The European Union has already prohibited the use of 55 synthetic fragrances for toys. Because of possible allergic reactions, in the Viennese kindergarten kids do not play any more with the scented toys.
Whether if they smell of vanilla, strawberry or chocolate… some of these scents can be dangerous.
- Many synthetic fragrances make children sensitive to inflammation [...]

Hair extensions should be banned, according to one of the biggest hair science groups in the UK.
The Trichological Society says a growing number of salons are offering to do them at a cheap price and some hairdressers don’t have the qualifications to put them in properly. The organisation says that’s leading to more young women [...]

Have you ever asked yourself in the moment when you are sitting with your partner: “What a hell I am doing here?” or “What I was thinking when I’ve decided to be with him?”
If you had, then you are probably unhappy in that relationship. You don’t feel fulfill, you don’t feel a connection with your [...]

I have to share with you e-mail what I got from my friend, ex colleague and as I call him My Guru. From his mail you will realize why I call him Guru… I share this with you because I was deeply touched … I wish you all to have in your life such a [...]

Some people say “Chocolate is happiness”
For me, chocolate represents a very personal gift. The artistry of chocolate making is complex, requiring the utmost dedication. 
I was thinking about the title of this post. Should it be like it is or “The art of giving”?, because I have impression that we’ve forgot chocolate as a gift. These days, [...]

“Alfredo sauce” … wow! It’s sounds like a NASA project… Actually, it is very easy to make.
This is what you need: 
- 1 pound pasta
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 ¼ cups of half-and-half (heavy cream)
- ¾ cup grated fresh Parmesan cheese
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper 
While the pasta is cooking, melt the butter, heavy [...]

Wabi-Sabi, a Japanese concept, is the way of the new and unfinished (Wabi) as it interacts with the aged and wise (Sabi).
- It is the beauty of things imperfect, impermanent, and incomplete.
- It is the beauty of things modest and humble.
- It is the beauty of things unconventional.” (From “Wabi-Sabi: for Artists,Designers, Poets&Philosophes” by Leonard [...]

Beside the Beluga Caviar, Saffron, Kobe beef, Bird’s nest, Fugu, Foie Gras, Lobster, Matsusake and Oysters, Truffles (actually white truffles) are one of the top 10 most expensive food items.
Let’s say it simple to avoid confusion (because there are a lot of classifications…): Truffles are underground mushrooms.
Truffles have a unique aroma, they are not very [...]

World designers think that spring is a great opportunity to walk blazer. In addition to your daily combination, they can give a dose of elegance and nonchalance. This piece of wardrobe is and extremely practical thing.
Fashion designers recommend slightly longer blazers with prominent shoulders. You can wear them with jeans or if you want a [...]

 Very good article By Michael Angier
Mahatma Gandhi believed that we must be the change we want to see in the world. This was well demonstrated when he helped India gain its independence. Gandhi was a revolutionary man, but he accomplished India’s emergence as a nation without starting a revolution. In fact, he advocated no violence. [...]

10 things that have changed the women's lifestyle

Have you ever think about that? What kind of things has changed women’s lifestyle?
 
I picked up 10 from the long list what I made. If you want to add something, go ahead
 
 
1. Contraception
1960th The Administration for food and medicine in the United States [...]

Pantone LLC, the global authority on color and provider of professional color standards for the design industries, announced PANTONE 15-5519 Turquoise, an inviting, luminous hue, as the color of the year for 2010.

 
Combining the serene qualities of blue and the invigorating aspects of green, Turquoise evokes thoughts of soothing, tropical waters and a languorous, [...]

This is a very interesting idea how you can also use and consume the bananas . Children can get crazy about it, but also adults
 
Ingrediants:
 
-          banana (bananas)
-          honey
-          warm water
-          coconut
-          sticks for ice cream
 

Leave the banana (or bananas) in the refrigerator over night. Cut them in half and carefully insert the sticks [...]

Dear readers,
today or tomorrow I will change the WP Theme on my blog. That means, it could be a little bit messy… but temporally until I make everything on the right way. Theme what I use now is WP Theme Quadro and it’s very nice, but the loading time is too long. So, I don’t [...]

He is cute, groomed, well mannered, emotionally intelligent, mostly college educated, employed on first sight – ideal and living with parents! Although you already have ten years of working life, pension and health fund, you still secretly going out from his children’s room in which you can see even a poster of Superman from the [...]

Mammismo is the opposite of Machismo and refers to a man who is forever a mummy’s boy. The term originates in Italy, because of the strong bond between Italian mothers and their sons. 
Mammismo looks something like this: 
He is 30+ and often still living with his parents (his mum).
Although he never really tried to be independent, [...]

A perfect To-Die-For White Shirt is Universal timeless fashion item! You always have an outfit if you have a white shirt. About black&white combination or WS and jeans we don’t have to talk…
This must have wardrobe entered the Hall of Fame due to its versatile look as well as ability to adapt to all events.
Nothing [...]

International Women’s Day (8 March) is a global day celebrating the economic, political and social achievements of women past, present and future.
THE FIRST INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY
In 1869 British MP John Stuart Mill was the first person in Parliament to call for women’s right to vote. On 19 September 1893 New Zealand became the first country [...]

First of all – Physical attractiveness – first what a man notice…However, believe it or not, men notice other details… As numerous studies have shown, men love a nice smile, seductive glance, but also (again, believe it or not ) the mind.
Smile

Numerous studies have shown that for men, a woman smile is very attractive. They [...]

We are staying with the boat at the Canarian Islands. A place with a very mild climate. A lot of “older” people from the North European countries with cold winters having here a vacation or staying here the whole winter.  Many times I’m complaining about the absent of young people.. Where are the twenties and [...]

I became beading addicted.
I was thinking whether do write about Milan Fashion Week or about my new passion and obsession. Of course I opted for the second :) My passion for fashion is big, but my beading passion is bigger… Moreover, the connection between Milan Fashion Week and my work of art is obvious… :) Anyway, I gave [...]

A bride should be five years younger than her groom, should come from the same cultural background, and be the more intelligent of the pair if couples are to have a successful marriage, scientists have announced. 
Sticking to the formula would increase a couple’s chances of a long and happy marriage by a fifth, the team [...]

I continue with that “No way to fail Muffins recipe” :) Maybe I am getting obsessed with Muffins
This is the first recipe what I got and it goes directly into the category “No way to fail Muffins recipe” :) I haven’t tried it yet, but judging by the preface and the title, it promises [...]

If you thought that you will find here that kind of recipe, sorry to tell you – you are wrong. It’s about that I need a NO WAY TO FAIL MUFFINS RECIPE! 
Yesterday I tried to make Banana Crumb Muffins. I found that recipe on one web site.  Very popular one… The comments what I read [...]