Friday, January 28, 2011

Common Cold...



Since Christmas  my children have been sick one after the other! They both had Common cold ,  my son also had inflammation of the hip or otherwise referred to as   ymenitis  and on the top of thet all four of us had gastroenteritis and now my son has the flu  again!So I decided to give some practical advice for an easy recovery from the common cold! Advices that we all know!


  •  antipyretics (for children) for the  fever .
  •  Saline for stuffy nose (I prefer the one with the sea water)
  •  A lot of humidity in the room
  • Cool compresses (when the fever is high)
  • Vitamin C
  •  Many liquids such as juices (vitamin c), water and hot drinks for sore throats.
  • Light food such as soups!
  •  More comfortable breath by lifting the mattress of his or her bed!
  •  No heavy clothes. Protect from cold with only the essentials. When they are sweaty make sure to change their underwear.
  • A warm bath also helps to relax.
  • Finally a lot of love and hugs!
If the syptoms last more than three days we should ask our pediatrician! Well I call him from the first day:)!
I wish you all the best !:)


Smiles Maria :)
 

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Tuesday, January 18, 2011

An unusual face cream...

Today I read an article on the websites dailymail.co.uk  and  tlife  , which I found very interesting!
We all  use moisturizer and some of us and wrinkle cream. Do you know which wrinkle cream sells like crazy in UK?

"Baby bottom butter"





Yes a cream that was made for babies when they change their diapers!
 A cream that costs about 5 euro!
Someone find out that it can be used as a face cream also !!!
The news spread and know the "baby bottom butter" cream sales like crazy!

Well I think  will give it a try and I will ask from a friend in UK to send it to me! If I am not happy I will used for my babies! :)

Smiles Maria

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Saturday, January 1, 2011

Sunday, December 26, 2010

Days of joy & happiness...


Merry Christmas to all  of us!!!

Health and love for everyone!!!


Smiles Maria :)

Wednesday, December 15, 2010

Monday, December 13, 2010

It's all about the details....


Christmas on their way...
Christmas decorations...
Most of us have already decorated our houses!
Christmas trees, lights, festive garlands and many other decorative touches!
The difference, however, is made in the small details of decoration!
Small touches that remind us of Christmas and festive days!
It's all about the details!!!


 
Bowl with wooden balls and star lights

Oh Christmas tree!!!




 My children's bathroom...

Guest bathroom


                    Hallway...


My son's Christmas Card (Here in Greece we used to decorate ships instead of trees)


Entrance.... Welcome



Detail from my staircase

Little helper...

Star... on the top...


Train on it's way...
Oh Christmas tree!!!

 Smiles Maria



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Wednesday, December 8, 2010

A great giveaway at Design it chic

My blogger friends do you want a great gift for the Holidays?
 I am sure you want!
Visit Design it chic to meet a great lady Jocelyn . Jocelyn is giving an interview to introduces us to her Etsy shop "the trendy owl" ! She's making beautiful hair accessories for all ages.
She's also own a great blog insidebrucrewlife.blogspot.com!

Jocelyn she's offering for one lucky reader  of design it chic Design it chic this wonderful cluster flower  headband. Along with the headband she will be sending a mini stocking filled with peppermint kisses!





So hurry  to design it chic  for this great giveaway!


Smiles Maria




Sunday, December 5, 2010

Sunday song party - 5/12/2010


Today is the last song party for this year so I decided to put two songs.

Christougenna (Christmas) by Despina Vandi .
This is a Christmas song! Despina Vandi is a big star here in Greece and this song is an old time classic.


This is not the official video clip. I used this because has subtitles. 

 



This is the official video clip.



The second song is a classic one.

Jingle Bells by Marios Frangoulis.
Just listen how fast he sings!



Merry Christmas Everybody
Mumfection

Panna cotta...

   

Today I will share with you one of my favorite  desert recipes!Panna cotta!
 An Italian desert wich is light and tasty. 
 A desert easy to prepare and with very few ingredients.
The perfect dessert to end a dinner.

Ingredients(For 5 to 6 people)


  • 300 gr low fat milk
  • 200 gr. cream
  • 12 gr.  gelatin leaves                
  • 65 gr. fine sugar
  • 1 tbsp pure vanilla extract
  • strawberry syrop to garnish (or some other syrup of your choice)




  We put the milk and the sugar in a saucepan with medium heat. Stir until the sugar melts and when it is hot enough we add the gelatine leaves   (which first we have softened in cold water) and we stir until they melt. Then we add the cream and the vanilla extract and we stir for about a minute and a half.


Divide the mixture in bowls and put them in the refrigerator for 3 - 4 hours
 
 
 
We serve with the strawberry syrop!


Enjoy!!!
   
Smiles Maria
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Tuesday, November 30, 2010

Let's talk about magazines....

There are Magazines for all tastes ...
Magazine for the home, for the fashion, gossip magazines, cooking magazines, about fishing or science and many more ...

At each stage of my life I had different preferences. As a child I wanted magazines with cartoons, as a teenager I wanted magazines for teenagers(Fashion, music, movies), later I wanted magazines for fashion and style, and now all I want to read is magazines for decoration, for cooking, for crafts pretty much anything has to do with the housekeeping.




How much I love to sit comfortably on my couch and read my favourite magazines, drinkink my coffee or my tea!




My favourite magazine ever...
If you like your house to be featured in the magazine you can  email some snapshot of your house  25_beautiful_homes@ipcmedia.com
 





 Another favourite.....

Real food is a Greek magazine about cooking and household
 

An old time classic I just love it...





What is your favourite magazine and your favourite place to read it?




Smiles Maria



Sunday, November 28, 2010

Sunday song party 28/11 - Marios Frangoulis Nights in white satin....

What can I say for Mario Frangoulis!!!
A great artist! A great man! Marios Frangoulis,  one of the world's top tenors!
 One of the best performances for this song! "Nights in white satin". 
 This is the Italian version...
A duet with Justin Hayward
You are going to love it .....
Sit back and enjoy it....




Smiles Maria


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