Defining Downtime: 6 Ways to Ramp Up your Rejuvenation

No matter how much you love your work or how much you hate it, you gotta admit that everyone needs time off. In fact, most of the women who come to my retreats say that they simply need rest.  It’s remarkable to observe that their vision boards are filled not with pictures of expensive jewelry and fast [more...]

Date: 2008-09-16 04:03:40

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Would you rather . . . bleat like a sheep OR cackle like a hyena?

Bead Snowflake post. Turning on your computer to zero comments is like standing in front of a bemused Simon Cowell. He shakes his head sadly: “You can’t be serious. That was bloody awful.” I’ve been thinking for some time about turning off comments. I talked to Marie about it back in September, [more...]

Date: 2009-01-08 07:23:48

Daily Dose: 12/10/08

» AsianWeek Market Report » Robberies Targeting Asian Americans in Philadelphia Area » Unlicensed Chinese After-School Program Shut Down » Volunteers Needed for Asian Chefs Association Annual Holiday Meal » Muni Contractor Must Pay $37,000 for Anti-Chinese Harassment » New Television Campaign in Mandarin to Educate Chinese Americans About [more...]

Date: 2008-12-10 20:57:41

Not Just One Big Squeeze, But Many Squeezes

I 188am delighted -- and honored -- to be invited to be a guest blawger for PrawfsBlawg ... about.) The United States is the only industrial nation without laws guaranteeing workers paid vacation ... with a surprising lack of decency or dignity. I think of the company that fired a computer engineer [more...]

Date: 2008-09-22 20:22:27

Legendary Dallas real estate developer Trammell Crow dies

Trammell Crow, a poor bookkeeper's son who became the world's biggest commercial real estate developer, has died at age 94 after a long illness. Mr ... ' landscape. For more than 50 years after he built his first commercial building, he and his company ... the globe – office buildings in Germany, hotels in Hong Kong and luxury resorts in the South Pacific [more...]

Date: 2009-01-16 06:42:00

MODERN WONDERS of an Ancient Art Part II (Jul, 1936)

You can read part I here. view additional pages MODERN WONDERS of an Ancient Art Part II By H. W ... iron for architectural purposes makes such a home both possible and practical. As a building material ... for a lifetime of service. In the past six or seven years, several types of buildings have been designed [more...]

Date: 2008-11-11 04:22:08

Simple Mom: Behind The Scenes

Photo by Caryn Werner I loved the posts recently at Small Notebook and at Almost Frugal, where Rachel and Kelly both answered some more personal questions about themselves.  Since I’ve got quite the backlog of questions from you guys, I thought I’d take some time and answer the personal ones [more...]

Date: 2008-11-26 12:00:25

Remind me not to eat Taco Bell on my wedding day.

Not for the reasons you think. Gross. I went over to my aunt’s house yesterday with my wedding dress, where she and my mom and sister let me model it for them so they could tell me what sort of jewelry looked best and how I should wear my hair. But I picked up some Taco Bell on the way over for me and my aunt, [more...]

Date: 2008-12-22 17:46:49

Pittsburgh Grandma’s House, Part 1

We visited my Grandma Bird in Pennsylvania whenever we could. We always called her Pittsburgh Grandma, although she lived just outside of Pittsburgh in Bellevue. I thought the drive took about 5 hours, but Google maps thinks we could get there in 3 1/2. We took toll roads most of the way [more...]

Date: 2009-01-19 07:04:11

Saturday Spotlight: Merry SITSmas

Bissell Vacuum, right? We all need a little SITStaly love today.  Go comment on the two people above you in roll call. Just give them a quick cyber hug.   We have some preliminary details about our Merry SITSmas celebration!!! Oh, this is some exciting stuff packed full of prizes just like Santa's sleigh [more...]

Date: 2008-11-15 06:34:41

Go Green? Go NUTS.

Who knew that going nuts could be so much fun, and good for the environment too? ... lifestyle change would be to use Soap Nuts for almost any cleaning task at hand including the following ... as an environmentally friendly alternative to manufactured, chemical detergents . A few nuts [more...]

Date: 2009-01-14 16:49:30

17 Uncommon Uses for Cotton Swabs

In the field of cleaning ears, no household item is relied upon more than cotton swabs. The swabs, tipped with cotton sheets, are built to remove earwax and dirt, which results in better hearing. You probably have a constantly renewed stock in your bathroom, given their usefulness [more...]

Date: 2009-01-12 06:18:54

Craft Space Revamp

On Friday evening I came to a sobering realization: My craft space was in serious need of some major organization! ... the building is old, and has plaster walls. So anything that goes on the walls has to be extended ... cleaning out all my big plastic boxes of supplies that I have in my craft space and in the coat [more...]

Date: 2009-01-20 00:18:12

Ultrasonic Eyeglasses Cleaner

Womenfolk often have their little stash hidden away just in case of emergencies, and this stash consists of jewelry and other family jewels ... your eyeglasses spic and span as well with the Ultrasonic Eyeglasses Cleaner. This is the eyeglasses cleaner that uses 42,000 Hz of ultrasonic sound waves to remove dirt and dust particles without manual [more...]

Date: 2008-10-22 12:00:49

Shumeng Ye and the Book of Warriors

Shumeng Ye’s Book of Warriors, in which a pair of Chinese trainers is packaged with a book of photographs, has become a cult hit in Europe ... she got the initial idea for the Warrior book in 2006 having spied a cleaning lady wearing a pair ... of China. Not the industrial and economical power, but the daily life of a country with its own [more...]

Date: 2008-12-04 11:17:30

If Dr. Suess designed downspouts

If Dr. Suess designed downspouts January 16th, 2009 | Category: Hardware If you hate cleaning gutters and downspouts, ... midi home theater carpet alarm tube amp Plants projector screen shower lighting electrical ... electronics aquarium garage turbo closet channel home aquarium stand Hardware upholstery granite [more...]

Date: 2009-01-16 19:18:00

5 Minutes Around the Blogosphere - Week 47

ANNOUNCEMENTS Do you know a student or family desperately in need of a new laptop and printer? Thanks to 5 Minutes for Mom and HP, somebody’s wishes are about to come true. Stop by here for more details. We all know how hard motherhood can sometimes be, yet we go on day after day doing the best we can [more...]

Date: 2008-08-24 07:26:06

5 Minutes Around the Blogosphere - Week 60

ANNOUNCEMENTS Mamanista has the Hottest Toys for the Holidays 2008! They’ve included the deluxe and the moderately priced, the indie handmade and the mass-produced, and some new toys mixed with old classics.  Their 12 Days of Giveaways will feature thousands of dollars’ worth of toys–including a Learning Tower and Chalk Board valued at $270 [more...]

Date: 2008-11-23 09:38:43

FRIDAY JANUARY 16, 2009

THIS SITE SUPPORTS ALL THE MEN AND WOMEN OF ALL POLICE DEPARTMENTS, EMS CREWS, IN ADDITION TO ALL SERVING IN THE CANADIAN ARMED FORCES, NO MATTER WHERE YOU MAY BESUPPORT OUR TROOPS ALWAYS WEAR RED ON FRIDAYSNEW BRUNSWICK HIGHWAY HIGH RISK MOOSE & DEER LOCATIONSNEW BRUNSWICK HIGHWAY VIDEO CAMERASNew Brunswick Weather: [more...]

Date: 2009-01-16 14:29:00

nose bump?

I got my nose pierced back in October with a stud. It had been a month and I had had no problems with it and I really wanted to put in a ring. So I went to a tattoo shop and asked the guy if it would be alright to change the jewelry ... have been doing sea salt soaks on it and cleaning it with bactine and a month later the bump is still [more...]

Date: 2009-01-17 00:40:09

So Gas Is Cheap. Does it Matter Anymore For Small Businesses?

First the good news: Gasoline prices plummeted a record 29.5% last month ... - and for the tens of thousands of flower shops, house-cleaning businesses and plastics makers ... ? Not so fast. Even though gasoline prices are around four-year lows, shipping companies are still posting [more...]

Date: 2008-12-16 09:44:00

5 Minutes Around the Blogosphere - Week 63

ANNOUNCEMENTS Family Review Network is holding a huge giveaway event for the newly released Bratz Kids: Slumber Party for Wii. Stop by and check out the members that are giving away a copy of this cool game on their blogs. From now until the 23rd, Healthy Moms will be hosting a 12 Days of Christmas Blog Party and giveaways [more...]

Date: 2008-12-14 09:05:24

WRITING: TEOTWAWKI fiction - It happened in Church - Chapter Ninety Five - Deaths, Decades, and the Tontine

It happened in Church - October 19, 1962 Chapter Ninety Five - Deaths, Decades, and the Tontine October 19, 2002 Forty year mark ... . But what about himself? The TomT production facility was a block building with no windows a little away ... . It had five floors of below ground lab space. There were Disneyland-like below-ground service tunnels [more...]

Date: 2008-10-04 13:53:46

Put the shine back into your life - Jewelry cleaner solutions

Whether you like to sparkle in gold or silver, diamonds or pearls personal jewelry is one of the most cherished and important accessories you will own. Jewelry can symbolize love, affection and commitment. It can be an accessory to top of any outfit or combination of clothing [more...]

Date: 2009-01-16 09:25:22

Posted by: ecriturefemme on: Monday, 19 January 09 In: UncategorizedComment! I’ve been meaning to leave my house to write at a coffee shop for hours now. Somehow, though, I get sidetracked by the internet — happens more often than it should, I’m afraid. Knowing [more...]

Date: 2009-01-19 21:24:56

Tiffany & Co. Silver Jewelry Cleaning and Polishing Tips

If you have the privilege of owning Tiffany Jewelry, than it is very important that you make sure it is cleaned on a regular basis ... .  You will need a non abrasive silver polish or a silver cleaning cloth to keep your Tiffany jewelry clean. The silver cleaning cloth usually has ingredients in it which helps to fight against tarnishing [more...]

Date: 2009-01-14 01:57:44

Goodwill, Thrift Shopping, & My Finds

Urban Outfitters pin I wore last week on my gray wool blazer that I pinned onto a stretchy head band. Love it. It was 90 degrees in LA today ... at all! I'm having a bit of a challenge adjusting to my new schedule and it looks like the boss [more...]

Date: 2009-01-13 21:01:55

Anniversaries, Part II

When a young couple gets married, there are always adjustments. Ours was no different. Oh, we thought we knew each other pretty well, and I suppose we knew as much as any young married couple.But it's those little things that you never knew you didn't know, if you know what I mean [more...]

Date: 2008-10-16 04:15:00

Senseless

.fullpost{display:inline;}Everyday no one is spared by reports about children killed by preventable diseases, natural calamities, traffic accidents, ... , cleaning their surroundings, provide better environment, prevent them from playing in the streets, ensure [more...]

Date: 2009-01-12 23:29:00

Genuine Seiko Watches

by Alice Sy Seiko watches have reached to become generic for quality yet reasonably affordable timepiece ... metallic parts need minimal cleaning and still retains their original appearance after some years of use ... normally on parts and services. Everywhere [more...]

Date: 2009-01-18 17:31:30

A is for Arin. Again.

Happy New Year Everyone! Last year I stopped with the letter C on my ABC-along.  Last fall I composed a post explaining about that ... -Up (accessorized complete with wings, wands, and Fairy Princess Jewelry) and Duck Duck Goose.  Maybe Ring Around [more...]

Date: 2009-01-08 18:39:19

EcoCloth: Special “green” microfiber cleans with water

EcoCloth: Special “green” microfiber cleans with water July 22nd, 2008 | Category: ... : Spritz with some smelly glass cleaner, wipe up with paper towels. Whole forests have probably ... sump screen projection kitchen cabinets amp kits closet net book jewelry garage Plants projector hair [more...]

Date: 2008-07-22 17:49:00

Now They’re Scrambling In Florida

The Palm Beach Post reports from Florida. “In the past four decades, the Altman Cos. has profitably built thousands of apartments throughout the eastern half of the country. The developer’s foray into South Florida condos didn’t work out so well, however, and Boca Raton-based Altman Cos [more...]

Date: 2008-11-07 14:50:03

Beauty Snacks: Sites of the Day, Dec. 24

40-60% Off Clearance Items at Victoria’s Secret Beauty A few choice picks: Demeter fragrances ($11.99, originally $20) ... Cleaning Toothpaste. Mascara Quest, Volume 2,354! I gotta get my hands on Prescriptives False ... , Beauty Tips and Drugstore Beauty Finds, 2008. | Permalink | 9 comments | [more...]

Date: 2008-12-24 19:00:26

Sinus Relief Now Some tips to Alleviate Nasal Problems

If you suffer from sinus problems here’s a checklist of things that I’ve done to alleviate my nasal problems and give me sinus relief if not get rid of some problems all together. Before you read further, I’m not a Doctor and if you suffer from regular sinus problems, you should immediately make an appointment with a good Ear, [more...]

Date: 2009-01-17 15:41:07

How Shedding Stuff Saves Money: Free Advice from an Organizing Coach

I coach people on every issue imaginable, but right now they all want to talk about organizing their stuff! We usually hear about spring cleaning because the spring is about starting fresh and clean, but then isn’t the New Year also a great time for in with the old and out with the new? I used [more...]

Date: 2009-01-15 22:17:06

Cleaning Your Diamond Jewelry

When you buy diamond jewelry you will find after time the brilliant shine will begin to fade ... . This happens due to the oils in your skin, lotions you use, and other things that come in contact with it. There are many ways you can clean your jewelry to make it look as brilliant ... [more...]

Date: 2009-01-17 12:15:09

The One Hundred

It’s no secret that I am a huge PR fan so when I heard about a style book from one of the judges I put the book on hold and waited my turn ... ) men’s white shirt (always and forever) motorcycle jacket (black leather) one piece swimsuit (only [more...]

Date: 2009-01-18 21:25:22

Cleaning Your Diamond Jewelry

Cleaning Your Diamond Jewelry When you buy diamond jewelry you will find after time the brilliant shine will begin to fade ... with it. There are many ways you can clean your jewelry to make it look as brilliant as the day you purchased it… ¶ Posted 08 January 2009 † Peter Noppen § Jewelry ‡ Comments (0) ° Tagged: diamond [more...]

Date: 2009-01-08 05:46:36

Hot dogs, salsa and stalkers…The Bachelor is BACK!

My how I’ve missed this silly, silly show. Seriously. We should have formed some sort of support group during the hiatus ... needs to get that kid on the Disney Channel or a Baby Gap commercial. Seriously. Cute with a capital [more...]

Date: 2009-01-06 19:24:31

Weirdest Things Found in Sewers and Drains

At one time, the only things you worried about finding in sewers were alligators, but Roto-Rooter — the international plumbing and drain company — has rescued everything from guns ... . The 5 top weird things that go flush from a 2007 survey from the company’s 5,000 field technicians [more...]

Date: 2009-01-15 00:27:17

~ How to Raise an Entrepreneur ~

How to Raise an Entrepreneur If you have a child who has wanted to have his or her own business to run from home, I have some good news for you. It is not only possible, but it is also exciting! I would like to talk about how you can help your child begin his or her own business [more...]

Date: 2009-01-17 16:02:18

New safety rules for children’s clothes have stores in a fit

New safety rules for children’s clothes have stores in a fitMark Boster / Los Angeles Times A Goodwill store in Los Angeles is among those that ... away from children, mandates that all products sold for those age 12 and younger — including clothing ... of products that posed a threat to children, including toys made with lead or lead-based paint [more...]

Date: 2009-01-16 13:57:42

Great-Great Grandmama Olene would be so proud (maybe)

I really have no idea if Grandmama Olene was crafty. I do know that she joined the Mormon church in Norway with her husband Andrew ... cleaners” without getting punctured or scraped). Stem and Bead Snowflakes Step #1: Buy chenille stems [more...]

Date: 2009-01-14 05:35:53

Sound Waves Ultrasonic Eyeglasses Cleaner

The Ultrasonic Eyeglasses Cleaner is a device that uses the power of sound waves to clean dust particles from your Eyeglasses or other jewelery items without manual scrubbing or harsh chemicals; It uses 42,000 Hz of ultrasonic sound waves to remove dirt from your valuables. The Ultrasonic Eyeglasses Cleaner has a wide, 25-oz. stainless [more...]

Date: 2008-10-24 06:22:53

Care and Cleaning of your Gemstone Jewelry

The jewelry we buy is precious to us and may hold certain sentimental value ... box where the gem will not get scratched. Careful handling, cleaning and storage of your jewelry ... . Your jewelry must be cleaned at least once a year. It is advisable to get them cleaned by a professional [more...]

Date: 2009-01-08 07:16:37

How To Clean Your Jewelry

How To Clean Your Jewelry Friday 16 January 2009 @ 4:35 pm One of your first concerns when you own a piece of jewelry is how to clean it ... the structure of your jewelry before deciding whether the cleaner is safe. If your jewelry ... . Most merchants will include a leaflet on jewelry care to get you started. Your precious pieces [more...]

Date: 2009-01-16 08:35:59

Ear and Body Piercing - tragus aftercare and jewelry (Titanium Jewelry)

Question 1 I had my tragus pierced 2 weeks ago. It is healing well. I have 2 questions after reading about your threadless titanium jewelry, which sounds great ... 3 months, as I read that it is unsafe to change jewelry within this period. Would it be safe to replace [more...]

Date: 2009-01-17 00:05:31

Employment Profile of Those Spending A Lot on Housing

So the economy is not doing very well, and many more homeowners are expected to go into foreclosure due to declining home prices, ... TRADE9.5%SCA-CHILD DAY CARE SERVICES9.4%RET-JEWELRY, LUGGAGE,AND LEATHER GOODS STORES9.3%RET-FLORISTS9.2 [more...]

Date: 2008-10-07 04:00:00

Good Reminders

http://blog.jewelrymall.com/good-reminders.html. Using jewelry as a reminder can be extremely helpful ... or picking up the dry cleaning can be really fun. As we stated in our inspirational jewelry article, jewelry can help you reach your goals by reminding you of values you want to strengthen. Whether you want [more...]

Date: 2009-01-19 04:18:33

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