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Mother of god... Amazingly Effective, Nontoxic Fly Repellant. Flies seem to be everywhere this time of year.

Amazingly Effective, Nontoxic Fly Repellant

I was out at a local farm just yesterday and the flies were very noticeable and quite annoying as I went about my work. Seeing all those flies reminded me of a simple, nontoxic and very effective fly repellant that I observed in action at one of my children’s field trips a couple of months ago. The class was visiting a petting farm with a large open barn where donkeys, horses, goats and other livestock were available for the children to observe and interact with. Despite so many animals in a small semi-enclosed area, there were no flies buzzing around! Curious, I asked the owner about this and he pointed to the heavy duty plastic bags partially filled with water hanging over every stall. 50 Things Everyone Should Know. By Mark and Angel Self-reliance is a vital key to living a healthy, productive life.

50 Things Everyone Should Know

To be self-reliant one must master a basic set of skills, more or less making them a jack of all trades. Contrary to what you may have learned in school, a jack of all trades is far more equipped to deal with life than a specialized master of only one. While not totally comprehensive , here is a list of 50 things everyone should know how to do. Virtual Swim Coach. Explanation: How Brain Training Can Make You Significantly Smarter. 25 clever ideas to make life easier - StumbleUpon. Via: amy-newnostalgia.blogspot.com Why didn’t I think of that?!

25 clever ideas to make life easier - StumbleUpon

We guarantee you’ll be uttering those words more than once at these ingenious little tips, tricks and ideas that solve everyday problems … some you never knew you had! (Above: hull strawberries easily using a straw). Via: apartmenttherapy.com Rubbing a walnut over scratches in your furniture will disguise dings and scrapes. Via: unplggd.com Remove crayon masterpieces from your TV or computer screen with WD40 (also works on walls). Via: athomewithrealfood.blogspot.com Stop cut apples browning in your child’s lunch box by securing with a rubber band. Via: marthastewart.com. DIY Sugar&Wax - BEAUTY WOO ME - beauty tips, cosmetics makeup, lipstick, beauty blogs. {Image from this etsy shop where you can buy sugar wax if you don't want to make it.

DIY Sugar&Wax - BEAUTY WOO ME - beauty tips, cosmetics makeup, lipstick, beauty blogs

We are not affiliated. 28 Confessions Of A GameStop Shift Supervisor - The Consumerist - StumbleUpon. 99 interview tips that will actually help you get a job - StumbleUpon. Www.getridofthings.com from getridofthings.com - StumbleUpon. Dorm Room Spa: 3 Easy DIY Beauty Recipes to Try - College Fashion. Photo Credit It’s that taxing in-between time of the semester again – spring break is over, papers and projects are coming due, and finals are looming ahead.

Dorm Room Spa: 3 Easy DIY Beauty Recipes to Try - College Fashion

It’s clear that college students are stressed right now, and with that stress comes the need for relaxation. And what better way to unwind than by pampering yourself and indulging in some me-time? Of course, as college students, we can’t all afford to shell out for a trip to a high-end spa. CogniFit™ Brain Fitness And Memory Programs, Brain Training. Helpful tips. Random funny pictures. Mindfulness meditation improves connections in the brain - Harvard Health... When I’m stressed, I listen to a 20-minute mindfulness meditation tape.

Mindfulness meditation improves connections in the brain - Harvard Health...

It always helps me feel calmer and more relaxed. Many meditative practices can do this. But mindfulness meditation is getting a lot of attention because it seems to help with so many physical and psychological problems—like high blood pressure, chronic pain, psoriasis, sleep trouble, anxiety, and depression. It’s also been shown to boost immune function and stop binge eating. No one knows for sure what’s behind these benefits, but physical changes in the brain probably play a role. Mindfulness meditation is a mental discipline.

A new study, published in the May 2011 issue of Neuroimage, suggests that one effect of all this focusing and refocusing is increased brain connectivity. At Massachusetts General Hospital, researchers used MRI scans to document before and after changes in the brain’s gray matter—the “processing” neurons—associated with mindfulness meditation. Hotel Tips - 100 Words or Less - Gadling. Hotel Tips Bring an over-the-door shoe organizer - Hotel tip by Cindy Coulter (RSS feed) on Aug 13th, 2010 at 11:37PM One of the biggest frustrations when traveling is staying organized in your hotel room.

Hotel Tips - 100 Words or Less - Gadling

An over-the-door shoe organizer is one of the most helpful items you can pack. After you check-in, hang this on the bathroom door and fill it with all of your toiletries or other items – yes, even shoes. The clear plastic variety is the best, so you can see the contents – and so can everyone else in your traveling party. It works great for toothpaste, toothbrushes, hair brushes/combs, hairspray, aspirin, rain ponchos, etc.

Check the alarm upon arrival - Hotel tip by Jane E. I don't know if it's the maid setting the room's alarm clock as a prank, or the occupants prior to my stay. 7 Random Uses for Used Tea Bags. Wanderfly. Restaurant Coupons.