Posted by PWL on 03/31/09 in Society
The first time I ever went to a spa for a massage, the girl working on my was shocked that I’d never had a massage before. And whenever I (rarely) get facials, the girls always tell me that I need them more often.
I love going to spas. They’re a sensory treat from the food to the water wall fountains gurgling in the background to the pampering. And I’d love to go more often, except that they’re definitely expensive. I’m just feeling like I really need a facial, pedicure and massage right about now. So what I need are some good, concrete reasons that I can give my husband for spending the money on this.
I was thinking of actually buying one of those couples’s packages at our local Aveda Spa. That might just be enough to motivate him to let me go more often. I’m sure he’d love the mani and pedi, and especially the massage, not to mention the relaxation of those wall fountains! I doubt he’d get a facial, but I know they have services tailored to men. Other than that, though, does anyone have some concrete reasons why people like me NEED to go to a spa from time to time?
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Posted by pwl777 on 03/31/09 in Health
Many people of all ages suffer from temporary or permanent bladder control problems and now there are more options for protection and treatment than ever before. Male incontinence is a common side effect with many things such as prostate cancer, cerebral palsy, and muscular dystrophy. Moderate to severe nerve damage from stroke, spina bifida or other spinal cord injuries can develop urinary incontinence. Even though the bladder control problems can be permanent, there are solutions available to effectively and safely manage the issues in order to live life to the fullest.
Men with nerve damage should be very careful about their choice in catheters. This is because there is a lack of feeling and sensation to parts of their body and any possible wetness, sores or wounds could go unnoticed. Whenever there are sores or open wounds on the penis caused by wetness or being unclean there will be an added threat of infection. Some infections will require antibiotics, although in the most extreme cases of infection to the penis, amputation could be necessary. The condom catheter increases the possibility of infection because the penis has an extended contact with the urine and wetness. Using an external catheter will eliminate the threat of amputation by reducing the chance of infection while solving the bladder control problems.
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Posted by pwl777 on 03/28/09 in Real Estate
I have been dealing with san diego rentals and real estate la jolla for several years now and have been so happy with the choice I made to do so. It was a bit of a jump at first when I left my old life to get my real estate license and go into this new career but I thought that it would be a good investment in the opportunity to have a child and then be able to spend time with them if I did it early and then saved up as much money as possible.
I am glad that I did that, because I was able to do just what I had hoped and save enough money so that I was able to stay home with my son when he was born for the first ten years of his life. Then when he was about 10, I was ready to go back to work and still be able to spend a lot of time with him. I am glad I was there for those early years though because they are so unique. I mean if you think about it the change between ages 40 and 50 are not so much, and yet the difference between 2 and 12 goes without saying. You can bet I wanted to be there for my daughter to watch it all unfold, and because of selling real estate I was able to!
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Posted by pwl777 on 03/24/09 in Business
It’s a bold question. Are your employees wasting time at work? Hopefully, the answer is no, but are you sure? Now, I’m not writing this post to encourage spying on your employees or striking fear into them. That’s not what being a good manager is about. There are other ways to go about making sure your employees stay on task and maximize efficiency.
One of the best ways to keep everyone on task is to use project management software. This comes with time tracking software to help you keep track of how much time your employees are spending on each task. Not only does this create accountability out of your employees, it’s helpful for identifying ways to save time on certain tasks. This helps you boost your overall efficiency, thus maximizing company profits.
Project management software is also good because it gives your employees an incentive to work. See, it doesn’t make them feel like you’re spying on them. Instead, it just helps them get organized and motivated to tackle their daily tasks. If you want, you can even give them incentives for reaching certain benchmarks at work.
What do you do to keep your employees on task? Share your tips in the replies!
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Posted by PWL on 03/24/09 in Shopping
I know going green is the right thing to do but I sometimes forget to do all of the things that are recommended. I think it is sometimes easier to keep old habits then start new ones. However, now that I have learned that we are expecting I feel like I need to rethink my approach about being eco-friendly. I think it is important to lead by example but also I am realizing that the world left behind is the one my child will be growing up in.
Therefore I thought it was appropriate to begin my quest by purchasing organic baby bedding. I did some research online and found a great site that offered quality bedding which did not pollute the environment to be made. Specifically, the bedding I liked the most was a soft velour material that comes in beautiful and natural colors. I ordered the set in a shade called “mocha”. I planned the decorating of the rest of the room around the crib bedding that I ordered and it matches perfectly.
I feel good about the choices we made for our baby’s room and although our changes are small ones it still makes a difference.
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