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Ginger is one of the most popular ingredients used worldwide in the preparation of foods and medicine. It originated as a spice on the Indian subcontinent. Then its use as a spice spread to Southeast Asia. The Chinese started using it for medicinal purposes in 500 BC. Then the British started brewing it as an…
The millennial generation has been accused of all but killing dress codes, owing to their penchant for individuality, authenticity, and personalization. However, if you flick through business, fashion, or entertainment magazines or blogs, you will probably notice that dress codes continue to reign supreme, the only difference being that they are considerably less strict than in…
Do you wear glasses and wonder if contacts would be more convenient? We’re settling the debate here. Glasses vs contacts, which is more convenient? Did you know that 20% of young people wear some form of vision correction?!!! The number goes up even more when talking about older individuals. But what’s more comfortable and convenient between…
On the eleventh day of Christmas, my true love gave to me… PIC’s Peanut Butter Gift Basket with 2 big jars of the yummiest peanut butter you’ve ever had – one smooth, one crunchy. You’ll also receive PIC’s Peanut Butter Slugs 20 snack size ready-to-eat tubes of deliciousness and a cute PIC’s Peanut Butter Apron! That’s over…
We are all familiar with the devastating effects of heavy alcohol abuse on the body – including development of addiction, shrinking capacity of the brain, poor sleep, and so on. It also leads to deteriorating mental health, especially as you grow older. However, there is one effect that seems to be lost in translation –…
When the weather gets unbearably hot, you know very well you cannot live without the presence of an air conditioner. They are life saver in many of these instances, but what you may not know is that the side effects of air conditioners can be more than just uncomfortable, causing many illnesses that may plague…
Being a woman is an exceptionally demanding and harsh job. The social standards these days that portray that women *should* be able to do it all make it that much worse. You have to be the perfect homemaker, a housewife, a mother, a doting wife – and if you are a working woman it just…
Quality… The saying “you get what you pay for” holds true for just about any purchase you make – but nowhere is this truer than in the case of your furniture. If you populate your house with cheap furniture from Ikea instead of solid wood, don’t come complaining when it starts to warp in the…
Stepping into someone’s home is like reading a chapter of their autobiography; home decor is a reflection of the homeowner’s personality, tastes, and preferences. Every painting, every throw pillow, every piece of furniture … you can be sure that each element was carefully selected as part of larger ecosystem. So, when people set foot inside…
We’ve now passed the 10 year anniversary of the beginning of the recession that started to take its toll on American families at the very end of 2007. For the most part, the country has economically rebounded thanks to a Trump presidency. Thus, the country is also experiencing a rise in housing costs. A rise…
Whether it’s turning your new house into a home or giving the old homestead a little TLC, the kitchen is the perfect place to start! For most people, the kitchen is the heart of the home, where the most entertainment happens. I know in my home, everyone tends to gravitate towards the kitchen and that’s…
Are you tired of unfulfilling minimum wage jobs in retail and hospitality? If you want a career that is both rewarding and lucrative, then becoming an aged care worker may be your calling. Due to Australia’s growing elderly population, aged care workers are more in demand than ever. The country’s aging population relies on support…
A change of seasons brings several issues for individuals looking to achieve a good night’s sleep. However, it can actually bring about much more than just skipping out on a few hours of sleep. Regular sleep loss can leave you feeling completely drained, unmotivated, melancholic, and possibly depressed. All of the symptoms can have an…
Being a foster parent is not without its challenges. Fostering agencies offer a whole heap of coordinated and responsive fostering support. But why is it important that this support is local too? One successful foster placement can look very different from another and this is because the children in need of care away from their…
Wondering what to wear on a road trip this summer? Road trips often call to mind glitz, glam, and convertible tops down, but when you’re cruising down the interstate during a storm, or stuck in traffic on a sweaty summer day, those fashionable clothing selections you packed are suddenly less than comfortable. Choosing what to…
Moving is usually a series of both big and small challenges, which make it a very difficult process. This is because you might have not adequately prepared yourself for this transition, and considered some important details too late. For example, the minute exercise of conducting a US post office change of address can quickly become…