One might say a bra is just a bra, but it's actually fascinating to read about the history of this undergarment and its evolution in the Western World. From the constrictive corsets of the Victorian era, underwear has come a long way and continues to be a symbol of the freedom and progress women enjoy in society. It's certainly survived the famous bra-burning protests of the 70s when feminism was at its peak. It's now 2018 and a brassiere is not just something that's imposed on us by our mothers, or what we've grown up with. It is a fashion statement or something that ... Continue Reading...
All about the ketogenic diet and fast food
Doing the ketogenic diet appears to be "in" thing to do these days among the figure-conscious or those wanting to lose weight. Am seeing a few of my Facebook friends who are into this diet, which probably means it's effective. Going on keto simply means you adopt a high-fat, low carb food intake, with just enough protein in between. Meat, fish, butter, olive oil, coffee, cheese, eggs, among other stuff, are allowed. No-no's are bread, rice, pasta, potatoes, sugary drinks, candies and chocolates. The ketogenic diet first gained renown for its success in the ... Continue Reading...
Recipe: Cheesy Baked Beans Breakfast Quesadillas
Cheese is one of my favorite food items and because it's a staple in our pantry, all my kids have grown up loving them too. My youngest Lucia can munch on cubed cheese while doing her favorite activity (online games!). I am thankful that she prefers this over nibbling on candies or other junk food. Cheese is known to be rich in calcium, protein and other essential nutrients. Of late, there's even some research correlating cheese to anti-cancer and weight loss properties because it is a source of conjugated linoleic acid (CLA). Indeed, some studies have shown that ... Continue Reading...
Tips on traveling by air with young children
If you are planning your summer holiday for 2018, you are probably already really looking forward to some relaxing, fun time away from home with your family, having fun new experiences and spending some good bonding time in a nice place. Of course, before all that lovely stuff can begin, you have to get there, and often, this is far less of an enticing prospect than the rest of the holiday! Nobody really loves the time spent at airports or on flights, but this hassle that comes with every holiday is something that can become even less enjoyable when you have young ... Continue Reading...
The tools of tidying – overcoming the clutter of a family home
Family homes are, by their very nature, cluttered. With children and adults and sometimes even pets running around, there’s no shortage of sources of dirt and disarray. For the adults in the house, it can feel like cleaning is a never-ending task that will continue daily until the children move out, and in some households this is more true than in others. There are ways, however, to overcome the clutter of a family home, and they aren’t as expensive as hiring a cleaner or as arduous as committing to minimalism. To make your life a little easier, we have ... Continue Reading...
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