The wonderful Mento music from Portland Jamaica!

What the hell is Mento? First, a quick mento lesson (with a little help from wikipedia.com): Mento is a style of Jamaican folk music that predates and has had a major influence on ska and reggae music. Mento generally features acoustic instruments, such as acoustic guitar, banjo, hand drums, and the caja de rumba, a large mbira, or thumb piano, […]

There are no easy ways to lose weight

I have read numerous articles that promise miraculous weight loss. Some require me to exercise for just twenty minutes a day for twelve weeks and I can lose up to 18 pounds and 4 inches. Others tell me things that I should include in my diet to achieve the figure of my dreams. My magazine rack can be divided into […]

How to Make a Traditional Puerto Rican Thanksgiving Dinner

Although Thanksgiving was not always a traditional holiday on the island, many Puerto Rican families who call the United States home began to celebrate it by adding a touch of Sabor Latino. A traditional Puerto Rican Thanksgiving menu will likely consist of Pavochon, Stuffed Mofongo, Arroz con Gandules (rice with pigeon peas), Tostones, and Tembleque or dulce de leche. I […]

5 Super Fun Indoor Activities Kids Will Love

Instead of letting your kids watch TV or play games all day, why not introduce some fun new games and activities that will keep them on their toes? Children will especially love playing with you! Here are 5 exciting indoor activities you can try with your children: indoor bowling Young children love to stack things and knock them over, which […]

Spring Cleaning Tips

There’s something about spring that drives even the most sloppy housewives into a cleaning frenzy. Maybe it’s the crisp air or perfectly blue skies that make us want to replicate the freshness of the outdoors in our own homes. If you feel the need to start sprucing things up but don’t know where to start, here are some tips that […]

The importance of funny videos

Watching funny videos has its own advantages. When life has become very monotonous these days, you have to enjoy certain moments in it as a way of mental relaxation. There are many ways to entertain your mind. Some of the well-known diversions include reading books, listening to good music, and watching movies, to name a few. Watching videos has become […]

Tapestries – Combination of warmth and beauty

Tapestries have been around for centuries; they have been used as shrouds, blankets, bed curtains, robes, and upholstery. Its greatest value, however, may always have come from simply hanging on the wall. Wall hangings have been energy savers since the first king hung the first pictorial history of his conquests on the stone that formed his dining room. How mats […]

Different Types of House Cleaning Services

House cleaning companies offer several different and flexible regularities in their services. A cleaning service is an opportunity you might consider when opening your own business. Having a nice, neat and clean house is always a plus point. Today, various types of house cleaning services are offered. Some of the major notable types of house cleaning services include agencies, businesses, […]