Lux Thinking Aloud Why I Love To Write: Selfish And Selfless Reasons 9:54 PM I think too much, I talk too little. That's why I write. Why I Love To Write I have both selfish and selfless reasons why I love to write. I love to write because it's an escape from the world. In writing, I create a world of my own. I am in total control. I love to write because I think too much but talk too little. Writing helps me get some stuff off my chest and in a way organizes my messed up head. I love to write because I don't think I'm good at anything else other than putting words together to form an idea, a sentence, a story. I love to write because it keeps me sane. I love to write because the world becomes better with every word I type. I love to write because I may not follow every rule that grammar experts made, I can still convey my message. But as I write through the years, I've found a few selfless reasons that made me love writing more. I love to write because somehow, I help people feel they're not alone when they read my posts. I know how it feels to desperately seeking for help and enlightenment and not finding one. I wish someone had somehow guided me through those tough times with words of encouragement. I want to be a wounded healer. Through my writing, I can do that. I love to write. People may not always like what I write but that's okay. I can never please everybody and it has never been my objective to do so anyway. I write for myself, and I write for those who are interested to read my thoughts. Whether you like what you read here or not, know that I write here are from the heart. And that's all that matters. Hey, did you find this post helpful or entertaining? Please go ahead and share. Share buttons on the left and at the bottom of the article. Big thanks! Subscribe to About Life And Love by Email
Fashion & Style Tips on How to Protect Your Eyes During Sports 9:49 PM Engaging in different types of sports is essential for your fitness. You get to burn excess fat and stay free from certain illnesses. It also helps increase muscle mass to some extent. With the right performance-enhancing drugs like oral turinabol, which can be administered easily through the mouth, you will get the correct results. Safety during sports is also paramount. Different parts of your body are vulnerable to injuries that may be a result of collisions or impacts caused by other objects. The eye is one sensitive body part that can be injured during sports. Thousands of eye injuries that are sports related are treated in emergency rooms each year. Most of them involve physical contact with playing objects like balls and rackets. Some of the well-known sports that have been termed risky and can lead to eye injuries include football, cricket, basketball, boxing, hockey and martial arts. Dangerous rays can also be harmful to your eyes while playing sports. Accidents do occur unexpectedly, and therefore, it is important not to take chances when engaging in various sports. There are a couple of things you can put on to protect your eyes from any form of harm when playing. Tips on How to Protect Your Eyes During Sports Protective Eyewear Protective eyewear is essential in protecting your eyes from the various types of danger you may be subjected to when playing in the field. Goggles can be of significant benefit in shielding your eyes from danger when engaging in basketball or racquet sports. They will help protect your eyes from flying objects that may bring about injuries. You will also find unique goggles designed to protect you from dangerous rays and strong wind that may affect your vision. This can be good for sports like cycling. Get the right protective eyewear and stay free from any form of harm. Contact Lenses Contact lenses also play a significant role in ensuring the safety of your eyes when engaging in the various sports out there. They are mostly preferred by athletes who find the frames and edges of glasses uncomfortable while participating in their sport. Apart from being an excellent alternative to glasses, they also provide athletes with clear vision when engaging in various sports. Helmets There are different types of helmets suitable for the various sports. Batting helmets with face shields made from polycarbonate are best for baseball. They are also best for hockey. Helmets are usually meant to protect the head, but they also cover the eye to a greater extent. Those used by bikers have a good protective lens that can keep you safe from dangerous rays. Makes sure you get one that fits your head correctly to get the right protection. Face Masks You will also find face masks that will offer the right protection for your face and eyes in general. They are usually common in sports like fencing, football, hockey, and cricket. You should ensure that the face mask you are going to wear is made from the right materials and offers the perfect cover for your eyes. Hey, did you find this post helpful or entertaining? Please go ahead and share. Share buttons on the left and at the bottom of the article. Big thanks! Subscribe to About Life And Love by Email
Home 5 Simple Tips to Keep Your Home Fresh 5:51 PM Your home should be your sanctuary where you can leave your worries outside the door and relax, breathe, and relish the day. Home should not be reduced into a dwelling place where you eat and sleep. It should be your own little oasis. But how can you do that if you don’t just see grime and dust, you also smell it in the air? Worse, with your busy schedule, you can’t find the time to do a general cleaning. That’s alright. Here are 5 simple tips to keep your home fresh…and smell clean. 5 Simple Tips to Keep Your Home Fresh Dispose Keep the things you NEED and eliminate the things that are just gathering dust. To make it easy and fast, get 3 boxes, label them “Throw”, “Give” and “Keep. The lesser the stuff you have the easier to clean and organize. Minimalist kind of home also makes it easy to move around, and it’s not too heavy to the eyes. When you see so much clutter, it signals your mind that there is chaos so you can’t get that fresh, relaxing feeling. Dispose your unnecessary stuff to keep your house looking neat and so you can give more space for your house to “breathe” so to speak. Go green Get an indoor plant for your home. Plants are not only nice and refreshing to look at with their colors (even if they’re just plain green), they also help keep the air clean and fresh by producing your much needed oxygen. When choosing a potted plant, consider the size (Will it be too large for your space?), the plants capability of thriving indoors, the maintenance, and aesthetics. Most people opt for bonsai because they're smaller so they don’t take up much space plus they’re cute to look at. Some people also have a liking for succulents. Others still opt to create their own vertical garden planting their favorite herbs. This is both creative and sustainable. This is a very practical way of not just decorating the house, but also a way of keeping your house green and healthy while creating a fresher atmosphere. Not to mention fresh herbs for cooking make the food taste better. CAYGO Clean as you go. This is especially helpful for people with busy schedules who cannot find the time or dedicate a day for cleaning. Instead of piling up chores and putting off what is needed tomorrow (which always gets postponed anyway), why not develop a system where you don’t pile up to-dos in the first place? Clean the dishes and kitchenware right after cooking and eating. That way, there’s always a clean plate waiting for you during meal time. Wipe water spills on the floor. Clean the bathroom after using it. Most importantly, take out the garbage on a regular basis. The smell of the garbage when left for a couple of days or more can make the house smell really filthy and could attract insects and pests which is a whole new set of problems. Keep your home smelling fresh by emptying your trash bins regularly. Add some scents Depending on your mood, scented candles and potpourris can give your home a nice sweet smell of nature. If you had a long day, whiff some lavender. Wild orange, Cedarwood and Frankincense can give you that good Autumn-like feeling. It’s your home; you create your own kind of world however you like. The bottom line is that it gives you that fresh aroma that transports you into the realm of your own. A simple life hack: simmer water and add lemon slices and herbs (preferably mint) and inhale the smell of freshness. You’re welcome. Clean the air Keep the ventilation going. Take away the unpleasant smell of dust and dirt by cleaning your windows, air vents, fans or AC unit. Most importantly, get an air purifier that can do its job. Factors like pet hair, pollen, dust, smoke odors, and home construction particles could hang in the air and “pollute” it. Air purifiers cycle the air in the room and remove these contaminants so you can breathe cleaner, fresher air in the process. This is extremely helpful to people who are not only sensitive to smell but also those who suffer from environmental allergies. Families with new-born babies especially opt for a high quality air purifier because they are more sensitive and susceptible to air-borne diseases. If a home is clean you don’t just see it, you smell it. It doesn’t end in a spotless exterior. It is also important that even those which is not visible to the eyes like the air is also clean and fresh. How do you keep your home fresh? Hey, did you find this post helpful or entertaining? Please go ahead and share. Share buttons on the left and at the bottom of the article. Big thanks! Subscribe to About Life And Love by Email
Health & Wellness Epilation Vs Other Hair-Removal Methods: Safety and Convenience 7:00 PM Epilators are small electronic devices that work like a set of tweezers to clean out unwanted body and facial hair. Battery-powered epilators are safe to use on wet skin and waterproof models can be used even in the shower and the bathtub. Epilators can remove the tiniest of hair—as small as 0.5 millimeters, which means that when you epilate, you get a cleaner, smoother look that lasts longer. This also means that you can use the device whenever needed as you don’t have to wait for the hair to grow to a specific length. Epilation is a cost-effective and convenient hair-removal method, and the latest epilators come equipped with attachments that make the experience even more comfortable. However, women worldwide continue to ask, are epilators safe to use?—evidently, this is one of the most frequently asked questions about this handy hair-removal device. The truth is that epilators are safer than most other conventional methods such as waxing, shaving, and so on. Epilation versus Other Hair-Removal Methods Epilation vs. Waxing While waxing has been around for ages, it has its own problems. Aside from dealing with the mess of warm and dripping wax and sticky strips, you need to contend with the fact that as waxing strips away unwanted hair, it also removes your skin’s top layer, leaving it prone to redness and rashes. While some experts endorse waxing as it removes dead cells from the skin’s surface, others say epilation is better as it does not interfere with the skin’s natural composition. Epilation vs. Shaving While shaving is a fast and easy way to remove unwanted hair, a razor in an experienced hand can result in cuts and nicks that are both painful and unsightly. Epilation removes body hair safely without the risk of injury, and unlike shaving, it removes hair at the follicle level. This ensures that hair won’t grow back as quickly. via Flickr Epilation vs. Threading Threading is a great way to clean out extra hair around the eyebrows and on the upper-lip area. A trained threading technician using a high-quality thread can make the experience nearly pain-free. Cuts are sometime inevitable, for instance when the skin is not firmly stretched during the procedure. Overall, threading is a safe process for removing hair from small areas such as the upper lip and the chin. But when it comes to clearing the entire length of your arms, legs, armpits and other sensitive areas, epilator scores over every other method for various reasons. Ideally, you don’t need to choose one method exclusively, as there will be times when your preferred hair-removal tool will either be unavailable or unusable. For instance, you may prefer waxing your armpits, but in a situation when you can’t visit a salon, a cordless epilator will come handy. Likewise, epilation may be your preferred method to quickly remove stubble while travelling, but if you forgot to pack your epilator or if it runs out of battery, you might have to resort to shaving. The best bet, therefore, is to be open to different hair-removal techniques based on the situation you’re in at that time. This article was submitted by site supporter Hey, did you find this post helpful or entertaining? Please go ahead and share. Share buttons on the left and at the bottom of the article. Big thanks! Subscribe to About Life And Love by Email
Home Guide To Creating A Productive Home Office 7:55 PM Like many of the 3% of workers who work remotely from home in the United States, creating a productive home home office is vital to your success. How you design your space and what you use for furniture can have a big impact on your overall productivity. When you have your space organized and comfortable for your needs, you are going to have a better, less stressful work day. Here are some ideas from StressLess to help you create a home office you will love. Guide To Creating A Productive Home Office Determine the Location If you don't have a room in your home specifically for an office space, it's time to get creative. A spare bedroom or a dining room can be perfect if you turn it into a home office. Look at the space and make sure it make sense for the needs of your family. To be productive while you are working, let everyone you live with know that during your work hours, you are to be left alone as much as possible. You can even set up your office space in a garage or outdoor shed if you have electricity installed. Consider the Space for Meeting If you need to meet with clients in your home office space, you must make it comfortable for meetings. To give your office a professional look, be prepared for the times when you are having a meeting. Identify a space and make it ready for a meeting. Don't just pull out folding furniture when a client arrives. Choose Your Desk Wisely With so many choices out there for office furniture, take into consideration how large you want your desk, how big of a storage space you need, and what elements you need to reach easily all the time. If you are trying to blend your home office into the rest of your home, your desk and other office furniture should match the overall look of your home. There are many ways to find great deals on desks — many communities have Facebook swap pages, Ikea has affordable desk options, and searching for “best home office desks for sale” is a great way to find deals. Sit On a Comfortable Chair Your old office chair isn't going to work when you are trying to be comfortable and productive in your home office. If your back starts to hurt while sitting, it's time to think about investing in a quality office chair. You are going to be in this chair for many hours a day, so this should be an item you think about carefully. Ergonomic office chairs are worth the extra money rather than buying a cheap piece of furniture that will need to be replaced. Ergonomic leather office chairs from Ekornes are just the answer when you want comfort and style for your home office space. Keep Your Work Space Organized If you are prone to getting easily distracted, you need to get your work space better organized. Shelving, storage boxes and solid cabinets will all help you keep your home office better organized. When you find your desk always full of clutter, find ways to get the clutter off of your desk and into storage. Know Your Electronics Your home office is likely to need more electrical outlets than other rooms in the home. Invest in a quality surge protector and power strip to protect all of the electronic devices you use as part of your work day. All cords should be managed as much as possible, with cord covers to keep things looking neat and organized. This will also help prevent any hazards from cords that are loose in the room. Make Your Space Personal Your office space should be comfortable and inviting. Even if you are the only person who ever sees your space, it should be designed with the things you love in mind. Pictures and favorite posters will give your space a personal touch, and a decorative workspace makes people happier and more productive. As you make your space more inviting, consider the following: ● Plants give your office fresh air and greenery ● People that enjoy their office are able to be more productive ● An individualized work space lends to your creativity Working from home is a great experience for most people, and you should treat yourself as the professional you are with a good looking, functional office. As you think about the work you do and the space you need, you will discover an office design that works for you. Your StressLess space will inspire you and give you what you need to be productive. When you love spending time in your home office, work is going to be more enjoyable. If you have everything you need in your office space, you will be more productive and less stressed out about working from home. Hey, did you find this post helpful or entertaining? Please go ahead and share. Share buttons on the left and at the bottom of the article. Big thanks! Subscribe to About Life And Love by Email
Home Your Search For The Right Toilet Ends Here 7:09 PM Building a home is easy but decorating the home is one of the most tedious tasks. Your home reflects your personal style and quality. Hence, it is important to choose every element inside your home with utmost care and research. With a large number of products available in the market, it can become difficult to make the right choice. One of the most important and least glamorous parts of your home is the toilet. You cannot ignore it and you cannot glamorize it. No home is complete without a toilet and as against common misconception; there are a number of options to choose from. Although it is unglamorous, it does not lack style and technology. Your Search For The Right Toilet Ends Here Choose from the best available in the market With the advances in technology and the changing demands of the consumers, the quintessential toilets have undergone a significant change. If you are looking to purchase a toilet for your home, you will be spoilt for choice! You can use https://helpfulhabitat.com/best-toilet-reviews/ to make the right choice depending on your requirement. They have curated a list of ten best toilets available in the market which include round as well as elongated models. In addition, they also offer detailed information about the features and enable you to make a price comparison. You no longer need to scout the market and look for alternative options. Instead, you can research about the available options from the comfort of the home, compare the prices and make your choice. Many times, the storekeepers forget to mention about certain features of the product and you end up making a decision based on the limited information available to you. With the detailed reviews, you will be able to shortlist the toilet from the top ten in the market and also learn about all the features available to you. Detailed information on features and price comparison The reviews will enable you to make the right choice. Since you are making an investment in a toilet that will remain in your home for a long period of time, you need to consider all the options available to you. With the product reviews and the ease of comparison, you will make a decision which you will not regret in the future. There are detailed pros and cons listed with every single product and there is also a rating provided out of 10. The reviews make it easier for you to take your pick. You can shortlist the products and visit the store if you are confused between two toilets. Take a look at them personally and then make a decision. With the review, it is possible for you to choose the products that are specific to your needs and it will help save your time and efforts. The reviews have been carefully curated and they include all the details about the product. The price comparison is made easier and convenient. You can now choose products for your home without having to visit a store. Hey, did you find this post helpful or entertaining? Please go ahead and share. Share buttons on the left and at the bottom of the article. Big thanks! Subscribe to About Life And Love by Email
Fashion & Style Choosing The Right Curling Iron For Different Hair Lengths 10:03 PM If you have just bought your first curling iron, it’s time to learn the basics of hair curling at home so that you can get professional-looking results in no time. There are some beginner’s rules for hair curling that every woman must know. Here, we will talk about hair length and the type of curling iron that would work for a specific length. The length of the hair, as we know, is one of the key factors that decide the type of curling iron you should buy. Primarily, there is a direct connection between the hair lengthen and the barrel size. Although 1-inch barrel is what the styling professionals consider as ideal for all hair lengths, there are still some specific criteria that can be followed. The rule of thumb says that the longer is your hair, the bigger is the barrel size you should pick up. Let us see some tips on choosing the right curling iron depending on your hair length. Choosing The Right Curling Iron For Different Hair Lengths Short Hair: A length of 14 inches or less from the scalp to ends puts you in the category of short-haired women. In simpler words, hair above the shoulder is seen as short hair. If you fall in this category, the biggest challenge could be how to curl your short hair because there is a need to manage the shorter locks and then curl them. The answer lies in choosing the right barrel size. Ideally, the 3/8 inch size is great for women with naturally curly hair as they give full, kinky curls on short hair. The ½ inch size works well for creating tight and short waved curls. The other options are 5/8 inch, ¾ inch and 1 inch barrel sizes. Medium-length Hair: A standard length of around 18 inches from the scalp to ends falls in the category of mid-length hair. These may fall from the shoulder to elbow. This length can do with any barrel sizes except the ones that are too large. However, the barrel sizes that are considered right for curling this length of hair are 5/8 inches and ¾ inches. The 5/8 inch gives the relaxed retro curls while the ¾ inch size creates all types of waves and curls, which makes it the best option for this length. You can also try the 1 inch and 1 ¼ inch size for larger curls on mid-length hair. Long Hair: Hair that grows beyond 18 inches in length and fall below the elbow level is categorized as long hair. The larger barrel sizes such as 1 ¼ inch, 1 ½ inch and 1 ¾ inch come as the most suitable barrel size options for this length of hair. The 1 ¼ inch yields big curls while the 1 ½ inch size gives loose waves on long hair. The 1 ¾ size is best for creating delicate, loose waves but this size is not easily available. If you have ultra-long hair, you can opt for the 2 inch barrel for fast and effective curling. Again, the 1 inch barrel size is an option that long haired women can try too. These quick guidelines can be greatly useful for choosing the right kind of curling iron according to your hair length. Try these variants and wear a new look with different types of curls every time you step out! This post was made possible by a site supporter. Hey, did you find this post helpful or entertaining? Please go ahead and share. Share buttons on the left and at the bottom of the article. Big thanks! Subscribe to About Life And Love by Email
