Category: Entertaining

27Nov

Be Thankful

Be Thankful

By Author Unknown

Be thankful that you don’t already have everything you desire.

If you did, what would there be to look forward to?

Be thankful when you don’t know something,

for it gives you the opportunity to learn.

Be thankful for the difficult times.

During those times you grow.

Be thankful for your limitations,

because they give you opportunities for improvement.

Be thankful for each new challenge,

because it will build your strength and character.

Be thankful for your mistakes.
They will teach you valuable lessons.

Be thankful when you’re tired and weary,

because it means you’ve made a difference.

It’s easy to be thankful for the good things.

A life of rich fulfillment comes to those who

are also thankful for the setbacks.

Gratitude can turn a negative into a positive.

Find a way to be thankful for your troubles,

and they can become your blessings.

 

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05Feb

5 Unique things to do for Valentine’s day

5 Unique things to do for Valentine's Day via belle vivir

Valentine’s day is meant to be the day for all about love.  I can however attest that it could as well and dangerously be the day when you can get sick as a dog by simply dining out at
supposedly famous, expensive and overly crowded restaurants.  No need to point out any fingers here, let’s just say that February 14 can be a hazardous day for many digestive systems.  Not to mention how commercialized it has become, that’s why I think it’s important to fall off the wagon and not follow the crowd when it comes to the way we show love on this day.  Ditch the predictable restaurant dinner and try one of these five and unique ideas.
1- Rent a Scooter.
No one said Valentine’s day need to be limited to the night.  Why not rent a scooter and ride around the City with your loved one.  Be spontaneous and try out new cafes and restaurants.  Another reason to do it during the day, restaurants are probably all packed
that special night.
5 Unique things to do for Valentine's Day via belle vivir

 

2- Have a picnic indoor by the fireplace.
Prepare a succulent and slow meal for the two of you.  Take a whole day or even a few days to prepare the meal slowly.  If you work too hard or are plain too lazy, do take-out at his favorite restaurant.  Having a picnic in your home doesn’t mean you can forget about dressing up.  Open the champagne, and reminisce on how you two met.

5 Unique things to do for Valentine's Day via belle vivir

 

3- Bring Valentine to those who don’t have it.

According to scientific research the most profound and sincere feelings of happiness come from doing things for the sake of others rather than for ourselves.  Bring balloons to hospitalized children, read books to them and grant them an afternoon that will make them happy.

5 Unique things to do for Valentine's Day via belle vivir

4- Make a list of 10 things you like about each other and make it into a
card.
There is no better way to tell someone how much you love him/her than putting it on paper and make it memorable.  Now that everything is said via emails and social media a handwritten valentine card is truly unique.

 5 Unique things to do for Valentine's Day via belle vivir
5- Go to a poetry slam or stand-up comedy.

Couple who laugh together stay together.  Or so it’s better to think.

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07Jan

Every home should have: Home Bars

I know what you’re thinking: that the party season is over, therefore, this post about beautiful home bars is now useless and unnecessary.  I have to respectfully disagree: now is when many people with unreasonably-set resolutions will need a bar in their homes.  I’m referring to those that soon after the second month start conceiving the idea that it may be impossible to lose 20 pounds in three months.  There are different types of home bars.  The bar cart is still in its heydays, mostly in small cities where space is scarce and it’s important to be able to move things around whenever possible.  Cabinet bars is my favorite option, they provide the choice of encasing everything when not being used.  For grown-ups a.k.a., really serious entertainers and hosts there is the option of wet bars with sinks and everything.
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06Jan

7 stylish daily planners

Now that the holiday is so last week, it’s time to get our hands on a brand new daily planner and start checking things off our to-do list.  As much as I like technology and all its goodies, I love a physical agenda or organizer where I can jot things down.  Everything from everyday errands to short-term, mid-term and long-term goals goes in there.  I feel the whole thing of recording goals gets way more compromising when you assign them due dates, of course it could also be terrifying.  The good thing about we setting our own goals is that we can always go back and adjust the dates.  Just remember to use a pencil!

When it comes to mid to long-term goals I focus on recording down specific goals rather than random ones such as “I want to exercise more this year” instead, it’s more about how am I going to accomplish it and what’s my first step.  Will I set aside specific times and days of the week? Will I try to bike more over the weekend and so on? Now anybody can lose focus sometimes and that’s where The Mi Goals Diary comes in.  It’s motivational quotes will keep you on track whenever feeling like falling off the wagon.

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