Some neighborhoods in South Florida are vibrant exhibits of an uninhibited Bahamian palette. Houses are painted electric blue, hot pink, tangerine, grape, bright turquoise and sunflower yellow, with contrasting or darker trim. If you live in one of those zip codes, go for it. If you love the vibe but appreciate a more subtle approach -- or your neighbors do -- select a pastel or confectionery color for your home's exterior. Light melon or apricot is cheerful with burnt orange or coral trim. Faded olive is sharp with charcoal trim and a papaya-red front door.
If you're consuming more than 400 milligrams of caffeine and feel nervous, jumpy or have trouble sleeping, chances are good that you're overdoing it. Your best bet is beginning the process of curbing your caffeine habit.
You may have heard that too much caffeine can cause miscarriage (when a baby dies in the womb before 20 weeks of pregnancy). Some studies say this is true, and others donât. Until we know more about how caffeine can affect pregnancy, itâs best to limit the amount you get to 200 milligrams each day. This is about the amount in 1Â½ 8-ounce cups of coffee or one 12-ounce cup of coffee. Be sure to check the size of your cup to know how much caffeine youâre getting.