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May 11, 2020 · In: Life

Where is the best place to put a Makeup Vanity?

I recently came across a question on a Facebook page that asked housewives where they usually apply their makeup. It caught my attention because majority of the answers were the…

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May 6, 2020 · In: Life, Self Care

4 actionable steps to overcome your fear of cooking

Recently I’ve found out that some people have a severe fear of cooking, a phobia called  Mageirocophobia, and it’s not as uncommon as I’ve thought. While it seems unusual, I…

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April 29, 2020 · In: Create, Life

Is it safe to keep a refrigerator in the bedroom?

Sometimes my husband and I find ourselves craving for some late-night snacks, but in those instances, I’m usually already too tired and lazy to go to the kitchen to grab…

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April 19, 2020 · In: Create, Life, New Zealand

What to do with an ultrasonic diffuser that is not misting

I had some good years using my essential oil diffuser, but one day, for some reason I’m not aware of, it just stopped misting. While it may produce just a…

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April 12, 2020 · In: Create, Life, Self Care

8 tips on what to wear when doing house chores

Not many people think about what’s the best clothing to wear when doing house chores because it just makes sense to wear the comfiest (and sometimes rattiest) clothing you own…

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March 23, 2020 · In: Active, Create, Life, Self Care

Can you wash or launder Surgical Face Masks?

You may have noticed a shortage of supply of surgical face masks due to the Corona virus outbreak that is disabling nations around the globe. I have heard of people…

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March 18, 2020 · In: Create, Life

Everything you need to know to Save Money On Food

A good homemaker knows how to manage her family’s income, and you can start helping save money by lowering your food expenses. Here are the most basic and fundamental tips…

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February 8, 2020 · In: Life

How to cover plastic plant pots (Comprehensive Ideas for Materials)

My sister-in-law has a huuuuge garden and it includes an area where she dedicated all her potted flowering plants. The terracotta pots have their own beauty, but it was unsightly…

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