Courchevel is the name given to the ski resort situated in the Savoie region of the French Alps. Courchevel is a series of small villages whose names reflect their height in metres. Part of the three valleys (the largest collection of ski runs in Europe) it offers endless opportunities for alpine adventure. Courchevel 1850 was the first place to be …
Warming Your Car in Winter Can Burn a Hole in Your Pocket
Winter can be a difficult time for car owners. Winter does it’s best to wreak havoc on your fuel economy. You may be an unwitting ally in hurting your fuel economy. How your car warms up in cold weather could burn a hole in your pocket. The first thing you need to do in cold weather get out of the …
Winter Gardening
Just because the garden is asleep doesn’t mean there isn’t plenty to do for winter gardeners. Winter gardening takes advantage of little or no plant growth at this time of year to force us to concentrate on admittedly less attractive, but equally important tasks. There are many things you can do this time of year to make sure that your …
Winter Skin Care: Eleven Tips for Keeping Skin Moisturized in the Cold, Dry Air
As winter blasts its cold, dry air, your skin can lose its natural moisture. Wind and sun can add to the effect, and so can hot, dry air from heaters and furnaces. Here are eleven tips to help you keep your skin soft and moisturized during the winter months. 1. Take care of yourself from the inside out by drinking …
Orchestrating A Winter Proposal
I’ve been seeing Henry for some time now. We’re good together and I know with just a little gentle persuasion I can encourage him to pop the question. I’ve thought about asking him myself but the problem is I’m just such a traditionalist and the proposal has to come from him. I have been secretly plying him with aphrodisiac foods …
How To Get Your Body Ready For The Extreme Winter Sports
In the winter there so many things that you can do instead of just sitting around at home doing nothing. You can go snowboarding go skiing and do many other winter sports. As you are getting your body ready for winter sports you will want to take an honest test to yourself and ask yourself how good of shape are …
Tips To Protect Your Health In Winter Weather
Protecting your health in the wintertime isn’t as hard as it sounds, here are some tips for preventing typical problems during the coldest time of the year. Immune System Prevention is really the key to not getting sick. Older folks, children and those with depressed immune systems may want to consider getting a flu shot, which can protect you from …
Tidy Your Garden For Winter
As the foul winter weather slowly clears up and allows you to put your nose out of doors for more than five minutes, it may be time to think about tidying up your garden. One of the attractions of that house when you moved into it was its “indoor/outdoor flow” or “spacious section”. Now you have to clean the outside …
Winter Pool Covers for Easy Winterization and Pool Safety
Safety pool covers provide a barrier of pool protection that can support hundreds of pounds and you can even walk across them. Swimming pool safety covers provide pool safety for your family and the best way to close your pool during the winter months. These pool covers are available in mesh or solid vinyl fabrics The beneficial differences between the …
Death of Nodar Kumaritashvili Reminds World of Dangerous of Winter Olympic Sports
Even here in Houston, TX, where winter means we put on a light jacket, many are glued to the TV watching the Winter Olympics in Vancouver. The athlete’s focus and dedication is inspiring and we’re disappointed to see it come to an end after eighteen days of competition. I’ve overheard kids ask their parents for a snowboard, even though there …