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All posts tagged "Homebase"

  • Butternut Squash Soup

    A hearty soup to try at home… On a cold autumn day, there’s nothing as soothing as a warm cup of delicious soup. You will fall in love with this super creamy butternut squash soup with an...

    • Posted October 28, 2021
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  • Take a break from social media and learn how to sew.

    Do you sew or mend your children’s clothes? You might be balking at the idea but how does ¥5,000 for a hem repair sound? The cost of repair in Tokyo is expensive and would cost more than...

    • Posted August 23, 2021
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  • Feng Shui, Food and You

    Food is one of the great pleasures in life in addition to being a necessity. Nourishing ourselves on more than just the physical level is paramount to a satisfying life. In Feng Shui, anything to do with...

    • Posted July 28, 2021
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  • Skin irritation from prolonged mask wearing? Here’s a fix.

    While it it important to continue wearing a mask for protection against the COVID-19, prolonged masking can cause flare ups, acne, dermatitis, and other skin irritations known as “maskne“, warns dermatologists in Japan. Maskne is a portmanteau...

    • Posted July 21, 2021
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  • Anna Umemiya misses the greatest dad in the world.

    Although the life of model, tv personality and product endorser Anna Umemiya has been impacted by many important people, it is her father who truly had the greatest influence. Her equally famous father is no other than...

    • Posted June 18, 2021
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  • Japanese life hack products every resident should know.

    The kitchen is one of the dirtiest areas of the home so it needs to be cleaned as you go. If you spend much time cooking, washing dishes and looking after kids, then that leaves you less...

    • Posted July 2, 2020
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  • Apartment hunting? Avoid a rectangular layout. Here’s why.

    A powerful 9.1 m earthquake in March 2011 shook a rectangular shape building in Tokyo forcing people out. (Source: YouTube) A survey of 400 apartment renters by Glide, a moving company, reveals that 40% of respondents affected...

    • Posted June 9, 2020
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  • Feng Shui: The entrance to your home should be entrancing!

    Every part of your home reveals aspects of how you function in your outer and inner worlds. Your entrance is particularly important as it represents your frame of mind as you enter new situations in your life....

    • Posted June 3, 2020
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  • How to enjoy good tasting coffee at home using Starbucks’ tips.

    A daily cup of coffee can help relieve stress caused by unprecedented challenges we are experiencing due to the outbreak. When you want to calm down the nerves and relax, coffee may not be the first thing...

    • Posted May 20, 2020
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  • What’s it like being a male trailing spouse.

    The classic definition of a trailing spouse is a wife who leaves home to join her husband on an overseas work assignment as an expat. But in this day and age, the traditional assignment of gender roles...

    • Posted May 13, 2020
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  • Common sense habits that keep viruses out of Japanese homes.

    In this time of coronavirus threat, the Japanese case numbers seem to be lower than the rest of the G7 countries. This may be routinely connected to common sense habits practiced in Japan. When you’re welcomed to...

    • Posted March 30, 2020
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  • Family meals: How long is curry safe to eat if it’s stored properly?

    Curry is one of the most commonly served dinner meals in Japan. Delicious, easy to prepare and also tastes better when not served right off the stove. So the practice for most families is to serve it...

    • Posted March 11, 2020
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  • My kid is having fun konmari-ing our smartphones.

    A KonMari consultant is advising people to declutter not just the house but also the apps on their phones. The KonMari method is a decluttering system of simplifying and organizing your home by getting rid of things...

    • Posted March 7, 2020
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  • 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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