5 Small Expenses That Soon Add Up!
When it comes to big purchases, most of us tend to think them through carefully. Good approach, of course, given the rising levels of personal debt. But when it comes to small, almost routine purchases, do we think them through the same? We should. Here are 5 expenses that will soon add up if incurred too frequently. Your Daily Starbucks Up to £3 or $5 for a coffee in some of their stores, Starbucks is a globally celebrated brand. But if you make a habit of indulging the costs will rise. $5 even three times a week adds up to $780!! If you were going to buy a single item at that price, you’d think it through, wouldn’t you? It’s really... [Read more of this list...]
5 Lazy Ways to Save the World
Ok, maybe the title’s evoking couch-potato-super-hero imagery for you, so let me clarify. One of the single biggest threats to the world at present isn’t a cartoon style villain, but is global warming and climate change, which threatens the entire planet and everything living on it. But you don’t have to run around like someone possessed by Superman to make a difference and do your bit towards avoiding a global disaster. Here are 5 rather lazy ways in which you can contribute. Turn the Lights Off No, not all of them! But at least when you leave a room make that little bit of effort just to switch your lights off behind you. It only takes... [Read more of this list...]
The Top 6 Annoying Pests
Everybody in the world has to deal with them – pests. Pests play a large role in our ecosystem actually; however when they invade your home few people really care. We just want them dead. In this list I’m going to go over some microscopic pests that may be lurking in your house that you may not even know of! Just a side note: Not all pests will be harmful to you, so don’t freak out over dust mites or something minor. 1) Dust Mites People commonly will mistakenly call dust mites bed bugs. These are completely different types of bugs. Dust mites are rather harmless to humans; the only harm is their waste contains a protein which can... [Read more of this list...]
Top 10 hotels in South Africa – Your key to a grand experience
The beauty of the experience of traveling to a place is accentuated, if your accommodation is worth your money and suits your taste. Traveling without a comfortable stay would hardly be as much fun as it is supposed to be. The hotel industry and all hoteliers aim to give you exactly this. If you want to indulge yourself with an exotic South African experience and have a great time where you stay, then read on. A list of great hotels in South Africa could help you choose where you would like to stay. These are a few great hotels of South Africa that you should consider - 1. Jaci’s Tree Lodge: If you have a big family then this hotel could be... [Read more of this list...]
5 Ways to Furnish your Apartment on a Budget
You’re at a big turning point in your life: you have finally moved out of your dad’s basement or dorm room, and into your own place! Freedom calls your name, finally! You find the perfect apartment to rent, get your suitcase packed, walk in the door carrying your box of personal belongings then suddenly think to yourself: Crap. You have almost no furniture or money! What are you going to do? Well here are some tips for furnishing your apartment on a budget! 1) Beg mommy and daddy Yes, this is rather childish, but hey they may have stuff that’s just taking up space they don’t really want any longer. It may not be the prettiest... [Read more of this list...]
Top 10 Halloween Costumes
10. Sexy Fireman: I don’t know what it is about firemen, but they just get to me. They seem so brave and strong, yet compassionate. Yes guys, women love firemen! If you are a guy that wants to start just as many fires as he puts out you should try dressing up in a super sexy version of a fireman for Halloween. I can think of a few firemen that I would love to come and “rescue” me. This smoking hot look is going to cause a few fire alarms to go off, trust me. 9. Housewife: Even if you aren’t from Orange County or New Jersey, this costume idea is a fun look for big girls that want to make some fun out of something... [Read more of this list...]
5 Real Stories of Dog Heroes
Canines are not called a “man’s best friend” for no reason. Dogs have been known to stay by their master’s side through thick and thin, even if their own lives are in jeopardy. Over the years, multiple pet organizations have given awards to dogs for their heroic accomplishments. There are hundreds of heartwarming stories that could easily make our list, but here is a list of 5 real stories of dog heroes–the kind that would make even Lassie blush. After reading these stories, you will never complain about housebreaking your puppy again. 1. Kathie Vaughan and Her Dog Eve: Kathie is a paraplegic, paralyzed from the waist down.... [Read more of this list...]
Top 5 Strangest Types of Insurance
You can insure pretty much anything these days: people, homes, cars, businesses, and electronic devices. Rod Stewart and Bruce Springsteen have their voices insured and it was rumored that Jennifer Lopez even insured her backside. Here are a few insurance policies that will top any of those ones on the crazy scale though. Taste Insurance This is very popular form of insurance for professionals working in the world of food and drink – specifically food testers. Here are just a few people that have taken out these policies: Wine taster and buyer Angela Mount had her taste buds insured for £10 million. One of the world’s most revered... [Read more of this list...]
10 Best Ways to Go Wild this Halloween!
Has Halloween become depressing for you? Long gone are the days of scary costumes, trick or treating, and wild parties lasting late into the night. Now your Hallows Eve is designated to passing out candy, reorganizing your contacts and watching Roseanne. It certainly seems like your holiday could use a pick me up. Luckily, we have just the thing for you. Most people don’t necessarily want to spend a ton of cash on a Halloween- a lot of the ways you can go wild below don’t really involve TOO much money. Of course, it’s your own choice if you want to spend $200 on a provocative outfit… 1. Get Into Trick or Treating – Throw on your old... [Read more of this list...]
Dear World, Love Santa Claus – Santa’s Pet Peeves
Ho Ho Ho. Santa Claus here. Since so many of you are already making your Christmas lists, I thought it might be good for me to make a little list of my own. My biggest pet peeves when delivering presents. I could talk about my pet peeves in general – like the fact that you ask for video games when there are other children starving, or the fact that you allow movies like “Bad Santa” to be made, but for now I’ll just stick to the bare facts. Here are my top 5 pet peeves for when I’m delivering your Christmas presents. 5. Lack of Tree/Undecorated Mantel What, no ornaments? What about the stockings? ... [Read more of this list...]
The Top 5 Highest Selling Cars of All Time
Since the automotive industry has been in business for well over a century, there has been plenty of room for a vast array of models and marques to be brought into production. Some of these have achieved much greater results than others, hitting sales records into the millions. But what are the top 5 highest selling cars of all time? 5. Ford Escort – 20 million sold The fifth highest selling car of all time is the Ford Escort. Even though it is now out of production, it remains one of Ford’s most popular models. It was in production from 1967 until 2003; in this time it sold an impressive 20 million units. The Ford Escort was the umbrella... [Read more of this list...]
List of 5 Ways to Become a Better Dancer
So, how do you become a better dancer? I can think of some ways. In fact, I can think of five ways. 1. Yoga. Although you can be a pretty good dancer without any flexibility, being able to touch your hands to the ground will definitely give you more range than in movement that being stiff would. However, being un-coordinated cannot be made up by the ability to touch your knee to your nose. Practicing an intense form of yoga, like Ashtanga Yoga, will not only create dynamic strength, but enhance your stamina in way that is long lasting and sustaining. Another element of yoga which is also an integral part of any dance is breath control.... [Read more of this list...]
5 Interesting Peanut Butter Facts
I frequently wear a T-shirt that gallantly proclaims “I put peanut butter on my peanut butter.” Yes, I’m one of those people who proudly don novelty tees and yes, it’s true. My taste palette is overjoyed with the addition of peanut butter to almost anything–chocolate, marshmallow, celery, almost any type of fruit (bananas, apples, grapes), and, of course, jelly. I, of course, am not alone. Peanut butter is an inherently tasty treat, but it is also quite interesting. 5: A Peanut is Not a Peanut It’s what goes into making this delicious spread but, if you’ve seen one peanut, you’ve seen them all–a... [Read more of this list...]
6 Reasons To Move Out Of The United States
Americans sidetracked by the recent financial crisis may not realize that a growing number of their fellow citizens are moving abroad to places like Costa Rica, Panama and Argentina. Retirees, entrepreneurs, investors and families – the motivations may be different, but most will be glad they shifted their horizons offshore and moved out of the US. Here are some of the reasons why: 1. The cost of living is cheaper in many countries overseas The average US social security income is US$1,200 per month. In dollar stretching economies such as Nicaragua, Panama, Belize or Costa Rica this kind of monthly budget can easily pay for a luxury... [Read more of this list...]
Top 5 Photography Gadgets
With summer fully in swing, times of holiday and relaxation, I thought now would be an appropriate time to round up some of the best photography gadgets on the market today. This little list could be just the thing to do, anything from recording your holiday in glorious quality with you iPhone to capturing snorkelling sessions! 1. Acadalus CPS-H1 Self Levelling Tripod Head We start, as we should really, with an excellent but quite stunningly limited product. Do you have problems making your camera level when shooting with a tripod? Many do, and the simple answer is to get a spirit level that fits into the hot shoe mount. Alternatively, you could... [Read more of this list...]
