7/13/2016

It is sad but true that bad things happen in our lives that we cannot control. These things can cause us to have difficult periods in our lives. In order to get through the periods, we often need help and support from professionals and loved ones. We also need our own sense of motivation and determination.

But what about afterward? Once you are through the worst of it, support may dry up slowly. The people who were previously helping you will move on to other issues, even if you’re not quite ready for that.

However, even when the support lessens, there is still others way you can help yourself. One of these is a change of scenery. This is a broad term but can be put into practice in a number of ways. It could be something as simple as moving your furniture around in your bedroom. It could be checking into a form of rehab, for some 24-hour support. It could even be going on a short holiday, either alone or with friends, to get some new perspective.

Let’s look in closer detail at all three of these options.

7/12/2016

So, you’re a stay at home mom who is sick and tired of all of her time revolving around nappies, bathtimes, and trips to the park? You love your kids more than words can say, but you need something for you, as well as something that will help to give your bank account a boost. The good news is that just because you’re a stay at home mom, that doesn’t mean you can’t have a career.

Thanks to advancements in technology, you can now work from just about anywhere, including your home. If you have a skill or able to complete certain tasks on a regular basis, you can work effectively from home. This will give you something for yourself and will also help to give your household income a boost.

Want some ideas for earning around the kids? Have a read of these:
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I scream for ice cream! I scream for ice cream! Every day could be an ice cream day because you won't regret buying the hottest mouth-watering ice cream in town. What am I talking about? Where can we find it? Well, it's none other than Coolato Artisan Gelato.  A place where you could indulge with ice cream made only with fresh ingredients in a generous serving. Their gourmet ice cream flavors are priceless!

Coolato Gelato opened its doors to the public for only a few months, but it is slowly becoming a favorite of the people of the South. Strategically located beside the cinema of SM BF Paranaque, one cannot help but notice Coolato and its colorful interiors with the welcoming couches.

Coolato Gelato offers 13 flavors and 14 toppings which can yield 182 different combinations. Regular flavors like sea salt caramel ripple, cookie crunch crumble, and chocolate dream are for the kids at heart who love their more traditional flavors. Coolato Gelato also offers Strawberry Made in Heaven, Mango Madness, Oreos and Cream, Coffee Explosion, Cookie Monster, Macchiato Madness, Black Forest Forever, Banoffee Pie, Almond Divinity, and Matcha Green Tea. You can make these flavors stand out more with marshmallow, caramel popcorn, crushed biscoff, choco pretzels, choco flakes, choco covered raisins, choco chips, Oreos, fresh mango, fresh banana, banana chips, cashews, almonds, and pistachios. Whew.

Coolato is a handcrafted artisanal gelato. They make the ice cream in front of you, and you can even take a video to show off. Don’t forget to tag them on Instagram @coolatoartisanalgelato and use #coolatogelato. Like them on Facebook to get more updates. (https://www.facebook.com/Coolato-178996762482943/)

A cup of coolato gelato ranges from Php120 – 150, and the toppings cost Php25 each. It may look small but this cup is filled to the brim, and unless you’re a gelato lover, you might find yourself sharing a cup because it’s a lot.


Remember, any time is ice cream time. 

7/11/2016

It's easy to groan when your other half suggests getting on with the house maintenance. Cleaning out the gutters and all those other jobs we love to hate doesn't seem like the most fun way to spend an afternoon. But there are some good things about maintenance that might help to motivate you, or at least put you in a better mood when you are doing it.

Little and often makes it easy
The good news is that you can make it easier to keep on to of all those maintenance jobs. Things like weeding, cleaning and repairs can be made much simpler if you take a little and often approach. If you are trying to charge through the entire list that has been building for a year, stop. Instead, take a small amount of time each month to deal with one or two specific issues. You’d be surprised how much you can get done in this time. Two hours a month can be enough to clean the windows, de- mold your bathroom, or even paint that fence in the garden.