Part Two of the unusual and unconventional ways we can all pitch in!

#4 Homemade goodness. Make some of your favorite products at home, using ingredients you already have, or ones that are double in purpose. Cutting back on commercial products will help you save on the cost of lots of packaged foods you didn’t know you could easily whip up yourself. Plus, by using fresh ingredients, you’re also cutting back on the preservatives you find in many packaged foods. (Psst… This also means you do your part to cut back on the costs of ... Read More >>>

With women more likely to be left widowed in their later years, it’s important for them to maintain mental and physical health, especially without the encouragement or attention of a spouse. Don’t let this go unsaid between you and your mother, your sister, or your friend. Remaining active, physically and intellectually, is one of the best ways to stave off Alzheimer’s disease and other mental deterioration.

These simple tips are just a few of the everyday-ways to stay on track:

Be Socially Active. The easiest way to stay on point is to visit with friends a... Read More >>>

Last year, the Indoor Tanning Association published a huge spread in the New York Times questioning the research that links sun exposure to skin cancer. Is their defense of tanning booths warranted? And, do they have the right to promote the benefits of indoor tanning by claiming that UV exposure boosts levels of vitamin D? Those who know the dangers of overexposure say no.

Though International Tanning Association Executive Director John Overstreet finds criticisms of the tanning industry’s claims “irresponsible”, experts agree that not only is tanning dan... Read More >>>

It is this time of the year when you start thinking about Christmas and gifts for everyone. For many of us it is very stressful time and the financial crisis definitely doesn’t help. This year I decided to do all my shopping online. Less stress, no lines, good deals. Many online retailers offer special Christmas deals during month of December to boost their sales and save us the customers some money - by the way, don’t miss Amberdesire’s Free Shipping offer. ... Read More >>>

Many tabloid magazines face difficult time as people tend to spend less money at newsstand nowadays. For the newsstand-dependent celebrity weeklies, compelling covers are absolutely crucial, making editors' choices of cover stars more important than ever.

Forbes has  prepared a ranking of most valuable / top selling celebrity faces on magazine covers. They analyzed the newsstand sales for the six biggest celebrity weeklies-- People, Star, US Weekly, In Touch Weekly, Life & Style and OK!--over a year-long period ending June 30, eliminating non-celebrity... Read More >>>

This is great news for amber lovers. Museum of Amber in Gdansk, added a virtual tour to their website. The presentation introduces amber collections of the museum and gives great information about amber in general.

Visitors begin their tour in the courtyard of Museum and can choose between the route which will familiarize them with history of the Foregate (where the Museum of Amber is currently situated), and the one providing a history ... Read More >>>

Ladies & Gentleman,

I am sure that many of you have noticed that Amberdesire.com is not just a jewelry store but also a great source of knowledge about amber and jewelry in general. Our library of articles is growing and we have recently added a new topic describing history of amber throughout ages. Many amber admirers contact us with questions regarding amber, its origin, history or properties. For those who look for answers we invite to v... Read More >>>

When you buy gemstone jewelry do you sometimes wonder where the beautiful stone is from? Precious stones have always been a highly prized commodity and gem-trade is a two faced multi-billion dollar business. It has helped some countries develop, but it has also dragged others into despair. The gem trade has been used to finance wars, terrorize civilians and keep despots in power. Over one million men dig by hand in pits, gravel and stream beds searching for diamonds in Africa. They make less than a dollar a day, while the global diamond trade nets an est... Read More >>>

A recent report by the Karolinska Institute in Sweden suggested that man's tendency to stray from the marital bed may be in his genes. The study found that men who inherit a genetic variant that affects an important attachment hormone, vasopressin, are more likely than usual to have weaker relationships and marital problems. It can be a good excuse for many men but scientist also say culture into which they are born, media influences, family and society also have a huge influence.

Susan Quilliam, psychotherapist and co-author of The New ... Read More >>>

British entomologist Richard Harrington has found a new species of aphid for $37 on eBay. The amber-encased specimen, estimated to be between 35 million and 50 million years old, is believed to be from the amber-rich region around Kaliningrad, a Russain city on the Baltic Sea. Harrington, who studies the agricultural pests at Rothamsted Research institute in England, wanted to name it Mindarus ebayi. But Danish paleo aphid expert Ole Heie, who identified it as a new species, decided to name it after Harrington.

The aphid is now at the Natural... Read More >>>