here’s a valentine food tip: Strawberries are also heart-shaped, so they’re a great way to add to Valentine’s Day fun. Strawberries are also filled with Vitamin C and folic acid. So share fresh strawberries with your loved ones, or blend yourself a strawberry-and-banana soy-shake. It’s healthy and tasty…and you deserve it!

we have a useful conservation tip for the winter. With cold weather, we end up spending more on energy. One simple way for reducing your heating requirements in cold weather is to get some window wrap. This is a sheet of plastic that will keep cold drafts from flowing into a room from the outside. This should reduce your energy consumption and your bills as well.

Did you know that vinegar can help remove chewing gum? Saturate the are with vinegar and once it has penetrated, you can remove the gum. If the vinegar is heat, it will work even faster.

Save with each cup of hot beverage. Just boil the amount of water you need for one cup, rather than boiling extra water that won’t be used, thereby saving energy and money.

How do you keep condensation from forming on mirrors? To prevent this from happening simply wipe down the mirror with a damp cloth with a spot of washing up liquid on it. Let it dry naturally. The mirror should remain clear for up to 6 weeks. This also greatly assists in preventing car windows from getting condensation when applied to the inside of car windscreens. Taxi drivers have been doing this for years especially in winter months.

we have some useful tips for you on healthy sleep. Maintain a regular bed and wake time schedule, including weekends. Establish a regular, relaxing bedtime routine such as meditating, doing simple yoga, reading or listening to soothing music. 1) Create a sleep-conducive environment that is quiet, comfortable and cool. 2) Sleep on a comfortable mattress and pillows. Make sure your mattress is supportive. 3) Finish eating at least 2-3 hours before your regular bedtime. 4) Exercise regularly. It is best to complete your workout at least a few hours before bedtime. 5) Avoid caffeine (e.g. coffee, tea, soft drinks, or chocolate) close to bedtime. It can keep you awake. Then hopefully you’ll sleep like a baby!

Vinegar is an excellent cleaning agent against most germs, mold and bacteria strands. Keep a clean spray bottle filled water mixed with 50 percent vinegar in your kitchen near the cutting board, and in your bathroom; and use it for cleaning. The smell of the vinegar dissipates within a few moments and you have a fresh, germ-free home safe for you and the environment. It’s even economical, too! Simple solutions can be so beautiful.

We would like to share a useful tip is especially helpful for the winter. Before shampooing your baby, stand the bottle of baby shampoo in the bath water for a few minutes before using. This will make the shampoo in the bottle the same temperature as the bath water. This way when it is applied, it will not give the baby a temperature shock. It may also lead to a quiet bath time.

we would like to share with you a tip. If you would like to have lower blood pressure & cholesterol levels, research shows that a vegetarian diet will greatly reduce both.

today’s tip on good health. Have you ever thought to follow the advice of the World Health Organisation that recommends a diet low in saturated fat, sugar, salt, and with plenty of fibre? If so, then try vegetarianism. The vegetarian diet is becoming more and more popular for health and compassionate reasons.

we have a useful beauty tip for puffy eyes. What causes puffy eyes? Well, when fluids are trapped in the tissues under the eyes, the area becomes swollen. Usually the eyes are puffiest when one wakes up. To reduce puffy eyes, you can place slices of raw cucumber, potato or apple onto closed eyes and lie down for five minutes. The benefit of using potato is that it can also remove the dark circles from under the eyes! Good rest and a healthy lifestyle are always useful to staying vibrant!

have you ever rearranged heavy furniture only to be left with indentation marks in the carpets? Here’s how you can remove them. Simply place some ice cubes on top of the indentation area, and wait until half of the ice cubes have melted. This is about 5 minutes in an average temperature. Then remove the remaining ice and, using a stiff brush, simply fluff up the carpet pile so that it looks normal. Leave it to dry naturally. The action, of the combination of cold and moisture refreshes the fibers of the indentation, leaving your carpet looking smooth and tidy.

we have a useful tip for shelling nuts. If you love eating freshly shelled nuts, an easy way to get them out of their shells is to pour some boiling water over them. Allow them to cool and then you will be able to shell them so easily that you will enjoy your snack even more! Nuts are rich in protein and oils, making them an excellent food to add to a vegetarian diet.

The Goji berry not only tastes good but has been used as an ingredient of Chinese medicine for hundreds of years. Goji berries are mentioned in early records as far back as in the 7th century during the Tang Dynasty. Goji berries contain many essential and trace elements, including: 18 amino acids, 5 carotinoids, 6 essential vitamins, calcium, potassium and selenium. They can be eaten dried, raw or cooked. If you try them for yourself? You may be pleasantly surprised!

here’s a health tip that that you might find useful… Would you like to try something healthy for your morning drink? If so, try green tea. Research shows that green tea is useful for the prevention and treatment of arthritis, and high cholesterol. A recent study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association indicated that adults who consumed three or more cups of green tea per day had stronger cardiovascular systems. These days, green tea can be found in a vast array of flavors and blends that satisfy the tastes of many people. This is good news for tea drinkers.