Donated two machines

A politician running for a second term in the district donated two elliptical machines in the local center. There is a rise in the number of obese adults in the neighborhood and the politician thought of encouraging locals to exercise using the machines he gave.

I must admit it is a good idea. I personally saw the number of overweight kids and adults in the neighborhood when they attended the turnover. They will certainly benefit from the machines now located at the center. I do hope they make use of it.

Acknowledge the problem

I always keep in mind what my dad tells my brother and I: face your problem head on. A problem would seem too big if you are always avoiding it. If you acknowledge the problem, you can easily break it down to pieces and tackle each one until it is solved! Passages Malibu is a place where you can face your problem on dependency head on. It is a cure center for those who have become dependent on drugs, alcohol and other substances.

I saw how Tiger Woods said sorry about his cheating. It is a clear admission that he has a problem and that he’s dealing with it. It was said that he was addicted to sex and that he went into a sex rehab to curb the problem. The same goes for David Duchovny who also admitted his sex addiction. Other celebrities have come forward to admit directly or indirectly their drug and alcohol dependency. Like the facilities these celebrities went to, Passages Malibu is a place where you can cure whatever it is you are dependent on. What’s more, Passages Malibu goes the holistic way by curing what underlies the addiction problem. It could be a lot of things and their team of expert therapists can help you with that. All you need to do is start by acknowledging your dependency and committing to coordination with the professionals in Passages.

Know more about the center through the Passages Malibu blog. You can also visit them at PassagesMalibu.com or call them up for coordination.

Proper Bed Linen Care

You can extend the lifespan of your linens by washing and drying them properly. Also, save the care instructions that come in the package – tape it on an index card and keep it handy.

Bedsheets

- Wash the sheets in cool or lukewarm water, using a gentle cycle if the sheets are not too dirty.
- Less detergent is recommended. You actually need only half the amount prescribed by the detergent label.
- Using bleach breaks down fabric fibers so it should be avoided.
- Avoid over drying your sheets as this will make it more prone to wrinkles.
- Promptly remove your sheets from the dryer and fold them immediately.

Pillowcases

- Buy a few extras of pillowcases that you love. Pillowcases wear out more quickly than sheets.
- Changing your pillowcases at least twice a week ensures that you have fresher pillows every time, especially in hot climates like ours.

Duvet or Comforter

- Every morning, shake and fluff your comforter after every use. This will help keep the filling evenly distributed.
- Washing your duvet in a large commercial washing machine is best.
- Dry cleaning though must be limited as chemicals may break the fibers in the filling of your duvet or comforter.
- Dry your duvet on gentle heat in the dryer. When dry, take it out and give it a good shake to straighten lumps formed by clusters of filling.
- Air dry the duvet for at least 24 hours to make sure it is completely dry.
- You can forgo cleaning your duvet or comforter for months if you keep them inside a duvet cover.

First time moms

I am buying boxes of prenatal vitamin for my three pregnant friends. I will be seeing the three of them separately for some girl bonding time. I love these friends of mine. They have been my friends since I was in college and have remained as such even during that time I was in ‘hibernation’. I am giving them prenatal vitamins because I want them to be healthy while carrying their precious bundles. The three of them are first time moms.

Nightly ritual

I didn’t have a nightly ritual until I spent a weekend with my cousin, Jill. I saw her using a firming night cream before going to sleep. I got curious so she gave me a lecture of the benefits of using that cream. When I tried it, I knew it would be a nightly ritual for me.

And now, however tired I am, I put on the night cream before I go to sleep. It’s not just for vanity. It’s also for skin care. I also got my mom into this ritual as well as two of her friends.

Close to his bosses

My brother was asking me about a fat burner for men that his boss was talking about. My brother, M, is close to his bosses. He normally joins them for lunch or dinner or when they go out at night. You can just imagine how much he knows about those people. He was telling me that he sometimes gets too much information that he tunes out the conversation. It’s not like he would tell somebody else. But that he just thinks it’s not right.

Knowing my brother, he would really find it not right to know too much personal information on his bosses.

Your goodnight guide

The sheets you’d usually find in your basic bed linen sheet…

Fitted Sheet – A sheet with elastic edges tailored to fit a particular mattress without slipping off. This serves as the bottom-most sheet.

Flat Sheet – A rectangular sheet of cloth placed over the fitted sheet; also called the top sheet.

Comforter – A fiber-filled quilted bed covering that goes over the top of a mattress but does not cover pillows or hang all the way to the floor.

Duvet or Comforter Cover – A large, protective, and decorative casing for a comforter, usually with ties, snaps, or buttons to close it. It protects your comforter from dirt, and saves you trips to the Laundromat.