27 Creative And Inexpensive Ways To Keep Kids Busy This Summer Water Filter Made from a Tree Branch Removes 99% of E. coli Bacteria Water Published on February 27th, 2014 | by Derek Markham A low-tech water filter system made from a branch of a tree can filter up to four liters of water per day, removing up to 99% of E. coli bacteria and producing fresh, uncontaminated, drinking water. A team at MIT used a small piece of sapwood, which contains xylem tissue that transports sap inside the tree, to build an effective water filter that could make a big difference in places where contaminated water is the norm. By using this type of filter, rural communities may be able to solve some of their water issues in a low-cost and efficient manner. “Today’s filtration membranes have nanoscale pores that are not something you can manufacture in a garage very easily. The team used white pine branches, with the outer bark stripped off, and secured the pieces in a piece of plastic tubing to create the water filter. “There’s huge variation between plants. Tags: MIT, water filter, water filtration About the Author
26 Camping Recipes | Little Family Adventure Camping and RVing is a great outdoor adventure. You get back to nature, cook out, and have fun. When it comes to camping food, there is no running to the grocery store or picking up something in a drive thru. Camping Shish Kebabs (Chicken and Vegetable Skewers) These chicken and vegetable skewers are easy to throw on a campfire grill or BBQ grill. Shrimp and Scallop Boil in a Foil Packet Foil pockets are a perfect way to cook while camping. Grilled Kielbasa with BBQ Sauce This recipe from Cooking on a Budget can be cooked on a grill or skewer and cook over an open fire. Broccoli-Cran Apple Salad The trick to great side dishes while camping is a dish that holds up in the cooler. Grilled Paninis Dish of Daily Life has a great way to create paninis on a grill. Chicken Tostados These tostadas from Meal Planning Maven can be prepped ahead of time and heated up at the campsite. Carne Asada Marinated beef cooked on a grill is divine. Cast Iron Skillet Nachos Campsite nachos are a quick and easy meal.
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26 Clever And Inexpensive Crafting Hacks GSS’s Things We LOVE :: Christian Louboutin Inspired DIY Glitter Pumps! :: Groom Sold Separately :: Ultimate Wedding Planning Resource Connecting Brides and Wedding Pros We love pumps (So sexy!). We love sparkly things (Ooh shiny!). So it shouldn’t be a surprise that we would love sparkly pumps! Glitter pumps are all the rage right now in the fashion world and we couldn’t be happier. We’ve been drooling over these gold glitter Christian Louboutin pumps for a while now… But unfortunately they aren’t in our budget- Nor will they ever be in our budget for that matter! Now, we could find a more budget friendly version to purchase… OR we could just learn how to make them ourselves. You’ll Need: - Extra Fine Glitter - Mod-Podge (I used Gloss-Lustre) - Pair of Shoes – Sand Paper (or a nail file) - Bowl - Paintbrush (I didn’t use the paintbrush above, it was too big) - And something to cover your work surface (I used tinfoil) You should probably sand the shoes just to make sure that the glitter and glue can adhere to the shoes as best as it can. Next I sorted through the glitter I bought to decide which colors I wanted to use. And VOILA!