For example, if you and your spouse have different needs for firmness, you will want to go with the Sleep Number bed. If you want the bed to conform to your body, a Tempur-Pedic is the way to go. If you live in a one-bedroom or studio apartment, you might want a futon for when guests visit. Although you have your choice in futon mattresses, some futon companies offer more variety than others....

So I fired up my web browser, and headed to Wikipedia… 1. Wikipedia That’s right. My first stop is Wikipedia. I’ll be the first to admit that Wikipedia is never guaranteed to be the gospel truth, but I’ve found that for any learning project, whether I’m doing research for a school paper or trying to find the right words to talk about a particular topic, Wikipedia is guaranteed to be a good starting point....

When an infant is between 4 and 7 months old, their first baby teeth will begin to push through the gums. This is a painful process for your infant and can cause them to fuss, cry, and even run a low grade fever. If your baby has begun to cut their first tooth and is in a lot of pain, there are several remedies you can do right from your home to help relieve the pain and get through this early milestone of growing up....

Maybe you’d like to have a meal out once in a while, or buy that new game you’ve had your eye on? You’re in the right place. We’re providing you with 50+ ways to make extra money, with suggestions to suit almost any lifestyle. You can earn online or offline, and you won’t need tons of experience. This guide is ideal if you: Want to supplement the income from your job....

As important as the eyes are to the human body, just how much do you know about them? This infographic looks at 50 amazing facts about the eye. Some of these things you may already know, while others are sure to surprise you. For instance, did you know that it’s impossible to sneeze with your eyes open or that your pupils expand up to 45% when you look at someone you love?...

While fantasy books encourage imagination and free play, fairy tales fascinate kids and help them distinguish between what is real and what is not. With that said, we’ve compiled the best books for 6 year olds to attract them to the world of books and to help them develop the habit of reading in the long run. Why You Should Trust Us From highly praised books by Publishers Weekly and School Library Journal, XpressReviews to New York Times Best Sellers, our list covers the 50 best books for 6 year olds to make them love reading even more....

The locations in which our most beloved fictional tales take place often leave the pages of a book or scenes of a movie and become wonder within us. We long to see those places, experience life like our favourite characters did. For some fans, it is possible for them to visit scenes they’ve read about or watched in real life; for instance, New Zealand hosts the set of The Lord Of The Rings and areas of Hogwarts are situated all over the United Kingdom just waiting to be visited....

London writer Matt Lindley of the online travel community Hotel Club has collected and illustrated many strange idioms from all over the world. Did you know that “into the mouth of a wolf” in Italian is equivalent to wishing someone good luck? Take a look at some of Matt’s illustrations below! Go to Hotel Club.co.uk to see all 10 of these weird and wonderful idioms! Idioms Of The World – 10 Illustrated Foreign Phrases | Hotel Club Featured photo credit: Idioms Of The World – 10 Illustrated Foreign Phrases | Hotel Club via hotelclub....

1. Berries When certain berries are out of season they can be quite expensive. You aren’t only saving money by buying them frozen, but you are also purchasing a product loaded with vitamins, minerals, fiber and antioxidants. Frozen berries are always fresh and they retain their taste and health properties during the freezing process better than buying them grown out of season. These berries can be defrosted and used as a snack or added to a bowl of oatmeal....

The truth is that there are some changes you can make that will make a big difference in terms of your home finances, without sacrificing much in the way of comfort. I won’t lie to you—it takes a decent amount of self-control, planning and some effort to get your finances in order, but with a good strategy you won’t be giving up much. 1. Find a big, useful goal or item that is worth saving money for....

1. Focus on gratitude There have been studies done on the effects of complaining. These studies have shown that those who complain actually rewire their brains, making it more difficult to appreciate the good in any situation. Every experience in life can be used as a tool to prepare for the next or as an example of failure compared to the last. As you experience disappointment throughout the day, remove the negative emotion and analyze....

1. Helps you out of your comfort zone That hot new restaurant that Eater’s been talking about presents the perfect opportunity for you to introduce your tastebuds to a new world and hopefully introduce you to a new side of town. It’s so easy to get into a food rut – after all as human beings, we are creatures of habit. However, that’s no excuse to eat at the same three places every week....

You can be yourself For so many of us, our work persona is much different from our “off the clock” persona. If you’re lucky, though, you don’t have to fake anything for nine hours a day, because the person you are at work is the person you always are. If you fit in with your colleagues, you feel comfortable within the organization, and you don’t have to put on airs in front of your boss, you really don’t have much to complain about....

If you’re anything like me, you have read hundreds of self-help books and tried to catch the confidence bug. You might have even tried to tap into your inner Tony Robbins and cover your apartment with thousands of positive post-it notes. But, after about a week of positivity, you don’t feel more confident. In many ways, you feel more confused. Building self-confidence isn’t a formulaic process––it’s an individual process. It has to feel right and comfortable....

It can be bemusing when you listen to managers or bosses complain that their best employees are leaving. The thing is, we don’t leave our jobs – we leave our bosses. No employee wants to be in a stiff and tense environment where there is no room to achieve one’s career goals. It is important for bosses to recognize our needs and fulfill our desires. Here are some things bosses do that make us leave....

1. Travel One of the most common regrets I hear among parents of teenagers is “I wish I hadn’t stopped traveling.” Many of us relish the opportunity to country hop, see new places, and experience new cultures. And you don’t have to stop just because you’ve started a family. Albeit, the way you travel, where you travel, and what you do may be different – but this isn’t a reason to stop completely....

Create an office separate from the main living areas of the house and declare it off limits during working hours. Invest in some quality headphones for quiet, heads down, work. Maintain a good work schedule, and stick to it. Train the children to go silent when Dad’s cellphone rings, but make sure your cellphone ringer is turned on. Take a long lunch and enjoy your opportunity to work from home. Ask your spouse to communicate with you via IM or email....

Ever wish you could estimate your time more accurately? Below are six tips to help you better estimate and manage your time at home, at work, or anywhere! 1. Use similar past experiences and activities as a guide. There’s something to be said about learning one from one’s past. If you’re unsure as to how to budget your time for a new activity, simply take a stroll down memory lane to see how much time you spent on a similar activity....

She’s one of the most inspirational women alive today! Who wouldn’t like to learn some lessons from her life so that some of her success rubs off on us? We may not be able to copy her success exactly, but here are six traits of Thai Lee that you and I need to know about and learn from. 1. She’s focused Not knowing your goals, wishes, strengths or weaknesses is a sure recipe for disaster....

So are you a Blood or a Crip? Or maybe you relate more to the Latin Kings? Perhaps you might know a few guys who ride with the Warlocks or Hell’s Angels? Now, just take a minute and imagine all of these guys sitting at your dinner table on Thanksgiving Day. Only, they are not gangs. They are your family members. They each come with their own codes of secrecy....