Notepad Corner

It used to be that only a new mother would find the topic of sleep endlessly fascinating—the way a hungry person might obsessively ponder their next meal—but nowadays sleep, and the elusiveness of a good night’s rest, is a hot topic. 

We, moms like our kids to develop a habit of reading, the reason why we encourage them to start to like books and other reading materials while they are young. I am really proud to say that my son is an avid reader. Despite having gadgets and game consoles, Yahmir would rather bury his nose in adventure filled young-adult books especially the Percy Jackson Book Series. You cannot deny his being a huge Rick Riordan fan having the almost all the books in the series. He’s currently waiting for the next book, The House of Hades which is to be launched on October 8 of this year.

Buying large lots of books has never been easier; you can have a thousand books delivered to a home or business with a single click of a button. While e-commerce has made shopping as simple as ever, there is always a level of uncertainty that comes with doing online transactions. One of the few disadvantage of shopping online is it is tough to get that “feel” for a business that you get when spending some time in a store or office. Considering the following factors will help you pick the best quality  online book distributor to meet your needs. First Impressions Are Everything A business that has a poor quality website usually offers poor quality products and service. If a business doesn’t bother to make their site attractive, informative, and easy to navigate, they are unlikely to go out of their way to provide quality customer service. A cheap and updated website doesn’t exactly inspire customer confidence when it comes to handing over personal banking information eithe...

Florida always makes the top 10 lists of most desired family holiday destinations thanks to those powder-white beaches, year-round sunshine and expansive theme parks. Florida is the fourth largest US state and there is no shortage of other activities to keep you busy. Here are some tips on where to base yourself to get the most out of your Florida family holidays… Accommodation in Florida Cheap holidays to Florida 2013 aren’t hard to find and one of the reasons is the diversity and wealth of accommodation on offer. Florida is geared towards family holidays and this is reflected in the low accommodation prices. Family rooms in hotels such as those found on Orlando International drive and the always-popular city of Kissimmee provide exceptional value for money. All-inclusive family holidays to Florida will be the best money saving option and remember to ask about free child places for additional savings. The Theme Park Capital Florida is much more than just th...

If your car was submerged in water due to floods, the dirt, water and mud that got into can cause severe damage. Thus, it is important to spot on the possible signs of damage as soon as possible. Here are helpful basic tips for a flooded car. image courtesy of Naypong - FreeDigitalPhotos.net Never attempt to run your car as doing so can most likely damage it beyond repair. It is advisable to disconnect at once the battery from the terminals to reduce further harm on its electrical and electronic components. 

The prospect of a family holiday in Hawaii may seem like a tricky affair; how could you possibly get to see all the islands with kids in tow? However, there is a family-friendly way to make the most of Hawaii – by cruise ship. The beauty of Hawaii cruises is that your accommodation travels with you,which means you avoid packing up every time you move resort. Let’s take a look at some of the other advantages of  cruising in the Hawaiian archipelago … Sail between the islands There are six major islands to visit in Hawaii: Kauai, Oahu, Molokai, Lanai, Maui and Hawaii’s Big Island. A cruise holiday can take you to all six islands in the archipelago, and you can hop off at every one and get a real sense of the diversity here. 

The eyes are the vital organ of vision. Having good eyesight is an important part of wellbeing as it primarily helps us to see things better in performing our daily activities. It is one of the most important parts of the body that truly needs proper care to ensure that they keep working in good condition. Based on an informal study, it said that 90% of the body's energy comes from the eyes, when the eyes are tired, no matter how much you think your body can still make it, your body will give in to the call of your droopy eyes and before you know it, you'll be snoring in no time. There are a lot of ways for us to care for our eye health - eating a balanced meal, resisting the urge to rub your eyes and wearing your prescription glasses or contacts all the time and replacing your home’s old fluorescent lights with dimmers. Dimmers will not only make your home seem cozier, it will also help you save on electricity and will help you keep your eyes healthy as well. To...