Decorating Your Bedroom

To add homeliness and warmth to your room, here are some ways of decorating your bedroom.

First up pile your pillows on the bed, don’t be shy to mix colours and patterns. Combine large prints with small one and floral’s with geometric ones. You will be surprised how helpful this can be. It adds colours to your room and is handy.

Blank walls give the room a look of emptiness so why not put up a DIY artwork. The art material is often cheap and it is something you can be proud of as well.

Thirdly don’t restrict yourself on anything especially prints. Prints are not only for bed sheets and bedcovers; try to make printed lamp shades to match your room. This definitely adds viberance. Also try to get nightstands and adjustable lamps, they save a lot of space.

Bed is the center piece of your room and it is made for relaxing so it should look and feel comfy. Choose extra soft comforters and quilts with calming colours.

Flooring is the one thing which is commonly forgotten but it is one of the most important things as well, as it brings the whole room together. Place a rug in front of your bed this makes a great sleeping spot for your pet and makes your room photogenic.

Lastly tuck a chair into a corner for an instant resting spot and it makes a great place for reading too.

11 Ways of Making Friends in a New School

(1)    Firstly be nice and talk politely. Remember first impression is the last impression so be sure to set a good one.

(2)    Try not to be nervous so take a deep breath. Remember it’s just a school no one is going to torture you for making mistakes.

(3)    Make friends who are like you and have similar thoughts. Never try to change yourself to fit in the new environment,  people will become your friends for who you are.

(4)    Be confident smile high and keep your chin up. One smile can go along way and confidence adds attitude.

(5)    Start conversation; don’t wait for the other person to make the first move. You can find almost anything common with anyone anywhere.

(6)    Remember your classmate names, people like it when you remember their names as they feel important. Definitely helps you in making friends.

(7)    Do something nice, compliment or save a seat for someone. It can do wonders.

(8)    Take part in extra-curricular activities it helps in fitting in and you socialize aswell.

(9)    Try to care for new students, they are in the same situation as you are and they will understand it the best.

(10) Don’t sit at the back of the class, people won’t notice you then  and conversing is difficult this way. Always sit next to a classmate.

(11)Lastly once you get to know people, hang out with then and go to places with them. This helps in strengthening friendship.

100 Things to do in this summer vacation

(1)    Go on a picnic.

(2)    Start scrapbooking.

(3)    Write an E-mail or a letter to your long lost friend.

(4)    Visit another country.

(5)    Go to your favorite bands or singers concert. Don’t forget to get an autograph!

(6)    Become Photographer.

(7)    Start fund raising for charities.

(8)    Have a treasure hunt in your backyard with friends.

(9)    Set up a lemonade stand.

(10) Have a family game night.

(11) Start your own website.

(12) Host a yard sale.

(13) Dig for fossils.

(14) Write a song. This could make you famous.

(15) Take a traditional bubble bath with candles and music.

(16) Visit someone you haven’t seen for a while.

(17) Roast marshmallows.

(18) Make up a new board game.

(19) Watch your favourite movie.

(20) Wash your car.

(21) Finish a 100 piece puzzle.

(22) Visit the zoo.

(23) Listen to old songs you like.

(24) Go to an exhibition.

(25) Do a crossword puzzle.

(26) Borrow books from the Library.

(27) Surf the net.

(28) Get a Job.

(29) Learn a new language.

(30) Start a diary.

(31) Mow your garden.

(32) Read a newspaper.

(33) Have a yummy dessert.

(34) Do some needlework.

(35) Bake a cake.

(36) Sort out your wardrobe.

(37) Throw away old things.

(38) Go fishing.

(39) Do some texting.

(40) Visit a friend.

(41) Have a Dance off.

(42) Get a new look.

(43) Practice singing.

(44) Shop till you drop.

(45) Go horse riding.

(46) Play games online.

(47) Go surfing.

(48) Try out roller skating.

(49) Clean out your aquarium.

(50) Buy fish for your aquarium.

(51) Join a gym.

(52) Make a bouquet of flowers.

(53) Take an online course.

(54) Learn a new instrument.

(55) Go bowling.

(56) Plan out your future.

(57) Go to a park.

(58) Write 10 negative things about yourself that you should change.

(59) Invent a new kind of sandwich.

(60) Build a tree house.

(61) Learn a new skill.

(62) Walk a dog.

(63) Make up a secret language with your siblings.

(64) Make a random video.

(65) Learn how to do a handstand.

(66) Learn how to break dance.

(67) Act as a spy.

(68) Dress as fantasy character.

(69) Pretend to be your role model.

(70) Watch every episode of Simpsons.

(71) Invent something new to help mankind.

(72) Learn how to be a ninja.

(73) Play a prank on your friend.

(74) Plant a tree.

(75) Learn to tie different types of knots.

(76) Listen to your grandfather’s stories.

(77) Do random acts of kindness.

(78) Give yourself a total makeover.

(79) Go window shopping.

      (80) Give yourself a manicure.  

(81) Start writing a book.

(82) Give your dog a bath.

(83) Make puppets and have a puppet show.

(84) Make scoobies.

(85) Count how many different faces you can make.

(86) Walk backwards for a whole day.

(87) Make lunch for yourself.

(88) Decorate your room.

(89) Set up a hammock in your yard.

(90) Have a water fight.

(91) Go hiking.

(92) Learn how to knit.

(93) Have a pillow fight.

(94) Rearrange your furniture.

(95) Do origami.

(96) Create your own ice-cream sundae.

(97) Play cards.

(98) Chase your friends around the sofa.

(99) Doodle.

(100) Lastly try to lick your elbow ! 

20 Facts about London

(1)    London is the ninth largest city in the world.

(2)    It is the first city to hold the Olympics for the third time.

(3)    London has the most international visitors than any other city leading up to 15.3 million per year.

(4)    Round about 270 different languages are spoke in the city.

(5)    London has the largest wheelchair-accessible bus network in the world.

(6)    The M25 is the largest orbital in the world, 122 miles.

(7)    If London was a country it would be the 8^th largest in the whole world.

(8)    The tallest building in London is the Cranary Wharf, which is a part of the London Docklands.

(9)    The Houses of Parliament also known as the Palace of Westminster, has over 1,100 rooms, 100 staircases and 3 miles (5 km) of corridors, as well as 19 bars and restaurants.

(10)  London is the combination of two ancient cities, city of London and city of Westminster which results in Greater London.

(11)  Big Ben is actually the name of the bell inside, the tower is called St.Stephens Tower.

(12)  There are four World Heritage sites in London : Tower of London, Palace of Westminster, Maritime Greenwich and Kew Gardens.

(13)  The first escalator in London was installed in Harrods store.

(14)  There are about hundred theaters located in London.

(15)  The London Eye is so popular that it gets 3.5 million customers every year.

(16)  Approximately 80,000 umbrellas are lost in London.

(17)  Britain is the only country in the world which doesn’t have the country’s name in its postage stamps.

(18)  The Christmas Tree situated in Trafalgar Square every year, is a present to the people of Great Britain from the government of Norway, as a thank you for the help the U.K gave them during the second world war.

(19)  The Waterloo bridge was built during WW 2 only by women.

(20) London hosted the fifa-world-cup in 1966, England won the tournament.

Harrods

Want to know the meaning of luxurious shopping?

Well Harrods defines!

It’s one of the world’s largest department store. Also it is the most popular and best known store. If visiting London Harrods should be on top of your list. Omnia Omnibus Ubique is the famous motto of Harrods, everything for everyone everywhere.

The store was founded by Henry Edward Harrods in 1849 in Knightsbridge. Harrods started out as a small grocery store focusing on quality rather than prices. Now it occupies 4.5 acres of land. It has 1.2 million goods for sale everyday and 300,000 customers visits Harrods on daily basis. It takes 12,000 bulbs to illuminate the whole store.

Harrods has 330 different departments. One can buy anything from Swiss cheese to cars, all under one roof. Some of the products for sale are clothing for men, women, children and infants, electronics, pets and pet accessories, cosmetics, food, groceries, packed gifts, home appliances and much much more.

Harrods also has a number of restaurants and an ice-cream parlor, 32 to be exact. They serve high-teas, pub food, tapas and haute cuisine. Its exceptional services are wine steward, food delivery, spa, salon, Harrods Bank, pharmacy, a tailor and watch repairing.

On 15^th October 2009, Harrods Bank started selling gold of the shelf which was a huge hit.

Lastly some interesting facts about the store, Harrods was first in England to have moving staircases aka escalator. Harrods once hired a live Egyptian cobra to guard a 62,000 pound pair of haute couture ruby, sapphire and diamond encrusted sandals.

Harrods an unforgettable experience!

Outdoor Essentials

Here are seven  outdoor essentials one must have for a glamorous home.

(1)    First up, Mist fans can cool large area without consuming a lot of space, essential for temperate countries. Also they consume very little electricity  and are cheap. Mist fans help to control dust, pest and odors.

(2)    Decorative solar lights are the perfect way to light up your garden. They look super elegant and give your plants some depth. Important for outdoor sittings.

(3)    Stainless steel BBq is a must have for garden parties. With an enormous cooking space one can feel like a BBq king. They have been styled after  the famous Weber bbq unit but they are available at third of the price.

(4)    Wood chips are the new in ,they can be used in flower beds, pots or flooring for children’s play areas. They last much longer than any other type of  chips. They are good looking and retain water, so that you don’t have to keep watering the plants. Lastly wood chips come in five different colours.

(5)    Large fountains are also quite popular this year, especially when they are carved into Buddha’s face. Can be used indoor but commonly used outdoor. Very simple to use , no hassle; just hook it up to an electric connection and watch it’s magic. Adds character to your space.

(6)    Now something for the winter season, a patio heater. Perfect way to warm up yourself  while sitting outside. Also can be used inside to warm to quickly warm up hallways.

(7)    Need some stylish furniture for outdoors? Well do I have the thing for you! Introducing Rattan furniture , which comes in a variety of colours and fabrics. Definitely adds homeliness to you space.

McDonalds

Yes, we all have heard of it, so here are some interesting facts about McDonalds. But first a little bit of its history.

The McDonalds was originally founded by Dick and Mac. It started out as a barbeque restaurant in 1940. The first one was set up in California. Later Ray Kroc was hired as an employee but Ray realized its future fortune and bought it from the McDonald brothers. After 1948 the big boom occurred and McDonalds started to rise.

The first mascot of the famous restaurant wasn’t Ronald McDonald it was actually a man with a chef’s hat on top of a burger shaped head known as Speedee.

McDonalds then opened “The Hamburger University” in the basement of the first restaurant. The graduates were given Bachelor of Hamburgerology degrees.

The first Happy Meal boxes were in a circus wagon shape and they gave McDoodler stencils and McWrist wallets.

McDonalds is the worlds largest Hamburger chain it daily serves 68 million people in 119 countries. Antarctica is the only continent in the world that doesn’t have McDonalds restaurant –yet. The big  M  is one of the most recognizable logo in the world.

Lastly many famous personalities have worked in McDonalds such as P!nk, Sharon Stone and Shani Twain.

10 Beauty Tips for Teens

Natural beauty is the best but here are ten beauty tips you wish you knew before.

·         Firstly don’t use Foundation it’s mainly for women above forty years of age. Also it gives an unnatural look and can result in pimples if you have oily skin. If you want to cover up blemishes use powder or a concealer.

·         Try not to apply a lot of makeup you can start to look older than you really are. Also if applying a lot eyeshade on then leave your lips untouched this helps in blending your look. Dark lips and heavily shaded eyes are a common case of too much makeup.

·         Keep your natural hair colour it’s the best and the most suited colour on you. Some teens try out adventurous colours and at times end up having a bad hair day, so rather than choosing permanent colours go for wash out ones therefore you can figure out which looks best on you.

·         Vaseline really does lock moisture, so for scaly skin apply a blob on and use a massage brush to smoothen the skin.

·         Sunscreen is one must have for teens. Whether rain or shine it’s important as the UV rays can penetrate clouds. This helps in staying younger.

·         Tie up your hair at night as your scalp tends to release sebum  which may reach your forehead and cause pimples.

·         Keep your skin moisturized by using lotion, this keeps it healthy.

·         Shampoo your hair after every two days this way you don’t strip off the natural oils. Shampooing everyday leads to dry hair.

·         Try to keep a hand moisturizer with you at all times as hands tend to age faster than face.

·         A super easy way to dry your nail varnish quickly is to dunk your nails into cold water. Dries immediately!

Lastly the most important beauty tip is to SMILE !

 

5 Must Have Gadgets of 2012

With the constant change in technology to make life easier here are top five must have gadgets specs.

(1) On top of the waiting list is iPhone 5. It is expected to have Apple’s latest A5 processor chip for fast action, built in famous app iCloud and a higher resolution camera with more than 8 mega pixels. Picture perfect! Also not to forget a whooping 4 inch large screen and a redesign. Hopefully out by September 2012.

(2) iPad 3 is the most anticipated product of 2012. Well known for its thinner and sleeker body than iPad 2. The iPad 3 has a lighter and long-lasting battery however it is more expensive. The most intriguing feature is that it has wireless charging and data transference. Will be released probably on 20 July 2012.

(3) The latest gaming experience starts with the Xbox 360 Update. It’s the new rival of Playstation 3 and Nintendo’s Wii U. Xbox 360 is certainly an update as it has some great new features such as a new look, cloud storage to save your games and a live profile. It is more of a social media now as one can share on facebook, it also has an integrated voice and gesture controls. Not to forget its Bing voice search.

(4) The next version of PSP is Playstation Vita which is more impressively designed. With it’s quad-core graphics processor and a boasting 5 inch OLED multi-touch captive screen it’s on every Childs wish list. The console has a front and a rear camera; also cool features like face detection and head tracking can be used to add a personal touch.

(5)  Nintendo is also launching a new gaming console know as Wii U, not sure whether it’s out yet. Expected to have a high definition graphics with touch screen. Also it’s going to have 6 inch screen with built in speakers, microphone, rumble and a camera. Would have an internal flash-based memory and an external SD card for saving your games.

So start queuing up at your nearest gadget store!

Hair Trends 2012

This year hit the streets with hair trends that everyone will remember. Hair trends this year are all about revival and evolution. As you will see most are from the 90’s.

Ponytails are the new hip, especially tight ponytails. They give an instant face lift. Sectioned ponytails are also very popular. They mainly consist of 2 or 3 sections. Those who love to wear hats should make a mid-height ponytail. There are also ponytail accessories such as metal clips and a wrap around the pony.

Open hair trends mean a side part with bangs. Light frizz is important for those trend setters with metallic streaks. Hair should have high volume and a wet look. Long hair should be blow dried into light waves. Open hair accessories include tiaras and headbands.

If you’re more of a bun person then try messy bun for change. For the perfect office look try a low side messy bun. Twist sectioned hair into mini buns and hold with extremely large pins to style your look. This summer one can go completely crazy with clips and pins. To accessorize your bun use golden chains.

 Enjoy the summer!