Aug
11
2009
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Window Cornice Designs

One of the great pieces that can beautify a house is the cornice piece. It is the area of a window that is above or at the top, and generally it gives design to the window opening in order to give the room more texture. If you have already thought of getting a window cornice for some blinds you already have up, then you may want to look at the types that are available.

Generally when you purchase blinds, you will find that they come with a valence that you can use. This is cut at a shop, and can be altered to the different types of router patterns that are available from the company that you bought them from.

Larger cornice pieces can be made from wood, or a faux wood that your blinds may also be made from. They will last a lot longer if they are made from the fake wood since the sunlight will always be beating down on them through the window. This really isn’t a major issue, and will be well worth the money put forth.

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Nov
18
2008
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Fat Burning Exercises To Lose Love Handles

Knowing exactly what exercises are good for what areas of the body may not matter for just losing a little weight. Those who want to tone and firm have specific activities that they do to get the results they want.  Runners may not do chin ups to get in shape for the next 5k run or maybe they would. To know how to lose love handles will mean learning the exercises that will work to burn fat in those areas and keep frustration low when targeting that area.

Cardiovascular exercise is very important when it come to this area because the more fat that is burned up the smaller these areas will get.  Activities like opposite knee crunches and stomach vacuums may be the little nudges those areas need to disappear.

Written by in: Health |
Nov
02
2008
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Going Green With My Water Heater

The green movement is all around us and I am on a mission to make our house more green friendly. My next project i too replace the old water heater with a electric tankless water heater. There is no doubt is my mind that this not a very cheap upgrade do it is a good thing that this is a long term upgrade. It only makes sense not to constantly heat water even if you are not using it.

The down side to this whole upgrade is that you have to pay a lot more for the tankless version. I’ve looked at the numbers though and they show that over a period of about 5 years you can recoop your money. I think I would do this anyway just because it uses a lot less energy and in my opinion is the right thing to do.

Written by in: Health |
Oct
16
2008
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Got GPS on my watch

I am a pretty avid runner–I started running because I wanted to get in shape and know I decided to take it to the next step. Not only do I run now but in addition to that I do something pretty awesome–I track how far I’ve ran and where exactly I am on a day to day basis by using a cool cheap little gps system.

Well the problem with running is that not only do you not have anywhere to go or anything to do but the problem is that you can get lost in the middle of nowhere because you just ran and didn’t bother to plan. That’s why I love my GPS watch.

Written by in: Fun |
Oct
15
2008
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A healthy living update

Some of my regular readers might remember that I started a challenge not so long ago to try doing healthy living.

Well part of doing this was not going to be so easy and people doubted me so I guess its time for a status update. The first week was rough. I found myself cheating..a lot. Eating the kind of foods I shouldn’t have been eating and all that. I did start running but found it was so tiring and made me sweat so much I couldn’t take it. I quit for a day then started reading again and got into it. 

Written by in: Health |
Oct
06
2008
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Home decor

I think Home decor is very important because in a way it portrays who you are. It shows your dislikes and
likes. In fact it displays your character. It allows you to express your
creativity. For example, if you are ready to do something and are are ready to paint a room then you have endless
possibilities ahead of you. You get to the pick the colors. Whether you want to
have a bright and cheery atmosphere, or you want it soft and relaxing. How you
decorate your home can be beneficial or detrimental to it. There are many
different areas of decor that need to be addressed if you are renovating.

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Oct
04
2008
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Motivation to Catch a Great Oportunity

Next month I’ll be attending a very important event in my career, therefore I really need to find out the best way to lose 20 lbs in 3 weeks. Is it so important? Yes, it is. I want to look my best at that meeting, and I have to admit I’ve neglected myself a lot lately, eating very late dinners, not going to the gym, not doing any kind of exercise. I’m writing this here, because I need a strong motivation to change my habits. By telling you about my intentions, I somehow feel obliged to strive to fulfill them, and stop procrastination and day dreaming. Life is here and I want to be prepared for any opportunities that come my way. And that meeting is one of the greatest, so I need to catch it. Cross your fingers for me, please.

Written by in: Health |
Oct
01
2008
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Your Embroidery Designs

I am simply amazed at the technology that is coming out each day.  Since I began sewing and making embroidery designs a few years ago, the detail that can now be completed in a machine embroidery design is simply amazing.

I remember when I had my first software program for my first embroidery machine.  Wow, talk about a clunker compared to today!  The software was almost like playing space invaders compared to what I can do today.  I have just started also taking pictures and using Photoshop to modify them and import them into the software program. 

Its pretty cool when you can take a picture and trace it turning it into a great pattern.  I have already taken some of my favorite photos of my grandchildren and converted them already!

Anyways, there are some really great sites out there and lots of free machine embroidery designs also.  Finding th right one that you want and making sure it is virus free is a different story.  Finding the right software also requres having a good newer computer too!

Written by in: Fun |
Sep
24
2008
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Justin D at it again

One perk of having your own blog to write about is that you can write messages to your readers and help your friends get a leg up. I’m referring to a friend of mine who just started his own blog about how he wants to become a police sheriff.

Justin is an “offline” friend of mine who I helped start his own blog (on blogger haha) but he’s decided to document his journey to help those who want to learn how to become a sheriff or just how to join the police in general. I think this is great for people who need a resource where they are trying to learn and trying to become part of something bigger than themselves.

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Sep
24
2008
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Check Out Dog GPS System

Dog GPS system?! I was at the pet the store today and I happened to be looking at collars for Sally because I lost her last collar. I came across dog collars that have a gps unit built into them. This just seems like such a good idea to me. It seems like I”m loosing Sally more than I would like to admin and it would be awesome to be able to keep track of her via gps.

The thing was pretty expensive though. I did not buy the pet tracking collar but I think I might spring for one next month when I get paid again. Has anybody had any experience with these devices and if so, how have they worked for you.

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