During the summer, particularly in sunny south Florida, we become the hosts to many travelers. As we welcome them to our humble homes we still need to prepare for their stay, making it comfortable and memorable. Here are some helpful hints to make your guests feel right at home:

So many women suffer from a symptom or two of PMS. It’s estimated about 85% that were asked do. Wow with those odds it’s good to know some pointers on how to avoid these pesky symptoms from ruining your day.

Did you know that approximately 7% of the population suffers from some form of social anxiety disorder? It’s the third largest mental health care problem in the world today. The article below lists practical tips, helping us build our confidence when the phobia tries to take over.

I often buy those bags of fresh herbs at the supermarket and use only the portion a recipe may call for. I can’t tell you how many half used, rotten bags of mushed up herbs I’ve thrown out over the years. Imagine my delight when I found out you can take a handful of herbs, put them in a cup of cold water and refrigerate them.

I don’t like trashing things that I spend good money on. I would much rather give them away to somebody who is in need of the item. Here are a few websites to help you get rid of your things and do some good at the same time.

Send your old cell phone to Cell Phones for Soldiers. The phones are sold to a company that recycles them. Cell Phone for Soldiers uses the money to buy calling cards for troops stationed abroad so they can phone home for free. Go to cellphonesforsoldiers.com to print a free prepaid shipping label.

If you need to dispose of your old eyeglasses, OneSight accepts prescription glasses, bifocals and nonprescription sunglasses in marked bins at LensCrafters, Pearle Vision, Sunglass Hut, Target Optical and Sears Optical stores nationwide. The organization provides the used glasses, along with free eye exams, to those who can’t afford them at 20 clinics around the world. (onesight.org)

The National Cristina Foundation will match your used tech equipment – a computer, printer, software, fax machine, monitor, mouse or any other parts – with an organization near you that needs it. Many are nonprofits that provide education or training to at-risk students or people with disabilities. (cristina.org)

If you have musical instruments that are of no use to you anymore, donate the instruments to the Roots of Music. This is an after-school program in New Orleans that teaches children ages 9-14 how to read and play music. The nonprofits also provides students with academic tutoring and hot meals. Instruments must be in working order. (therootsofmusic.com)

Approximately 1 percent of children born in the United States between the ages of 3 through 17 have been diagnosed with an autism spectrum disorder. That equates to approximately 1 in 110 births!