Notepad Corner

When the intense heat of summer arrives, your home can start to feel uncomfortable if you have not prepared it properly. It is important that you take steps now to ensure that your home is ready to face the full intensity of the summer sun. Fortunately, there are many things you can do to ensure that your home is cool all summer long. To help you get your home ready for the hottest months of the year, follow these seven steps to ensure that your home is a comfortable sanctuary during the coming warm weather. 1. Install a Ceiling Fan One of the best ways to get your home ready for summer is to install a ceiling fan or two. Ceiling fans help to keep your home cool all summer long. If it is not too hot out, they can keep your home cool even if you do not have the air conditioner turned on. If your air conditioner is turned on, running a ceiling fan will allow it to cool your home more efficiently. 2. Upgrade Your Windows If you have older windows, you should upgrade them wit

Working at home has its pros and cons. When you work at home, there are many things that can get your attention and there are a lot of things that can tempt you to have a break every now and then. This does not only distract you from your work but it also decreases your productivity. Planning and creating a nook that is practical, functional and conducive for working is important in keeping work at home individuals motivated, inspired and energized. When designing your small home office, you have to consider your wall color, lighting, storage and organizational requirements of your work. It can get pretty boring staring at blank lifeless walls. Specific colors can set right “mood” for working in your home office so with the help of the internet and a reliable antivirus installed in your computer you can safely search for online tools that can help you choose the perfect colors carefully and at the same time consider your options. Cool colors have that calming effect an

One of the responsibilities involved in parenthood is to guide and harness the skills, talents and potentials of our children. Enrolling them in summer workshops or to involve them in some activities can help them develop their natural ability, additionally is to let them read inspiring books that can boost their aptitude and view of life. I am happy and grateful to be given a copy of this inspirational book, very timely for my sons age, a book full of encouragement and motivation to help teenagers become a #SuperEpic. May powers ka to be #SuperEpic talks about leadership lessons from the fascinating and fantastic Super Heroes (Batman, Spiderman and more) coupled with biblical principles. Teenagers are full of dreams and energy, their idealistic attitude can turn into a realistic triumph which can make a great influence in their lives. We are living in exponential times, take advantage of the innovative technologies available nowadays and encourage them to start their own pr

Sun worshipers would do anything to extend summer days. Summer connote fun, carefree days for both adult and children, this why many homeowners are keen on decorating their homes as if it is always summer. Whether it’s preparing your home for the upcoming summer months, or you simply want to have that refreshing summer vibe at home, these tips can help you out. Getting a fresh and airy feel is essential in bringing in that summer atmosphere indoors. Net curtains in pastel colors can easily brighten up your room pair up with your trusty dehumidifier then you have a fresh and clean air indoors all day through. Get some rustic rope or twine and wound it up on those old bottles and you can have instant rustic and summery flower vases to hold your blooms around the house. Kitchens can be wonderfully made up for the summer season with blooms such as sunflowers and daisies. Fruity touches such as apples and watermelons can also lend that refreshing feel while you prepare barbe