Five Ways To Break The Office Dress-Code for Fun.
Most of us like to wear jeans and T-shirts in the office, but there are employers who think that wearing suits is the most wonderful practice after using a form and knife to eat bananas. If your company is a hard-liner on the topic of office dress code you can make some fun for you and your colleagues by breaking the office dress-code or just predefining it.
Here are five ideas to have fun in the office…
1. Suit with sandals (for men). This is the perfect combination for the summer. Wear your suit and necktie and instead your black mirror-polished shoes put on your favorite sandals. This is a great way for your feet to breathe. For more fun make your pedicure and show it to everyone.
Posted in Humor | 784 views | 21 October 2007 | No Comments »
Nine Ways to Take the Stress out of House Repair.
There’s no doubt that repairing a house is worthwhile but the amount of stress it produces can be overwhelming. Having just moved from a newer four bedroom colonial to a smaller (and older) Cape Cod style house, house repair has been a reality for the last five weeks. Here are some simple ways to lessen the stress of working on a home:
1. Doing it yourself might not be the answer. If money is tight, then doing some projects yourself makes perfect sense. On the other hand, if you are a 5 out of 10 on the handy-meter, a complex project might add more stress than it’s worth. Know your limits.
2. Work alongside a pro. Ask in advance if the contractor would mind if you shadow him for a few hours each day so that you can learn some tricks and skills. From tiling to laying down flooring, a contractor can show you the ropes in no time.
Posted in Home | 257 views | 20 October 2007 | No Comments »
10 Ways to Make Halloween Sexy and Hot for Couples!
Who said Halloween was just for children?!? Costumes, candles, and “things that go bump in the night” can also be fun fodder for adults! Even if you have children, they will go to sleep – then it’s time for your special celebration! Here are 10 tips to make your couple’s Halloween sizzle:
1. Buy a sexy costume!
2. Carve a heart in a pumpkin and add a candle with your favorite scent — put it on the dresser or nightstand.
3. Leave your partner a hot Halloween card on the seat of their car in the morning … with a hint that other things are yet to come.
Posted in Family | 649 views | 19 October 2007 | No Comments »
22 and else 6 Ways to Prevent Colds and the Flus.
The flu season is just around the corner. And while those flus won’t kill you, they can weaken your immune system to the point that other, more dangerous, germs can take hold in your body. Just think how many times your cold turned into bronchitis or a sinus infection. And given that the average adult suffers two to three colds a year, that’s a lot of opportunities for serious illness — and just as many to prevent one!
Now I can’t promise you’ll never get hit with another cold or endure another bout of the flu, but you can increase your odds of staying well with these natural strategies. If you do get sick, I’ve also included some great tips for getting better faster.
Posted in Health | 485 views | 18 October 2007 | 1 Comment »
Ways to recover scratched CD/DVDs.
Don’t you feel like crying every time you add another disc to your pile of scratched discs. Trashing that disc which contained your favorite songs, pics, files, games or videos is not easy.
Read-on, if you find yourself wishing for a miracle every time your fav CD is scratched:
Home Remedy:
Here’s an easy home remedy, which might give you the desired results. Rub a small amount of toothpaste on the scratch and polish the CD with a soft cloth and any petroleum-based polishing solution (like clear shoe polish). Squirt a drop of Brasso and wipe it with a clean cloth…
Posted in Hardware | 399 views | 17 October 2007 | No Comments »
Thirty Ways To Destroy A Hangover.
Disclaimer:
I want to make something very clear before I write this feature . . . Here at Self Pursuit we by no means condone the overindulgence of the consummation of beverages of the alcoholic variety. You should always drink in moderation and responsibly.
However, we’re only human when all said and done (myself included). Certain events in your life tend to have rather a free flow of alcohol where it might me rude not to indulge . . . so
If you’ve just been to a wedding, maybe a friend’s 40th birthday, a Stag or Bucks party or a Hen’s shindig or any occasion where you have overindulged this is for you. If you’re nursing a stinking hangover or feel like someone is pounding your head with a hammer you might be asking yourself:
How can I make the pain go away?
Is there an instant fix that will allow my brain to function once more?
30 Hangover Cures…
Posted in Uncategorized | 724 views | 16 October 2007 | 3 Comments »
Five Ways your pet can change your life.
Many people have pets and they are treated as are part of the family. I have a little Lhasa Apso dog called �Trinity’ (after the character from �The Matrix’). She is a little yelp but the most lovable dog ever. Trinity is part of our family and has changed out lives in many ways. Her personality is bubbly, excitable, loves strangers (pisses all over them most of the time with excitement).
It’s not only dogs that have great personalities it’s all pets, however Dogs and cats are the most common type of pet that people own.
There are programs all over the world called Pet assisted therapy, Animal assisted therapy and they are helping people with a host of illnesses and diseases.
How our pets help us…
Posted in Pets | 344 views | 15 October 2007 | No Comments »
5 Ways to Imbue Self-Confidence In Children.
It is very rightly said that what your child does at 13 very much decides what he will be doing at 30. If he learns to hold his head high no matter what comes, he will certainly sow seeds of happiness, success and prosperity that he can reap when he becomes an adult.
It is the duty of every parent to create a atmosphere where a child can learn to be self-confident, responsible and courageous.
Believe in the ability of your child, encourage him to take initiative and you will be amazed to see what he can do!
Posted in Family | 372 views | 14 October 2007 | No Comments »
6 Easy Ways to Lower Your Stress.
If you’re like most people, stress is a daily part of your life. It starts in the morning as you rush the kids off to school and continues throughout the day at work on the way home. For this reason, you need simple, effective ways to reduce it’s power.
Below are seven easy ways to lower your stress now. They cost you nothing and are easy to do. You can even do one as you read this article.
1. Turn off your phone. Turn off your phone! Yes, this statement has an exclamation point behind it. With the invention of cell phones and black berry’s, no one is ever alone. This non-stop connection also equates to less down time for people (you) to unwind. As a result, people are more uptight than ever. So make a decision now to turn of the phone for 5 minutes. Take this time to pray, meditate or even nap. You’ll be surprised how much more relaxed you are afterwards…
Posted in Family | 352 views | 12 October 2007 | No Comments »
10 Ways To Lose Weight Without Dieting and Fun Ways To Lose Flab.
Simple changes to your lifestyle can help you lose weight and keep it off.
Sure, you can lose weight quickly. There are plenty of fad diets that work to shed pounds rapidly - while leaving you feeling hungry and deprived. But what good is losing weight only to regain it? To keep pounds off permanently, it’s best to lose weight slowly. And many experts say you can do that without going on a “diet.” Instead, the key is making simple tweaks to your lifestyle.
One pound of fat - is equal to 3,500 calories. By shaving 500 calories a day through dietary and exercise modifications, you can lose about a pound a week. If you only need to maintain your current weight, shaving 100 calories a day is enough to avoid the extra 1-2 pounds most adults gain each year.
Adopt one or more of these simple, painless strategies to help lose weight without going on a “diet”…
Posted in Lose Weight | 1,840 views | 11 October 2007 | No Comments »