8 Worst Places to Keep Your Things, 9 Common Men’s Health Problems To Look Out For

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• 8 Worst Places to Keep Your Things …
• 9 Common Men’s Health Problems To Look Out For …
• Top 8 Must Have Beach Dresses …
• 7 Really Cute Funny Bone Ticklers …
• 8 Ways To Look Better Naked …
• 8 Unique Business Card Holders …
• 10 Dangerous Things about Diet Pills You Should Know…
• 9 Ace Slogan Shirts …
• 7 Beauty Weapons You Must Have…
• 7 Most Popular Television Shows …
• 8 Ways to Wear White …
• 7 Tasty Juicer Recipes …
• 10 Sizzling July Cover Girls (and Boy)…
• 8 Budget Friendly Wedding Presents …

8 Worst Places to Keep Your Things … Posted: 24 Jun 2010 10:48 AM PDT I was watching the Today Show a couple of weeks ago and saw a segment I'll never forget. It was about the worst places for your health, which got me thinking. What else do we do every day that might be hazardous, or just plain gross? I did a little digging, and added a few things to the list they had on Today. Keep these in mind! These are the 7 worst places to keep your things… 1. Toothbrush   Photo Credit: Creature Comforts Where do you keep your toothbrush? Most likely it sits in a cup on your bathroom counter near your sink. Believe it or not, that's one of the worst places to keep it! Every time you flush your toilet, bacteria goes flying up to six feet away… right there on your counter, and on your toothbrush! Ick! Keep it in a cup in your medicine cabinet instead. 2. Handbag   Photo Credit: Jennifer Ladd handmade Think about all the places your handbags sits during the average day… the floor of your office, the floor in the public restroom, the floor of the restaurant… so when you get home, the last place you ought to set it is on the kitchen counter or on the dining room table! In fact, you might want to just throw the thing away. A recent study asked women to swab the bottom of the handbags, and found that the majority of them are covered in fecal matter. Oh, gross! So keep your handbag on a hook… especially in the restroom! 3. Prescription drugs   Photo Credit: Punk Dolphin Most of us tend to keep our medicines in, well, the medicine cabinet in the bathroom! But that's actually not the best place for it. Our bathrooms can get very hot and humid when we shower, and most drugs aren't meant to be stored over 77 degrees. Keep them in a kitchen cabinet or closet instead.

9 Common Men’s Health Problems To Look Out For … Posted: 24 Jun 2010 10:41 AM PDT Men can be a complicated species…They are all so unique that no user guide has ever been written! They do tend to have one thing in common, though, and that's a hatred for doctors and hospitals. My boyfriend will do anything to avoid going! I do worry about his health, though, so I've been looking at which health problems are common in men, and how to spot them. Here are my results… 1. Prostate Problems   Photo Credit: ChrisDigital™ The prostate is a gland underneath the bladder, which features in the production of semen. The biggest indication of something being wrong with the prostate is having trouble urinating. In men over 50, this can be caused by the prostate swelling, and pushing against the uretha. It can also be caused by prostate cancer, though, so it's worth keeping an eye on. If he starts to feel a sudden urge to urinate, has trouble urinating or his urine contains blood, its worth asking the doctor for a PSA test, which checks for abnormalities in the blood and can detect prostate cancer. If worst comes to worst, remember that prostate cancer has a very high survival rate, with over two thirds of sufferers living well into old age. 2. Depression and Anxiety   Photo Credit: Pink Sherbet Photography While more and more people are diagnosed with depression each year, the vast majority are women. This isn't because women are more prone to depression, though, but simply because men struggle to ask for help. Nearly 70% of all suicides are committed by men. If you notice that he is losing interest in his hobbies, has insomnia, is lethargic, feels anxious and has trouble concentrating, then it's time to get him to a doctor, who will be able to offer treatments. You could also try giving him St Johns Wort, after carefully reading the instructions, and buying a book on breathing and relaxation exercises to try together.

Top 8 Must Have Beach Dresses … Posted: 24 Jun 2010 10:09 AM PDT It's that time of the year again! It's time to go to the beach. So, do you have any beach dresses that you would wear? You should always have a stock of them in your closet if you are a frequent beach goer. You wouldn't want to wear the same one each time. Below, I am going to give you the top 8 must have beach dresses… 8. Effie scarf dress Price: $158.00 at jcrew.com Really, I don't like the dress all that much. Probably because of the color, but my friend on the other hand really likes the dress. I do however like how the dress overlaps. I think it would make a good dress for the beach. 7. Twist Strap Goddess Dress Price: $39.00 at ardenb.com This is a purple dress that has a stretch top with a free flowing bottom. I like it, because it is purple and purple is one of my favorite colors. What do you think of it? Add in some bangles and it will look gorgeous! 6. The Yellow Beach Dress Price: $19.99 at victoriassecret.com I'm not a big fan of yellow clothes, but I think this one would be acceptable to wear to the beach. This is a hot halter that will give you some fun in the sun. It has a ruched empire waist, A-line, Gold O-ring hardware straps and ties at the neck.

7 Really Cute Funny Bone Ticklers … Posted: 24 Jun 2010 08:32 AM PDT Every so often I run a cross a little joke that puts a smile on my face. Did you know it take twice as many muscles to frown as it does to smile? People who frown a lot have baggy cheek muscles, really! It's true! The best exercise for your face? Smiling! So go ahead, smile a while and give your face a rest! 1. Summer fun?   Photo Credit: AhavatHaEmet I'll never understand teachers. First, they tell you to have a nice summer, then they hand out a summer reading list. 2. Man in the moon   Photo Credit: Philipp Klinger / AWAY (In Greece) When is the moon the heaviest? When it's full! 3. Childhood days are over   Photo Credit: Alan Ranger When 7 year old Maggie was asked by Grandma if she was excited about turning 7, and being such a big girl, she replied, "Not really, Grammy. I had a lot of fun being a kid."

8 Ways To Look Better Naked … Posted: 24 Jun 2010 06:52 AM PDT Getting naked is unavoidable. I mean, you wouldn't really want to wear the same clothes forever, no matter how comfortable they are, or how great you look. So, at one point or another, you'll have to take your clothes off. And if you are in a relationship, it'll probably happen even more frequently. Add in skimpy Summer bikinis, and you might feel nearly-naked most of the time…meaning you need to look good! I've been working hard, and here are my top tips to looking good naked… 1. Drink More   Photo Credit: Hawee Ta3kees } هاوي تعكيس This tip is often given, but as well as boosting your health, it really will make you look better. It'll help to clear up your complexion, minimize bloating and boost your hair and nail health. There are mixed messages on exactly how much we should be drinking, but at least two litres, and make sure you aren't ever thirsty! 2. Buy A Dry Brush   Photo Credit: PinkBow Make sure that you use a dry brush! As well as helping exfoliation to remove all dry skin cells and make it glow, it also stimulates the skin to make it look radiant, and it boosts circulation. Try doing it a few times a week before your shower…It gives me great glowy skin, which I love! 3. Get Your Fibre   Photo Credit: Philipp Klinger / BACK Make sure you are getting the right amount of fibre. Not only does this boost your digestive system and prevent block ups and bloating, but it also keeps you feeling fuller for longer, which means you'll not feel the need to snack and will consume less calories. I've been checking the fibre content of everything I eat, and finding this a great excuse to eat wholewheat biscuits!

8 Unique Business Card Holders … Posted: 24 Jun 2010 06:11 AM PDT How many times have you met someone unexpectedly at a café or shop and wished you'd brought one of your business cards with you? I keep a cute, clever business card case filled with cards in my handbag at all times for just such occasions! Of course, I love using my case because it's so adorable… and you can have one, too! Here's my list of 8 unique, cute, cool business card holders! 1. Umbra Bungee Card Case Price: $5.50 at umbra.com I love just about everything Umbra makes, including this really interesting business card case. It comes in four bright colors, and opens at one end with a cap attached by a small elastic cord (so it doesn't get lost!). You could also use it as a unique ID case or wallet! 2. Owl Contact You Business Card holder Price: $19.99 at modcloth.com I have this thing for owls. I think they're cute, far more adorable than just about any other creature. If you feel the same way, then why not add a wise little owl to your workbag or handbag, just for storing your business cards? This holder is ideal, with a whimsical little button closure and of course, a sweet little owl! 3. Anthropologie "Florid" Card Holder Price: $28.00 at anthropologie.com This business card holder is all feminine touches, but all business too! I love the pretty floral pattern, and the rich colors. It looks a lot like a little tapestry, does it? All that's missing is a fresh stack of your business cards, ready to be handed out.

10 Dangerous Things about Diet Pills You Should Know… Posted: 24 Jun 2010 06:08 AM PDT In the world today, we understand that there are many individuals, both young and old, who would like to lose weight. After all, who does not want that perfect body that those diet pills claim to offer us? I decided to use diet pills a couple years ago, when I was 22 (I'm 24 now). The pill we used definitely did not do what it was supposed to do. In fact, it did more harm than it did good. Below, I am going to give you 10 dangerous things about diet pills you should know… #10 Diet pills are known for increasing one’s heart rate, which is not a good thing. When I took the pills, I could feel my heart beating pretty fast. Did any of you out there have this symptom? Photo Credit: bored-now #9 While I never got the chance to check my blood pressure, there have been reports that blood pressure increases when diet pill is in your system. #8 Apart from the blood pressure increasing, it has also been stated that the body temperature increases. Did anyone experience this symptom after taking the pills? Photo Credit: chapendra

9 Ace Slogan Shirts … Posted: 24 Jun 2010 04:22 AM PDT Although I do like a variety of clothing styles, at heart I'm a jeans & t-shirt kind of girl. I particularly love slogan t-shirts. You could have a different one for every day of the year, but here are my pick of the witty and amusing slogans around at the moment. 1. Chocoholic 'Hand over the chocolate and no-one will get hurt'. As a dedicated chocoholic I'd wear this one – well, people couldn't say they hadn't been warned … printwhatyouthink.co.uk 2. Girl Genius 'This girl's a genius'. Well, why be modest? moretvicar.com 3. Armed Chick 'Chick with a gun'. One for lovers of vintage style and film noir. zazzle.co.uk

7 Beauty Weapons You Must Have… Posted: 24 Jun 2010 04:06 AM PDT Sometimes, you just need something extra to make an outfit complete. Whether you need some shimmer to complete a look or just something to boost your confidence and make you feel irresistible, every woman needs an arsenal of beauty weapons for those 'just In case' situations, and I've been hunting out my favourites. Here are the top 7 beauty weapons you must have… 1. Shimmer Powder Price: $15 from victoriassecret.com This body shimmer is great for highlighting your favourite areas on yourself, but it has a secret use, too. The shimmer has a delicious sugary flavor, which makes it perfect for showing him exactly where you want him to lick, too. Use it to highlight your collar bones in a sexy LBD, and drive him wild while you are out and about! 2. Linen Scent Price: $65 at sephora.com Sometimes, perfume isn't enough to make an outfit smell divine, and it can really affect your confidence wondering if you smell like a shop or the back of the wardrobe. The solution? This gorgeous linen spray. It has a gentle rose petal scent which is light while also being noticeable, and it will really boost your confidence, too. Not to mention its seductive hints… 3. Juicy Couture Sugar Scrub Price: $45 at saksfifthavenue.com This scrub is simply divine. From the cute box to its gorgeous smell, it smoothes on easily, and the sugar means it gently nourishes and exfoliates your skin to make sure its looking radiant and amazing. Have a long soak in the bath and apply this… you'll look and feel amazing, and be ready for anything!

7 Most Popular Television Shows … Posted: 24 Jun 2010 03:58 AM PDT I don't watch television much, but there are a couple of television shows that I enjoy watching. I have decided to write a blog on 7 most popular television shows. Some of these shows, you may be familiar with, while others, you may not be. 7. Lost   Photo Credit: B Rosen How many of you here watch Lost? This seems to be a well talked about show. The episodes really catch your attention. Lost is all about survival. It follows the lives of plane crash survivors as they are on a mysterious island. 6. Hannah Montana   Photo Credit: diyana1123 We can't forget about Miley Cyrus, now can we? Or is it Hannah Montana? Oh, whichever it is, Hannah/Miley sure do capture the kids attention! My 5 year old loves watching Hannah Montana and I think it's a good show. I like it, because Miley's dad ( Billy Ray) plays as Miley's dad… 5. Grey's Anatomy   Photo Credit: roberttwain68@yahoo.com This television show is an American medical drama series. As you watch it, you will be following the lives of residents, interns and mentors. As you watch the beginning, you will want to leave it on the channel, because it really makes you wonder what is going to happen in the end.

8 Ways to Wear White … Posted: 24 Jun 2010 03:16 AM PDT I love that it's summer, and it's acceptable to wear white again! But sometimes if you wear it wrong you can end up looking like a bride, or like a ghost! No worries, though. If you want to wear white, but aren't sure how, here's my list of 8 ways to wear white. 1. Maeve "Beda" Dress Price: $118.00 at anthropologie.com I first spied this dress in its violet-blue incarnation, then saw took a second look and fell in love with it in white. Perfect for garden parties, lunch dates, or just an afternoon shopping with the girls, isn't it? I love the flattering cut and the ultra-feminine details… so pretty! 2. Leifsdottir "Esplanade" Halter Top Price: $118.00 at anthropologie.com Looking for a long, lean silhouette, something that will flatter your shape and turn heads? Add this sexy halter to any cigarette pants or pencil skirt and you're there! I love the row of shiny brass buttons and the ruching at the front and back… and who could forget that gorgeous bow on the shoulder? 3. Tiny "Fire Flyaway" Cardigan Price: $88.00 at anthropologie.com You'll need a light-weight, pretty cardigan for keeping the slight chill away by the water, or at the park for night-time music in the park… and this is just the cardigan for the job! It's all sweet, delicate eyelet and curve-hugging nips… I love it!

7 Tasty Juicer Recipes … Posted: 24 Jun 2010 02:12 AM PDT Spring is here, and lots of yummy fruits are appearing in the shops. Here are some juice cocktails I've invented. I haven't actually tried most of them, but they sound good … 1. Pot luck – banana, apple and strawberry I can vouch for this one, as I tried it in a juice bar soon after I moved to Spain. The reason I picked this combination was that they were the only three fruits I could remember in Spanish! Fortunately it turned out well. Photo Credit: wagner campelo 2. Red devil – raspberry and melon This would make the most gorgeous color, and the melon would counteract the sweetness of the raspberries. Photo Credit: danichro 3. Autumn harvest – grape, apple, and blackberry Pick some free blackberries and make them into a juice instead of a pie! Photo Credit: venkane

10 Sizzling July Cover Girls (and Boy)… Posted: 23 Jun 2010 09:27 PM PDT Here are some goodies for you ladies who love to collect magazines. I read somewhere that flipping through a magazine is one of the pleasures still left in life. If you agree, here are some that will hit the stands very soon. 1. Lady Gaga for Rolling Stone Well, this cover is really not that surprising anymore since “surprising” is her idea of normal. I wonder if she finds it annoying or upsetting to realize that most people are no longer shocked by her looks since they have come to expect shocking from her. Is that why she has turned to nasty public behavior? 2. Adriana Lima for V Spain This is V’s first foreign edition and what HOT cover to start the venture with. Interesting bit from the interview: Adriana said that she felt her sexiest right after she had her daughter. 3. Hayley Williams for Spin I can count at least 5 boys I know who have the biggest crush on this girl. I can surely understand their fascination as she is cute and seems to be fun. How about you girls? What’s your take on Hayley?

8 Budget Friendly Wedding Presents … Posted: 23 Jun 2010 12:25 PM PDT It can be hard to buy a wedding present on a budget. Chances are the bride and groom have all the toasters they will ever need, and that budget china will probably just sit in a cupboard collecting dust. But if you don't have money to burn on an amazing present, what can you get to make sure its appreciated? I've been searching out great presents that don't cost the earth, and here are my favourites… 1. Honey Bee Set Price: $20 at williams-sonoma.com I LOVE this honey bee tea set. So they might already have one, but chances are, its white and boring. Gorgeous pots like these will be enjoyed again and again, and are great for parties and special occasions! I also love the sunflower plates. 2. Picnic Basket Price:  $53.95 at picnicgear.com A picnic basket makes a great gift, as everyone likes picnics. I love this one from Picnic Gear, which comes packed with wine and cheese, as well as all the extras you could want, such as a cheese cutting board, knives, a corkscrew, napkins, a table cloth and a plastic food container. The basket is handcrafted, too, and is simply gorgeous. 3. Fondue Kit Price: $39.95 at crateandbarrel.com So a fondue kit might not be a necessity, but there's nothing better then a girly night in with a good romantic film, face masks and chocolate fondue. I love this kit, which comes with five cups, dripping forks, and the gorgeous fondue server, all in flawless white ceramic. You can even use it for cheese fondue!