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Style & Beauty > Style & Beauty (Other) The fashion of today: 1 of 11

Fashion today is the opportunity to express individuality especially now in these times of crisis.Looking at the trends for spring/summer 2009, there is a creative exhibitionism and a desire to be softly sexy, yet independent.Ladies fashion today in a time of crisis sees lots of party dresses, some dramatic and bold, some wit... More..
Arts & Humanities > Ethics Do you make your own luck: 3 of 23

It didn't matter what I tried as a child, even if I happened to be good at it, I was always told it was beginner's luck. And even as I grew up people continued to say "Ah, it's just beginners luck."Thinking a little about the psychology behind the phenomenon of beginner's luck doesn't make life seem very encouraging.Does this... More..
Relationships & Family > Marriage & Intimacy Romance in marriage: 5 of 31

Romance in marriage is missing for many people, and this makes them feel incomplete, older, unsexy, and a whole range of emotions.But romance in marriage is often within grasp and takes perhaps the same attitude, planning and care that went into the one off day of the wedding itself. Seems ironic, but read on, for some simple... More..
Religion & Spirituality > Wicca & Witchcraft Rituals for the major festivals: 1 of 6

Everyone has small rituals, even though they sometimes don't realise it, but traditional, seasonal and nature rituals, have faded into the background in many parts of the modern western world. Perhaps some people associate rituals with a pagan lifestyle, however, rituals can be meaningful, transformative and fun to do with ot... More..
Celebrations & Holidays > Special Occasion Gifts Bridesmaid gift ideas: 3 of 17

Are you a traditional bride who wishes to give the most beautiful bridesmaids jewellery to the girls or are you a more modern, New York type, who is going for a set of matching Botox injections?The trends for bridesmaids are changing to include matching beauty procedures which can be as simple as in-tune tanning to the more a... More..
Relationships & Family > Grief & Loss Death before life: Thoughts on miscarriage: 6 of 33

Miscarriage is both tragic and humbling at the same time. I am writing this at the time of a second miscarriage in a six month period, and my first miscarriage last year was an experience that changed me in various ways. Although I was 40 then, I felt over the moon and physically very well, with the exception of some tiredn... More..
Food & Drink > Seafood How to cook mussels: 1 of 5

Did you know...... that Mussels are an excellent source of selenium, vitamin B12, zinc and folate? So they will improve your skin while boosting your immune system, nervous system and metabolism! You'll look gorgeous, won't feel nervous and won't retain weight what more could you ask for.The Belgians eat them accompanied by b... More..
Health & Fitness > Health & Fitness (Other) Lifestyle changes that help eliminate stress: 8 of 31

Two simple lifestyle changes that will help you to eliminate stress are:a. Training yourself to develop your sense of humour andb. Using your imagination.A little imagination goes a long way, and during times of stress we often lose sight of how to imagine ourselves in nice situations and find things to do to de-stress oursel... More..
Home & Garden > Home Interior Choosing interior design color combinations: 5 of 19
Many people are not fully conscious of how important colour is in their lives and both in interior design and buying clothes some people will opt for whatever current fashion trends dictate.For interior design purposes going with the current colour trends could be a mistake and it could even affect your health.I know that thi... More..
Relationships & Family > Break-Ups & Exes Why relationships die: 10 of 33

Relationships die often because people are fearful of being hurt and run away from the work involved in truly accepting and loving another person for who they really are.Relationships are complex because many people tend to reflect their disappointments of life and previous relationships into their current relationship withou... More..