Random Monday: Fertility envy, Why you should not be jealous of your friend's pregnancy

Pregnancy is a time of celebration for the parents of the child and even friends and family. Celebrations usually follow with the announcement that you are pregnant. The news is received with a lot of excitement and expectations. Friends will throw a party to celebrate the expected addition to your family as they await the birth of the child or children in cases of multiple pregnancies.

Fertility envy affects those women who cannot give birth or have been trying for years that they have been forced to consider either adoption or treatments to assist in conceiving. A woman may be in her thirties and unable to conceive only to hear that her friend is expecting another child. This brings about feelings of envy and sometimes even anger. Though not intended the feelings are usually the first thing that they feel as a response to news of pregnancy, which may last for a while or even cause the friendship to end.

Being jealous of your friend being pregnant will only cause stress for you and your friend that needs to be healthy for the pregnancy. Here are some reasons why envy caused by pregnancy news should not be a part of your life.

The many advantages of Bamboo flooring

A bamboo plant is what is manufactured to create the material used for flooring. The product largely comes from China. Other parts of Asia also manufacture bamboo flooring products.

Even though the bamboo flooring is easy to maintain, it has to be protected from scratches. Since it also fades after a long time choose a lacquered floor finish to keep it looking new. This type of flooring makes for an elegant surface leaving an impression on the house.

As a result bamboo flooring is becoming a popular alternative to hardwood flooring. There are various reasons why bamboo flooring is preferred.

The bamboo flooring is strong and durable

As a raw product, the bamboo is strong even compared to hardwood which is used on the floors. This is because the bamboo tree takes six years to mature thus its strength which can even match that of the maple tree. Though strong it is lightweight and does not dent easily making it the best flooring option for the home.

Every day wear and tear will not destroy the bamboo flooring due to its durability aspect. There will be no need to replace it therefore saving you financially.

All about Fashion Jewelry Stores

Fashion jewelry stores are the designated spots or room where jewelry of all kinds is sold. The stores are usually exclusive and only sell jewelers item and their accessories. When you walk into such a store there are usually rows of cabinets full of items that are used to accessorize the outfits that you put on. Items that are found in a fashion jewelry store include necklaces. The necklaces can be of various colors or materials. They can be made of metal some are made using glass while there could be some that have plastic material. Necklaces can also be made from diamond which makes the expensive, some may be manufactured using silver or even gold necklaces are in such stores.

Fashion jewelry stores also stock Bracelets which are loved by women who enjoy shopping in the stores. The store usually stocks other items like little trinkets and charms that both the young and old can enjoy as an accessory for the different outfits worn. When you walk into a fashion jewelry store you will also find Rings of various pricing and for different occasions. There could be rings for engagement purposes and some stores may be selling rings that are used for wedding by couples. Earrings are also items that will not miss in a fashion jewelry store. The earrings are usually assorted as different individuals will have different tastes for the kind of earrings that they want to own. Other items also include ornaments that are little decorations for dressing.

There are other fashion jewelry stores that have Hair accessories most especially for women. These include such things as hair pins that are preferred by women with long hair.  At these stores you will find that the owners have invested in a lot of security due to the fact that they are selling very expensive items. The stores are usually well stocked and the interior decoration is usually made to be appealing to the customers who want to purchase items. The stores are usually located in places whether the majority of the people coming in are buying.

Random Monday: Ways to minimize stress at work

Stress in the work place is inevitable as it is part of life. There are different situations that can make you to have stress when you are at the workplace. One of them is that you may have a boss who is simply impossible to work with or some of the colleagues at the work place may be causing situations that can lead to stress.

When you are stressed you can experience physical manifestations like anger towards the boss or colleagues and sometimes the experience can be more of internal like depression. The stress can also lead to medical conditions like migraines and even being depressed.

As much as you would like to have a peaceful working environment there is a time when that is impossible. Therefore you need to devise ways and means of dealing or handling the stressful environment.

Here are some simple ways that you can eliminate stress at work.

Gifts to give your man this Valentine's Day

When it comes to giving men gifts, it is much easier because they do not really make a fuss about the gifts they get. You would give a man socks for his birthday and it would not be a big deal, well most of them any way. Since the women are the ones who remember the special occasions in their men's lives let this Valentines Day be special as you shop around for gifts. He will probably have planned something special so don't let him be the only person who puts an effort into the gift giving. The first rule to remember when giving the gift is that KNOW YOUR MAN, learn his hobbies, loves, interests and even the things he hates. This will give you an indication of what would mean a lot to him. It's a special day, make your man feel that special. Simple things make up gifts for men. Have fun shopping this Valentine's Day. Here are a few of the many gift ideas that you can come up with for this day. Enjoy!

Valentines' Day Gifts for your Woman

Valentines' Day is here again and it is time to look for that perfect gift. Love should be celebrated each and everyday but the fact that it has been given a special day means that you get the chance to go the extra mile in pleasing your loved ones. Whether it is your family, friends or lover, giving the perfect gift is important so that it shows that you know the person you are giving the gift to. There are many types of gifts to be given depending on your relationship with the recipient of that gift. The best way to know which kind of gift to give is to know what that person likes. Once you know that you can give an appropriate gift. Gifts are not the only things you can give your loved ones. Spending time together and telling them you love them is the best gift so far because then they will know that they are loved and cared for.

Giving gifts to women is not that hard even though men complain that women are the hardest people to please especially when it comes to gifts. Instead of going the obvious way, decide to be unique and give a gift that is personal and exciting. Here are a few examples of Valentine's Day Gifts you can give, just make it your own. Happy Valentines' Day!

Clothing, it’s a reflection of our personalities

Clothing and how we dress has a lot to do with what we want other people to view us as. Clothes define the people who wear them as they say to the others what dressing means and why we dress like we do

Dressing is not just about putting on materials to cover ourselves, it usually has a meaning whether we choose to acknowledge that or not. Clothes speak and sometimes even more than we want to imagine. The clothes are more vocal in terms of giving the other person permission to address us in regards to how we are dressed.

It is natural that you will always dress the way you view yourself. It is a subconscious decision that we make for ourselves without even knowing it.

Dressing has ceased to be something you unconsciously throw on yourself in the morning when preparing to go out. Nowadays dressing has become an event in itself as more people have become aware that most times what you attract is connected to the way you have presented yourself with the clothes you have on.

De-clutter your closet

1.  Create time to take stock of your closet. Remove all those clothes that you no longer fit or are worn out, and give them away. Clothes that are still in good condition can be sold at car boof sales. fashion trade-in parties or online.