All posts tagged "Homebase"

  • Create a nurturing space for your baby using feng shui principles.

    The arrival of a bundle of joy is sure to be a powerful energy shift in the home. Babies are full of life and natural vitality, which they express in abundance whenever possible. Creating a safe and...

    • Posted March 1, 2020
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  • How to achieve the best lighting for your home space.

    When it comes to creating soulful spaces, there are six problem areas in a home: Light quality, Clutter, Flow, Sparse living, Soullessness and Negligence. Some homes have one or two problem areas, while others suffer from all...

    • Posted February 25, 2020
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  • A clever kitchen gadget you wish you had

    There are tons of meat recipes that require precise cooking time and temperature. However, achieving the desired juiciness and tenderness could sometimes be tricky. But if you want to eat and enjoy your food well, you need...

    • Posted November 5, 2019
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  • The Key To Helping Keep Family Relationships Intact

    Fun for the whole family!

    • Posted June 4, 2019
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  • The Energy of Wealth

    How the color purple can solve your sub-prime blues

    • Posted May 27, 2019
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  • Japan’s 5S

    No, it is not iPhone 5S I am referring to but the standard methodology adopted by Toyota Motors Corporation proven to make the workplace efficient. The same organization method can in fact be applied at home to...

    • Posted August 22, 2018
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  • Is the energy in your child’s bedroom keeping her balanced?

    School can provide some interesting challenges for children. They need to study as they grow, and yet they also need to play, explore, and rest. Their rooms need to reflect these important activities and have a space...

    • Posted February 2, 2018
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  • Sharp’s new family type washer/dryer redesigned

    These days, there’s nothing stopping tech-savvy and design-conscious millennials from taking their rant or rave online about a product they hate or love. This, in a way, has transformed consumers into ‘brand influencers’.  As a result, the...

    • Posted October 7, 2017
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  • Your home is your sanctuary. Keep everything in it working harmoniously.

    Decorating with Feng Shui tips can bring balanceand inspiration to your life.

    • Posted September 6, 2017
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  • Power up your workplace

    There’s a lot of talk about financial uncertainty these days – while uncertainty is a reality, fear of it is a frame of mind. Creating a grounded, supportive space in which to do your work helps to...

    • Posted June 10, 2017
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  • Higher temperatures and warmer days and nights call for a shift in colours.

    Making the adjustment

    • Posted June 1, 2017
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  • Toshiba’s new ‘Ultra fine bubble’ washer gets rid of stubborn laundry stains once and for all

      Many top washing machine brands are reliable but none of them has Ultra fine bubble. Zaboon Ultra Fine Bubble is Toshiba’s latest fully automatic washer/dryer to be released in early July. WHAT DOES ULTRA FINE BUBBLE...

    • Posted May 31, 2017
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  • Zara Home, a treasure trove of soft furnishings and home essentials

    The season to change the color motifs at home from warm to cool, breezy tones is upon us. There are lots of choices when it comes to buying soft furnishings in Japan. From the laid back country...

    • Posted May 12, 2017
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  • Q. How do I remove ballpen marks off the wall?

    Our child scribbled on the white walls of our bedroom while I was busy with the laundry. I’ve tried everything possible to scrub the ink off of our wallpaper but nothing seems to work. We’re moving out...

    • Posted April 12, 2017
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  • Is your Work Spouse working for you?

    A couple of weeks ago I was invited to be a guest on a radio show about work spouses. At first glance I thought that the topic was related to spouses who work together, which can lead...

    • Posted April 12, 2017
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  • Potentially Toxic Compounds Lurking at Your Tokyo Homes

    You may be unaware but potentially harmful chemicals have invaded our homes through products families use everyday. To know if any or all of the products you’re using at home are safe, here is a simple guide...

    • Posted April 12, 2017
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  • Organizing Ideas That Won’t Burn A Hole In Your Pocket

    Making your Tokyo apartment look beautiful and organized does not have to be expensive.  Clashing colours cause mental clutter and stress. Your kitchen plays an important role in providing nourishment to you and your family.  Of primary...

    • Posted February 25, 2017
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  • What You See Is The Key To A Blissful pairing, says Contemporary Feng Shui guru

    There are usually two things that get someone to call a Feng Shui consultant: Money and Love. If “Money can’t buy me love,” as the Beatles sang, a little focus can help you warm up to manifesting...

    • Posted January 27, 2017
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  • New Year’s advice to teens

    “Out with the old, in with the new” is a popular motto every time January 1 comes around. It is a time when people try to ensure a better year ahead by replacing old bad habits with...

    • Posted December 27, 2016
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  • Tokyo’s spacious 100 yen stores

    Let the kids loose with a few coins at the biggest Hyaku-en stores in Tokyo. You have to love Daiso for providing just about everything you could possibly want or never knew you wanted for a few...

    • Posted August 16, 2016
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  • The Many Dangers Of Mold In The Home

    Apartments and homes in Japan are frequently plagued by mold. This is particularly true in the summer, when the climate is quite humid and in the winter, when condensation creates excess moisture inside homes. Mold can appear...

    • Posted July 14, 2016
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  • Create the Super ‘Kawaii’ Peanuts Gang

    You probably don’t realize it but it’s only weeks away to the release  of  Peanuts The Movie in Japan.  The timeless appeal of Charles Schulz’s longest-running U.S. comic strip (50 years) has melted the hearts of many...

    • Posted November 13, 2015
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  • Japan’s age-old spiral mosquito coils get a makeover

    Japan has just released a do-it-yourself coil kit that allows you to make your own incense coil in the shape of Nasca lines found in Peru. Nasca lines are ancient geoglyphs or drawings on the ground formed...

    • Posted October 28, 2015
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  • TAKING CARE OF OUR FURRY FRIENDS IN SUMMER

    Everyone is dogged by heat in the summer, especially those endowed with a layer of fur. Our four-legged companions have it hard this time of year; not a pavement goes by where they can’t be seen drooling...

    • Posted July 7, 2015
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  • Japanese lifehack: Aluminum foil keeps slime away from your kitchen drain

    While you may think that all the washing and soaping done in the sink would clean itself, you might be disappointed. The kitchen drain is the breeding ground of bacteria and, if left unattended, would cause foul...

    • Posted June 2, 2015
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  • Zentiment

    According to contemporary Feng Shui specialist, Mark Ainley, these objects “stimulate and improve the energy in homes.” He tells us why. Gregorio Chime Soprano ¥5,910 amazon.co.jp As tacky as they might seem at first, wind chimes can...

    • Posted April 9, 2015
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  • Mommies wanna TOCCA ’bout it

    Mommies wanna TOCCA ’bout it If you ‘re running out of energy lately due to continuous mommy-ing, turn to Italian brand TOCCA’s ‘bianca’ aromatic candles for comfort. The harmonious blend of citrus, green tea and a hint...

    • Posted April 9, 2015
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  • Going Green

    Going green Ingenious Dutch born designer Dirk Vander Kooij toyed up with the idea of experimenting with 3D printing using a computer-controlled robotic arm to form objects from thin threads of recycled plastic. The result was what...

    • Posted April 9, 2015
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  • Two in one

    Two in one Air drying clothes in the veranda especially in the coming rainy season exposes you to unwanted pollen attack according to Japanese electric manufacturer Zojirushi Corporation. However, line drying clothes indoors (bathroom especially) leaves odor...

    • Posted April 9, 2015
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  • A slice of style

    A slice of style Cutting cake doesn’t have to be messy. Magisso Cake Server has just made it so and, in style. Made from smooth stainless steel, this functional design by renowned Finnish designer Maria Kivijärvi was...

    • Posted April 9, 2015
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