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Top 20 Summer Bucket List Goals You Need To Accomplish

January 22, 2021

It is summertime!!! Do you have a summer bucket list? I am so excited, and I am sure you are too!

We know what summer breaks bring to the table, it’s that time to re-evaluate some of those goals that we have accumulated for a while now, it is a time to get off the hectic everyday life to have some ‘me-time’ to ourselves and make out time for our loved ones too. It is a time to explore and reconnect with those old friends that we have not been opportune to connect with for a long while.

We also get to watch the latest summer blockbuster movies and lots of light nights inclusive. As students, it is a time off from school to reboot, relax, and refocus. But what good is it when your summer break yields little or no productive results?

Amidst the times of fun and relaxation, you can record personal growth and self-development as well. You have the time to hit some of your goals on your summer bucket list and stay on track; goals ranging from what you are set to achieve as a family to short term goals on finances, health care, relationships, career, and businesses, etc. But what are the plans to set for summer that can make you achieve the things aforementioned and more?

Top 2 Summer Goals on your bucket list That You Need To Accomplish

Revitalize yourself

The busy everyday life can take a great toll on you. The stress from the regular repeated routines may also make you lose track of yourself, and this is why reconnecting with yourself should be the first and most important goal on your summer bucket list. Ensure your mind is clear, take a deliberate break off from everyday routines, and focus on yourself. Surround yourself with the things that motivate you, do away with the things that do not as much as possible. This brings about a healthier and safer space for your other goals.

Improve your physical health

Improving your physical health cannot be overemphasized as this is quite important. Eat healthy meals, sleep well, guard your mind by feeding it with the right information, take good care of your body, avoid stress.

Reflect on your previously achieved goals and set newer goals.

Evaluating your goals by reflecting on previously set goals and setting new goals helps you achieve more, preparing you for what lies ahead. You do not want to go into the next season without knowing what you want to accomplish by the end of the year. In setting up new goals on your summer bucket list, you must consider the following: Are they specific, measurable, attainable, realistic, and time-bound? You have to be very sincere with yourself here.

Learn a new skill

Summertime brings many opportunities, and learning a new skill should be on your summer bucket list. This helps to improve your performance on a number of tasks and keeps your mind engaged and active. It gives you a knowledge-based perspective on the skill you want to learn. This gives you a greater sense of dominance and satisfaction. Some of the skills you can learn or improve on are Public speaking, writing, designing, cooking, drawing, etc.

Read

Readers are leaders! This is one thing you can never outgrow. During this summer break, get good books to read – both old and new, fill your shelf with them. I know you want to get all tanned and relaxed, you want to enjoy every bit of the holiday and not stress your brain, but you should also get books to read too – books on finances, health, relationships, history, etc. Read books that interest you and read as many as possible. This should be a must-do on your summer bucket list.

Achieve a fitness goal.

The summer break may keep you at home for most of it. The thoughts of gaining excess weight or losing shape may be one great concern for you. Having a fitness goal and achieving it clears out those worries for you. You may want to improve your physique, have a better shape, develop a better balance or increase your speed, strength, or agility. This can be achieved by getting a new workout routine or a workout buddy. Whichever one just set out to achieve those goals.

Attempt a new hobby

You can try lots of things during summer, and these can, in turn, form your hobbies. It could be cooking, singing, dancing, painting, photography, listening to music, cleaning, gardening, drawing, and the list goes on and on. Not only does this help you fight boredom, but it also enables you to discover an activity that you probably had no clue that you can do or love to do.

Stay hydrated

While relaxing and having fun outdoors, it is very important to stay hydrated. The weather takes a turn during summer, so dehydration should never be it for you. When you stay dehydrated, your body does not have enough water to work appropriately, which is quite dangerous. Ensure you take enough water, not just to quench your thirst but to drink regularly. If you do not want to drink water only, there are healthier options you can have: Eat water-riched fruits such as watermelon, cucumbers, grapefruits, strawberries, etc. You can take iced coffee or tea or drink coconut water as well.

Reconnect with old friends and family

This should be an important goal on your summer bucket list. You can resort to having a big family time together or going to the beach or relaxation centers together. Make out time for family and friends, enjoy the best of times together. It is always very refreshing. Relive old moments together and have good laughs about them. Summertime is the best time to socialize and reconnect with folks you have not been able to connect with for a long while. Just ensure you maximize the break and enjoy every single opportunity it brings.

Visit places you have always wanted to go to.

I know you have a long list on your travel bucket list; what about you slash one out during your summer break? Plan a vacation, travel somewhere you have always wanted to go. Be it a country, state, or city. Or group trips and camps.

Whichever one it is, go there and explore. For couples, it is even an opportunity to get away from your kids.

Start a business

There is this joy owning a business can bring; however, you need to be sure you want to take that route. During summer, you have the opportunity to engage in or start up a business of your choice, but you should first assess your strength and weakness where the business is concerned and know how well you can maintain it in the long run. Research the marketplace, determine the startup cost and outline your business goals. This also helps you to challenge yourself to be better.

Volunteer

Summer breaks are opened for you to volunteer for any cause you care about. Volunteering, in a sense, boosts your wellbeing and self-esteem. It is also a learning path that helps you know more about people and how you can help society. You can support families where healthcare is concerned. You can also improve schools by tutoring students; you can also support the youths in your community. Whichever aspects interest you, go for it! No work is too small, and you might be that useful help that organization is looking for.

Enjoy nature

You can take some time out to visit the wild places that you love, like the zoo. The summer break is a great way to break from the busy everyday life and have fun with your family and friends. Take water, sunscreen, a hat along with you, and have fun.

Cultivate healthy habits

There are many habits you can develop during the summer break. Habits like having a sumptuous breakfast every morning, drinking plenty of water, being mindful, planning your meal, staying offline, etc. You can start any or all of these and develop them during the break. This improves your physical health and improves your mental, emotional, and spiritual well-being.

Improve your vocabulary and writing skills

Your written vocabulary helps to strengthen your existing writing skills. As you improve your vocabulary skills, you are also investing in your writing skills. During the summer break, you can play word games, develop reading habits, use the dictionary often, use the new words you have learned in your conversations. All of these improve both your vocabulary and your writing skills.

Have outdoor meditations often

Meditating outdoors is an incredible way to cut off distractions because it keeps you focused, and those seeming distractions become far away and less important. It also helps to activate your senses, making your practice more effective and wakeful.

For example, walking meditation helps you pay attention to your feet contact with the ground as you mindfully advance. This in itself keeps your mind focused, and in that way, you can pay closer attention to what only matters.

Go to the beach

Summertime is one of the best times to visit the beach. The calmness at the beach decreases anxiety and stress. Swimming also gives your body a full workout and makes you breathe deep, which improves your lung function. The serene atmosphere at the beach is everything- paradise, you may say!

Take many pictures

This should be an important goal in your summer bucket list. Wherever you visit, capture the moments shared with family and friends. Make memories, both small and big ones. Take pictures of when you go for a walk; shots at the beach, garden, hometown landmarks, etc. Just ensure you capture different moments and fill your scrapbook with family pictures.

Watch movies

There are many summer blockbuster movies to watch. You can binge-watch Netflix with a friend. Watch as many movies as you can. You can prepare some snacks or order them, sit in front of your device and enjoy. Just be happy!

Carry out some DIY projects

You can do lots of things on your own without the aid of an expert or professional. You can stencil and paint your lampstand; you can carry out crayon push activities; you can make your hand-painted wallpaper, organize your home, do some target golf, etc.

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How to Keep Your Stomach Small During Pregnancy: Belly Only Program

December 21, 2020

Belly-only pregnancy is a way to reduce the weight gain to only the tummy area while keeping the other part susceptible to weight gain toned down.

During pregnancy, one of the things that get us worried is the weight gain of having a baby. Belly-only pregnancy is now a thing among pregnant women who want to maintain their weight and keep their stomach small during pregnancy stages. Considering hormones and cravings, this might seem like a tough thing to do, but there is a guarantee for a belly-only pregnancy if certain tips are implemented.

What are the benefits of having belly-only pregnancy?

You might think belly-only pregnancy is just a trend, but it has many benefits to expecting mothers’ bodies. One of its advantages is that it increases self-esteem and confidence. Staying fit has a way of working on the human mind giving a boost to women.

It helps women lose weight after the pregnancy, making it easier for the body to snap back to the original position. If the weight gained during pregnancy is uncontrolled, it will be difficult to shed the weight after delivery. Usually, while breastfeeding, the body sheds weight naturally and steadily, but this can be slow-paced.

Keeping a healthy weight during pregnancy also helps minimize the aches and pain that come with pregnancy, and it will also help the expecting mother sleep better.

Is it possible to have a belly-only pregnancy with the hormones in the body acting up?

Every woman indeed has a unique body type, so the body stores up fat differently for everyone. The main aim here is to gain a monitored healthy weight and keep your stomach small during pregnancy. So while some women can achieve the belly-only pregnancy, some will be able to tone down the amount of weight they gain to a healthy range.

There are unique ways of achieving this aim, which will be discussed below.

HEALTHY EATING

Eat smaller portions. The cravings might want you to eat for two, but the goal is to have a good shape and healthy weight during and after pregnancy. Eat a small portion of meals at a time. It is normal to be hungry or feel like you are never full, especially starting from the second trimester; Instead of eating three large portions of meal in a day, try eating 5-6 small portions of the meal. Your body is going to demand more food because there is a child inside you.

Eat more fruits and vegetables. There will be a demand to snack in between meals, but you should not give in. Taking fruits and vegetables as snacks is the way to get that belly-only pregnancy. Going for fruits and vegetables is a good choice as they are healthy and contain lots of beneficial nutrients essential to the growth of the baby.

Drink more water. There is no detoxifier like water, whether you are pregnant or not. Increase your water intake; drink water first thing in the morning and eat fruits with high water content such as watermelon. These are the things that will ensure detoxification and will lower your chances of gaining unhealthy weight. Also, drinking a lot of water has a lot of benefits. Drinking water helps reduce heartburn and reduce the chances of getting headaches, especially during the first trimester. You will be doing a lot of good by drinking enough water throughout your pregnancy. it is sure to keep your stomach small during pregnancy.

Avoid junks. By all means, do not give in to the urge to eat junk and processed foods. Processed foods and junk contain unhealthy substances that are not good for everyone, pregnant or not. That will increase your chances of gaining weight, and the goal to have belly-only pregnancy will be cut short. Instead of snacking on junk and ice cream, substitute them for fruits and vegetables. For ice cream, take non-fat yogurt or parfait.

Do not miss breakfast. This is the most important meal of the day, so for no reason should you skip breakfast. Eating breakfast tones down the urge to eat unhealthily and lowers the cravings you get. While you are at it, oatmeal is an example of a good breakfast as it helps to burn fat and increase metabolism.

SLEEP CYCLE For Stomach Small During Pregnancy

Sleeping well cannot be overemphasized for everyone. For expecting mothers, deprivation of sleep is not healthy. Sleep deprivation increases your cortisol production in your body, making you eat more by increasing your appetite, especially for junk and processed foods. This, in return, leads to an unhealthy weight gain.

Sleep deprivation also sends signals to your body to be in survival mode, which will lower the metabolism rate. This will reduce the breakdown of fats and carbs in the food that has been eaten, leading to excess gain weight.

Getting enough sleep also reduces body pain and aches to give the body a refreshed look, glowing skin, and a focused mind.

WORKOUT For Stomach Small During Pregnancy

It might be difficult to move around and workout due to nausea and morning sickness in the first trimester. However, as you move into the second trimester, you will get a new rush of energy and more appetite. This is the perfect time to go back to working out. It is advisable to carry your coach, instructor, or doctor along to adjust when needed for your pregnancy’s safety.

The good thing is to continue with the workout activities that you have been doing before pregnancy. This is not the time to start what you have not done before because it will be risky for the pregnancy. Focus more on exercises that tone the muscles in your leg, arm, and butt. It is best to start with 30 minutes workout first for about four days a week. There might be a need to switch some form of training for a safer option.

The third trimester comes with reduced energy compared to the second trimester, the bump will be more pronounced, and you will feel more cumbersome. There may be a need to slow down the workout routine and adjust when required. Do not stop taking your regular walks and be as active as possible. If you can no longer do your regular workout, do not be worried.

Opt for a simpler workout training; an example of this is swimming. This exercise plan is one that can be done all through your pregnancy period. It is even better during the third trimester when you feel heavier. Inside water, you will feel lighter, and you can move your arms and legs better.

Examples of workout

These are examples of workout routines that can be done during your pregnancy.

Side crunches: put your hands behind your head, stand upright, and bend to the right as much as you can without feeling any discomfort. Come back to the upright position slowly and repeat on the left side. Repeat this in three sets of 20 repetitions.
Cycling: this workout is as effective as it is fun. You can get a bicycle at home or go to the gym to use one there. This form of exercise works on your legs while relieving the pain and aches that come with pregnancy. You can listen to good music while cycling as this will make it more fun.
Kick-boxing: a fun way of releasing the pregnancy hormones that can lead to anger and frustration is kick-boxing. This can be getting inconvenient as the pregnant belly grows, making kicking an issue. Adjustments can be made into boxing alone. It is better to do this exercise in a class with other pregnant women as this will feel like a community and make it more fun.
Dancing: as insignificant as dancing can be to you, it is a good exercise during pregnancy. You can create your playlist at home and have a routine of 30 minutes to 1 hour of dancing to the songs. This is sure to lift your spirit, relieve stress, and make you more in control of your hormones. You can also join a dance class with other expecting mothers.
Yoga: there are yoga classes that are great for pregnancy. Although, you might need to adjust a little bit as the bump grows. Yoga is good for controlling breaths and gaining balance. It is better to join a prenatal yoga class where the instructor can guide you through the exercises to reduce hurt or injuries to the pregnancy. The stretching and breath control you do during yoga relieves backache, muscle pains, and hip pains.

Having a belly-only pregnancy is not a myth; some women have been able to achieve it, and so can you too. I hope these healthy tips will help you through your beautiful pregnancy journey and keep your stomach small during pregnancy.

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Visiting Paris, the City of Light

January 8, 2020

Known as the city of light, Paris, France’s capital has it all. Few cities on this Earth are as intense and iconic as this major European city. If you were to make a list of the world’s most beautiful cities. Paris, with its unique monuments and charming streets, would always make it into the top ten.

Visiting Paris

A global center for art, culture, fashion, and gastronomy, being in Paris gives you a beautiful stunning vibe. Whether you are walking in an alley, on the main road, or on the pavement, there are all sorts of people with an aura of elegance in them. It is the feel of being in the middle of history and modern fashion.

Since the Age of Enlightenment, Paris has been attracting fashionistas, artists, history fans, and writers. All of whom are inspired by the modern culture and the abundance of tourist attractions such as museums, catacombs, and grand boulevards. Paris is like no other city on earth. Wide boulevards and the River Seine intersect its 19th-century cityscape

Arc de Triomphe, Paris, France

Landmarks of Paris

The uniqueness of Paris casts a spell on the hearts and minds of those who have visited this spectacular city. Most people fall under the charm of the tangled streets, open-air cafés, and exciting boat cruises along the Seine. Beyond such landmarks as the Eiffel Tower and the 12th-century, Gothic Notre-Dame cathedral, the city is known for its cafe culture and designer boutiques and with places like its Champs-Élysées, Place des the Vosges, Latin Quarter, and Montmartre, Paris is the exemplary model for other major world capitals, all claiming their pattern of grand elegance and sophistication.

But where do you start from? Whether you are a first time visitor or your next time, there is so much to see and experience you will find yourself overwhelmed and even a bit overwhelmed. So why don’t you start with this fun book that tells you fun and interesting facts about Paris: you can get it here.

Louvre, Paris, France

You should plan to travel around Paris using a tour guide or by yourself to visit a lot of iconic places. There are several mysterious unknown places to discover like the underground tunnels catacombs that have bones and skeletons aesthetically placed with the look of a cemetery. The Catacomb is 20 meters below ground and was built in the 12th century with limestones which gives you an eerie feeling.

If you are curious about where to find the best baguettes French bread and pastries around town then you need to walk around the streets of Paris, you are sure to find a lot of delicious baked goods in the bakeries around town.

Traffic condition of Paris

Traffic in Paris is moderate, but you might feel a little noisy and crowded sometimes. There are cars and scooters crossing each other from the alley and roads even though there are lanes. Overall, it is quite safe to cross the lanes through signals. As a cherry on top, you are sure to find free Wi-Fi around every restaurant and sitting area so you can communicate easily and upload videos and pictures with your friends.

Sunset over the Seine River

Living in Paris can cost you a fortune so many long-term visitors opt for tiny rooms unless you have a lot of money and want to spend your bucks. To get a simple small space, look for French citizens who have lived here for several years and ask for a moderate living place. Because a big room or an apartment can cost you several Euros, although it all depends on the facility and area. The Champs Elysee is known as the most expensive area SO choose wisely. You can also search for a hostel or Airbnb and book your place there on a prior basis.

Montmartre, Paris, France

In terms of food, Parisian life and Parisian food are both synonymous with each other. Paris has loads of food varieties, and it is rich, colorful, tasty, and is made with the best of ingredients.

Paris is a city which you will fall in love with at first sight and need to return over and over again. Each time you revisit, you will fall a little bit more in love. Parisians are exotic hardworking people and always cheerful. So why don’t you visit the city of Paris and see what best catches your heart?

Have you been to Paris? What do you love most about Paris?

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The 10 Most Uncommon Hotels in the World

June 9, 2019

Although many people say traveling is more about the journey than the destination, if you’ve gotten to your destination only to notice that your Hotels apartment is small, filthy, and far from all the action, It becomes an issue of concern that needs to be addressed personally.

Current trends suggest large amounts of hotels are beginning to be more than just a place to spend a night; they are places to have fun.

Perhaps, you’ve heard about the Ice hotel in Sweden or even cool spots like the Dog Bark Park in Cottonwood, Idaho. While these hotels are unconventional, here are a few more uncommon hotels you can visit during your next vacation.

Beautiful Uncommon Hotels

1. The Treehouse

This strange masterpiece is a perfect getaway spot for fun and excitement. The Cedar Creek Treehouse is private owned located deep in the woods of Mt. Rainer 50 feet above sea level, situated in a 200-year-old Western Red Cedar tree. It was constructed by its owner, Bill Compher to accommodate around five persons. It hosts an exotic bathroom, dining area, kitchen, and an observatory that’s 100 feet high which gives a magnificent view of the surrounding area.

While it’s safe for kids, children below the age of ten are not permitted inside the treehouse. During the day you have a balcony where you can enjoy the pine-scented air and miles and miles of mountain views. The uncommon hotel house is powered by solar energy with a small gas cooker, but you don’t have to worry about breakfast as that is delivered to your door.

2. The Lighthouse

If you love everything nautical, then make this uncommon hotel your destination. While there are quite a handful of lighthouses across the globe that are opened to overnight stays, the Browns Point Lighthouse in Tacoma, Washington gives you access to be more than a guest; you can be the lighthouse keeper while you enjoy your stay.

This 30-foot infrastructure is perched by Commencement Bay and the keepers dwelling was revived in recent times for overnight stays. Guests take part in the keeper program, in which they make use of the lighthouse and hold public tours. This task is designed for a minimum of two persons and a maximum of six persons, making it an excellent learning experience for families.

3. The Romance Train Hotels

A romantic train ride may sound like the perfect treat in a movie, but it’s not. Get to experience a night ride inside a train car. The Northern Rail Traincar B&B in Two Harbors, Minnesota consists of connected rail cars with 18 guest rooms. ( The Porter Suite sleeps two and includes a dinette and a private bath)

Situated on 160 acres of forested land, ( just about 25 minutes outside of Duluth), you can access Lake Superior and Gooseberry Falls, and engage in outdoor activities like hiking and golfing.

4. Yurt

Have you ever slept in a yurt? Or do you know what a yurt is?

Yurts are circular canvas dwellings made by Mongolian nomads over 2,000 years back. This masterpiece structure can accommodate several persons at once, and it rests sturdily on the ground.

Treebones Resort in Big Sur, California, hosts 16 yurts along the ridge just above the Pacific Ocean, four of which can accommodate families. This uncommon hotel resort also hosts some of the most exotic ocean-view rooms in town.

5. Big Red Barn Hotels

The Big Red Barn is just a boat ride from Seattle, located on the Puget Sound. This odd little spot is an uncommon hotel designed for two. By the way, it’s actually a real barn built in the 1890s, and it hosts a small inn. The Big Red Barn offers rare opportunities for excitement. It is inundated by miles of pristine nature (You could even catch the sight of a Bald Eagle).

The famous Victorian seaport of Port Townsend is just a 10-minutes walk away, while Fort Worden State Park which hosts gorgeous beaches and plenty of hiking trails is only two minutes away.

6. The Cave Experience

Cappadocia hosts a myriad of exotic underground hotels, yes, you heard right, underground hotels. Situated in Turkey, just a stone away from the country’s capital, Cappadocia hosts these quirk uncommon hotel spots, one of which is the Gamirasu Cave Hotel, situated in a restored, thousand-year-old Byzantine monastic retreat. It hosts 18 exotic rooms, some of which were originally monk cells cut into the cave or built with volcanic rock.

7. Sleeping in Drainpipes Hotel.

Sleeping in a drainpipe seems as odd as it sounds. Daspark Hotel in Lintz brings this odd reality to life. Located in Austria, Daspark Hotel comprises of three concrete drainpipes in the middle of a park each consisting of a small room built for two persons, showers, small storage space, and even power outlets.

You don’t need to feel bothered about sleeping in a public park as the drainpipes can only be accessed with a safety code. The best part about this quirky spot is, you get to determine your rates.

8. Underground Hotel

The sandstone of Coober Pedy in Australia hosts The Desert Cave Hotel, a perfect getaway spot that’s filled with opal mines and a myriad of odd places that makes a vacation experience unforgettable. The uncommon hotel hosts 19 underground rooms and about 30 rooms above ground offering a perfect blend of choices to pick from. Also underground are casinos, shops for artistic materials like locally mined opals and Aboriginal arts and crafts.

9. Undersea lodge Hotels

Sleeping underwater is fast becoming a new trend as both China and Dubai are pioneering this experience. China projects to have its land-based HydroTower.

While this underwater hotel is actually a research lab in Key Largo, Florida, it is open for visits to regular landlubbers. To access this hotel, you have to scuba dive your way in as this is the only way in. If you can’t scuba dive like a PRO, then this is a perfect opportunity as you’ll be given all the necessary training.

10. Street Jail turn Hotel

A ” REAL ” prison experience can be gotten in Karosta Prison in Latvia. Located in Liepaja ( About 3 hours west of Riga), The Karosta Prison was a Soviet Union detention facility famous as the prison that nobody escaped from.

Today, Karosta Prison is open for visits for just $16 per night. Here you have a chance to spend the night in a prison; Visitors get to play the role of prisoners, complete with ex-Soviet military guards giving orders, ordering one another around. The Karosta Prison also features cold iron beds and toilets that remain uncomfortably close to their original state and to have a prison meal.

Know about some other unusual hotels? Tell me about them in the comment section.

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Should You Visit Niagara Falls?

May 9, 2019

Niagara Falls is renowned as one of the top tourist destinations in the United States and Canada. It remains an irresistible travel destination for travelers from around the world. Why you may ask? The journey to these falls is not quite convenient to any major U.S. city which means visitors to the US will need at least two days to visit Niagara Falls.

While it may be a daunting task to visit Niagara, it offers a blend of unique cultural experiences. There are interesting vacation points within the area. Aside from the rugged terrain and tedious task of setting at least a couple of days to visit Niagara Falls, the climatic condition is almost unfriendly round the year. Precipitation occurs throughout the area round the year and during the winter season, it’s tough.

Why all these hassles to visit a vacation destination, you may be inclined to ask. It’s simple, excellent P.R.

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Across the world, Niagara Falls is known as a must-see travel spot. Recently, I connected with my friend who’s from Taiwan and asked if he was acquainted with Niagara Falls prior to emigrating to the U.S. He gave a shocking revelation, not only did he know about Niagara, he learned about the falls while in grade four. He went on to provide details that lots of Asians back home saw Niagara Falls as one of the most places one must visit in North America.

The fall’s reputation is also remarkable across Europe. It’s often compared with the Great Walls of China or the Taj Majal, of China and India respectively.

Niagara Falls has an enduring reputation. Perhaps, it’s because it doesn’t disappoint. Views from the falls themselves are breath-taking. Not only this, the famous Maid of the Mist cruise takes tourists directly through the falls. The serene around the falls surrounding cities leaves unforgettable experiences. Ontario, the native town of Niagara Falls is renowned for its allure and beauty.

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A walk along Queen Victoria Park just along the falls on the Canadian side provides an exhilarating experience you can’t shake off. The pristine view from the Canadian side gives a sense of what it would feel like visiting the falls before it became famous as a travel and vacation spot.

I conducted a survey by speaking with forty persons that had visited the falls in recent times. I performed this survey talking to people I randomly chose, and the results were pretty much interesting. (most of the people there emigrated from outside the U.S., or they had chosen the area as their new home ) They ranged from young adults to retirees, most of who traveled from places around the world, most of who visited the spot during a tour.

Here’s a summary of the feedback I got:

Were the falls worth visiting?

A resounding yes. The majority of the respondents acknowledged that the trip from their cities was lengthy, but only a few persons seemed to bother about the distance. Many persons I spoke with commented about how they enjoyed visiting the countryside and basking in the euphoria of the warmth the area provides.

Individuals that included a trip to Niagara Falls as part of a tour of Canada anticipated a long journey and were expected to worry less. Just one person showed displeasure. He simply said he wasn’t impressed given the long-distance he traveled.

Most recommended attractions?

The Maid of the Mist boat cruise is remarkably glorious. The boat cruise was highlighted by many people as the best way to tour the area for individuals who had trouble going to the Canadian side because of visa re-entry issues. The Cave of the Winds tour elevator takes visitors from the bottom of the falls; this activity proved exciting for individuals who wanted an alternative to the boat ride.

The helicopter tour proved exciting, although just a single person in my survey took this tour.

My survey about nighttime illumination of the falls gave mixed feedback, while some persons found it amazing, a few other individuals found it less exciting. A few travelers who visited with kids recommended a trip to the fall’s surrounding town, Ontario as it hosts lots of pleasurable sites that are sure to please kids.

How long should one stay in Niagara Falls?

This question attracted different answers. While some individuals felt a few hours was more than adequate to tour the falls, not a single person suggested staying in the area beyond two days

When should you go to Niagara Falls?

This question poses a challenge. As expected, Niagara falls records a high number of visitors during the summer. Some who visited in the winter season spoke about the magnificent sight of the falls surrounded by ice. These individuals spoke about their regret of not been able to take the Maid of the Mist boat ride as it stops running in October.

From the opinion of the winter visitors, I spoke with, visiting the falls during the winter season requires some preparation against the cold weather condition.

Some travelers recommended visiting during the fall to enjoy the foliage in Upstate New York along the way.

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Conclusively, many of the participants in this survey saw Niagara Falls as an excellent getaway destination. To make the most of a trip to the fall, take some time to visit Toronto and spend the weekend, whether you’re visiting from Boston or New York. Chances are you’ll be thrilled if you visit prepared for the weather conditions. Also, plan to stay just a couple of days and shed high expectations about tourist attractions outside of those related to the falls.

Have you been to Niagara Falls? What do you think?

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Makeup Face Charts: Tool for Professional Makeup Artists

November 15, 2018

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Most Professional Makeup Artists need help in creating the perfect look for clients and also in practicing certain makeup looks and styles. Unless you are a professional or trained makeup artist, chances are you may not know what blank makeup face charts are or how to use them.

To put it in a short form, a makeup face chart is used by most makeup artists to test out or plan a look. They are also used to record the details of a look that has been practiced or performed on someone else to keep for future reference, like for example a photo shoot look or bridal trial.

Makeup Artists face charts are necessary to have because they help you keep track of all the different products, brushes and color combinations that were used to create a particular look and the skin type, in the event that you wish to reconstruct the look again in the future for another client.

Another advantage of makeup charts is to use them as a portfolio of makeup looks performed on previous clients. Before the cosmetic or makeover demonstration begins, makeup artists can use makeup charts to show clients the potential outcomes of the makeup artists’ creativity.

A well pre-designed blank makeup chart provides the perfect face diagram for demonstrating your technique and where specific products will be applied to the face.

The blank charts come in convenient pad sheets, and every sheet can serve as a work surface to write down beauty tools used, skin type, client’s information and anticipated results. If the plan of action includes using new cosmetic applications, the makeup chart can also document the product brand names and types that are used during the appointment.

In addition, most blank face charts for makeup artists are valuable resources for planning out cosmetic applications in the future. The makeup charts can even be used as educational materials and tools when training beginning makeup artists and estheticians.

Makeup face charts come on a well-designed paper that you can apply makeup directly to, so you want to treat the test face on the paper as an actual person, going through all the steps of applying foundation, primer, and so forth. With this chart, you can let your creativity soar and experiment by playing around with blush, bronzer, lip colors and eye colors. Complete your look by spraying over the entire look with hairspray once you are finished in order to preserve the look.

An invaluable tool for beginners venturing into the makeup artistry world, I recommend taking them to fashion and makeup classes, it makes learning fun and easier to practice.

Use a make up face chart workbook to create beautiful Create different looks for different occasions on different types of female face shapes using color pencils, crayons, or real makeup. It is perfect for carrying around in your handbag or briefcase.

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Christmas Journals: Are they Necessary?

November 3, 2018

There are many types of journals to keep. There are lists and planners, calendars, and diaries. All are useful, and most people usually have one or two that work for them more than the other.
Keeping Christmas journals is probably something you get if you are a journal-type person. A Christmas diary is a journal that you will find yourself using to its capacity.

It is a perfect way to jot down your thoughts, to-do lists, write down movies to watch or places to go this Christmas. Use a Christmas notebook to write down your shopping lists, things to do this Christmas, people you hope to see, and your feelings and desires as the year come to an end. Ten or more years will go by and you will have a beautiful Christmas scrapbook document of the lovely Christmas you spent this year. The Christmas notepad is a memory journal that you can read year after year on how special this Christmas was to you.

If you’ve never kept Christmas journals before, there’s no need to worry that you’ve missed out on several years of recording holiday memories. You can start now and as the years pass by, soon they will become family artifacts.

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The heart of Christmas journals will no doubt be the gifts you exchange: the cute gifts you receive from friends and loved ones, as well as the gifts you give. What you choose to give others says something about each person.
Recording your gift-giving and receiving has other significance. It reveals our popular culture—what the rave of the moment was that year. It can also reveal economic status—were you better off financially some years and not others?
And, of course, flipping through the pages of your journal can bring back fond memories of each Christmas, causing you and your family to relive those special moments of receiving or giving the perfect Christmas gift.

Christmas Card Letters and Lists.

You can also keep the list of people to whom to send Christmas cards and annual letters in a Christmas notebook. Over the years, you find out that your Christmas card list changes with the years; so you can easily track who you received cards from, and how some particular friends disappear from your list and life. However, if you want to try and track down lost family members or friends, you can use your Christmas lists from years ago with old addresses to start your search.
Writing annual Christmas letters has become a style in the past decade or so. Save the ones you send and receive in your Christmas diary.

Here are some suggestions and ideas to help you begin your Christmas Journals.

Start with a title and the year and anything that may be unique about this year – such as Christmas in some other town, or a specially themed Christmas
Use it to write down your Christmas gift list this year. Include ideas for gifts and what you ended up getting each person.
Use it to make a Christmas shopping list and Christmas card list. Include who you sent to and who you received from.
Add anything else, like new Christmas recipes you’re making or crafty gift projects you’re working on.
Add decorations of washi and cute Christmas stickers if you like. While writing Christmas letters, cards, or wrapping gifts, there might be little bits left you can throw on the page
After Christmas, grab a few extra Christmas tags you like and add to the cute Christmas journals.
Write in what you received as gifts from family and friends, note special Christmas dishes you liked or funny things that happened this Christmas.

The main thing is to make sure you use it to make your Christmas lists, and because this cute journal has your gift, card, and letter lists, you’ll reach for it every year.

The journal will help you create your list each new Christmas season because you can base it on last year. Soon, you’ll have this cool Christmas scrapbook that shows you how you spent Christmas with your loved ones and family over the years. It makes you see the way the gifts change; how the names of people come and go on your lists as lives change and friends move.

It’s a very cool journal that your kids will definitely love to see. Adding in the scraps of gift tags and paper lets you save some of those beautiful artworks (that will be old-fashioned one day), and you’ll have a preserved a sweet Christmas tag from loved ones forever.

A simple Christmas journal is all you need to start, and it doesn’t matter whether you purchase a particular journal-type book, or a scrapbook, the content in between the covers is what’s important.

Give Christmas diary as a gift to someone else or keep it for yourself. Keep this special journal during the Christmas season to remember the joy of that time of year.

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25 Best Travel Items, Accessories and Gadgets For Traveler

March 2, 2018

When traveling, one of the most tedious and important aspects is packing the necessary travel items you need and using the perfect means to help you organize it all.

Based on the latest trends out there and my own personal experience, this article is a broad list of all the travel items and travel accessories that make your life easier when you are on the road. Do you have the right items to make your journey smooth?

Whether you’re traveling to a business meeting or flying to sunny beaches, the right tools can make all the difference. Travel safer and smarter in 2018 with 25 of the best Travel items, accessories, and gadgets.

Bon, voyage!

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Whether you want the very best vacuum storage bags for your bulky items or if you’re traveling and want to be as efficient as possible – these space bags can fit anything and everything inside. With their anti-mold, anti-mildew, and water-tight features, these all-purpose bags are perfect under any conditions.

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2. RFID Travel Organizer

Keep your documents Compact, tidy, secure, and safe. Its Rfid blocking function will protect your privacy. Plenty of room to well organize all your travel essentials.

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3. Travel safe with Kenneth Cole Reaction 8 Wheelin Expandable Luggage Spinner Suitcase Medium 25″

This is a sturdy and durable piece of luggage with good hardware that even the airlines have not been able to destroy.

Buy on Amazon for $109.95

4. Packing Cubes with a shoe bag

These packing cubes are a must-have on any journey! You can put so many things into each cube and it keeps your luggage neat and well-organized! A must-have travel item for the modern traveler.

Buy on Amazon for $25.99

5. This Ergonomic Travel Pillow

This washable ergonomic travel pillow stops your head from falling as you sleep. Can be used by adults and children and perfect to use on buses, airplanes, trains, trains, cars, wheelchairs, or even while watching TV.

Buy on Amazon for $24.95

6. This Anti-Crease Travel Garment Bag and Luggage Accessory

Save time on ironing! This travel garment bag sleeves will keep your clothes clean and organized, so you don’t have to worry about wrinkled, crumpled clothes during your trip.

Buy on Amazon for $27.99

7. Bluetooth Headphones, Hi-Fi Stereo Wireless Headset, Foldable, Soft Memory-Protein Earmuffs, w/ Built-in Mic and Wired Mode for PC/ Cell Phones/ TV

This bestseller headphones offer peace and tranquility during air travel. Snoring passengers will be no match for its noise-canceling technology.

Buy on Amazon for $35.99

8. Water Bottle with Built-in Pill Organizer

Take your medication on the go! This water bottle with a built-in pill organizer can store your medication for each day of the week. The medication holder can also be detached.

Buy on Amazon for $17.99

9. These Amazing Space-Saving Laundry Detergent Sheets

Add water and the sheet will dissolve instantly. Easy to carry, lightweight with a great scent. Great to take with us on a trip or any time you’re flying and want to avoid extra liquids and weight.

Buy on Amazon from $10.99

10. Keep your Items safe with a Portable Safe

Protect your valuables while you’re out sightseeing with this portable safe. Put your belongings inside, shut it, and attach your bag to a secure fixture and lock it down with the TSA accepted 3-dial combination lock —in a car, by the pool, or in-flight.

Buy on Amazon for $69.00

11. An Anti-theft Backpack that Charges your Gadgets

Buy on Amazon $33.99

12. Oral-B Pro 1000 Electric Power Rechargeable Battery Toothbrush with Automatic Timer and CrossAction Brush Head

Recommended by dentists, I honestly feel like this is the most bang for your buck when it comes to purchasing an electric toothbrush brush. If you are looking for a standard electric toothbrush that works as well as the more expensive ones I would strongly suggest this product.

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13. Keep your toiletries organized with this waterproof organizer

Travel smarter with an all in one toiletry bag

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14. Smart Tank Top with Secret Pockets

This shirt is great! You can hide your passport, cash and credit cards, even your cell phones and keys when traveling and feel completely safe and secure. The material is very soft and feels nice against the skin.

Buy on Amazon for $44.90

15. This Travel-sized Wireless Router with USB Media Storage

Transform any wired network to a wireless network and stay connected! You can also stream your videos, photos, and music to your connected media devices.

Buy on Amazon for $39.99

16. Enjoy music on the go with this wireless and waterproof Bluetooth speaker

Buy on Amazon for $21.49

17. Boost Circulation with these highly-rated compression socks

These socks are great! They are soft yet sturdy. They really help in boosting circulation

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18. Charge on the go with this portable mini power bank

This smallest portable power bank with built-in flashlight fits perfectly in your hand and pocket; it is the perfect traveling companion

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19. Hang up your washing with this Travel Clothes Line

No more hanging your clothes over hotel room chairs. Portable, Lightweight, and very sturdy, It is perfect for traveling and camping.

Buy on Amazon for $8.99

20. Stay hydrated with this collapsible water bottle

Great for air travel and hiking, these collapsible water bottles are fantastic as they come rolled or folded up and take up very little space.

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21. The only worldwide travel charger and power adapter you’ll ever need

This adapter will provide you with all the likely outlets worldwide, guaranteeing you always stay charged on a trip abroad

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22. IPad

Tablets are getting slimmer and lighter which makes them a great option for packing a bulky laptop.

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23. GoPro

A GoPro is especially advised to travel with if you’re into adventure sports.

Buy on Amazon for $299

24. Digital Camera

If you are into photography and want to take high-quality pictures, you should consider investing in a digital camera.

Buy on Amazon for $86.99

25. Avoid the knots and get this nifty cable organizer

Keep your cables and electronics accessories organized and easy to find with this Universal Electronics Accessories Travel Organizer

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