Lifestyles

• 5 Tips For Successful Bird Watching

  Can you name the number one spectator sport in North America? It’s not baseball, figure skating or racing. It’s bird watching. That’s right, more people are watching birds than football and hockey combined. With so many people hoping to see a bird they’ve never seen before, it’s not surprising to see a clamoring for the latest tips and tools to get the job done. Here are my top five tips for getting the most out of your birding experience.

• Getting Rid Of Clutter Doesn’t Make You Organized

  “Too many people even some beginning organizers assume that once you’ve straightened up a home or office and thrown away the clutter that means the space is organized,” said Elizabeth Losher, IAPO’s Executive Director. Losher says there is a big difference between being neat and being organized. “Your space may look like a picture from House Beautiful magazine, but without systems to contain, find and retrieve items and information, you’re not truly organized.”

• Rhodiola Rosea: Why Is This Herb Different?

  For the past quarter-century or so, the airwaves have been abuzz with news of the latest herbal supplement that will improve our health and, possibly, extend our lives. We’ve heard about Gingko biloba, kava kava, ginseng, St. John’s wort, and numerous other popular herbs. Why the tidal wave of interest?

• The Organization Process

  Many of us, including myself, are far from the dream above, but I know we can get there. We can achieve anything we want as long as we want it bad enough. We just need perseverance and patience. I know this because I am currently in this organizing process and I am experiencing success!

• Four Decorative Painting Techniques

  Tired of plain, boring walls? Faux finishes are a great way to jazz up your space with little cost or effort. Here are a few of the most popular finishes.

• Creative Decorating Ideas Using Old Windows

  Have you ever wished you had a great view right outside your bedroom window but all you see when you wake up in the morning is the wall of the next-door neighbor’s house? Well then follow these easy steps to create your own window with a great view.

• Why Take a Disney Cruise?

  All Disney cruises depart from Port Canaveral in Florida through Disney Cruise Lines, and take guests out on a voyage of the Caribbean. Short 3-night cruises are catered for as well as 7 night cruises that encompass a larger number of ports around the Western Caribbean and Eastern Caribbean.

• Find A Best Dog Friend Online

  Every year, tens of thousands of healthy dogs are uselessly euthanized because they don’t have homes. They may have been neglected, gotten lost, or run away. Hopefully they are picked up by the local shelter, but unless they are adopted, they are sadly put to sleep.