Notepad Corner

Living in Phoenix, Arizona, presents unique challenges due to its desert climate, especially when it comes to maintaining your apartment in the sweltering heat. The city’s high temperatures can affect various aspects of your apartment living. From keeping cool to ensuring your appliances run efficiently, there are several maintenance tips that can help you beat the heat and enjoy a comfortable home. Here’s a comprehensive guide to apartment maintenance for Phoenix residents. 1. Keep Your Cooling System Efficient Regular AC Maintenance In Phoenix, your air conditioner is your best friend. Ensure it's serviced regularly, ideally before the onset of summer. Regular maintenance includes cleaning or replacing air filters, checking refrigerant levels, and ensuring the thermostat is working correctly. Optimize Air Circulation Use ceiling fans to improve air circulation in your apartment. Fans help in distributing cool air more evenly and can make a room feel several degrees cooler. 2. Man...

Physiological changes occur as we get older, transformation in structure and functioning of the body takes place over a lifespan. Thus, lifestyle choices may slow down as we enter the prime phase of our lives. This Covid-19 pandemic has changed older people's daily routines, as they are likely to get very sick from contracting the virus. They are facing new difficulties being confined at home. They cannot carry out their regular activities due to the lockdown measures. Physical and mental activity, personal health checks, and proper nutrition are the things that need to be considered to improve their health and well-being while staying at home. Online Games To help them cope with stress and soothe their mind, a deck of playing cards can be useful. No doubt that they will be entertained playing their all-time favorite solitaire game. My mom has this solitaire gadget however for some unknown reason it suddenly doesn’t work anymore.  She doesn’t want the playing cards so I s...

The growing popularity of ice sculptures has now become a new form of public art.   Amazing ice carvings as a decorative art piece being displayed in International Ice and Snow Sculpture Festival held annually in countries like Belgium, China, Canada, Japan, Russia, France, United States, Sweden, Ireland and, United Kingdom has become a popular tourist attraction. Several art schools are offering to teach ice carvings and art festivals which hold ice sculpture competitions every year. Hand-carved ice sculptures are not only used for festivals and competitions but also can be made to fit any event to add a new attraction for indoor or outdoor display that would make your event extraordinary. Ice Sculpture in Family and Personal Events Weddings.   Ice carvings in a wedding reception add elegance and create a real talking point at your reception, making it one of the unforgettable events for your guests. You may browse Pinterest for more designs and styles of wedding i...

We’ve all been there. Dazed, confused, we look at our alarm clock in horror as we realise that we’ve overslept. With only half the time to get ready, how do we get to work looking 100% gorgeous? Don’t despair; you can still look effortlessly hot. Just follow our advice and you’ll get into the office with time to spare. Hair With Volume So you’ve had the fastest shower of your life. Blow dry your hair until it’s fairly dry with your hair upside down, then wrap it up into head-top bun and clip it into place. Go about fixing yourself some breakfast and doing your makeup as usual. Only when you get to the door should you let your hair down and give it a ruffle. Instant volume. You’re welcome.  Double-Duty Choose makeup products like Ofra Cosmetics  which have more than one application. Tinted moisturiser is the perfect example of a beauty aid which cuts time in half. Perfect for summer, a light smattering of makeup is all you need to look fresh and fabulous. Some eyeshadow...

Today’s fast-paced lifestyle has caused many to become lax about the food they eat and their physical activities. You see young people getting inflicted with lifestyle diseases such as hypertension, obesity and diabetes which could have been prevented with healthy living habits. That's why a lot of people are shifting to the vegan diet nowadays. By eating a balanced vegan diet, you can regain your optimum health status. Moreover, nutritional testing will ensure you acquire an adequate supply of essential mineral, vitamins and minerals that your body needs. Diet and nutrition plus proper amount of exercise is needed by the body to keep it in shape and help you fight off diseases associated with unhealthy eating habits and living the sedentary life.  Working in the office means you’re sitting down and staying immobile for most of the time. Burn more energy and keep your body active by taking short breaks to walk around your work area. Stretch your muscles so they won’t be st...

You don’t have to be born into a royal family in order to live a life of luxury. In fact, you don’t even have to be entirely rich to live in luxury. There are many ways to live in luxury depending on how you define the term. Luxury can mean living in an extravagant home and having the latest and greatest things. Luxury can also mean living a sustainable lifestyle in an environment that is serene and brings great tranquility to one’s life. Regardless of your income status, you too can live a life of luxury. This article will highlight some helpful tips to living in luxury in 2018. Vacation often by renting a villa. No matter where you live in the world, you should take a vacation at least once a year so that you can let loose and have some fun. One of the best places to rent a villa is in the French Riviera. If you don't know where to rent a villa in the French Riviera, the http://elegant-address.com is a great resource that can help you find a property that will be perfect...

Of course, saving money is a sweet experience. However, if there is anything that is as sweet as saving money, it is saving time. If you truly want to save time and be more productive, you should generally pay attention to major factors such as your focus level, motivation, and overall well-being. We would recommend you to try the hacks we have mentioned below; soon enough, you will realize that you’ve suddenly got more time to spend having fun. Without beating about the bush any further, here are 5 easy, time-saving life hacks to try this year. Make use of mobile apps You should use various, helpful mobile apps to make your life easier. If you want to save time, we would suggest you to use the app, Walgreens mobile app; it allows you to order printed photos, refill prescriptions, and clip coupons. If you want to share your bill, you should consider using Venmo or Splitwise. You can use OpenTable for dinner reservations, Classpass for fitness classes, Lyft and Uber for booking...

The premier hunting seasons always take place during some of the coldest months of the year.  While you are out in the blind, bluffs, or deer stand, you may quickly notice how cold it truly is and how exposed to the elements you are. Despite wearing layers of clothing as well as a coat, hat, and gloves, you might still be so cold that you cannot tolerate being outdoors for long.  You can stay comfortable until you bag your limit by using hand warmers, a hunting seat warmer , thermal socks, and other outdoor gear during your next excursion. Made for Rugged Wear When you are outdoors in the field, you do not have time to take care of your clothing.  You cannot watch for branches and burr patches that could snag your clothes.  You also do not have time to change if you get sopping wet in a stream or creek. You need clothing that will let you stay apace of the hunt without slowing you down.  The clothing for sale online is built for rugged outdoor wear a...

Most women have more makeup than they will ever reasonably need. After all, it is too easy to save money on makeup purchases by making use of special promotions and coupons for such shops as Birchbox , and you just never know when certain items are going to come in handy. But how do you know which products to use on a day to day basis ? Follow this helpful step by step guide, so that you can step up your everyday makeup game! Foundation Many women use their fingers to apply foundation, when a liquid foundation brush works much better. The fingers can be used to dab your chosen product on the chosen parts of the face, but the brush should be used for proper blending. Brush back and forth to apply foundation to the forehead and chin. For the cheeks, be sure to brush down and away from the center of the face. Concealer For smoother blending of your concealer product, simply add a drop of moisturizer to the brush you are using to add the product. Once the water has...

We support our troops, but what about after they come home? Certain cities in the U.S. do a great job of taking extra steps to care and provide for veterans. Whether it’s helpful resources, rewarding jobs, or educational opportunities, each of these cities has that extra something that makes them one of the best places to live for veterans. image source: https://flic.kr/p/aEyyoc San Antonio, Texas Known as Military City USA, San Antonio boasts a huge veteran population of over 100,000. This is the ultimate spot to settle down for those who love having a taste of big-city life along with supportive systems for vets. The patriotic feeling here is palpable, thanks to events like Celebrate America’s Military, which is held every November. Meanwhile, living costs are relatively low, so veterans are better able to afford spacious homes for growing families. San Diego, California If a coastal locale is more your speed, head to San Diego. As one of the biggest base cities,...

There’s nothing worse than being stuck in a rut. Being stuck in rut feels different to everybody: you might be low on energy, irritable, lacking in motivation or simply yearning for change. In order to get out of a rut,you need to discover exactly why you got stuck in it in the first place. Below are some of the most common reasons why you may have become stuck in a rut. 1. You’re unhealthy Living an unhealthy lifestyle can leave you feeling trapped by bad habits. Do you ever find yourself thinking, “tomorrow I’ll start my diet” or, “tomorrow I’ll wake up early to go for a run,” only to fall straight back into the same unhealthy routine? By making small, gradual changes, you can shake off that feeling of being stuck in an unhealthy rut. Rather than going cold turkey on junk food, try to cut down just a little each day. The same goes for exercise: start with something easy, like going for a walk or attending a yoga class. 2. You hate your job Everybody feels a little fed up...

A growing number of urban professionals and young families are foregoing the expense and drama of buying residential family homes in the suburbs in favor of condominium properties in Manila and other cities in the metro for convenience. This trend has greatly accelerated urbanization; thereby, shooting real estate prices upwards. What can you afford? Securing your finances to acquire a new condo unit is just the beginning. The terms of sale might place unexpected demands on your buying decision . Each developer will implement varied payment conditions that need to be negotiated; from the popular zero-down-payment-with-higher-interest methods, to the full-payment-before-settlement process. There are also rent-to-own schemes with large payment balloons at term. The availability of different payment options is intended to make it easy to sell condos, but have the effect of confusing the genuine buyer willing to close a deal. Giving careful consideration to the lifetime p...

Today's new cars come with all manner of whiz-bang features that were once the realm of science fiction writers' imaginations, such as 4G wireless hotspots and even autonomous self-driving technology. Car designers likely would never have come up with some of these ideas without the crazy inventions found on fictional cars from the movies and television. Today,  Anchorage Auto Electric & Classic Muffler presents some of the wildest fictional cars of all time, any of which we would love to park in our own personal garages. Chitty Chitty Bang Bang The real star of the Dick Van Dyke family film by the same name, the car Chitty Chitty Bang Bang got its name from the trademark huffing and puffing sounds its engine makes. With the ability to sprout flotation devices and turn into a boat as well as deploy wings for impromptu airplane flights, the sentient race car made an otherwise ordinary comedy film into one of the top car movies of all time. The car was created ...