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20 tips for living with less plastic It's impossible to completely avoid plastic, but we have compiled the 20 most effective ways to limit your exposure.
Limiting the role of plastic in your life is a good goal to have. It will reduce exposure to the many toxins in plastic that pose a risk to human health, such as bisphenol A, styrene, lead, and phthalates, and you will have less plastic waste to send to landfill or recycling. Avoid the worst plastic offenders If you check the bottom of any plastic container, you’ll see a number (1 through 7) inside a triangle made of arrows. The worst plastics are: #3 – Polyvinyl Chloride, an extremely toxic plastic that contains dangerous additives such as lead and phthalates and is used in plastic wrap, some squeeze bottles, peanut…
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Combine minimalism and Feng Shui to make your tiny house BIG From now on, every object around you needs to be useful, absolutely necessary, or uplifting.
As we enter a more progressive future full of immigrants and a confrontational approach to climate change, our living spaces will necessarily become smaller — much smaller. Pod living will become the new standard, while the more well-to-do build custom tiny homes on wheels. Living in these small spaces will require commitment to becoming minimalist as a foundation for our happiness. But don’t be scared. With a little planning, and some Feng Shui, we can pull off the deeper and truer happiness of not being encumbered by stuff, greater mobility (just attach the home to a car and go anywhere!), and the comfort of knowing we are leaving a much…
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How to Feng Shui your bedroom to attract hot men Bring in the love of your life, welcome some sizzling romance, or add spark to your current relationship.
The Bedroom is THE most important room in the home. It is important that it be a restful, inspiring and sensual place that we love being in. If we can’t truly rest there, everything in our lives is impacted, including our love life, our ability to make money, health and family relationships and the way we feel about ourselves. This is the place that we interact with our significant other in the most intimate way. It should be both cozy and sensual and is the ideal place to anchor in affirmations about our existing love life or the one we would like to bring in. Expressing our sensuality and connecting…
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12 genius ways to incorporate miso into your regular diet Miso is a superfood packed with vitamins, minerals, enzymes and probiotics. Here's how to add it to your diet.
If you still think miso is just for miso soup, think again. This versatile food naturally lends itself to many different dishes. Miso is a fermented food, usually made from fermenting soybeans, although I’ve also found rice and chickpea miso as well. It is a staple food in the traditional Japanese diet. Research in the International Journal of Oncology found that regular miso consumption can help fight lung cancer. Other research suggests it may also help fight breast, colon and liver cancer. Other research found that when eaten as part of a regular diet, miso can help reduce the damaging effects of radiation. Packed with vitamins, minerals, enzymes and probiotics, miso is a delicious…
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How wind damage can seriously mess up your home A look into the top windiest cities in the U.S., how to track where high winds will strike, and how much property damage huge windstorms can cause.
Wind might seem harmless enough on a nice day, but it can quickly escalate into a raging storm that destroys everything in its path. Windstorms can rip downspouts from the side of your house, tear off your whole roof, or even blow over thick trees over easily. The damage wind can cause to your home is not to be underestimated! In this piece, we’re going to take a look into the top windiest cities in the U.S., how to track where high winds will strike, and how much property damage huge windstorms can cause. The top windiest cities in the U.S. The top windiest city in the U.S. is Mount…
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Designing interiors for calm: Your quick guide for the new year We can't keep up if we don't place higher value on calmness and solitude. Here's how to make your home the epitome of tranquil in 2021.
If this year leaves us with any new wisdom, it’ll be about the value of calm and solitude in our often busy and hectic lives. In the past year, many millions of people have been able to pause and reflect on the injustices in the world or the issues in their lives, and approach them with a little more clarity than before. Many have been trapped at home, but have created safe, secure, and calming places to relax when things become too much. In this piece, we’re going to look at expanding those calm spaces to make your home the epitome of tranquil in 2021. Light and dark A home…
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10 things that are total “mom turn-ons” Sometimes, there's nothing quite as sexy as your man making you iced coffee with a baby strapped to his chest.
These are the body language tricks that will get you ahead at work The communication we can convey with one gaze, a hand gesture, or a tilt of the head are more powerful than we realize.
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A guide to setting up your perfect craft room Unleash your creative juices on command with a dedicated space built just for the task.
Craft rooms are great additions to any home, as they allow the creative juices to flow more easily, and let you explore new and exciting hobbies where you can always create something new. If you’re trying to set up the ideal creative space from scratch, you might not know where to start. The following guide can help you. Encourage as much natural light as possible Natural light will be a huge help for all different crafts, as they will enable you to see everything you’re doing more easily, and more realistically. This is particularly important for painting or drawing. Not only that, but more natural light helps to set up…
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Ways to keep your home free of pests An ounce of prevention is worth a pound (or ten) of nasty chemicals.
Pests are unfortunately a part of life — and an inconvenient one at that. They can vary from repulsive creepy-crawlies to highly destructive rodent problems costing you thousands of dollars in damage. It’s essential to be proactive and prevent pest from taking hold in your home to begin with, but signs that you may have an infestation on your hand (and this article is too little, too late) include: Droppings Evidence of nests Noises in the walls (larger pests, such as rodents) Damage to property, such as evidence of chewing Here are 10 ways to keep your home free of any nasties: Store food correctly Try to avoid leaving food…
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Why sewing is one of the best hobbies to pick up (and how to get started) If you’re thinking of picking up a new hobby as winter starts to set in, we politely suggest that hobby should be sewing. Here's why.
If you’re thinking of picking up a new hobby as winter starts to set in, we suggest that hobby should be sewing. Not only can it save your wardrobe and money, but it has great mental benefits too. As well as all the reasons we think you should take up this craft, we’ve also included a few tips to get you started. Altering, Repairing and Repurposing Do you remember the good ol’ days, when a hole in a frock or sock meant it was repaired, not tossed in the bin? No? Neither do we, but ask your parents about it. Cheap high street brands and seasonal fashions have led to the…
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Sleek and inspiring modern kitchen designs Looks to consider for your next kitchen do-over.
A sleek, modern kitchen design can give your house a homely and relaxed mood and at the same time add a cozy ambiance. Whether you choose a minimalist, comfy, or a spacious outlook, a good choice of color palettes, flooring, cabinetry, and artwork finishes can give it a welcoming atmosphere. If you want to have a kitchen facelift or are in the process of building your own house, here are the things you might want to consider for that sleek and inspiring modern kitchen design. Cabinetry and Countertops In almost every home, the kitchen is the first place where family members meet before going to work, school, or the respective…
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