Finding the perfect Christmas gifts for your wife in 2017

Autumn is nearly here, so if you want to plan ahead and make sure you don’t leave the matter of buying your wife the best christmas gift for wife this year, it is a good idea to start thinking about the most appropriate present for her now. By starting with your holiday shopping early, you can actually avoid the overspending which we all need to deal with when we shop chaotically in the last minute. Plus, your loved one will appreciate the effort you have put into planning and buying the perfect gift for the holidays.

Each woman is special, so you need to take into consideration your wife’s personal tastes, as well as her specific interests or hobbies when planning on making her a gift to remember this Christmas.

If she is an active lady, the best gift is a 2017 model of Nike or other modern running or walking shoes. There is a wide variety of choices, so choose the style and size wisely, and you will have one very happy and fashionable wife.

For ladies who like cosmetics, a perfect choice for this year’s Christmas present is one of the new chic fragrances, such as Kat Von D’s amazing Sinner and Saint Line. Choose the fragrance which your wife will fall in love with and you will surely have her pleasantly surprised when she opens her Christmas gift this year.

If your wife is into interior design and loves improving your home, then a set of woodsy room sprays or aromatic candles is something which she will truly appreciate. Make your wife happy and your home smell well with this excellent Christmas gift idea. For more extravagant ladies, a very popular and fashionable item to have this year is a flower crown. Made of pearls or other jewels, this accessory will become their favorite item to wear at the New Year Eve party and for the future. Another trendy item which your wife will surely appreciate is a pair of blue Lolita style sunglasses which have been sported by many leading celebrities in Hollywood this summer. Your wife will be charmed by a pair of Adam Selman’s Le Specs Lolita sunglasses.

Whatever you choose, stay away from hasty purchases of items which can cause problems for your happy family life on Christmas morning. Plan ahead, and ensure that everybody at home is happy during the festive season this year!

How to get the most out of your visit to Fira, Santoria

If you are planning to visit the amazingly beautiful capital of Santorini - the city of Fira, you should definitely consider doing your sightseeing research beforehand, or even better - opt for one of the best Fira private tours of this cosmopolitan settlement, in order to ensure that you don’t miss a single sight.

Fira is located on the western side of the island of Santorini right across the volcano and another two volcanic islands in the sea.

Fira can be reached by road from the airport or port, as well as by cable car or even via an exotic donkey ride which is provided from the island’s port.

You will be astonished by the marvelous combination between the natural beauty of the town and the active social and night life and the overall feel of this must-see Greek town.

One of the sights you cannot miss when you are on a private tour or just visiting Fira is the astounding view of Caldera.

The town has two cathedrals which are wonderful landmarks and are definitely worth visiting as well. Also, if you want to enjoy some of the historical scenery you should definitely go and see the Thera Archaeological Museum and the Prehistoric Museum which showcase many historical items and relics from the island and from ancient Thira. There is a unique Folklore Museum in the nearby village of Kontochori, which you should definitely see if you get the chance.

Once you are done with the sightseeing you can enjoy some shopping in the various stores and shopping centres in the area, or just sit down and relax while enjoying the local cuisine or a delicious beverage in one of the many local restaurants, bars and coffee shops.

If you want to get to know some of the local cultural traditions and enjoy a cultural event, you should visit the Megaro Gyzi Cultural Center where numerous collections are exhibited and many different cultural events are held.

For your stay you have a very wide choice of possible accommodations ranging from luxurious hotels to camping sites.

Smart technologies for home security

In the age of smart technologies, it is no wonder that they are overtaking nearly every aspect of our lives. Home safety and security based on the evolving technology of the Internet of Things (IoT) are no exception to this recent phenomenon.

Smart technologies are being used to replace some of the classical safety and security tools which are all used to using, and add additional safety precautions and an optimization of the options available such as:

1.       Remote monitoring. This technology will allow you to have real-time 24/7 control of each aspect of your property from inside and when outside. Automatic alerts for movement, access to the video feed online, as well as remote control over the lighting, the heat and security settings are other features which more people are choosing to take advantage of.

2.       Smart CCTV cameras. Today there are high quality smart cameras which are sensitive to motion and will capture any movement in the property at a very high resolution. The HD images are considered as viable proof for the police and court proceedings in many countries.

3.       Smart home sensors. Automatic locking and unlocking of doors as you enter or leave the property, as well as automatic lighting up of a room or other space when movement is detected, as well as remote controlled sensors of all kinds are becoming growingly popular among home owners who prefer the comfort and safety of the modern smart technologies.

4.       Fingerprint scanners. These are commonly used as firewalls and protection against theft and other malicious attacks. People use fingerprint scanning on their phones, for their computer as well as for access to their homes and other premises.

5.       Smart security alarms. There are modern smart security panels which can be used on windows and safety doors and can include: a glass breaking detector, a PIR detector, open and close sensor and others. They provide real time alerts and high quality video backup.

6.       Smart security doors. (like ΠΟΡΤΕΣ ΑΣΦΑΛΕΙΑΣ) Recently more people who are looking for improving their safety doors in Athens and around the globe are turning to smart locks and other smart technologies to improve the safety and make access easier for those authorized to enter. The point of a smart lock is that it should be a better and safer alternative than the physical key. Smart safety door locks can be: code based, mobile app controlled, with digital keys, fingerprint sensors, and others.

How an item as simple as a travel coffee mug can make a huge impact on the world we live in

Do you have a travel coffee mug? And if you do - how often do you remember to bring it along with you and actually use it? Meanwhile, how often do you find yourself ordering your coffee or other beverage of your choice in a disposable cup?

These simple questions can be quite essential when it comes to sustainability and care for the environment. Using a reusable travel coffee mug may seem like a non-relevant habit, but in actuality it can make a huge difference in the global movement towards waste reduction.

Ask your local coffee shop manager or owner how often their customers bring in their own mugs or stay in to drink their hot beverages from in-house mugs, and I am pretty sure that the answer will be that the percentage is strikingly low.

The way to help the reduction of waste is to remember to take and refill your own travel mug on a daily basis, or in case you have forgotten it - to stay in the coffee shop and enjoy your coffee in one of their reusable in-house mugs instead. If using a disposable cup is inevitable, make sure you recycle it properly once you are done with your coffee.

Keep in mind that billions of disposable cups are being used and thrown away every year, and this is having a serious impact on the waste disposal rates, plus their production causes the consumption of huge amounts of natural resources and the emission of large quantities of harmful greenhouse gases in the atmosphere and leading to further deepening of the climate change related problems we are faced with.

Fortunately, there are ways to limit this damage. The simple solution is to choose to reuse your coffee mug. Keep a travel mug in your car or in your daily bag. Not only will you feel happy with your personal contribution to the reduction of the waste, the use of resources as well as for the pollution, but you will find that more and more coffee shop owners offer discounts for customers who choose to bring in their own mugs and cups.

Going vegan has more advantages than negatives - here is why

More people around the world - young and old are turning towards veganism. Although the reasoning behind this choice can vary, the usual ones are living a healthier, cruelty free lifestyle which will help the Earth as well as the health and wellbeing.

Unfortunately, there is a strong opposition and serious stereotyping associated with vegans coming from people who fail to understand the fundamentals and benefits of leading a vegan life.

Here are some of the top reasons why becoming vegan will benefit you and our planet, which can make the skeptics change their minds:

1.    Turning vegan can help you shed those extra pounds. The reason is that you will need to give up many of the foods and snacks which are known to pile up that weight. Also, you are more likely to introduce more healthy veggies and fruits in your daily menu instead.

2.    Veganism helps our environment. It is a known fact that rearing livestock requires more energy, water, land and induces much more gas emissions that growing crops. While growing 1k of lentils results in the emission of only about 0.9kg of CO2, growing livestock and producing 1g of beef will result in the release of about 27kg of the greenhouse gas.

3.    It can help you live longer. Adding more plant-based products in your diet and eliminating a wide variety of animal based products has been found to help people reach their normal weight, and reduce the risk of diabetes type II, cardiovascular problems, obesity and other health problems and risks.

4.    Everybody knows that eating veggies is good for you.  Fruits and vegetables are excellent natural resources of a wide variety of essential nutrients for our bodies and our health. Think about all the minerals, vitamins, fibers you will be consuming on a daily basis if you choose to go vegan.

5.    This diet will make you even smell better. Studies have shown that people who lead a vegan lifestyle tend to release sweat which is found much more attractive to others as compared to the sweat emitted by people who eat a carb-loaded diet.

6.    Veganism can help enhance your sexual performance. Studies have revealed that people who switch to a vegan diet and lifestyle find that both their sexual performance as well as their overall health have improved immensely after only a few months on this diet.