Have you heard of the saying “You don’t know what you have until it’s gone”? In many ways, it’s true. That’s human nature, we always fail to see and appreciate the things we have until we lost it. It maybe hard to accept, but people really are selfish and blind often times. So when you have the time, enjoy everything you see now, even the birds and the trees, appreciate them. That way, your life would be fulfilling. Mother Nature also has things she wanted us to appreciate before it disappears. Listed here are the 10 natural wonders you should see before it’s gone. Belize Barrier Reef, Dead Sea, The Everglades, Madagascar, The Maldives, The Poles, Rajasthan, Ranthambore, The Tahuamanu Rain Forest and the Yangtze River Basin. We never know when these wonders would be gone, so better see them with your own eyes and appreciate it to the fullest. Have a happy trip!

A Beautiful Journey to the Road: Everytime you hit the road, have you ever tried saying, “How I wish all this buildings I am currently seeing now, will turn into beautiful green pastures filled with blooming flowers”. That wherever you go, you’ll see nothing but great sceneries. Yes, this world has a lot of those, but the only problem is we never even tried to go there and appreciate it ourselves. If you want to grab a hold of this sceneric roads, start your car’s engine now and begin your journey to what ‘magnificent scenery’ really means. Grab your wheel now and go to U.S. 1 (Florida Keys), Route 12 (Utah), 17 Mile Drive (California), Blue Ridge Parkway (Carolinas and Virginia), Lake Shore Drive (Chicago), Bluebonnet Trail (Texas), Hana Highway (Maui), Trail Ridge Road (Colorado), North Shore Drive (Minnesota), Kancamagus Highway (New Hampshire). These scenes will definitely make you feel great!

Most pregnant moms want their first child to be a boy. I don’t know why, but this is what we often hear from a first time mommy. So if you want to make your baby boy really manly, try avoiding a chemical named phthalates. A new study shows that there’s a connection between pregnant women’s exposure to phthalates and the type of toys their male children plays with. That when your baby boy plays with dolls and kitchen play set, don’t blame him for it, instead blame yourself. This chemical is usually seen in plastics and are found in a tons of products, including baby toys, shower curtains and floor coverings. This chemical is also proven  to reduce testosterone level.

Nothing beats sharing lovely moments together with a love one. Do you still remember the first time you invited your wife or girlfriend to your first dinner date? I bet roses, violinists, and candle lights are what you preferred the most before. But during this time, when you go to a date, wouldn’t it be more romantic if the ambience inside the restaurant is full of love and the foods they cater you really tastes good. After all, even if it’s a date, but if you don’t eat good foods, it will mean nothing. You wasted not just your money and time, but the possible precious moment you could’ve shared together. So before booking a restaurant for your date this evening. Better have a clue first on America’s most romantic restaurants: River’s End (Sonoma County, CA), The Beach House (Kauai, HI), Simon Pearce Restaurant (Quenchee, VT), La Provence, (New Orleans), Eiffel Tower Restaurant (Las Vegas), Cloud Nine Alpine Bistro (Aspen, CO), The Stonehouse (Santa Barbara, CA), Everest (Chicago), Quissence (Phoenix) and The River Café (New York). These restaurants are not just romantic but offers you yummy foods as well.

Nothing is more rewarding than to travel alone. Its not that traveling with someone, makes it less interesting and boring, but traveling alone makes you enjoy and grow more on your own. Traveling alone is beautiful mainly because it gives the traveler a sense of freedom and independence. You could also save more when traveling alone, cause you don’t have to make allowances for other people. You don’t even have to take other’s opinion on where to go, you choose your place when, where and why! If you’re planning to give yourself some time alone, here are the best places to travel alone. You could choose from Ireland, Australia, Iceland, Costa Rica, Peru, Amsterdam, Arizona, Singapore, New York and a Caribbean Cruise. Book yourself a flight now, and enjoy the things these places could offer an independent traveler like you.

Have you heard of the story Jack in the Beanstalk? “I wonder when a giant would appear in front of my eyes”. That’s what I said when I was young. But now, it seem as if my prayers have been heard. A Bigfoot was found in Solomon Island. But it’s not like any ordinary ‘BigFoot’. I mean, it’s a man with a very big foot! Peter Iroga, a man from Solomon Island, standing 7”3 feet tall and has a shoe  size of 14 inches, enough to challenge all NBA stars. But sadly, Iroga has a tumor in his pituitary gland which is responsible for his unique physique. He said he’s ready to finally make a stop on his growth spurt. Iroga is scheduled to have a surgery to remove the tumor. By the way, his she costs are very expensive.

Have you ever seen a Blue Lobster? Not a sad lobster, but a blue colored lobster! Yes! Even Lobsters who are usually red, could sometimes be blue. The blue lobster was caught in the waters off Prince Edward Island. But instead of being cooked, it received a lot of royal treatment in its aquarium. It was said that a rare genetic mutation causes a blue lobster to appear once in a million years. I bet all its lobster cousins envies him, cause once they are caught, they’ll be cooked… unlike him, living like a royalty. But warning to all chefs, once you cooked this blue lobster, just like any ordinary lobster, it will turn red.

Hamburgers are one of the favorite snack all year round. Many people crave for its juicy patty, hmm yummy. Just as what Chris O’ Brien said, “The journey of a thousand pounds begins with a single burger”. Though we know it could give us an extra pound, how could we restrict ourselves from eating such a mouth-watering food?! There’s no doubt that the best and tastiest hamburgers are found in America, and a lot of Americans are blessed to have such Hamburger Shops. If you are planning to go and grab yourself a tasty hamburger right now, you should have an idea on where to go for the best burger cities in America. Try taking a stop on Houston, Salt Lake City, Providence, Denver, Austin, Chicago, Nashville, Minneapolis/St. Paul, New York City and Savannah. This places doesn’t only offer you the best hamburgers in town, but a romantic scenery as well to help you enjoy your burger even more.

Our appetite is definitely unpredicted. Sometime we feel hungry, but in the next minute, it’s gone. And due to many people who don’t know when to eat, end up eating a lot more calories than what their body really needs. So here’s a few things you need to remember when you feel like eating, and here’s how to differ hunger from cravings. First, look for a slow build. When you see yummy food on the table you’ll feel hungry physically, but emotionally you’re not. Second, listen for the growl. When you’re truly hungry, your stomach will growl to tell you that its really hungry and it needs food. Third, ask yourself what you want to eat. If you want to eat chocolates rather than meat, the you’re totally not hungry, you’re craving!. Fourth, wait for 10 minutes. When you feel like hungry, drink water first then wait for 10 minutes, if you still feel hungry, then you really are. Fifth, drink 8 glasses of water everyday. Many people confused hunger with thirst. They think their hungry, when their body really needs fluid. Sixth, stick something in your mouth. If you feel full after eating a candy, lollipop or a gum, then that means you’re only craving.

One of our kids’ favorite snacks in school is a peanut butter sandwich. But due to the brand overload, we could never decide which tastes better and natural. Bon Appetit conducted a supermarket peanut butter taste. They tasted a lot of brands in different ways, to evaluate which of the many brands are natural. When they were tasting, nutritionist Marissa Lippert pored over nutritional labels. So here’ the list of Bon Appetit favored  peanut butter brands. #1 Santa Cruz Organic Creamy Dark Roasted, #2Skippy Creamy, #3 Peanut Butter & Co. Smooth Operator. As for Marissa Lipert’s pick: Santa Cruz Organic Creamy, both Light Roasted and Dark Roasted,Smucker’s Natural Creamy, Arrowhead Mills Creamy Organic