Creative Ideas For Preserving Memories

December 11, 2012

personalgiftsGoing on vacation is probably something we all wish we could do more often. The fact is vacations are special and they don’t come all that often. That’s why when we get the chance to go on vacation we need to preserve as many of the memories as we can. How do we do it?  Read the rest of this entry »


How To Keep Your Fish Healthy: Feeding Tips

October 2, 2012

The key to keeping your fish healthy is to provide a well balanced diet which can be obtained with the right food type and routine feeding.

Every fish requires different nutrients – some eat plants (herbivores), some eat other fish (carnivores), and some eat insects (insectivores) – and for whatever your fish likes, providing a variety of food types, such as flakes at one time, pellets at another, and so on, your fish can get exactly what it needs to live a full and healthy life.  Read the rest of this entry »


How To Make A Great Photo Scrapbook (Free Software)

October 1, 2012

Don’t you feel tempted, at the same time envy, to see how cool your friends share their photos on Facebook or Myspace. And, then a wish pops in our mind “I wish I could make something like that”. Now you can and with free software.

Instagram leads the way in photo sharing and scrapbooking. However, you can’t customize your photos on your desktop or MAC. Further they don’t come up with the cool scrapbooking effect. Yes, I’m talking about the collage or scrapbooking effect that makes your images look ripped. Here is where Ript takes the lead. Though, it’s limited to only one task, still it’s the best to get the effect you want and for FREE. So, do you wanna make one, NOW? Then here we go!

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How To Find The Right Lettershop Services Provider

October 1, 2012

When you are seeking for possible direct advertising strategies, you may want to consider using lettershop services offered by some companies. Since there is a growing availability of generating unique email addresses, many firms are collecting these email addresses for a delivery mechanism used by companies to effectively advertise their products and services.

Direct marketing is one of the best ways to gather income for a company. Today, with the high technology services that are being offered, business companies would like to get involved with the latest campaigns being used in the industry. Some of the support services used in direct marketing is what they call lettershop services.

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3 DIY Kitchen Makeovers to Create a New Look

October 1, 2012

You have some extra time this weekend and want to create a new look in your kitchen. The project you’re dreaming of is simple, cost effective and something you can do yourself. You quickly think of 3 DIY Kitchen Makeovers. The first one is changing the decorative cabinet hardware. You like this idea because it is quick and only requires a few tools to master.

You need a tape measure (to measure the size of the pulls), a count of the number of existing knobs and pulls, a shopping trip for new hardware and a screwdriver. Replacement hardware comes in several finishes, styles and textures. You will create a new look in a few hours like a pro.

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How To Compose A Great Photograph

September 30, 2012

Creating a great photograph takes a lot of work and to insure you get the best shot possible you need to set up a good composition. Today, I’d like to share some tips on how to compose a good photo.

A basic definition of composition is combining your elements to create a structure for your photo. This may seem a little confusing at first but just think of it as a pattern or rhythm that your subject and surrounding objects make to create a visually appealing image. What’s in the foreground and background? Think about where your eyes wander the next time you look at a picture because it’s all about perspective.  Read the rest of this entry »


How To Take Awesome Pictures With Any Camera Phone

September 29, 2012

With all technology, cameras and phones have advanced tremendously. The creation of the smartphone, with its excellent camera capabilities, has turned the phone into a technological instrument that everyone has to have. Those who have put total faith in these pocket-sized cameras have even replaced their old snapshot cameras completely.

Mobile photos are taken and shared freely by a variety of smartphone applications and Social Media Networks every minute, with who knows how many photos not being shared, which goes to show that people are taking more and more pictures with the advancement of the camera phone and the quality of images they can produce. If you’re one of those camera phone enthusiasts and take a lot of pictures, there are a few photography tips and tricks you can apply to all your mobile images that will turn them around from good to great.

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How To Care For Your Aquarium (Fish Disease Treatment Guide Included)

September 27, 2012

In my last aquatic post we went through the process of setting up a freshwater aquarium. Now that you have one up and running and your fish have had time to properly acclimate, you are probably wondering how to go about keeping it clean and healthy. The most important thing to do to achieve that is regular maintenance and up keep. When people talk about aquariums they think it’s hard to keep the tanks and fish healthy. And I want to show you just how easy it is to care for your aquarium and your fish if they get sick.

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How To Set Up A Freshwater Aquarium

September 27, 2012

Fish tanks are extremely peaceful and everyone should have one in their home. As a keeper of seven personal aquariums, I can tell you it’s a lot easier than you think. For those who want to introduce a fish tank into their home, I have some great tips to make the aquarium set up process a simple and painless one. And it makes for a great family project! Read the rest of this entry »


How To Give An Older Home A Modern Touch

September 25, 2012

If you’re looking to give your older home a modern touch, you don’t need to remodel the whole thing from the floor up. A couple of touches here and there can make all the difference in the world.

Some new carpeting, painting your walls a new color or just picking out a new oven can make a huge difference.

Here are a few ideas to turn your old home into a classic home with a modern touch:  Read the rest of this entry »