Positive affirmations are rather like mantras. They are positive statements that create a certain mindset, letting you improve your positivity. In the process, you find more gratitude and build faith in your own potential and accomplishments. In short, an affirmation is a sentence or phrase directed at a specific part of…
Vidya Sury, Collecting Smiles
Preparing to make your home safe for aging parents can be a daunting task. On one hand, it is a fantastic opportunity to have them with you as you get to spend quality time together and also look after them. On the other hand, it can pose a challenge. There are…
Take your home from chaotic to peaceful with these 7 tips on how to make your home more relaxing! We lead such hectic lives that we literally live in our workplaces or are commuting, rather than spending time at home. The fast pace, the frenzy—it all begs for a concerted effort…
While there are certainly some critical distinctions between being a collector of fine things and a hoarder, both lifestyles can often blur the line between what is considered normal and abnormal behavior. Collectors vs Hoarders In general, collectors are considered to have a well-defined purpose for their collections, whether monetary value,…
Time flies when you have a baby and before you know it, it is time to make those first birthday invites! After you have spent so much of your time designing the perfect baby arrival announcements you want a break from doing something similar. Your baby’s arrival keeps you busy and…
Tough question, and kind of hard to answer, isn’t it? I’d say having a big ego, or simply having an ego can be both good and bad, as there are positive as well as negative effects of having an ego—depending on its size. I am sure you can think of many…
Ever had to deal with a difficult person–someone who made you want to pull every single hair out of your head and scream at the top of your lungs? Of course, you have! What a dumb question. But more important, do you have to deal with a person like this on…







