Author: Jemmie Jems

Under the name Francis Lee, I write interracial Christian romantic suspense. My stories are about finding enduring love when hope and redemption seem unattainable as danger lurks around every corner. My characters learn that where there is darkness, "joy will always come in the morning".

Ringing in the Ears

Ever heard some buzzing, hissing, ringing or even a chirping sounds in the ear? If your answer is yes, then you may have experienced something called Tinnitus.

Tinnitus pronounced tin-a-tus or tin-eye-tus is a medical term derived from the Latin word “tiniere” which means to ring.  It refers to any sort of sound heard by the individual, but with no external source.

No, you aren’t going crazy but tinnitus can be heard constantly and can cause a great deal of stress, frustration and mental anguish.  Some neuroscientists describe it as “phantom auditory perception” whereas the ordinary folks call it noise.  Noise that can be managed.

Tinnitus is not uncommon. Today in the hearing industry as the number 1 disability for military veterans and it affects 1 in 5 persons.  With or without hearing loss, no matter the age at some point in everyone’s lifetime tinnitus may occur.

There are tons of information on the internet about tinnitus but I will break it down with ease and compassion because I too suffer from tinnitus.

What causes tinnitus?

Can tinnitus be treated?

Where can you go for help?

Stay tuned for my next entry….

ARCADIAN COURT

Lunch after the gallery
Divalicious afternoon gallery visit and luncheon

Problem with Social Media?

What is wrong with Social Media? Not enough time…

There is a big problem with social media today – not enough time.  Sure I started this blog with high hopes to continue.  I had topics and pics lined up and I was ready to go until…life happened. Yes, I do procrastinate but who doesn’t and now three years later I am sitting here with more things to do with my life but here I am finally writing.  Better later then never ever doing anything.

My inspiration was the course I started online from Northwestern University about Social Media.  It is excellent.  I highly recommend it to anyone with an interest in marketing and social media @Coursera.org.

And just so I can make things straight my Etsy shop is up and running again.

Jem

 

 

 

Local Craft Show Makes Big This Year

The Made by Hand Show Spring 2013

Saturday April 20th is the 3rd Made by Hand Show at the Mississauga International Centre. This is a local event featuring artists and artisans from all over Ontario selling and demonstrating their one-of-a-kind arts or crafts.

Jacqueline Hunter the operator of the show, a new mom and an artisan herself, organized the first event in the spring of 2012.  150 vendors participated in that event and since then she has added a Fall show and this year hopes to add a Christmas showing.

made by hand flyer 2012
2012 Flyer

This juried selected show is big this year highlighting over 190 vendors with a variety of items: 

  • art
  • baby products 
  • body products
  • baked goods
  • ceramic
  • jewelry
  • knitting
  • photography
  • woodworking
  • and much more…..

Under the sharp event planning skills of Jacqueline Hunter, there is no doubt that awareness with regards to the increasing numbers of vendors has grown but so has public awareness through multi media such as facebook and twitter and in local newspapers and local TV stations.  Customers can stroll from booth to booth, sample baked goods, get a demonstration on a skin care product or just Shop!!!!! There is a lot to choose and a lot to see.  There is even a face painting station so the kids are occupied and entertained.

Kudos to Ms.Hunter in a job will done. The show starts @ 11:00 and ends @5:00.  Tickets are available at the door and part of the proceeds goes to the charity Crafting for a cure.

Visit the show website for more details or for future vendor information: www.madebyhand.ca.

Refresh your home

Spring is a great time to start fresh by refreshing your home.  According to Real Estate agent Doug Stewart of Shanahan Realtor Inc, spring is one of  most busy times of the year for buying and selling a home.  While this past year mortgage rates are making it a little easier on the pocket to ask for financing, still money maybe tight and selling may not be an option at this time.   There are simple things you can do to improve your home and at the same time add some value to the property. Continue reading “Refresh your home”

Welcome to Jemfinds and Divalicious

About this blog

This blog is for anyone interested in light reading. Topics will include DIY crafting, home improvement and health to wellness. This platform helps to promote any future events for the Divalicious group or for general interest in chatting.

Divalicious, the social group began with the first meeting at the Dead Sea Scrolls exhibit at the Royal Ontario Museum in 2009. We are still going strong Continue reading “Welcome to Jemfinds and Divalicious”