Pregnancy and skincare

Enhance your pregnancy glow with the following skincare tips that will have you looking your best all through your pregnancy. Safety considerations: Some skincare ingredients are potentially harmful. Lead in particular, when absorbed through the skin is known to make its way to the placenta and your baby. Avoid skincare products that contain Salicylic Acid, Benzoyl Peroxide, Accutane, …

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Easing your Baby to Sleep

One of the first things new parents need to figure out is how to establish a nighttime routine for the baby. Babies respond to familiar patterns and there are several things you can do to set a sleep routine for your child which will soothe them into sleep. Here are some tried and tested ways. Establishing …

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Tackle and Bait

Going fishing? This ready reckoner on fishing equipment will help you pick the right combination of fishing rods, reels, lines and baits. Salt water fishing:Salt water fishing includes many variations, rock fishing, surf fishing or boat fishing, for example. Salt water rods are made from graphite, carbon fibre or fibreglass materials and each has benefits …

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How to Live a More Self Sufficient Life

Self-sufficiency has been seen as a metaphor for a lower standard of living, going without the modern conveniences. In fact the opposite is true; to be self-sufficient is to aim for a higher standard of living by reducing our dependence on “the system” for our basic needs such as food, water and power. Considering that …

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How to Make Your Own Headboard

Headboards are back in fashion. But if your budget does not allow you to splurge on a stylish headboard right now, don’t worry! Use your imagination and creativity to make your very own headboard. Here are some clever and inexpensive ideas for DIY headboards… Screen headboard: If you have a wooden screen lying around the house, …

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