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The Truth about permanent weight loss

There is no easy way to slim down. Basically it all boils down to consuming less calories than burning energy. You need to eat less calories and exercise to lose weight. Both diet and exercise works in tandem. Research has also shown it is easier to eat l... Read >

Great gift ideas for guys on special occasions

What is the ideal gift for a guy? Guys usually like gadget and tech stuff. Here are some of the hottest gadgets that any guy would love to get his hands on. Usually tech stuff are expensive . There are always new technologies to whet his appetite. MP3 pla... Read >

How to make a bedroom better for sleep

With people working harder than ever in a stressful work environment, the more critical it is for the person to have a good night's sleep . After a hard day's work you are entitled to beautiful sleep on your bed in a well decorated bed room. We need to p... Read >

Tips for making your living room fun and functional

The living room is such an important room of the house. This is where you receive your guests. These are some of my ideas for decorating the living room. In fact, the trend these days is to have a large room where all the different common activities like ... Read >

How to make this Valentine's Day special

Consider a fresh approach. Don't send flowers. Firstly , they are very expensive during valentine's day . Secondly they'll die. Instead why not get her a living plant. Roses symbolize love. Red and white roses signify unity. Plants that give off fragrance... Read >

How to choose the right precious metal for your engagement ring

Which is the ideal metal for your engagement ring ? Besides traditional gold , other metals available include silver, platinum and titanium. Here are the pros and cons of each metal. Gold by nature is yellow and is soft. It is mixed with othe... Read >

How to pick the ideal gemstone for your jewelry

There are so many different minerals out there. For a novice jewelry buyer, she can easily be confused. What should she buy? One thing about gemstone is that you can find a wide assortment of color. Here are the colors available and the type of stone a... Read >

How to select the shape of a diamond

The shape of a rough diamond crystal is octahedral. The cutter must cut in such a way as to maximize its weight , brilliance and minimize its flaws. The diamond cut influences the value of the diamond. About 75% of all diamond sold are round brilliant. T... Read >

Avoiding common mistakes when you buy diamond jewelry

It's not easy to buy diamond jewelry. Here are tips you can't do without if you are getting them for your loved one. Never buy a diamond just because it comes with a certificate. A certificate isn't enough. You need to check the details on the certif... Read >

Choose a bra that makes you more sensuous

Wearing a quality bra takes lots of pounds off you. You look slimmer and younger with the right bra. No more worries about sagging breasts. Men basically are visual creatures. They are turned on by what they see. More importantly , the teasing and expe... Read >

Finding the perfect engagement ring for all tastes and budget

Do you know how the tradition of wearing an engagement ring on the fourth finger of the left hand started? The ancient Egyptians started this tradition symbolizing undying love as they believe the love vein Vena Amoris ran directly from this finger to th... Read >

7 hot tips for wearing a designer handbag

Feel like a million bucks when you wear a hot designer handbag. It sure makes you look classier and sexier too. There are now lots of shapes, sizes and colours to choose from. So which are the most popular designs? Well , here are the rankings of the ... Read >

How to design your dream kitchen

The kitchen is one of the most important places in the house. This is where your creative juices at your work creating your new dishes or pastries. Here are my thoughts of planning the ideal kitchen. Here are my kitchen design tips I have learnt thr... Read >

5 fragrances to attract men

Wouldn't it be lovely if you could simply put a dash of perfume on yourself and men will be held spellbound by you? You can be Pied Piper of Hamelin with men following you wherever you go.Well, let me tell you what fragrance attracts men and get the desir... Read >

7 key guidelines for investing in a watch

I 'm sure you have all heard of record breaking prices of vintage watches at auctions and are considering making an investment in watches. The phenomenal success of quartz watches in the seventies and eighties drove up values of old mechanical watches as ... Read >