Flowers are not the only way to make mom smile on May 8, 2011- Mother's day. Flowers have actually lost their appeal after people all over the world used them, over and over again, for just about every thing that called for a gift. If you really want to make your mom happy, here are…

Are you thinking of redesigning your front yard?These days, a lot of people invest in landscaping their yard. After all, the front yard of your house is the first thing people see when they visit. Your house's facade gives your guests the first impression of your home. Are you looking for modern front yard ideas…

Tips for those of you who are getting married and having a wedding during a recession and are looking for ways to save money. It's getting time to start making commitments with vendors and of course, they want deposits to lock in your date. There are some areas you can and should economize and others,…

Distinctive within Iranian artist Golnaz Fathi's second solo UK exhibition, entitled Liminal Subliminal, are three red, black and white painted manuscripts draped from ceiling to floor. To the casual eye there appears to be calligraphy emblazoned across them. On closer inspection, the writings become an amalgamation. Several lines are of Arabic poetry by the Syrian…

Pacific Ninebark is also referred to as tall ninebark. Its scientific name is Physocarpus capitatus. It is one of the Oregon native plants that are seen commonly in Western parts of North America. It features a flaky bark with multiple layers which peel away. It belongs to the category of deciduous shrub and can grow…

I first set eyes on this remarkable shimmering sliver of water nearly thirty years ago.It was the end of a deliriously hot summer's day and I had just moved house - hundreds of miles - with my mother and father. Admittedly, I was more than a just little morose (in only the way morose young…

A tree's life cycle begins with germination. An adult tree will drop a seed to the ground, usually in fall or winter, and the seed will lie dormant until spring. When the conditions are right, the dormant seed will start to receive warmth, water, sunlight and oxygen. This will spark the growth of the baby…

Let's fact the facts, if a home's exterior and yard are unattractive and untended there is less of a initiative to enter the home. It may be jumping to a conclusion, but if the yard and home is not cared for, the interior might be the victim of the same care deficiency. There is nothing…

On Saturday I went to check out the Travel Expo with my partner to get some ideas on places to go for a mini retirement. There were a lot people in the expo and lots of different stands offering travel packages to multiple travel destinations. Normally entry fees were $15 per person, though we were…

Just now, something unpleasant has happened, someone has provoked you, you are angry, and some situation has injected jealousy in you. Remain thankful to the person- remain thankful to the situation- these provocations have opened many ways for you.This is Benefit of Meditation. It is always useful. It keeps you cheerful. Benefit of Meditation, one…