Each year, approximately four million dogs are up for adoption at animal shelters and breed rescues across the country. Sadly, only two million of these dogs ever find homes. Actress Minnie Driver and Pedigree Food for Dogs are giving millions of homeless dogs new “leashes” on life, through the second annual Pedigree Adoption Drive. The national awareness and fundraising campaign rallies and rewards dog lovers nationwide who come to the rescue of the millions of shelter dogs waiting to find good homes. As a dog owner and lover, dog adoption is a cause close to Driver’s heart. “There’s nothing more…

Teaching – A Survival Guide for Students and New Teachers (Part 2) The advice may sound silly, but take notice anyway, because it is based on 28 years of teaching experience and listening to students discussing teachers’ appearances. When you start teaching your life will be much easier if you conform to student expectations. The time to be different is after you have established yourself. Children are very traditional in their expectations of what teachers should wear. They react in a more positive way to a teacher wearing a suit. If suits are not your style then look for an…

They say that travel broadens the mind, but it’s hard to expand your horizons when you’re dealing with endless hassles or trying to figure out where your luggage went. Before you take that next vacation, save yourself the headache with the tips in this article. They’ll help make your trip go smoothly. To be truly prepared for travel when packing your clothes, have something for all seasons. Even if its summer where you are going, the climate can still be very different than you are used to. Include both the swimsuit and a good jacket just in case. Even the…

Geriatric Shoe Shopping It seems the older a person becomes the more difficult it can be to find appropriate products such as shoes. The feet of the elderly have walked countless miles and have carried unknown burdens throughout a lifetime. Feet of the aged are in need of some tender loving care. Very few companies cater to the needs of the elderly foot. Those that do provide shoes appropriate for the aging foot do not offer much in terms of variety or classic styles. Just because an individual is getting older doesn’t meant that they do not have the desire…

Work Apparel Any job you do will require some type of apparel or clothing. Work apparel can be used in all work functions. You can get apparel for work and school. Work apparel is offered for all industries from service companies, hospitals, restaurants, assembly lines, painting companies and many more. Work apparel comes in many sizes and shapes. Women and men alike have come to rely on their work clothes to complete their daily jobs. Men have long been offered many more styles than women, but that is changing, more and more women are taking different positions in the company…

The 11 Step Plan for Organizing Your Closet Reading the “C” word may make you recoil in horror. Needless to say, this challenge isn’t for those who lack courage or for the faint of heart. Going boldly doesn’t entail conquering just the junk drawer. In The Change Your Life Challenge we go for the gusto, the big time, the whole enchilada. That being said, you don’t have to tackle your whole closet in a day! We will take simple steps each day to tackle this big job. As a Chinese Proverb states, “yard by yard life is hard…inch by inch,…

Be Prepared for Your New Baby If you are expecting a new baby you have probably already been preparing for your little one for quite some time. Packing for the hospital and preparing your home for the new baby are the most important things you can do to make your transition from the hospital back home smoother. Here are some preparation tips that I found the most helpful before the birth of my daughter. Pack for the Hospital Use the checklist below as a guide when you pack your bags for your hospital stay. A checklist will ensure that you…

It is just so nice to be able to stay within the comforts of your own home. You really just do not feel like going anywhere when you think of all the stress that is involved with traveling. However, it does not have to be that way. The following tips will help make traveling a lot easier on you. Show your loyalty. Even if you are only planning to stay one night, if your hotel has a loyalty program, it can be worth it to join. In addition to additional amenities, such as garment pressing or free meals, a guest…

Threading Service in Toronto Spas “Threading service has gained a lot of popularity in a city like Toronto. Toronto has been known to make a style statement in the world of fashion and this keeps people conscious of fashion. When people get conscious of fashion, they tend to pay a lot of attention to the hair linings on their body. Eyebrows, finger hair etc, all these come under the purview of threading service. So, if you have a broad eyebrow that somehow does not suit your personality, it is time for you to rush to your nearest of Toronto Spas.…

2006 Hairstyles Most current fashion comes directly from the runway to the streets, and the 2006 hairstyles are no exception. When spectators watch the models, they are not only looking at the clothes they are wearing, but also their hairstyles, which is also an important component of their entire look. Judging from today’s models, 2006 hairstyles emphasize casual elegance with some sassy touches here and there. Most of these looks involve hair that is pulled up with smooth sides or messy tendrils. Loose waves and curls seem to be making a comeback in 2006 hairstyles, not that the super-straight sedu…