these days that we don’t even know the true meaning of the concept.
When we are not engaged in any activities, our lives come to a screeching halt. Nervousness sets in because we are not texting on our phone, tweeting our friends, driving the kids to a rehearsal or sports practice or scheduling car repairs or carpet cleaning.
The truth is, most of us don’t know how to relax.
The answer involves making an escape from everyday life, taking the time to stand back from our hurried existence and getting a look at the “big picture.”
If all this sounds familiar, read on. It’s time to give yourself a break.
Cardiovascular health, heart attacks, and so forth are considered by many to be pretty much a male problem. But numerous studies and have shown that heart health is not just a “guy thing” – women need to be concerned about their cardiovascular health as well.
In fact, some sources say that heart disease is the #1 killer of women in the United States!
Here are four facts and insights into women’s heart health – what you need to know.
Music is an ancient form of human expression and as such is known for its almost magical powers.
It goes pretty deep, too – music has been shown to have profound effects on the human mind and emotions. What kind of music you choose to listen to can indicate and also influence your mood. Music can even help you cope with various difficulties.
How can you make the most of the music you listen to, and what types are associated with what moods?
Here is some insight into music and moods.
There’s nothing like a good book to provide inspiration. It’s been said that we really do feel “out of sorts” if we don’t take time to sit down and get some motivation and encouragement from others. And with pressures from home, work, and kids at an all-time high, women in particular can use some good inspirational reading!
Whether you need inspiration in the workplace, at home, in your relationships, or anywhere else, there is probably an inspirational book out there for your situation.
Here are six of some of the top inspirational books for women.