The first step to maintaining good health is proper hygiene. How many times have you heard that it's enough to wash your hands in warm soapy water regularly to avoid colds and other germs? Well, it's true and it's a better strategy than using antibacterial products that kill all bacteria - both good and bad. The use of… read more

If you are traveling to an exotic location, but still want to eat like a local there are certain guidelines to follow that can help you avoid becoming ill. To begin with, wash your hands often – especially before and after a meal – and use soap or carry an antibacterial gel. Be careful to not drink fruit shakes fro… read more

Bring the whole family together around the table. If finding time to spend with the whole family in one place together is difficult, consider planning a family dinner night. Sometimes it can be difficult to find a dish that everyone enjoys or the time to cook together, but once you start getting the family passionate a… read more

Who hasn't dreamed of having a second home in beautiful New Zealand? It seems that you are not alone, as the New Zealand housing market is booming with a 50% increase since March of 2011 on the number of new homes being built. Most of the action is taking place on the North Island, with growth in Auckland, Wellington a… read more

Natural earth pigments were once the only choice for painting a home – or anything for that matter – now however chemical-based colors have become the normal and low-cost choice. However, in the past years natural pigments are coming back as a popular choice both because of their beauty and as a healthy alternative… read more