Friday, December 4, 2015

Tips for Organic Vegetable Gardening (part 2 of 2)

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The biggest threat that could destroy your vegetables are pests. To get rid of them, you should use other insects, birds, frogs. If your crops though have been infected, spray infected stems and leaves with dilute soapy water and then clear water that is very effective.

If you decide to buy vegetables that are grown instead of using seedlings, most of these come in plastic containers. Be careful when you remove them so you avoid tearing the outside roots especially if these have grown solidly inside the container.

When planting vegetables, don’t stick with just one but plant many different kinds because this invites insects to take up resident in your yard.

Believe it or not, only 2 percent of the insects in the world are harmful. This means the rest are beneficial. Some examples of these include ladybugs, fireflies, green lacewings, praying mantis, spiders and wasps since they eat insects that try to eat your vegetables. Another thing they do is pollinate the plants and decompose organic matter.

Don’t forget to remove weeds that come out in your garden. You can pull these out by hand or spot spray it with a full strength of household vinegar. Best of all, it is safe for the environment.

Practice crop rotation. This will make sure that the soil is always fertile. When planting the new vegetable, avoid regular deep cultivation as this will damage the roots, dry out the soil, disturb healthy soil organisms and bring weeds to the surface that will soon germinate.

If you follow these tips, you will surely be able to have a successful organic vegetable garden. You can plant and harvest them all year round so you don’t have to buy these goods anymore from the supermarket. That is assuming of course you have a huge parcel of land to work with.

Tips for Organic Vegetable Gardening (part 1 of 2)

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Organic vegetable gardening is easy. But to help you, here are some tips you should know.

The most important thing to do is to decide what you want to grow. There are so many vegetables to choose from but keep in mind that certain vegetables cannot be grown because of the climate so take that into consideration as well.

So you want have a hard time taking care of it, choose those that are well adapted to the soil, temperature, sun and shade exposure.

If you live in an area where droughts are frequent, make sure you are planting drought resistant vegetables since it does not eat up that much water and can withstand dry weather.

You should determine how much space you have. This will make it easy for you to plot on a sheet of paper the layout of how you want your vegetables to grow.

You should mulch your vegetables with organic material. This can be made from food waste, dead leaves or grass and manure. This helps conserve water, adds humus and nutrients as well as discourage weeds from growing.

The best part is that you don’t have to dig deep to put these in because 85% of the vegetable’s roots are found in the top 6 inches of soil.

Aside from compost, you can also use natural fertilizers and organic material to help the vegetables grow. They also encourage native earthworms that are nature’s tillers and soil conditioners.

Tuesday, December 1, 2015

Things You Should Know About Mineral Makeup (part 2 of 2)

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Before you buy mineral makeup from the store, be careful when you are shopping for it. Some brands claim that their ingredients are all natural but contain a few things that are known to be unsafe such as bismuth, parabens and talc.

Bismuth and talc are skin irritants while parabens are believed to be one of the causes of breast cancer and skin aging. If the harmful ingredients are not present, you should test it to see how well it will look on your skin.

If you don’t feel any itch, then perhaps it is time to buy it and since there is little variation in terms of the actual ingredients that are used, you could buy a brand that is half the price of a larger competitor. So compare the prices first because buying something a few dollars cheaper shows you that you don’t have to pay a lot of money to look radiant.

There are a lot of advantages and benefits using mineral makeup products which is why dermatologists are now recommending people to switch to it.

Celebrities and even ordinary folk can now use mineral makeup. If you are one of those who still insist on using traditional cosmetics, ask yourself if what you are using does not support the growth of bacteria. Chances are it does and you are taking certain steps to make sure that does not happen.

When you do choose to use mineral makeup, wash your face first and then pat it dry before applying the foundation. When the foundation is applied, you can now put blush and other products with lipstick being the last so you will look beautiful when you start your day until you come home.

Things You Should Know About Mineral Makeup (part 1 of 2)

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A lot of people are now switching these days to mineral makeup products from traditional makeup. Why? Because people are becoming more health conscious so instead of using products that could be harmful to their skin, they want to use products made of all natural ingredients free from toxins and bacteria.

Tests have shown that people who have sensitive skin will be able to take advantage of this product. This is because the minerals found in each product happen to be non-allergenic and non-comedogenic. It rarely has artificial additives except perhaps for color and fragrance so there are different variants that people can choose from.

To be sure that you have no allergic reaction to it, you will have to apply a small sample first and then await the results.

Another fascinating thing about mineral makeup is that it lasts longer than tradition cosmetics because your skin pores remain open. This will even stay on even when you go to bed or even after a heavy workout at the gym.

Mineral makeup can even be used by people who have undergone aggressive skin procedures. Prolonged use can even help the skin and make it radiant once again which many will agree is a cheaper alternative to going to the spa.

Mineral makeup products have been around for more than 30 years. In fact, you can buy foundation, blush, lipstick, lip liners, eye shadow, mascaras, highlighters and a lot more. These are sold online and in retail stores. Some of these are produced by small time companies and also by multi-million dollar corporations.

Saturday, November 28, 2015

The Top Kauai Activities You Should Not Miss (part 2 of 2)

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Enjoy the many open and commercial beaches and resorts all across the island where you can enjoy Kauai activities on and off shore. Some must-visit spots include Princeville resort, Hanalei Lookout and town, Ke’e Beach, the Coconut Coast and Kilauea National Wildlife Refuge and Lighthouse. Kauai is also every golfer’s paradise featuring some of the best golf courses in the world. Try a few holes at Poipu Bay Golf Course which has an attractive ocean view and challenging layout.

Modern Kauai Activities

If you prefer to explore the towns and cities in Kauai, there are also a wide array of restaurants, spas, shopping centers and business hubs available. Poipu Beach has several great dining places specializing in ethnic cuisine and seafood. In Hanapepe Town you can find Hanapepe Cafe for a romantic dinner and original slack key guitar tunes by Cindy Combs then visit the nearby galleries afterwards.

Hanapepe comes to life in the evening especially during weekends so expect to see clubs and bars offering delectable appetizers and cocktails. Tradewinds, a South Seas Bar is located in Coconut Marketplace in Kapaa where you can enjoy a Hawaiian style bar with karaoke, games and other fun Kauai activities.

Crafts and other gift items are available at Vintage Aloha in Hanapepe Road, Kalaheo. Glass art can be found at Kela’s Glass Gallery while Hawaiian tank tops, shirts and outfits are sold at Nite Owl T-Shirts in Eleele, Kauai.

Shopping centers and malls are also located in Lihue such as the Anchor Cove Shopping Center where you can buy Hawaiian books, crafts and souvenirs.

The Top Kauai Activities You Should Not Miss (part 1 of 2)

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Kauai is very rich in natural resources, culture and traditions which is why you have to make the most out of your vacation. If you’re only planning to stay for a few days, make sure you do the most memorable Kauai activities that will truly make the trip worthwhile. These things are great whether you’re going solo, on a honeymoon or with the entire family. Make reservations and a sound budget today.

Appreciating Nature

Kauai has a lot of state parks and natural scenic views such as Koke’e State Park and Waimea Canyon. Koke’e State Park borders the “Grand Canyon of the Pacific” and ranges more than 4,000 acres. Here you can enjoy over 40 hiking trails with captivating backgrounds. Waimea Canyon is 10 miles long, 2 miles wide and 3,600 feet deep featuring an array of colors.

The Na Pali Coast is one of the most popular sites in the island featuring 22 miles of volcanic cliffs. Take a boat or helicopter ride to view the coast fully. Helicopter rides are definitely preferred if you want a clearer picture of waterfalls, sea cliffs, mountains and volcanoes. The Limahuli Garden and Preserve is more than 1,000 acres of tropical abundance in Haena at the northern part of Kauai.

Some spots in Kauai have been used in movies and television shows. Find out where big hits like Raiders of the Lost Ark, Jurassic Park, Gilligan’s Island, Blue Hawaii, etc. were shot by taking the Movie Tours via bus, 4x4 or helicopter. Learn more about the plantation life and fields of old Kauai by taking the Kauai Plantation Train which features wooden cars at Kilohana camp. You get to see the best of Hawaiian agriculture and produce like pineapple, coffee, tropical flowers and banana.

Wednesday, November 25, 2015

Tips and Tricks on How to Throw a Kid’s Birthday Party (part 2 of 2)

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When making your budget for the event here are some things to consider.

Try to make a list of the foods that you are going to prepare, be it cupcakes, soda, candies, cake, etc. as long as it costs money, it needs to be on that list.

Make a list of the guests you are going to invite for the party, this will also help you estimate the amount or volume of food you need to prepare for the party.

Tip Number 3 – Make use of disposable items for the party.

Don’t try to think it cheeky or cheap when you plan to use disposable paper plates and utensils for the party.

Have you ever gone shopping for party items nowadays? Party favors and novelty items, especially party utensils are now creatively crafted and appeal better to kids than the usual household plates and utensils.

This would also help you protect your household dining sets as well as lessen the incidence of damaging your breakable kitchen and dining utensils.

Tip number 4 –  Ask the kid what he or she wants for her birthday

This will make the party the most memorable one for your child, since they will be able to relate to the party the way en envisioned it to be.

Not only will it be fun for them, it will also be a good sense of fulfillment for you, after all, the one who celebrates his or her birthday gets to be the happiest one and you were responsible for it.

So, hope you learned something from these tips and tricks on how to throw a children’s party, so go and have fun.