When the heat goes up our body requires more water and we don’t feel like eating. We need to reintegrate the mineral salt lost by sweating and it is a good idea to follow a diet full of fruit and vegetables. Homemade freezer pops are an easy and fun summer snack for kids and grownups […]
Do you think that your terrace is too small to be a vegetable garden? Think twice…with the right plants and some saving-space ideas you can. Everybody dreams to have fresh hand-picked vegetable ready to eat every day on the table. Unfortunately, for the majority of us this is impossible, especially for who lives in big […]
The summer is finally here, the sun starts shining and the days are getting longer and longer. It is time to start thinking about our wardrobe and how to organise it in order to get space for our summer clothes. It is not time yet to get rid of all our winter stuff so how […]
Dust mites are tiny “pests” that infest the pillows and the closets of our homes. Formidable enemies that may be fought by using natural remedies like lemon and salt against ants or basil against mosquitos. But all this may be not enough. According to a study by a team of researchers, the cushions on which […]
Health benefits of cherries Arthritis: Drinking a glass of tart cherry juice mixed with water three times a day may ease the symptoms of arthritis as cherries have anti-inflammatory properties Heart: A diet which includes eating lots of cherries lowers the overall risk factors of heart disease, body fat and cholesterol. Antioxidants: Sweet cherries contain […]
Everybody knows the crucial importance of the color of the walls when it comes to decorate the house. The choice is fundamental, but in order to fully understand it, we need to start from the psychology of colors. Each color has a conscious effect that relies on personal taste, and an unconscious effect, more psychological […]
The heat increases the risk of dehydration. Our body needs more water and mineral salt. Start your day by drinking two glasses of water and keep drinking at each meal, as well as before and after your workout. It is a good habit to bring a bottle of water always with you in case you […]
Monday morning, you need another coffee. But when you take the coffee machine from the sink you realise that is nor shiny as when you bought it. The aluminium is not clear and there is trace of limestone inside… time to clean it up, but how? Here some easy tips to bring you mocha pot […]
Drinking a glass of water with half a lemon squeezed into it daily has many benefits for your health. Water with lemon, especially if drunk hot, can boost your immune system, flush out unwanted material, relieve tooth pain and respiratory problems, reduces fever and purifies the blood. With the arrival of the spring our body […]
How many times you have thought about tidying up you fridge? Looking at the shelves you just see a messy mix of boxes, bottles, vegetables and meats and you wonder how you can find the celery you need to prepare your salad. Here a list of easy tips to follow to organise your fridge once […]
You organised a romantic dinner at home with flowers, nice food, champagne and scented candles… the dinner was great and you were very pleased with the food you cooked…unfortunately, the day after you realised that your table cover got some stain of wax. How do you remove them? Follow the simple instructions below: Remove candle […]
Refreshing smoothie ideal for summer, made with cucumber and kiwi, ginger-flavored kombucha and fresh cilantro. Makes: About 3 1/2 cups for 2, 1 3/4-cup servings Preparation: 10 minutes INGREDIENTS 1 small cucumber, chopped 2 ripe kiwis, peeled 1 cup ginger-flavored kombucha (see Tip) 1/2 cup low-fat plain Greek yogurt 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro leaves 6 […]