Keeping the Beat
If you are having trouble sticking to your exercise routine, it may be that all you need is a little music. Researchers at Fairleigh Dickinson University found that people who listen to music during a workout are more likely to stick to their exercise plan. Those who used music during their workouts also lost more […]
How to Maintain Your Most Personal Space
Yes, it is often easy to tell when it’s time to clean the carpet in your family room, hallway or the main entrance to your house. You begin to see soil in the traffic areas, or there are those inevitable spots and spills. Despite your best efforts at vacuuming the carpet still looks soiled and […]
Garlic Shrimp Linguine
Ingredients: 1 pound uncooked linguine 1 tablespoon butter 3 tablespoons white wine 2 teaspoons grated Parmesan cheese 3 cloves garlic, minced 1 teaspoon chopped fresh parsley 1 pinch salt and pepper to taste 1 pound medium shrimp, peeled and deveined Directions: Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and […]
Walking Safely
If you are trying to get more exercise into your routine, walking is a great choice. Not only can you improve your fitness level, but you can enjoy the great outdoors at the same time. Unfortunately, many drivers do not always pay attention to pedestrians on the road, especially as dusk falls. Around 5,000 pedestrians […]
Choosing the Right Pet
Getting a pet can be a big decision. Knowing which type or breed to get is important for the long term happiness of you, your family, and your pet. Before you decide on a pet, take time to research the type of animal that will best fit in to your home environment. If you decide […]
That Sneezing Might Not Be a Cold
During the winter months, coughing and sneezing can hit at any time, but don’t assume you have a cold. It could be allergies. While colder temperatures can bring some relief by limiting mold and pollen in the atmosphere, more time indoors means more exposure to indoor allergens. Dust mites, pet dander, cigarette smoke, gas fumes, […]
Tracking Down the Facts: Common Cleaning Myths Busted
We make New Years’ resolutions to be better people. You may have a spring time goal to shape up before summer. You have to save money before the holidays. As a group, humans seek to continuously improve, making resolutions and promises to make things better. While no cleaning company can control your dieting, exercising, shopping […]
Southwestern Quinoa Salad
Ingredients: 1 cup quinoa 1 tablespoon butter 2 cups chicken broth 1/2 cup diced green bell pepper 1/2 cup diced red onion 1 cup corn 1 (15 oz) can black beans, drained 1/4 cup chopped cilantro 1 large tomato, diced 1/2 cup fresh lime juice, or to taste 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar 2 tablespoons […]
Tea… It Does a Body Good
The rates of type 2 diabetes are lower in countries where there is a high consumption of black tea according to a recent study. Researchers in Switzerland examined 50 countries and compared the amount of tea consumed to the rates of diabetes. The top three tea drinking countries were Ireland, the United Kingdom, and Turkey. […]
Etiquette in the Sky
Traveling by plane can be stressful. Not only can you expect delays, lost baggage, crowds, and uncomfortable seats, you may also be troubled by fellow passengers who are downright rude. Oftentimes, however, rude behavior is simply a misunderstanding. To help make things easier for you and those around you, keep these common points of etiquette […]