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The Benefits of Being A Modern Nomad

30/12/2014 17:40

Today I am working from a cheap virtual office in Hong Kong. I woke up around 9 in the morning today and decided that I needed a more structured place to work today. You see, this past month I have been working from coffee shops, restaurants, and just about any other place where I could find a good internet connection. Today I said to myself " I need something different". So here I am, sitting in an air conditioned office just typing away. You see while all of those place are fun to work at, I needed something with no distractions today. Something where I can focus, and not look at the cute girl ordering herself a coffee. 

Today I have a fully staffed office at my disposal. That is on of the greatest benefits of being a modern nomad. I only need my laptop and a good internet connection and the location does not really matter to me. I can work one day at the beach, and an other on a snowy summit. This is why I am grateful that I live in this day and age.The age of the information economy, the age of the cyber economy, and the age of the free economy. 

I am literally free, I do not ave to punch a time clock, and i do not need to take orders from a manager. I am my own boss, and I can have a fully staffed office when ever I am in the need of one. The perks the richest corporations give to their employees do not match the perks of being free. Today I am here, tomorrow I might be in Paris, next week I might be in Dubai. But today I am happy to say that I am in a cheap virtual office in Hong Kong, tomorrow only the universe knows.

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Tips I used to buy my Chi flat iron

17/09/2014 12:06

 

According to my hair stylist, excessive exposure to heat is detrimental to the hair. Considering how much I love and treasure my hair, I wasn’t willing to have my hair flat ironed regardless of the numerous benefits pointed out to me by my friends. I must admit that I admire the straight hair they wear once in a while but I was ready to go for it. I traded the great and authentic look that straightened hair brings with my coils, waves, curls and several other safer hairdos. Nevertheless, after my hair stylist advised me on how to makes sure that it works for me, I eventually gave in and my hair was prepared two weeks before it happened. My hair was for the very first time flat ironed in a salon so that I could learn how to go about it from the comfort of my home.

The next thing that I needed to do was find a simple flat iron. I was surprised to learn that there are so many types of this tool in the market. From there, I knew that I had to be clear about my needs lest I get it entirely wrong. For starters, I was looking for a flat iron capable of smoothing and flattening my hair straight. I also was looking for a flat iron capable of taming my naturally curly hair. After narrowing my search, I decided to try chi flat iron. It has delivered my desired results; smooth as well as shiny hairstyle. I even learnt that it is used by many salons across the country and the best part is that I can attain the same looks my stylist does from the comfort of my home.

My hair is naturally long yet thick. My chi flat iron has what it takes to tame even the thickest hair like it has done mine. It is designed with wide ceramic plates which allow me to straighten larger sections of hair at a time. The temperature settings have a great range which makes it easy to smooth wavy or curly hair. Even when I have little time to work on my hair, I really do not have to worry and the best thing is, I no longer have to envy my friends for their straightened hair.

 

How I helped my dry skin get better

11/09/2014 16:53

I used to spend about $20 a month on lotion for me and my kids. My husband refuses to wear it, and says his scaly elbows and rough feet don't bother him. I have been plagued with dry skin my whole life, and unfortunately I have passed that down to my children. Last year I bought a whole house humidifier, and it has made a world of difference.

The dry air can take a toll on your skin, especially out here in the desert southwest. I had separate humidifiers for each room in our house, but it was a real hassle to keep changing out the water, and the small humidifiers don't last very long. I had to buy about two new ones every year or so. My kids also suffer from allergies, and the dry air really aggravates their condition.

My best friend got a whole house humidifier before me. I was so jealous. Her kids didn't get sick that whole winter, and her daughter who has eczema was feeling a lot better with more moisture in the air. Her skin was improving and she was not embarrassed to wear shorts outside once spring hit.

That was it. I spoke with my husband and we took a trip to the local home improvement store. We bought a whole house humidifier and had it installed. It had to be hard wired into out heating and ac unit, and then hooked up to the plumbing. It worked like a charm, and today I only spend $10 a month on lotion. My kids only complaint is that they can't slide across the carpet anymore and shock each other.

As for my husband, his elbows are smoother and his sandpaper feet have improved, but I still can't convince him to slather on a little foot cream. The humidifier was only $300 plus installation, and I think it will save money in the long run because I can stop replacing those little ones as they break. Maybe I'll have enough to left over to get my husband a pedicure.

 

The High Performance Mixer

17/04/2013 17:16

    The KitchenAid Professional 600 Series Stand Mixer is a durable and high in performance mixer. It is more expensive than the Artisan Series and it does a better job as well and it is one of the best mixers there is. Many individuals who purchased this product said that this is a rock solid mixer that can stand up to the stickiest bread dough and the stiffest cookie dough without any hesitation.

    It has a 6 quart bowl and the mixer has 375 watts powering through its motor. It is a great mixer that blends ingredients in no time. This mixer is meant for heavy duty works such as kneading pizza dough, whipping heavy cream and etc. It is very easy to clean and its stainless steel bowl is dishwasher safe. It comes with one attachment which is a dough hook which mixes dough perfectly.

    The only thing that is bad about this mixer is that it is bulky and it takes up storage space. It has one year warranty and comes only in one colour. Retail price for this mixer is $400.

How to Buy the Best Portable Air Conditioner

17/04/2013 17:06

If you are looking for the best portable air conditioner,  here  are some useful advices that can help you buy the best portable air conditioner. It is very important to take into account the types of portable air conditioners when purchasing an air conditioner.

What to look for in a portable air conditioner? (Consumer Research)

  • Dehumidifier. While all portable air conditioners remove a certain amount of moisture from the air, the best feature is a separate dehumidifying function. This reduces the humidity in your room without adding an icy blast, a handy setting for muggy days that aren't hot enough for air conditioning.
  • Easy to move. Part of the convenience of a portable air conditioner is that it can be rolled when installing and storing. The best units have easy-rolling caster wheels and are light enough to be manageable. Compact designs also help save space.
  • Warranty. The best portable air conditioner brands cover the compressor for at least three years, but it's important to read the fine print: Some brands require owners to front the cost of shipping the unit for warranty service.

There are air conditioners that are small, some a bit big and others even have wheels. Portable air conditioners that have wheels are very easy to move around the house therefore when winter comes you can move them easily to their storage place. Small air conditioners are also good because they conserve space.

To be sure that you buy the best portable air conditioner, look at different portable air conditioner reviews. Read through the reviews you will be able to know the best portable air conditioners to buy. If you need an air conditioner to use at night you need to buy the one that is not noisy to avoid sleep distractions at night.

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