justmesuzanne's profile

Everyone knows that Indian dishes are spicy, aromatic and delicious. This is owing in great part to the use of curry powder. What you may not know is that curry powder is not really an Indian native and that one of the main components of curry powder is turmeric - a tremendous health tonic that can brighten your life in many ways. Turmeric is also a great alternative to curry powder for folks who... read more »

Choosing a Point of Sale System or POS system for your business can be a daunting process. It is very important that you have a clear idea of the type of system you will require to suit the needs of your business. When you have a good POS system, your profits will increase because you will have a fast and reliable checkout process. Your sales records will be completely and effortlessly mainta... read more »

When I was a teenager, I had a pet rat that would follow me like a dog. His name was Louis, and he lived in a big cage with a lovely chinchilla named Violet. She was also very tame. I had lots of small pets like this, and I can tell you that it is quite possible to form some kind of relationship with any small animal. The keys are to be quiet, reliable, predictable, and observant. Start by knowin... read more »

I am surely not one of the greatest money managers in the world, but a few years ago, I worked as a phone banker, and I can tell you that the average person knows very little about managing their checking account. These days, with all of the "services" banks offer, a checking account has become a rather risky enterprise. Here are a few tips to help you manage your checking account wisel... read more »

A lot of people these days really don't have a clue when it comes to cooking. Making things from scratch (that is from basic ingredients) is becoming a lost art, and that is a real shame. When you know how to cook, you save money and you have complete control over the ingredients in the food you eat. Being a good cook just makes good sense. Here are a few basic tips to help you become a ... read more »

A few years ago, I had to replace my water heater, and quite honestly, I have had nothing but trouble with the traditional, tank style model that I ended up getting ever since. I really wanted to get a tankless water heater at the time, but I couldn't afford it, and I couldn't afford the labor it would take to set up the electrical connections and so on. Ever since that time, I have... read more »

Whenever I see the classic movie, To Kill A Mockingbird, I feel a bit of nostalgia. The scenes in which Scout is stumbling home from the school play, through the spooky woods, in her ham costume (even though it was simply Fall and not Halloween) remind me of Halloween when I was a child. I am just barely old enough to remember Halloweens with mostly homemade costumes, real Halloween carnivals ... read more »

Manifest Your Dreams by Fine Tuning Your Environment We hear a lot about manifesting our own reality these days. The basic idea is that the way we think creates the reality we experience. And this is quite true; however, the converse is also true. Our surroundings influence the way we think. The quality of our surroundings can play a big role in whether we are productive or stuck in a rut, ene... read more »

Here is a yogurt chocolate mousse dessert recipe that is super fast and simple without all the chemicals, food coloring and other unnecessary ingredients you'll find in packaged pudding mixes. You will need: A large container of natural/organic vanilla yogurt 2 heaping tablespoons of cocoa powder ½ teaspoon of cinnamon A large bowl (with a lid if you have it) A wire whisk ... read more »

There are lots of fancy combination iced teas in the stores that you can pay an arm and a leg for if you want to; however, you may be surprised to know how very inexpensive and easy it is to make your own delicious jug of flavored tea at home. Not only is it a lot cheaper to make your own flavored creations, you have the advantage of knowing exactly what is in them! You will not find a long list ... read more »