Not to mention, having a windowsill herb garden will add some tasty flavor to your dinner menu. Just think, as your making delicious chicken you’re keeping your family healthy with a few flavor food cures. You can usually get seedlings from a local greenhouse, or, if your ambitious you can sprout your own from seeds. Make sure to follow the growing instructions and care for your seedlings carefully in order to help them help you....

The AREDS (Age Related Eye-Disease Study) research shows that by taking either a multivitamin or eating a healthy diet, the risk of developing vision loss problems was reduced by 25%. These studies involved thousands of people and were conducted among the 55-80 age group over a period of several years. Here are the five foods you should be eating to keep your vision laser sharp and youthful. 1. Carrots and squash Carotenoids are a plentiful nutrient (usually orange or yellow) in many fruit and vegetables of the same color....

1. Laugh it up! Laughter boosts your mood, reduces stress, and makes you feel better. On Valentine’s day, have your own funny movie marathon, enjoy some stand-up comedy and laugh to your heart’s content! Cuddle up on the couch with your pet(s) and a cozy blanket to laugh it up. Treat yourself to a cheap and healthy snack like natural popcorn or yogurt mixed with berries and dark chocolate. If you’re looking for movie suggestions, here’s an obvious one: Or, if stand-up is more your thing, you could have some giggle-fits with Aziz Ansari:...

1. Raisins It is well known that sugar may help the bacteria damage your teeth by letting them stick to their surface, but raisins contain different kinds of sugar which are not that damaging. Phytochemicals found in raisins have the ability to destroy the bacteria responsible for the development of plaque, and that makes it beneficial in many ways. Some studies have even shown that raisins are also good for the gums, because some of the compounds found in it make the reproduction of bacteria responsible for gum diseases harder....

1. Eco-friendly designs take a front seat Climate change and the extreme weathers that come with it is a challenge everyone must play a role in combating, and growing your own garden is a big step in starting that fight. Although growing green plants on its own is a great way to make your home more eco-friendly, there are also artificial additions you can include in your garden to move it up a notch....

Turns out, dating apps are another area where, if you analyze what works and what doesn’t and come to some important conclusions, you can understand why you’re still single, what others are looking for, that it’s completely normal to be doing this and that almost anyone else is, and much more. In fact, it took me one year to feel comfortable talking about it openly, to free my mind of doubts and negative thoughts and to just reach out to new people and start interesting conversations, to stop judging and expecting, and to just go out with the women that seem promising and see where that can go....

If you analyze your experience working with different leaders, surely you can pinpoint at least one, possibly more, leaders who were charismatic. You may not be able to describe charisma precisely, but you likely know it when you see it. Charisma is a compelling charm or inviting persona that can inspire the commitment and devotion of others. It is a mysterious attraction that is challenging to quantify but highly difficult to resist....

Think you can’t avoid the shopping frenzy of the holiday season? You might be one of those shoppers who want to wait to capitalize on holiday sales to get that big screen TV you have your heart set on or you might be the king or queen of procrastinating and prefer to wait until the last minute to accomplish things on your list. Either way, with preparation, you can improve your shopping efficiency and effectiveness so that you can better fulfill your wish lists....

With that being said, refreshers are never meant to be complete shutdowns (like turning off your computer), they’re intended for brief pauses in our busy schedules to help us return to a calmer state and be more productive at work. Here are ten 5 minute refreshers that you can try today: 1. Meditate to clear your mind and refocus. Something that I’ve recently tried is meditating during which I just close my eyes and focus on my breathing while trying to keep my mind clear....

Millions of people every day wrestle with the prospect of getting out of bed in a morning, and find it hard to get the motivation to follow through with it. They get there in the end, but it’s a rushed and sloppy process, leaving them unorganized and unprepared for the day ahead — until now. For those who hate leaving the hay, here are five top tips for getting motivated in a morning....

Even if you don’t see the point in doing homework, you still see a point in getting good grades, so read these tips and learn how to become a more motivated student. 1. Change your perspective You cannot form a foundation for your future knowledge and skills without doing homework, no matter how pointless it seems. Even topics that don’t awaken a single spark of interest are important for your general knowledge and development as a person....

This is akin to a place where your site will be stored, for easy accessing by internet users. Think of it as a space for rent in the virtual world. Though there are different types of web hosting services, finding one that will suit your purpose, and requirements are important. A review of several web hosting services, reveal the most basic information a client must know in order assist in choosing a good web host....

1. Skinny Pumpkin Pie With just 175 calories, this pie will play nicely with even a strict diet. It takes only 10 minutes to prepare for baking, so before you get started on making the crust, preheat your oven to 400 degrees (Fahrenheit). Press the crust dough in a 9-inch pie tin, evenly distribute it along the sides and bottom of the pie tin and crimp the edges. The pie filling is made with pumpkin puree, unsweetened almond milk and egg whites....

For some people, silence comes naturally. These fortunate individuals know the power of silence and they are comfortable in that silence. There are quite a few of us who need to learn the art of practicing silence. Read on for more reasons to try silence in your daily communications. 1. Silence gets people’s attention If you have ever been in a classroom or in a group situation you have most likely experienced how silence often gets everyone’s attention....

Thanks to technological advancements, you can take matters into your own hands and protect yourself while standing up for your rights. Perhaps one of the best ways to do this is by using a Virtual Private Network, or VPN for short. VPN technology has been on the rise in recent years, especially with all the hype about the NSA and Edward Snowden. Let’s take a look at 5 reasons why you should be using a VPN:...

The secret to supercharging your day is through the power of a morning ritual. How you spend those first few minutes upon waking is a critical factor that can determine the outcome of your entire day. If you wake up feeling stressed, overwhelmed, negative and tired, then you’re definitely not getting the day started off on the right foot. Unfortunately, this is how most people start their day. They focus on all the stuff they have “to do”, then feed their mind with negativity by reading the newspaper, and consuming their cup of coffee to get that caffeine boost to get them going....

1. Squirt (Mainly Use for Firefox) Installation Tip: Drag the blue booklet button on this page to the bookmarks bar in Firefox. Screenshot Introduction: A hanging window will show in the webpage after click the bookmarklet and all words will show in the center with a trunk line in the middle. Basic settings and advanced settings can be found on the top of the flash words. Split the whole article with words or sentences showing with flashing chunk....

A few years ago, I designed and implemented the following cash flow management process as part of my own financial plan. I’ve been extremely happy with how easily I’ve been able to reach some of my life goals and objectives by reducing the influence my emotions have on my financial decisions. I have a feeling that this cash management system will help you too. 1. Calculate and Categorize Expenses The first step of any financial analysis and system design endeavor is to gather the relevant data....

That being said, a large majority of relationships end much sooner than they would have if their participants had better nurtured them. Often it is not because those involved in the relationship were incompatible, but simply because one or both of them made a few basic mistakes. If those mistakes had been avoided, a flourishing relationship could have been created. Here are 4 things that every couple should do as soon as they start a new relationship in order to ensure its success....

There are many essential qualities that are extremely critical in defining how effective a leader you can be. Good news is they can be learned over time. All it takes is focus on the right characteristics to gain proficiency and excel in the business environment. This insightful infographic developed by New England College illustrates the skills that every workplace leader needs in order to transform the business. Get these skills and you’ll certainly be more effective at running your realm....