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Sewing a Hobby or Profitable Business? Today young people are excited about the hobby of sewing now days. When I say young that really accounts for a large segment of younger citizens. In this case, sewing has caught on with young children of all ages including Post-College adults. Now considered a great hobby, fashion-minded folks are designing and also making their own clothing on a regular basis. Driven by famous celebrities like Jennifer Lopez and P. Diddy and other famous people, young people are adamant about dressing themselves like the people they admire so much. It doesn’t stop there though....

peanut butter & bacon sandwich INGREDIENTS: 2 slices bread, toasted 1 tbs (approx) peanut butter, crunchy style preferred 2 slices fried bacon, crisp PREPARATION: Toast the bread. Spread the peanut butter on both slices; add the bacon strips. Assemble sandwich in customary fashion and slice diagonally. Garnish with potato chips.

Preparing for Your Kayaking Trip – The Basics While kayaking has quickly become a popular choice of water activity and recreation, it’s by far one of the oldest forms of transportation. People have been traveling by kayak for centuries, mainly because it was once the only method of water transportation. But over time, it evolved from a necessity to a recreational sport, leading to the development of kayaking gear and accessories. If you are planning to participate in a kayaking adventure for the first time, you may be unsure of what you will need. Here are a few tips for...

Choosing and using gold piercing body jewelry A little bit of history Although body piercing jewelry was not popular until about 20 years ago, it actually has a very long history. In ancient Egypt, only the royal family had the right to have body piercing. In fact, only the Pharaoh at that time had belly button piercing, any other people with a belly button ring would have been executed. For Egyptians, body jewelry was a way of embellishing the beauty of human bodies. On the other hand, around 2000 years ago, as mentioned in Bible, body piercing jewelry was very...

Italian Designer Shoes When people are rich, price is no object. A certain mentality is in the air which is to “shop till you drop” or until the card has reached its limit. Most of the consumers in the market are women. These people don’t just buy items made off the street or from China but prefer to get branded items such as designer handbags and shoes from the fashion capital of the world that is, Italy. What is the big fuss about products made from Italy? For starters, most of the designers in this part of the world set...

It is of the utmost importance that your personal finances are kept in order. The problem is that most people do not know how to properly manage their finances. In the following article, you are going to be given information that is crucial to follow if you want your finances in order. Consider having a savings account that automatically debits from your paycheck each month. One of the hardest parts of saving is getting into the habit of saving and having it taken out automatically, removes this step. Also, automatically refilling your savings account means that it won’t be depleted...

Choosing Sunglasses That Enhance Your Style And Protect Your Eyes Whether you pick them up at a discount retailer or from a designer boutique, sunglasses are definitely must-have accessories regardless of the season. However, far from being just a fashion accessory, sunglasses are multipurpose tools that can protect your eyes from harmful UV rays and provide a degree of shade on a sunny day, improving visibility and lessening your chance of being temporarily blinded by sunlight (particularly important while driving). As wonderful as sunglasses are, all sunglasses are not of the same quality and it is important to take care...

What Pointe Shoes Are Best For My Feet? There are many different brands of pointe shoes, made in very different countries and there is no one shoe that is perfect for everyone. Different dancers have different shaped feet, and so require different proportions to their shoe to get that magic fit. Some people have very long narrow toes while others have a very broad foot with a very narrow heel. Finding (or creating) a shoe that fits well can take a lot of searching, along with a little trial and error. One way to find the shoe that is best...

The Men and Women’s Clog in Review Clog shoes were extremely popular in the 70’s and they are making quite a comeback. They are defined by their design in general. Most clogs you will find have open backs and can be slipped on. The traditional clog was one with a wooden sole and a leather top. They have a toe that is rounded and a little upturned. The shoes remind you of a more modern version of the “Little Dutch” shoes. They are very trendy indeed. Today you can find clogs with backs as well. They look very much like...

There is much to learn about weight loss and much personal success that can go along with this knowledge. There is plenty of information available online. However, not everything, you read will apply to your specific situation. This article will give some of the best tips known in regard to weight loss. Try to get out of the house as often as possible when you are on a diet. It is important for your body to get fresh air, which will help to reduce stress and anxiety. Also, when you are out of the house, this will reduce your temptation...

Where Do I Find Large Size Boots? I wear large size boots, so going to the shoe store is not exactly a picnic. You see, it is hard enough to find large shoes in my size, but to get large size boots is almost impossible. Of course, there are some moon boots and clunkers like that, but I am a hiker, and I need special hiking shoes to keep my feet happy on the long trails. But, although I can usually find a pair or two of large size boots at any store, there isn’t the selection that I like...

10 Tips To Minimizing A Plus Size Body Type A plus size physique is no longer left out of the ever-changing world of fashion. Not so long ago, curvy women didn’t have the opportunity to shop from the same trendy selection as a more petite lady. Luckily, plus size clothing has taken a turn for the better. To that end, there are a few tips to help in the selection of the most figure flattering attire for your body type. Tip # 1 Dark, solid colors are slimming. Any plus size gal will recognize that black is the ultimate color...

Basic Foot Care Tips For Year Round Exposure There’s nothing worse than having to take your shoes off and exposing rough cracked heels, corns, bunions and blisters. Our feet carry us many miles on a daily basis and they deserve special treatment after a long day. The following are a few basic tips to get your feet ready for year-round exposure and not just for spring or summer sandals. 1) Blisters, corns and bunions, Oh My! Those pointy toe shoes are cute and in-style but your feet suffer greatly. A lot of foot ailments are due to neglect and abuse....

Budget Like Mom Budgeting is truly the turf of most mothers. Aside from the traditional role imposed on mothers as the one who budgets the family finances, mothers have the instincts and foresights on what might happen in the future. But how do moms really stretch the budget? She neither uses complicated formulas nor magic tricks but simple ingenuity and common sense. Peek in through moms’ secrets in budgeting and learn. Role modeling is a good way to encourage attitude, especially towards money. 1. She clearly knows where all the money goes. Usually it goes to child care apart from...

6 Fashion Tips for Gardeners Clothes and skin cream are far removed from potting out your begonias, or digging a trench for a line of potatoes. But the clothes you wear are important for your protection in the garden. Here are six simple but effective solutions to various gardening hazards… 1. Starting from the top, you need to protect your head. Body heat escapes through the head and in the cold weather a warm hat should be worn. Knit yourself a ‘gardening crazy’ hat or buy a simple woollen hat on the high street. And in the summer, even more...

Diabetic Foot Care Products: What Should Be Included In Your Diabetic Kit Diabetics often have serious problems with their feet. This is partially because they usually lose sensation around this area, making it possible for blisters, cracks, and wounds to develop without the patient knowing it. If unattended, small wounds like these can exacerbate into severe complications such as gangrenes and ulcers. Needless to say, foot care products that were specially designed for diabetics are available to prevent any of these complications to appear. Diabetic socks – Looking much like regular, ordinary socks, diabetic socks are footwear that prevent moisture...

The Simplest Asthma Solution During the Democratic convention the Reverend Al Sharpton quoted a shocking statistic: One third of the children in Harlem suffer from asthma. This shouldn’t be completely surprising since asthma cases have been consistently increasing over the years, especially in the cities, escalating recently during the rollback of some key environmental laws, but it is a trend we must turn back. While parents have only limited control over the environment where they raise their children, there is a personal environmental decision they can make that may dramatically reduce the symptoms their children experience. It all comes down...

Get A Magazine Subscription Many people can not decide whether or not to get a magazine subscription or to continue purchasing magazines from a newsstand near their work. They start reflecting on why they read magazines, why they invest so much money in the written periodicals, and can they choose another route to get a magazine subscription. People are aware that their magazine subscription seems to be a costly hobby, but one that they do not want to do without. There are others in their office, who think it is a wise business investment. Some think that when they get...

Raspberry Angel Roll 1 package (16 ounces) angel food cake mix 1/4 cup confectioners’ sugar 1 cup fresh or frozen raspberries, thawed 1/4 cup granulated sugar 1/4 cup water 3 ounces fat-free cream cheese, softened 1 can (14 ounces) low-fat sweetened condensed milk 1/4 cup lemon juice Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Line a 15 x 10-inch jellyroll pan with foil, extending foil 1 inch over the ends of pan. Prepare the cake mix according to package directions. Spread the batter evenly into the prepared pan. Bake 30 minutes or until the top springs back when lightly touched....

In Her Shoes (DVD) Review One of the best date films of 2005, In Her Shoes is a dramatic relationship comedy that doesn’t take itself too seriously. Directed by Curtis Hanson, the hand behind such films as 8 Mile (2002), LA Confidential (1997), and The Hand That Rocks The Cradle (1992), the film is successful in a genre where so many of its peers have miserably failed. The casting is superb, and the onscreen interaction between the various characters creates a realistic impression of wavering love and conflict. Based on the novel by Jennifer Weiner, it weaves a tale of...

Do you find fitness easy or hard? Want to learn how to help improve upon your physical appearance or health? If you are ready, then you have come to the right place. The tips that are listed below contain advice on what you can do to live a healthier life. Make sure you stay hydrated, particularly in the summer. Begin each day by drinking two glasses of water. Have another glass with each of your meals and make sure you drink during any kind of exercise. If you have difficulty remembering to drink water, take a water of bottle around...

A True Classic Never Dies It is an inarguable fact that today’s society has happily thrown its former opinions and values to the wind in favor of a more flamboyant lifestyle. This can be seen by the popular manner of clothing, hairstyle, music, activities and, perhaps most noticeably, its popular jewelry. Once kept small and sedate jewelry is now making its own debut in the more popular at Eastern and tribal styles found in Africa and Asia. There are, however, some classics which remain untouched. The purity and beauty of plain silver jewelry has not lost its appeal in the...

Memory Foam Slippers One of the reasons why people often find it so hard to get a comfortable pair of shoes is due to everyone having feet that are formed differently. The shoes that are offered are of various widths and designs so you need to try on many pairs before you find one that you really feel comfortable it. Too many people buy shoes because they like how they look. Then they either suffer when they wear them or the shoes simply take up space in their closet. When it comes to slippers, you may have the same problem...

Hope In Humanity Let us renew our hope in humanity. It’s so easy to lose faith when someone cuts us off on the highway, when a ‘friend’ blows us off (for the second time) and fails to show, when we get burned in a business deal, when a co-worker doesn’t do what they said they were going to do, or when a colleague fails to keep their promise, etc. At the same time, we DO encounter people showing heroic acts of kindness in our day-to-day lives. I’m talking about the simple things. In my case, there have been many examples:...

Especially for Men – Titanium and Tungsten Jewelry Jewelry has always been associated with beauty, making women the natural focal point for designs. However, jewelers have discovered that titanium and tungsten metals are especially suited for creating jewelry for men, it exemplifies their essence of strength and power. This quality is underscored by their use in industrial, military equipment and aerospace applications. The metals strength is accented by its ability to be polished to a high luster that never fades or scratches, a quality that platinum cannot match. Perhaps it is the fact that titanium and tungsten metals has been...

Cowboy Fashion Do’s Technically speaking, all Stetson Company hats can be branded as a Stetson. However, American popular culture has created for us the image of a Stetson hat as the classic cowboy hat. Cowboy hats are distinguished as having wide brims and high, distinctly-shaped crowns. Straw, fur, and wool felt are the common materials used for making these hats. Straw, aside from being cheaper, is the best hat for during hot weather. However, age and long wear might cause it to become brittle. For durability, fur felt hats of either beaver or rabbit are best though more expensive. If...

Exercise Clothing When you first start exercising finding the right clothes to wear is important for both comfort and safety. Should you wear the latest Nike joggers or are sandals ok? Should you wear lycra or track pants? Fashion may be important to some but the most important thing is to get through each session so that you can follow up with more exercise tomorrow. The key to success in weight loss is consistency. Being able to exercise regularly. Wearing the right clothes will make this possible. Wearing the wrong type of shoes could give you blisters or shin splints,...

Clearance duvet covers give your bedroom a new look for each season Interior decorating can be an expensive proposition. We all want our homes to look nice, but we must also think of our pocketbooks. The bedroom is one room that you spend a lot of time in, so it’s fun to have a new look more than once every few years. One way to spruce up the bedroom is with a change of your bed linens and window treatments. With one quality duvet, an array of clearance duvet covers and a few pillows and accent pieces, you can have...

Modern Tips To Look And Feel Confident In A Crunch Looking good and feeling confident does not have to be a difficult task, even for women who do it all. Modern women spend their days juggling life’s daily necessities, which can result in back-to-back meetings and lunches on the run. Jane Buckingham, trend expert, author and host of Style Network’s “Modern Girl’s Guide to Life,” knows that being a successful modern woman requires having a few tricks up her sleeve–especially when it comes to getting dressed. “Balancing work, family and play leaves no time for today’s modern woman to deal...

Most Popular Sunglasses As the popularity of sunglasses as we know them has grown in the US since their conception in 1936, more and more name brands are on the market by top fashion designers. Sunglasses come in different shapes, sizes, colors and frames. It is difficult to choose sometimes. But the numbers don’t lie. The most popular designer glasses are stylish, comfortable and look good on the wearer. Trends follow in sunglasses just like they do in fashion. Popular designers are Prada, Gucci, Revo, Ralph Lauren, Dior, Kate Spade, Ray-ban, Versace, Vogue, and the list goes on and on....

Flower Tattoos Back in the late 18th century, the queue for flower tattoos was made up mostly of the upper classes. Now, celebs lead the tattoo trends, with some even changing tattoos as quickly as they change clothes. So what’s it all about? Fashion? Just fashion? Yes, maybe for some. But for others, flower tattoos might be more than just a fashion statement. They may be a statement about the kind of person they are or where they’re coming from. Or it could be that you just love the way tattoos look on your skin because they express your individuality....

Medication for Athletes Foot Athlete’s food can be prevented and definitely can be cured. Before looking into the medication for Athlete’s foot, let us first look into the different preventive measures to be remembered to avoid getting Athlete’s Foot. Let us start off with the simple fact and that is to avoid walking barefoot. Of course, wear comfortable shoes when you are on the go and when you get home ready to slip on those slippers. There should be slippers to be used only outside of the house and another pair exclusively for roaming around inside the house. Even when...

Mens Clothing – From Fig Leaves To Designer Suits As early as 50,000 years ago, our ancestral Homo sapiens used whatever was in their surroundings to shield themselves from the harsh climate. Anthropologists have unearthed human fossils from the Arctic Circle and saw evidence of men’s clothing made of fur and animal skin. In retrospect, in regions where the temperature was much warmer, evidences of men’s clothes made primarily, of leaves and grass were discovered. These were used to cover primitive man from the dust and heat. At that time, men’s clothing was nothing more that an ingenious invention borne...

Is Athletes Foot Contagious Athlete’s Foot is a very unfair name because it gives a bad name to all athletes. It is a very bad generalization. As opposed to the name of this widely spread but very curable disease, Athlete’s Foot is not just an athlete’s disease. Even non-athletes are prone to this disease caused by a fungus and that usually occurs between the toes. Anyone who wears shoes can be affected by Athlete’s Foot. When one wears shoes, the environment inside the footwear is warm, dark and humid and these conditions are perfect for fungus to breed on. Athletes...

How to Choose Bowling Equipment When bowling, one must use the proper equipment to achieve the best results. It is a fun game, but having the right equipment is not about taking the fun out of bowling, it is to ensure that one plays with comfort and avoids injuries when playing. Here are some tips on how to properly choose bowling equipment: Bowling Ball Bowling balls are the heart of the game of bowling. Bowling balls can make one’s game or break his arms. Make sure that you use the proper bowling balls while playing. -A bowler must make sure...

Vintage Faux Fur Coat Like any other fashion, fur fashion is ever changing. However, there will always come a time when fashions of before get back into trend again, as they say ‘what goes around comes around’. It will always be a never-ending cycle of modern and vintage. And for those people who take on the love for vintage, vintage faux fur coats has a say on their list. For one vintage faux fur coats are not that expensive and most often than not, they are still elegant and in good condition. Those having a feel of the 50’s and...

Crochet Patterns in the World of Fashion The world of fashion is always changing. This can be the colors, the looks and the fabrics that are used. Things that may be popular today may be gone tomorrow replacing it with something new. It also has cycles where the fashion in the 50‘s or 60’s for example are making a come back in the 21st century and designs are no exceptions. This is why more designers these days are focusing once again on crochet patterns. Crochet patterns in the past were often used for the home. This can make a good...

Women’s Work Jeans By Dickies There is nothing quite like the evolution in the workplace where the woman is concerned. She is more apt to hold jobs and careers never before accessible to the woman. Today, she can be a construction worker, security guard, and hold many other positions before only considered a “mans” job. Women’s work jeans by Dickies address the rugged woman in all of us. These superior workplace pants are perfectly designed for the busy woman who plays rough and works even harder. Yes, you can have it all, and when there are comfortable women’s work jeans...

Tips To Shop Wisely The demands of most people for things that can help satisfy their level of satisfaction are quite varied in nature. Ranging from an assortment of practically anything, clothes and accessories can be categorized along with the basic needs as the essential items that most people cannot do without. Design and fashion is one thing that enhances the interest of most people, something that is taken from what they see and hear around from other people and of course the usual advertisements that they simply want to have as well. Here are some tips on buying clothes...

Domus Academy launches new design master courses for 2007 The Design Master Courses in Italy are the basis of Domus Academy training activity. Structured as post-graduate courses, according to the traditional formula of DA training, they address young graduates and professionals coming from different disciplines. The admission process to Domus Academy Master courses depends on a selection made on the basis of the curriculum vitae and portfolio of projects. All through the academic year, each student will have the opportunity to get in touch with some of the most stimulating professional realities of the Italian and international landscape under the...

Do you feel bad about your body? No matter what your problem is, you can probably solve it with fitness. Fitness allows you to lose weight quickly and to feel better about your body. The key is to come up with a routine and stick to it. Read these tips to find out more. Drink green tea to help yourself get healthier. Studies have shown that green tea has properties that boost your metabolism. Other benefits of drinking green tea include lowering your risk of heart disease and it may even have anti-cancer properties to boot. It is a simple...

Leather Craft Classes If you are interested in learning how to make undeniably great leather products, you can enjoy classes to make anything from shoes to handbags to gun straps, and much, much more! You can find more opportunities on the Internet but I have put together a list of some organizations that offer leather-making classes that I would highly recommend: YWCA / YMCA ywca.com or ymca.com Most people think of these notational organizations as being places to learn how to swim or where they can enjoy a good aerobics class. While both the YMCA and YWCA do offer these...

High-heeled shoes have long been many a girls best fashion friend Whatever the reason, women are shoe freaks. Shorter heels are for comfort, but tall heels are meant to be admired. So how do you choose a heel height? A recent survey showed that among women who wore high heels, most chose a 5 inch heel. Why? For one thing, there’s a practical aspect. A 5 inch heel is about 16% shorter than its 6 inch counterpart. This means the bottom of your foot is 1/6 closer to the ground! Walking in high heels is not easy. The 5 inch...

Want To Travel In Style? Try These Ideas! Many people experience great difficulty when planning their travel, but the process does not need to be as difficult or expensive as you might think. Advents in customer service and technology, allow you to plan your travel in the easiest and most cost effective manor. This article is meant to guide you through your travel planning with helpful tips and advice. A great travel tip is to check with your hotel if you realize you left your charger at home. Most hotels will let you look through a box of cords and...

You can feel good about yourself and be confidant that you are giving your unborn baby the very best when you have the tips you need. Pregnancy can be overwhelming, but keep it simple by taking it one step at a time with the many practical tips you will find in this article. If you are thinking about getting pregnant, you first need to track your cycles. Once you know when your cycles are you will be able to figure out when the best time to conceive is. You will also be able to know if you have skipped a...

Shop Online For Your Golf Accessories Remember the time, not very long ago, when your local golf club store was the shopping mecca for all your golf accessories? Now ask any teenage caddy or a twenty-something golf aficionado and they might turn up their collective noses at the thought of shopping at a clicks and mortar building. The hip-set now prefer a clicks and non-bricks type of online shopping for all their golf accessories. Not only is it fashionable to do so, but you might be surprised at the several different types of advantages and benefits you get from shopping...

Vintage Fur Coats In the world of fashion, vintage fur coats have bound back into the scene. A number of fur trading companies and fur manufacturers and designers are again designing and creating fur coats that possess a vintage style and look. Well, one of the major factors that contribute to this rebirth is the ever growing demand for luxurious, unique vintage look. Thousands of people are now considering a vintage style fur coat knowing that it is unique. And, perhaps the fact that vintage fur coats come less pricey than the fake and real fur coats even makes them...

How To Cope With Your Home Business And Your Daily Tasks. If you’re hearing the song that Bachman-Turner-Overdrive made famous in the 60s, that’s exactly what I want! I’m not talking about “business” in a strictly financial sense, but “business” with the idea that whatever you’re shooting for success-wise, you complete your tasks. Once you have a course plotted for success, there are going to be a million things that will vie for your attention and time. It’s not that these things haven’t been there before now, and it’s not even that the world is plotting against you succeeding. It’s...

Summer Fashion Trends for 2012 What’s going on in the world of fashion this year? 2012 is going to be a summer with floral print, long skirts, flip-flops, and tribal jewelry. Botanical accessories, funky sunglasses, and neon colors are also making as appearance. And what about nail polish this year? Here’s a basic overview of fashion trends for 2012. 1. Skirts The long skirt is back for a flow-y look this summer. Some of the latest trends are toward a super-long skirt that covers the ankles. Called maxi skirts, these long skirts provide cool circulation to your legs while providing...

Expert Golf Tips That Can Help You There are many reasons to incorporate golf into your exercise and socializing routine. The golf course remains one of the popular ways for people of many ages, to get out there and exercise. Whether you have golfed before or not, the following tips will help you decide whether incorporating golf in your life is right for you. In order to keep up with the group ahead of you off the tee, practice ready golf. Don’t wait for the lowest score to hit first if he is getting a drink or writing down scores....