I was watching an episode of Tia Mowry at Home recently and was surprised when she added cream of mushroom soup to her mac-and-cheese recipe. It was definitely not the secret ingredient I was expecting. A few days later, I went to the supermarket and found myself in the aisle with Campbell's condensed soups. I decided to grab a few cans in case I wanted to try her version of … [Read more...]
This One Quirk Makes You Sexier to the Opposite Sex
A new study reveals that the opposite sex finds you more attractive when you exhibit this one quirk: Weirdness. How refreshing is that? I've always thought certain quirks were far sexier than some conventional rules of behavior. According to the Australian study, men and women prefer non-conformist romantic partners, not submissive damsels in distress or modest gentlemen. Go … [Read more...]
Happy Mother’s Day!
Wishing all the mothers and mothers-to-be out there a happy and relaxing Mother's Day. I leave you with this sweet poem by David Young, which spotlights a spouse's admiration for the mother of his children. Mother's Day -- for my children I see her doing something simple, paying bills, or leafing through a magazine or book, and I wish that I could say, and she … [Read more...]
Happy Monday! (Links)
Hello all, I hope you have a very productive Monday morning ahead of you. Here are a few links to keep you occupied during your morning commute. Fraying at the Edges: One woman's hunt for possibility after an Alzheimer's diagnosis. Bran Stark returns to "Game of Thrones" and he's all grown up! Also, here's why Jon Snow is dead, even if he lives again. How many … [Read more...]
Potato Pizza!
Have you ever tried potato pizza? I only found out about it recently, however, it has been a thing for quite some time. You know I have a penchant for trying out new recipes, so off course, I whipped up a potato pie. Something amazing happens when the potatoes start to crisp up, and the cheese oozes and settles onto its outer edges. It's ridiculously delicious. This potato … [Read more...]
My Secret to Glowing Skin
I love to find budget-friendly ideas to add to my beauty regimen. It's sometimes better than buying expensive beauty products that do not always deliver on results. Recently, I read Indian women have long been using turmeric powder as a natural exfoliant to achieve glowing skin. I started adding a dash of the spice to my daily facial moisturizer and the results have been … [Read more...]
My Quick and Effective Trick to Getting Rid of body Odor
Ordinarily a few swipes of an over-the-counter antiperspirant is enough to keep body odor in check. However, once summer comes around, staying fresh throughout the day becomes a challenge. No matter how strictly you might try to adhere to your hygiene regimen. If you want to learn a quick yet effective trick to get rid of body odor, read on. I learned this trick from a … [Read more...]
What It’s Like to Have Autism
People with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) can experience mild to debilitating sensory overload. Those with sensory sensitivities can struggle to deal with stimulation that you and I can easily process. A dog barking, or a group of strangers chatting at a nearby street corner may result in a meltdown. These two videos will help you better understand the difficulties of … [Read more...]