SPA SKIN CARE

Papaya Body Scrub

Things u need:

*1 small ripe papaya

*50g grain powder

*50g rice powder

*50g sea salt

*50ml honey

*100ml milk or curd

How to do it:

Mash the papaya in a grinder n mix with all the other ingredients except for the milk n curd. Blend well with hand. Now steam ur body with a portable home steamer or simply have a hot bath.

Apply the mixture all over ur body, covering each n every part from face to toe. Then lie down on a plastic sheet for 20 minutes.

Next, take the milk or curd n apply carefully on each body part, scrubbing the area gently in circular movements. U can also use a soft loofah for scrubbing ur skin. When finished take another warm, thorough shower. Wipe off the excess moisture n apply body lotion all over when ur skin is still a little wet.

Enjoy clean n smooth skin.

source: Femina Believe

HOME SWEET HOME

The Perfect Wardrobe

*Keep all the daily use items like t-shirts, jeans n other clothes on the lower shelf.

*Store winter clothes on higher shelves with moth balls .

*A stainless steel masala box with several small bowls works well for clips & jewellery.

Dress Your Walls

*A neutral room look cosy by adding splashes of warm red & orange through furnishing & upholstery.

*Furnishing that stand out sharply against wall colour as to draw attention away from neutral walls.

Remove Clutter

*Colourful basket made of jute are perfect solution for the clutter lying here n there. U can keep children's toy , papers, magazine,towels etc..

*They r flexible, cheap n u can carry them in any season.

Organised Bathroom

*Make a list of everyday items that can be used.

*Arrange the items in containers by the type like hair products, cosmetics, towels etc.

Indoor Garden

*To add freshness choose a variety of indoor plants like spider plants & asparagus ferns, display them attractively in terracotta pots.

*To display these plants window sills r interesting spots.

Be Trendy

*Try out for some trendy accessories such as cushions, curtains, carpets etc.

*Choose colours like yellow or flowering patterns n also try to arrange small items on a coffee table.

STYLE MANTRA

Everyone wants to be a style icon. A smart gal knows how to be the head of curve. Fashion changes in every season, u should know how to put together the style tweaks in ur wardrobe to present urself modern n stylish.

#Choose a Perfect Designer:

The role of the designer is very important to make u look stylish. So always choose a designer who knows what's your taste. Designer designs dresses taking in account ur figure. He is the one who will tell u which colour will suits u , in which stuff u will look slim, tall n beautiful. And above all u can tell him what type of dresses u like .

#Smart Accessories:

Accessories can make u look more stylish. Like handbags, stiletto, scarf, belts etc. can make u noticeable. Accessories will also help u to give new look. If u r wearing a beautiful accessory with simple dress that can also make u centre of attraction. For example if u r wearing a heavy necklace, don't wear big earrings with that .

RECIPE CORNER

Vegetable-Au-Gratin

Ingredients:

50 gms french beans(finely chopped)

100gms carrots(finely chopped)

2 large potatoes(sliced)

3 large stiff tomatoes(sliced)

2 large capsicum(sliced)

1 large onion(sliced)

1/2 cup mushrooms(chopped)

1 cup white sauce

salt & black pepper(to taste)

2 tbsp bread crumbs
1/2 cup grated cheese
1 tsp butter

Method:

1. In a microwave safe bowl, microwave butter at 100% power for 30 secs.

2. Line all sliced & chopped vegetables (except tomatoes n mushrooms) in layers. Add white sauce & microwave (covered) at 100% power for 5-6 mins.

3. Add chopped mushrooms, sliced tomatoes, salt n pepper. Microwave (covered) at 100% power for 2 mins.

4. Sprinkle grated cheese & bread crumbs at the top. Bake in the preheated oven at 250 degree centigrade for 10-15 mins on the low rack.

5. Serve hot with dips/sauces.

TIPS TO KEEP WHITE IN GOOD SHAPE

White is a perfect shade for summers. It gives cool & relaxing appeal. So here r some tips to keep ur white actually white....

*Hot water keeps clothes white. Use the hottest water the fabric can withstand. Give a look at the instructions on the garments.

*Do not wash white clothes with coloured ones.

*Too much detergent can lead to unwanted deposits. So rinse ur clothes properly.

*If u get the supply of hard water, then use an additive to soften the water. An easy way is to add 1/2 cup of white vinegar to the water used for the last rinse.

*Do not use chlorine bleach for white fabric as it will discolour ur white n make the fabric weak.

*Try adding 250gms of 3percent hydrogen peroxide to ur wash. This solution is generally available at all pharmacies.

*Add 1/2 cup lemon juice to the rinse cycle of ur washing machine (medium load) or

to the last rinse if hand washing.

*For dirty rings around the collars of a shirt, squirt some shampoo onto the area & rub it in with a nail brush before washing. U can also try rubbing baking soda or white chalk

*Dry pure cotton whites in the sun they will acquire a clean shine.

BONDED FOREVER

Love Unconditionally

Love always demand sacrifice. One can enjoy martial happiness if he/ she have a kind of self-sacrificing or putting the interest of other person before his own interest. If ur love goes beyond flower, chocolates, hearts, candy boxes then ur love is going to make in the long run. Unconditional love is given without defining any parameters. Those who love unconditionally always want the best for their loved ones. They will allow them to be free to seek what will truly make them happy.

When u love someone unconditionally then such things like give n take never arises. Its always about being happy with ur loved one. And when we start putting our partners interest before our own interest then this will create a positive cycle & it will encourage ur partner to do the same, therefore builds a truly happy relationship.

PARENTING

Developing Happy Behaviour

A Child's heart is just like a blank page, u can write anything on it. So its important that first of all we change our attitude. Like if he notices ur each & every little thing then it can be harmful for him. Here i am giving tips to create a well behaviour in ur child..

# Make them Self Dependent:

Generally mothers love n pamper their child a lot that's why she tries to do all sort of work for them. Like making them eat with her hands so that the child don't get dirty. If the child is not doing his homework then she do it for him. And such things prevents him to take interest in the activities which r to be performed by him. According to child specialists child should be allowed to do his own work. And slowly he become self dependent.

#Do not Neglect their Mistakes:

If the child is telling a lie, don't neglect it. If he speaks unkind words, then with love try to make him understand that such words should not be spoken. For example if one day he brought a pencil of another student then he should be taught to return it the very next day. With this he will be able to differentiate between good n bad.

#Make him disciplined:

A child should learn to be disciplined. Instead of throwing his belongings here n there he should learn to keep them on their place. When u r visiting ur friend or relative he should not try to touch the things without their permission. There should be proper management of the time for playing, studying n watching t.v. Those children who were disciplined from their childhood are emotionally very strong.

#Allow them to make friends:

According to child specialists if a child is allowed to play with other children then this will develop a sense of friendship inside him. In future this feeling helps them to be good citizens.

#Love them a lot:

If u r expecting for the second time, it doesn't mean that u stop loving ur elder kid. Birth of second child create insecurity for the first child as the centre of attraction is the second baby. And in that way the elder child starts to feel alone n sad. That's why his mood starts to swing n make him full of anger. So at that time he wants more love.

#Carefully Listen him:

When a child starts going to school, he gets a new atmosphere. And he wants to share his happiness n sadness with his parents. If u tell him that i don't have time to listen to u then he will start feeling alone. According to child specialists u should try to listen ur child carefully n give him reply also.

Happy Parenting