Mulch is a mixture of entire or shredded leaves, grass clippings, bark, compost, pine needles or peanut shells encircled around a plant on top of the ground for enriching the soil. It acts as a protective layer on top of the soil. Don’t apply mulch very close to the plant. Applying mulch in early spring retains moisture and checks weed growth. It i...
Combating with the kids at bath time is one of the less pleasant aspects of parenting. Here are few ideas to consider in remodeling the kid’s bathroom that will cut down on the wrangling and may even make a splash with the younger members of the household. When planning any bath re-model, first of all take into account how many people will be using...
It is very simple to choose colour scheme for kid’s bathroom. Learn to mix colours and fabrics and how to repeat colour throughout the bathroom. First, choose a style and a theme for bathroom. With the style and theme in mind, decide on a fabric that has 3 or more colours. Use the background colour from the fabric as a wall colour. Use the brightes...
Children feel very exited to play in bathtub and if it a bubble or foam bath then nothing like it. There are some homemade bubbles for kids. Take 2 cups soap flakes or grated soap, 1 gallon water, 1/4 - 1/2 cup glycerin, 2 cups shampoo or liquid dishwashing detergent. Scented oil of own choice and mix the soap flakes, water and 2 tbsp glycerin in a...
Making a beautiful and soothing kids bath bags is very simple work. After knowing how to make these simple little bath-bags, any one will be able to use herbs, flowers and kitchen-cupboard ingredients to create dozens of baths. It can be healing, refreshing or sensual, depending on the mood and what the child needs. And it will never clog the batht...
Hygiene is one of the essentialities in life. It is necessary to live a healthy and disease free life. To keep this disease free and clean environment, one should start from one’s body. One should take proper care of himself and his body. Taking care of the body includes stages right from the cleanliness of mouth, teeth, hair, feet to the cleanline...
You either love them or you hate them, the members, breeders, and owners who are affiliated with the American Kennel Club. Puppies who are registered with the American Kennel Club are the aristocracy of the dog world, granted entry into the finest clubs and most exclusive clubs. The breeds not recognized by the American Kennel Club or dogs that are...
The general population thinks of cowboys, Quarter Horses, rattlesnakes, Brahma bulls, and Longhorn steers when they think about the livestock and pets typically found in the Lone Star State. When they think of pets they probably think of Australian Heelers, Heinz fifty-seven mixes, barn cats, and other ranch related working animals. What you probab...
Many pet owners enjoy the company and companionship of having a pet rabbit in the house. People are attracted to the idea of house rabbits because rabbits are not only playful and fun to watch they are also very social. Rabbits tend to appeal to people who like the size and feel of cats but are put off by the aloof manners cats sometimes display, m...
The US military knows that its branches must revamp their thinking about how to engage in “the theater of war” in the new, post-Cold War world of the 21st century. One thing that the military leaders stress is the desire for the forces deployed in the theater to be able to be more energy-independent. Currently the US military has policies and proce...