One of the hardest things to master about a new language is sentence structure and verb tenses. This is what native language speakers take for granted: years of exposure lets us sense immediately when a sentence “sounds wrong.” But when we learn a language that’s very different from ours, we wonder: “How do I say [...]
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Tools to help you keep your New Year’s resolutions
You’ve got a goal, you’ve got the willpower. But you don’t have to do it alone. With the right support (and even the right technology) keeping your New Year’s resolutions will be a lot easier. Here are some things that can help you on your path to success.
TIps for cooking with Indian spices
Indian dishes are known for their intense flavors and exotic blend of spices. Many of these spices are not frequently used in everyday Western cuisine, which is why many of us are afraid to experiment (or end up buying the “instant” flavor packets in the supermarket). But if you’ve ever tasted authentic curry you know [...]
How to entertain yourself on a long flight
It’s fun to travel to exotic, distant locations, but let’s face it—the 17-hour flights are a bummer. Here are some tips that will help you entertain yourself on a long flight. These will help prevent boredom (or distract you from any flying jitters).
Five Tools to Spruce Up Your Twitter Page
Twitter is definitely one of the most popular and hottest social media services/networks on the internet. It is used by millions of people and have become an equalizing platform where people, regardless of whether they are popular or not, can voice out their opinions and potentially reach the millions of Twitter users all over the [...]
How to adjust your favorite recipe to the slow cooker
I love my slow cooker. It’s so convenient. I just have to put a few ingredients in it, then leave it for hours—going to work, cleaning the house. Then, several hours later, the food is ready—the flavors melding, the meat falling off the bone. And with these simple tips I am able to convert my [...]
Scrapbooking shortcuts that can save you time and money
I love scrapbooking, but as a busy working mom, I can only grab half an hour here and there to make my layouts. These scrapbooking shortcuts have not only enabled me to finish my children’s albums, but also have ended up saving me lots of money, since I don’t buy supplies I need—and use everything [...]
What to do when your child wants to quit a sport
Your child announces that he wants to give up his martial arts lessons or quit his school soccer team. He says it’s not fun, he wants to try something else. Do you give in and respect his choices, or do you insist that he stick it out? Here are some things you may want to [...]
Beginner’s guide to cooking chinese food
Why order chinese take out when it’s so easy to cook at home? Even if you’ve never cooked anything more complicated than French toast, this beginner’s guide to cooking chinese food can get you started in no time.
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