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.
Is it bad for us or not? How much is too much? And how, exactly, does caffeine interfere with sleep? In terms of how much caffeine you should have, the general consensus is that up to 500 milligrams per dayâor roughly the equivalent of four eight-ounce cups of brewed coffeeâis safe for adults. Children, on the other hand, should have no more than 100 milligrams of caffeine a day. Drinking more than the recommended amount of caffeine per day can cause adverse side effects, many of which interfere with proper sleep cycles.