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Celebrations & Holidays > Wedding Budget Tips for a great but low budget wedding: 4 of 32
Here are some things I tried that worked for me when I had my wedding:1. Hire a garden/flower nursery to do your floral arrangements and bouquets - SO MUCH cheaper than a florist. Some will deliver, some will not. If they don't deliver, make sure someone can pick them up on your wedding day, and will know where to place them.... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Environmental Awareness Controlling pollution: What you can do: 3 of 21
So many people dismiss environment protection as unessential - money, politics, and social/humanitarian efforts often get priority. Here's why environmental protection should come first: It's like, if you're having a dinner party - you run around cleaning your house, setting the table, making sure there's enough toilet paper ... More..
Relationships & Family > Friendship Advice Can men and women be "just friends"?: 20 of 125
Men and women may have different anatomy and some differences in emotional expression, but they share one major thing in common - they're both human. That's a pretty substantial common ground to share, and that's why men and women are able to forge any kind of relationship, be it friendship or otherwise. The tricky part is th... More..
Food & Drink > Poultry Recipes Recipes: Salad with chicken: 3 of 17
My biggest complaint about salad is that it is seldom satisfying, and I usually get cravings for something more substantial within a few hours. Not so with this recipe! It is so filling, and totally satisfying - no cravings at all! I am totally addicted.Ingredients:3 handfuls of mixed green lettuce1 chicken breast, grilled pl... More..
Home & Garden > Cleaning Products Streak-free window cleaning products: 2 of 8
For cleaning windows, my absolute favourite cleaning product is dish soap. A tablespoon of dish soap (not dishwasher machine soap, though) and a liter/quart of warm water works wonders. The dish soap cuts right through grime and grease - which makes it especially fantastic when cleaning kitchen and bathroom windows.If you're ... More..
Health & Fitness > Hypertension & High Cholesterol Tips for reducing cholesterol: 10 of 34
High cholesterol is a major cause of heart disease and stroke - the leading cause of death in North America. That's the bad news. The good news is that there are SEVERAL things you can do to drastically reduce dangerous cholesterol levels in your bloodstream.First, increase consumption of good cholesterol and reduce consumpti... More..
Relationships & Family > Dating Psychology Avoiding the urge to be clingy: How not to be a bunny-boiler: 4 of 13
When you love someone, unconditionally and without restraint, you want to spend all your time with them. Being with that person alleviates a need, an ache that is experienced by your whole body. When they leave, the ache returns, and nothing else brings relief. When this intense longing is felt in every part of your body, it ... More..
Arts & Humanities > Literary Themes & Ideas Determining which book gave the most accurate prediction of the future: 5 of 16
When Aldous Huxley wrote "Brave New World", he wasn't trying to predict the future - he was describing his version of Hell. Huxley wrote two books: "The Island" and "Brave New World" - "The Island" was a written description of Huxley's idea of utopia, "Brave New World" was wri... More..
Health & Fitness > Depression Defying the every day blues: 2 of 6
Proven Techniques for Beating the Blues:1. Do small tasks that are hard, but manageable. This will build your confidence, lift your mood, and feed your spirit.2. Get outside for at least 10 minutes every day, to get your dose of natural daylight - rain or shine.3. Seek good physical health - eating right and getting exercise ... More..
Business > General Management How to determine the right management style in an office: 1 of 3
When it comes to employees, those in the same work classification are usually all paid the same rate, yet have varying degrees of productivity. They are only required to do the tasks detailed on their job description, but some will go the extra mile - giving the company more bang for their payroll buck. A manager's job, there... More..