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May302018 by Paul LinusNo Comments

Busy Women’s Guide to Wardrobe Organisation

Lifestyle

The bane of every woman's nightmare is having a wardrobe full of clothes and nothing to wear. It can be so frustrating trying to find the Perfect Outfit to suit your particular days schedule, whilst maintaining your sense of individuality and style. Here are a few tips to get you started. Have a Closet Purge Go through your wardrobe and disregard everything that you have not worn within the past 12 months, anything that is damaged beyond repair and everything that does not make you feel good about yourself. The last you want is to put on a pair of mediocre pants that make you feel mediocre all day. People notice. Hang Like with Like Hang all your jackets together, ranging from light to dark. Have all your shirts together, with similar sleeve lengths and colours together. Al...

May212018 by Paul LinusNo Comments

How to Discipline Your Teen

Lifestyle

It's not easy being teen! But then, it's not easy being the parent of a teenager, either. Adolescence can be a challenging, stressful time for both teens and their parents. So as a Mom or Dad of a teenager, how do you walk the line between ‘not hurting their developing self esteem’ and ‘not yelling at the top of your lungs’? This is the 6 million dollar question for parents of teenagers. Whether the teen has broken curfew, talked back one too many times, or slacked off with school grades, there are a variety of reasons why parents of teens may find themselves in a position of needing to discipline their teenager. Never Too Young to Say No Hopefully as parents you have begun the job of discipline many years ago. From the time a toddler is taught NO! when approaching a hot stove...

May182018 by Ruchi Gupta1 Comment

Playground Safety and Parental Supervision

General, Lifestyle

Going to the playground or play park is a big part of a young child’s life. It is through play at the park that kids pick up more motor skills and make new friends. It is also where their parents regularly meet up and have playgroups. However, a trip to the playground can easily turn tragic if the playground equipment is faulty or there is a lack of parental supervision. National Safety Council data reveals each year over 200,000 children end up in hospital emergency rooms because of playground injuries. These injuries are preventable if playground safety is observed. Here’s what parents can do to prevent playground injuries. Check Playground Equipment Before letting a child play in a playground, check that the playground equipment are safe for use. Playground safety surface - Falls to...

May162018 by Paul LinusNo Comments

Unique and Delicious Wedding Cake Ideas

Lifestyle

The wedding cake is still very much a traditional part of the wedding reception. Brides are looking for wedding cake ideas that will make theirs a standout. Here are some interesting ones to consider. Wedding Cake Flavors and Designs -Be creative with the flavor of the wedding cake. Consider these interesting combinations: lemon raspberry, chocolate orange, carrot rum, orange almond, spiced pumpkin, chocolate amaretto, orange cranberry, white chocolate truffle, chocolate raspberry, dark chocolate peppermint, banana coconut, chocolate cherry or apple walnut. -If having children at the reception, serve them a money cake. It could be a small replica of the wedding cake with dimes, nickels and quarters hidden inside. Be sure to let them know so they do not accidentally swallow anyth...

May152018 by Paul LinusNo Comments

Anticipating Ramadan in London

Lifestyle

It can be difficult to expect what Ramadan will be like in a non-Muslim country. Most Muslim countries work their time tables in all aspects of life to suit Ramadan, making it convenient for the those fasting during Ramadan. London is a cosmopolitan city of the world, and as a non-Muslim country, it can be difficult to observe Ramadan, but the large Muslim population means it's more awareness about this month of fasting and prayer. Mosques in London Unlike most other non-Muslim countries, the United Kingdom is very different in terms of providing services to Muslims. It is because of the history of Muslim migrants to the UK, the large British Muslim population that lives in the UK today, and the concentration of Muslims in a given area that has allowed for a large number of mosqu...

May92018 by Paul LinusNo Comments

Secrets to the Perfect Wardrobe

Lifestyle

A search for "style" or "great wardrobe" brings up dozens of websites that all say the same thing: what every woman needs in her wardrobe is a white shirt, great-fitting pants, a knee-length skirt, a little black dress, and a great pair of jeans. Most will advise a woman to spend the time and money it takes to get the best—the best fit and the best quality in her budget. That's because, regardless of personal taste, current fashion fad, or even season, these five pieces are the workhorses of a woman's wardrobe. Okay, the little black dress depends on how social she is, but even the dress is no slouch when it comes to versatility. White Shirt The most versatile of tops, a blouse fits in just about any place. Why white? While no single color co-ordinates with all other colors, whit...