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LOVE IN GARDENING

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    Wondering how to start a garden? Find your confidence with these expert gardening tips. Never gardened before? No problem. Make your grow-you-own dreams a reality with these 10 easy-to-follow tips. 1. Site it right. Starting a garden is just like real estate it's all about location. Place your garden in a part of your yard where you'll see it regularly (out of sight, out of mind definitely applies to gardening). That way, you'll be much more likely to spend time in it. 2. Follow the sun. Misjudging sunlight is a common pitfall when you're first learning to garden. Pay attention to how sunlight plays through your yard before choosing a spot for your garden. Most edible plants, including many vegetables, herbs, and fruits, need at least 6 hours of sun in order to thrive. 3. Stay close to water. One of the best gardening tips you'll ever get is to plan your new garden near a water source. Make sure you can run a hose to your garden site, so you don't have to lu

Must-Follow Food and Nutrition

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  1. Naturally Ella After her father had a heart attack, Erin Alderson (whose initials are ELLA) broke up with fast food and all processed meat. Her blog features seasonal vegetarian recipes that are pantry-inspired. Despite ditching Big Macs, Alderson doesn’t believe in being obsessive or counting calories (her philosophy is simply to exercise and eat well). Given the results—beautifully photographed whole foods we want to gobble up immediately (curried vegetarian meatballs, we’re looking at you!)—it’s easy to see why her approach works. 2. Minimalist Baker Few things are more disappointing than finding what seems like the perfect recipe only to click and learn that it has more than 20 ingredients, several of which you’ve never heard of. True to its name, Minimalist Bakerkeeps things simple by sticking to 10 ingredients or less and limiting cook time to 30 minutes tops. Bonus: The recipes are anything but boring! From General Tso’s tofu stir fry (pictured) to spicy buffalo chickpea wr

How to start fitness

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  Fitness program: 5 steps to get started Are you thinking about starting a fitness program? Good for you! You're only five steps away from a healthier lifestyle. Starting a fitness program may be one of the best things you can do for your health. Physical activity can reduce your risk of chronic disease, improve your balance and coordination, help you lose weight — and even improve your sleep habits and self-esteem. And there's more good news. You can start a fitness program in only five steps. 1. Assess your fitness level Your pulse rate before and immediately after walking 1 mile (1.6 kilometres) How long it takes to walk 1 mile, or how long it takes to run 1.5 miles (2.41 kilometres) How many standard or modified push ups you can do at a time How far you can reach forward while seated on the floor with your legs in front of you Your waist circumference, just above your hipbones Your body mass index 2. Design your fitness program Consider your fitness goals.  Are you startin

5 Tips for Safe Online Shopping

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  1.Use Familiar Websites Start at a trusted site. Search results can be rigged to lead you astray, especially when you drift past the first few pages of links. If you know the site, chances are it's less likely to be a rip-off. We all know Amazon.com carries everything under the sun ; likewise, just about every major retail outlet has an online store, from Target to Best Buy to Home Depot. Beware of misspellings or sites using a different top-level domain (.net instead of .com, for example)—those are the oldest tricks in the book. Yes, sales on these sites might look enticing, but that's how they trick you into giving up your info. 2.Look for the Lock Never buy anything online using your credit card from a site that doesn't have SSL (secure sockets layer) encryption installed—at the very least. You'll know if the site has SSL because the URL for the site will start with HTTP S —instead of just HTTP. An icon of a locked padlock will appear, typically to the left of the

7 Reasons Why Online Shopping is Better Than Offline

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  People in today’s world are used to go online in order to shop for the products that they need. They don’t need to go through a lot of frustration in order to shop online. They can easily access online stores through their personal computers or mobile devise and order what they want. The ordered products would be delivered to the doorstep as well. Here is a list of 7 reasons that prove why online shopping is way better when compared to offline shopping. 1. It can Save Time You don’t need to drive to the stores to purchase what you want. You can simply log into the website of a retail store from your computer or mobile to start shopping. You can even shop from multiple stores at one time. Since online shopping can assist people to save their precious time, it has received much attention throughout the past. 2. It can Save Transportation Expenses Online shopping is not associated with any transportation expenses. You simply order what you want from home. All the products you order woul

New born baby care tips

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  Newborn care A newborn can bring a whirlwind of activity and excitement to your life — and plenty of  stress and fatigue, too. Whether you're a first-time parent or a veteran, consider 10 practical tips to keep stress under control . The first few months with your newborn can be chaotic and overwhelming for first-time parents. You will get all kinds of contradicting advice from everyone about newborn baby care. Deciding what advice to follow in regards to newborn care can be confusing. Caring for a newborn is exhausting and challenging, but it is also one of the most wonderful and rewarding experiences of your life Baby Skin Care Is anything more perfect than your baby's skin? You can't help but touch and caress it. Your baby loves it as much as you do. Protecting delicate skin from harm is an important job for a parent. Here's what you'll need to know and do. The Soft Touch While your baby's skin is famously soft and smooth, it is also strong and resilient. T

6 Great Benifits of Travel

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Travel is fun. It is a fantastic adventure. More than that, however, travel can enrich your life in numerous ways. Heading out into the wild, taking to the open road or embarking on a journey to another country is so much more than just a good time.. 1. Expose Yourself to Different Cultures The world contains a rich array of people and cultures. Exploring a new country exposes you to another set of cultural traditions. Taking a Japan cruise provides you with an opportunity to learn about the lives and values of a unique culture with a deep history. Through gaining new understandings about people whose lives are different from your own, you might develop an appreciation for the diversity that exists even in your own city.  2. Learn a New Language  If you have always wanted to learn a new language, planning and taking a trip to a foreign country provides you a great reason to start! There are a number of language learning programs out there. Look for one that is centered on conversationa