After a long working week, we all want to let our hair down and have fun with our friends, after all – we deserve it! However, it’s now becoming more apparent that more and more of us are switching off from the night scene and opting for nights in with good food, good friends and even better wine instead! When you look at the cost of going out, it’s hardly surprising really. The pressure of … [Read more...]

We've been so busy lately. The kids finished school a few weeks ago and the summer has been really busy so far. We had the parish picnic, which I work all weekend, to start off our busy summer. We play outside a lot. The bugs are a problem so we have to do some pest removal soon. If there weren't as many mosquitoes and gnats, we could play outside a lot more. It even seems to bother the … [Read more...]

Buying jewelry for yourself, again? Actually, most women take their time developing a personal taste in jewelry. They receive gifts as teens. They spend pennies on costume jewelry accessories as young women. But discovering a personal style of jewelry you genuinely love to wear — and worth the investment in a quality product — takes some time and education. Jewelry shopping on your own can be a … [Read more...]

Recently, many dog owners have been considering switching from raw food to freeze-dried food. Freeze-drying is an innovative process of removing the water from the food. This ingenious technique is also used to prepare the food our dear astronauts take with them when they climb away the earth’s atmosphere. However, freeze-dried foods are different from dehydrated food. Freeze-drying starts with … [Read more...]

Just like you need regular exercise to stay healthy, so does your dog. So, why not work out with your dog? You may come to realize that your dog is the most reliable exercise partner you will ever get. Pets are excellent motivators since they are always bubbling to move with you. When exercising with your dog, remember that he or she cannot say “I have had enough” or “I cannot keep up this pace.” … [Read more...]