Paint your dreams

Painting your home is always a duty that creates numerous headaches for yourself and family if the workers hired by you aren't up to the aspirations. If at the same time, your budget constraints stop you from hiring better professionals, then there is just one solution - doing it all by yourself; in fact doing it with your friends and family (of course, you are not a superhuman...!) However, if you don't have any prior knowledge of the task, then it would be better to consult an expert in the field and ask about the do's and don'ts while painting your sweet home.

    Since the mere change of the color could bring lot of freshness and a whole new look to your home, it is definitely a task that asks for quite a lot of determination and care from your side. Many of the things that might not come to you at first are dealt here. Have a look at these items, so that you could bring an enchanting look to the place, where you live the more....

Color: Apparently, this causes huge opinion difference among the household members. While one goes for bright colors, an exactly opposite opinion can be heard from the next; while one goes for red, it is light blue that was favored by the next. So, it is a nice option to have different color schemes for different rooms in your house. That means, if kids support red bright color, give it to them; if your father and mother ask for light blue, just make them happy as well. Color has a lot to do with the mood of people living in there.

●    Try out with samples - You can simply look for sample paints and a small square piece in that color could simply tell you the story about how your room in the new color scheme is going to be.
●    More bright, more space - This is a matter that has to be take into consideration, while choosing the color. If you go with bright colors, that will definitely make your room look larger than what it actually is. However on the other side, dark colors make your room appear quite shorter than what it is right now.
●    Brush: The brush that you select has to be on a higher side on the quality front. For smaller portions of the house, you will just need a roller and couple of ladders (One in most cases); well, for painting larger rooms, you probably would have to look for sprayer. While using sprayer, what you have to concentrate more is on the number of equipments inside it. Mostly, sprayers are used to paint exteriors.
●    A roller cover nap, on the other hand comes with variety of thickness options - If a semi gloss is what you have, 3/8 inch is what the thickness preferred for. It sometimes go for over 1/2 inch, if the surface is roughly textured.

Preparation: Complete a portion of the room at a time. That is, finish the portion, which you have already started. Generally, paints dry out quickly; so, you could also avail the service of solvents, water etc. during the occasions.

●    Cover it off - Before starting the process of painting, you are advised to mask the whole area in the room, except the areas in which you are going to paint for a while. It should be the first thing to look for, when you are using a sprayer.
●    Damaged portions - Give an extra care to the areas in walls, which have witnessed visible damages and imperfections. Putty knife, scraper, caulking etc. have to be in hand for making it back to the shape.
●    Divide the room - It is a nice option to divide the room into smaller portions. Firstly, you have to paint the corners, edges.
●    Start from ceiling trim - Painting your rooms start from painting the ceiling trims, followed by ceiling, wall trim, walls and finally enter the woodworks.
●    Clean it carefully - Doing this entire job, requires extra care as you have to look for external particles entering the walls you are painting. So, look for them and clean it up.
 
Well, these are some of the small matters that make it big in the output. So, look for details and make your room look cool.

Anti-Snoring Tips

Vibrating sounds or snoring is caused when you lay on your back. Sleep on your side. If you can have a body pillow to support it will be good. Losing weight can help prevent snoring. If your neck is thick, diameter of throat will be less when you sleep and cause snoring. Having alcohol or sedatives make your muscles in back of your throat restless and make you snore more especially when you sleep within four of five hours of taking alcohol. When you work long and is over tired, you sleep deeply and cause snoring. Keep your nose and nasal passages open for easy breathing. When it’s blocked, it causes snoring. Nasal strips may work. Keeping hygiene in bedroom like clean pillows and surroundings will be good. Dusting pillows, keeping your pet animals out of your bedroom will prove effective. Drinking lots of water will lessen nasal secretions and lessen snoring.  Taking hot shower before sleeping is also a good idea.

6 Tips for Brides

                  Hey brides…! Well, none of you wants to look less pretty than any of the crowd members out there in the show. In order to beat your afraid, you start hitting hard with your lipsticks and going awry with your hairstyle and if all end up with producing a ‘Bridezilla’ out of you. Then what for, all these tensed days and activities …? So, that should be one of your primary tasks before planning the wedding day.

                  Of course, you would obviously start thinking of the day, quite earlier than any others. But, how that thinking goes is the biggest matter of concern right here. Anything you’ve overdone is surely going to end the party in utter chaos. So, some of the following formulas can be applied to make you look prettiest than ever.

Plan everything in advance: Planning has the scope for a wide variety of meanings here. It goes through planning of a better diet, the right color for your hair, the selection of right personalities for the job, etc. It is better to start planning as the wedding date is fixed. Now, you have a whole lot of time before you to start from one session and go through the rest.

Be cautious, but stay cool: It is always advisable to be a little bit cautious about your looks right from the day you get to know your wedding date. But, most of the people tend to jump to the extreme and ultimately end up losing even what they have in their hand. So, stay cool and then start proper arrangements with a view on the calendar.

Don’t go for mission impossible: While it is a high time for risk takers, it is not at all advised during pre-wedding days. Going for anything such as plastic surgery and laser treatment will bring dangerous results for others: humorous result for others.

Know where you score the more: Rather than following the loved sugary advises of others, stick to what you are comfortable in. Be it your hair color, your skin color, your body outfit, keep an eye on your tastes and comfort zone. Being more confident should be what that should matter for you the most. Keep those words that really care you rather than the ones that snacks you. So, undergoing drastic changes should be a ‘big NOOOOO’.

Don’t just make up: Yes, you really have to make yourself up there and just don’t go for mere make belief ups. Start referring as much as possible and find suitable elements for your needs and have healthy chat with the experts in the field about the major problems and threats you are facing. Start conditioning your hair as soon as possible with natural coconut, olive oils. Go for a brightening facial at least three to four days prior to the D –Day.

Eat healthy and stay fit: Now, this is an area that you should pay attention to. A complete avoidance of junk foods should be the very first step towards it. They more or less, will be visible on your face in the form of pimples and spots, along with the routine acidity. The same applies to artificial sugary and oily food as well.

Choose the best Sunglasses for you

Sunglasses more or less have become part of our daily life. Rather than just imitating film stars, they have added quite some values to our life these days. They cater to a wide variety of needs for us. Sunglasses accomplish the task of protecting our eyes from UV rays, which could cause burns, cancer, and trouble us in a lot of ways. However, more than just paying up for what the salesman picks for you, there are many more things associated with sunglasses. They can be loosely figured as follows.

1. Look for UVB-UVA blockage: Only choose sunglasses that block up to 99% UVB and 95% UVA, if you want to ensure high protection from the rays. Don't letting the letters to deceive you, have a test with the frames by wearing it and looking how clear it is through the glasses. Adopting a strict no to glasses labeled as cosmetic ones is also advised if you wish for a long run with it.

2. Frame according to face shape: It is not a herculean task to determine your face shape and go for a glass according to it. If you are trying to figure out the face shapes, you have them enlisted below,

    Diamond Shapes - Rimless frames or frames with distinctive brow - lines.
    Square Shape - Softer edged frames, with round, oval, accompanied with thinner frames.
    Triangle Shape - Frames with straight top lines, cat eye sunglass and colorful frames.
    Inverted triangle shape - Rimless, light colored frames are suitable for them.
    Oblong shape - Wider frames look ideal for them.
    Round shape - Rectangular, squarish and thicker frames suite.
    Oval shape - They are blessed with most of the frames and square ones look even better.

Anyway make sure that the sunglass fit to your face. Have a look at them that they don't pinch around your head and the weight is evenly distributed.

3. Lens color: What is the importance of this aspect is that this judges the character you are by others.  Also it affects the purpose of your wearing. For example, if you are driving, choosing a color that doesn't affect your driving experience is preferred.

4. Glass Material: Glass materials can make significant effects in the pricing and usage of sunglasses. If the material used in sunglasses is glass, then you are definitely open to issues such as over weight.  They are expensive as well. On the other hand, Polycarbonate is affordable, but it is easily open to scratches. Acrylic is less durable, but is affordable.

Nb: Whatever maybe your need and the material used in sunglasses, the most important matter here is to have a look to keep it safely. Adopting a hardcover case is preferred in order to avoid scratches.

Tips to buy a Smartphone

In the smart world of today, you are outdated if you don’t own a Smartphone. They come in all shapes and sizes and luckily in all budgets as well. It has amazing uses in this digital era. It’s the age of Application or Apps which you can download and use from your phone. So here are some tips to buy a Smartphone.

The first step to buy a Smartphone is to find out exactly what your needs are. Don’t buy a phone to show off. Buy one depending on what you are looking forward from it. If you are counting on mobile photography, select a smart phone with good camera. Find out from people and the internet etc. about which phone has the best camera which suits your budget. The same applies for whatever you want whether you need music, email features etc. select on your priorities.

The traditional phones were type. Now it’s the Touch Era. Touch is preferred by most and is good to browse game and watch videos. There are Apps and Touch screen Smartphones has good memory space and expandable memory facilities. But if you email a lot, write notes etc. better is a phone with a QWERTY keypad. For typing purposes that would be better unless its instant messaging and chatting.

Select the type of Smartphone whether thin or big. It’s all your choice. Too thin is considered fragile for some and cool by someone else. If you are not sure whether you can take care of your phone, better is to opt for a Smartphone of normal size. Hold it in your hand and look whether you can handle as carelessness will be costly.

Next is the most important thing which is the budget. You can only buy a phone you can afford. Don’t get tempted to buy an iPhone or other expensive phones when you know it will shake your budget. Think about your other necessary expenses.

Don’t get attracted to own a new model. A new model doesn’t mean an old model is bad. And the best thing is that old models will be more affordable as the prices go low after sometime.

Smartphone works on different Operating Systems or OS-iOS for iPhone, Android for most phones and there is Blackberry and Windows. iPhone is the best but expensive. That doesn’t mean other phones are bad or not cool. Blackberry has BBM Messenger that is quite popular and instant email features. The most popular OS is Android with most manufacturers opting for it. It has a great hardware, good number of apps and a variety of choices. The best thing is you can get an Android Smartphone from INR 4000. Windows phones are slightly new in the market but are good. It comes in good prices too. But it has a long way to go.

The most important thing to look in a Smartphone is Battery life. Any Smartphone has many features than a traditional phone and need more battery power. Camera and Internet uses the most. So always choose a phone with the longest battery life.

9 Tips for safe driving

1.    Remain alert and attentive when you are on the ride. A driver is responsible for his own life and of other passengers. A moment’s mistake can make you pay for a lifetime, so prevent mishaps.

2.    Scan the road, ahead and the vehicles and pedestrians nearby. Keep space between the vehicle in front while driving, especially when you are at a higher speed.

3.    The weather may not be fine always. Rain and wind might disturb your driving especially if it’s night. Keep moderate speed in such conditions. Follow traffic signs for help.

4.    Check behind to avoid blind spots. Use rear view mirrors.

5.   Do not drink and drive. Might sound repetitive, but it’s certainly dangerous. Drug or drinks won’t let you be alert and leave you tired and careless.

6.    Do not drive when you do not know the route. Make a rough plan at least about your route. Slow down and ask for help if necessary.

7.    Since there is no light, night driving is not easy. Slow down especially if it is unfavorable weather. Do not gaze at the lights of other vehicles but look to the rear view mirror to reduce the glare.

8.    Roads in country may not be wide as in city. It can be winding or narrow and  rough. There might be animals on the way, holes etc. So slow and drive safe. Remain Alert.

9.    Always wear your seat belts. It protects your body from injuries when there’s a jerk or in case of an accident.

Tips to stop breastfeeding

Breastfeeding is best for infants and maybe after a year or two, you both might feel that it’s time to stop it. Your baby will start eating solid foods and other dry milk supplements. He/she might learn to drink via bottle or a cup. If you want to get rid of the drinking from breast habit of the baby, pump the milk and feed the child. Switch your child to a baby cot to make him/her sleep without you. This will help to stop breastfeeding gradually especially in the night.

If you are pumping milk, reduce the number of times you pump slowly till your breasts are back to normal. Naturally, breasts will dry up without pain. Take washed cabbage leaves, dry them and place in your bra front of nipple. Cabbage helps you relieve pain. If you are working woman, take a few days off, when you are doing this as your breasts will be hard and moving your arms will be difficult for you. The more slowly you do this, the lesser the pain will be.Take medication if necessary.

Tips to choose the right Wedding Suit

The Groom is as important as the bride on the Wedding Day. It’s the age of Men’s Fashion when men are as much bothered about their looks as women. The Groom has to look his best on his Wedding Day complementing his bride. Choose a simple and elegant style. The fit of the suit is most important and comfort. It has to match the bride’s dress and theme of the wedding.

Style of the suit depends on when the wedding is happening. A suit is good for day time wedding and a tuxedo is good if it’s happening in the evening. Dress also depends on what type of wedding you are having, whether formal or informal. Style can also be chosen based on your body height, shape and your personality. If you are short, single-breasted jacket will be good for you. Otherwise, a double-breasted jacket makes you look smaller. If you have a wide physique, have low buttons for your jacket.

The first step is to get your measurements right. Go to your tailor and give the measurements. Buttons should be placed properly. A finger’s fit is right for the button. Stretch your arms and your cuffs should not go up; if it does it’s a bad fit. Vest also should be buttoned and should feel comfortable. Buttons end just below your waist. Try a wide range of suits to find the one you want to look your best and feel best. Find that which fits your budget.

Basic tips on Breastfeeding

As you are in your pregnancy itself, you prepare for the arrival of your baby. You should learn as much possible about taking care of newborns and about breastfeeding. Breast milk is very essential for the development of the child. Prepare things essential for breastfeeding like a chair in your bedroom, breast pads, breastfeeding bras for yourself etc. Baby will be hungry day or night, so you should be prepared for all these.

Every baby is different. So suckle to the breast quite naturally. Some do not understand easily. When he/she properly suckles to the nipple, the milk flows naturally and there won’t be any pain for you. But you have to be patient about the process.

For a few weeks immediately after birth, mother will be left alone with the baby and should develop a proper breastfeeding schedule. But after that when you go back to doing a few things, the breasts will naturally let down milk at the usual time you used to feed your child. So you have to keep absorption pads in your bra and be prepared. All this requires a lot of patience than you think. So you have to understand and prepare yourself.

Fashion tips for the Indian Bridegroom

It’s the age of the fashion-conscious man and men are as much interested in grooming themselves as their female counterparts. The bridegroom of an Indian wedding should shine like a prince when he goes to meet his princess.  Here are some fashion essentials for the Indian Dulha.

Sherwani is the Groom’s attire for any traditional Indian Wedding. Choose sequined or embroidered look for your Sherwani. Add your own personal touch to your wedding Sherwani by consulting with your designer.  Be simple but classy. Brocade, velvet or silk fabric can be chosen.

Matching shoes or jutti (Indian traditional wedding shoes) should be there with the dress. You can design it using your sherwani’s fabric or a contrasting shade.

A Pagdi or Turban is necessary to top it all. The royal look is incomplete without that. In different states of India, the size and colour of the turban is different. It has religious importance too. Kalgi or Sarpech is jewellery that adorns the turban. There are Kalgis with feather too.

Pearl Necklaces or malas give a royal touch to the bridegroom. For simple sherwanis you can add a maharaja touch by wearing a brooch made of precious metals.

Top 10 Tips to be a Good Parent

1.    Being a parent means you are responsible for another person too. Your kid is growing up watching you. If you live good, you kid learn good things, else he/she will learn bad things. So you should be a good model to your kids.

2.    Love your child but do not spoil him/her. You should love your kids but do not give so many material things and give in to every demand of him/her. You should consider what is good for your child and give them opportunities to value and respect money.

3.    Always be a part of your child’s life. Do not be so ignorant with your own engagements and avoid your kid. It is difficult but worth it. Sacrifice a bit and always find time for your child. But do not do things like doing his/her homework, supervise and allow your child to learn and grow.

4.    Keep in pace with your child’s development. Age might affect different kids in different ways. Parent him/her according to how he/she is.

5.    The young age is when you should teach things to your kids. It’s very difficult to change once older and you will regret later if you don’t teach them the good things in young age.

6.    Set limits for your kids to practice good lessons in self-control. Give them space to be independent.

7.    You should be clear about what you want from your child. Be sure of what you are telling them and do not change it time to time. They will remember what you say.So you have to be consistent.

8.    Do not be very harsh to enforce discipline. Do not hit your kids and make them hate you , hate others. Aggression and anger is always negative.

9.    Always talk remembering your kid’s age. A 6 year old kid may not understand if you talk to him like talking to a teenager. Understand your child’s behavior and find about his behavior at school.

10.    Respect your child. Be polite and do not be bossy. Respect his / her opinions and listen to him. Be kind. Your way of behaving is the foundation for your child for his/her relationship with others.

Fashion Tips for the Indian Bride

Weddings in India is not a one-day affair. There is Mehendi, Sangeet before the Wedding and Reception and parties after it. The most beautiful day in any girl’s life is her Wedding day and she has to look her best. So the would-be bride should try different looks for the pre and post-wedding functions as well.

Mehendi

A saree or an elegant churidhar kameez is apt for the occasion. It can be stitched in any cut or style, no matter whatever be your body type. Choose dark colors as the whole day is for applying henna and you don’t want to spoil your clothes with henna. Maroon, wine red, chocolate and similar colors will be good. Choose the colour that suits you. The fabric should be comfortable as you have to sit for long time wearing the same. Chiffon or organza will be good. It’s better to avoid wearing jewellery on hands and feet as mehendi has to be applied. Wear simple flat footwear and you can wear earrings and necklace as jewellery. A Diamond pendant or pearl necklace will be good. Do fresh makeup preferably in shades of pink.

Sangeet

This is a fun event with music and dancing. So you have to wear comfortable clothes, footwear and jewellery. Wearing saree is good but only if you can dance and freely move around in it. Otherwise a lehenga choli (gagra choli) would be nice. Salwar kameez with straps and backless choli will be stunning, only if you are comfortable in the same. Pink, orange, yellow, green or blue colors are good for the dress. Chiffon, georgette or net fabrics can be used for the same. Flat sandals are still preferred more than high heels as its good for your feet and avoid chances of tripping while dancing or walking around. Use vibrant makeup and pink lipstick will be good. Wear colorful jewellery or statement jewellery.

The Wedding Day

There is no need to mention that everything should look perfect this day. It’s the day when you are the bride. A thousand people will be there to see your look alone including your friends, relatives and others so look stunning. A traditional embroidered lehenga choli with brocade will be good. Red is the usual and most preferred but experimenting with other colors will be good. Go for matching jewellery, the best bridal makeup and good hair do. Dark eye makeup and bright lipstick will be good, but do not wear heavy makeup and let your jewellery stand out. Wear silk/ satin footwear to match your overall style. You should have a collection of wedges, flip flops etc. in gold / silver colors as you plan for this day itself.

Wedding Reception

This is a post-wedding function as the new bride. So you have to meet your new family and you have to look beautiful. A lehenga-saree will be a good choice. Hand-embroidered silk dress with stone jewellery will give you an awesome look. Wear fresh makeup in pink or peach shades. Since the most time, you will be standing, its better to wear platform heels or wedges.

Tips for couples to make your bedroom romantic

Bedroom is the room we go to relax after a tired day. To have a mess of a room will increase your tension levels. Make it beautiful and romantic to increase your energy levels.

•    Colour of the room is very important. Light colors are best. It gives a spacious feeling to the room. Discuss with your partner and select a suitable color which is preferred by both. Don’t go for trends, but for your likes. If you can match your curtains, pillows and bed sheets with the colour, it will be great. Use wallpapers if necessary.
•    Lighting of the room is also important. Since it’s a room to relax and sleep, you don’t need high watt lights but low watt bulbs and night lamps. Select beautifully designed lamps.
•    Select bed linen of satin or silk. Keep a number of pillows of different sizes. Those with contrast colors will be good. Wash and clean the sheets and linen regularly. Do not eat food sitting on the bed.
•    IT’s better not to have TV or computer in the bedroom.
•    A music player is desirable. DVD Systems and speakers is optional. Keep a collection of your favorite songs.
•    There should not be disorder in the bedroom. Keep old bills, magazines, dirty clothes etc. away. Store them properly. Put a curtain in front if you have an open shelf. Too many trophies and too many photos is undesirable.
•    A couch or a few chairs in the bedroom to have a coffee or to read a book is a good idea.
•    Ornamental candles add to the beauty of a bedroom. Light them occasionally to set a romantic mood. Fragrant candles will be better.
•    The attached bathroom should be cleaned regularly. Ventilation of the room is also essential.

Tips to make room freshener at home

Often we spend a lot of money to buy a room freshener to get rid of the foul smells at home. But you can actually make your own room freshener at home easily without using artificial materials and at a cheap rate. Here are some ideas to make your own room fresheners.
•    Keep one or two teaspoons of vanilla essence in a cup/bowl in one or two rooms that are prone to bad smell.
•    Take a bowl of water. Separate petals from flowers and put in it. It’s a beauty to look at and a good room freshener too.
•    Mix lemon essence, vinegar and baking soda in small bowls and keep them in rooms.
•    Heat a cup of water and add a tbsp of vinegar to get rid of smoky and other kitchen smells.
•    Mix water and a few drops of your favorite oil with a good fragrance in a spray bottle. Shake well and spray.
•    Dipping the fragrant oil in a cotton ball and keeping in different places in a room is also good.
•    Keeping the branches or leaves of Eucalyptus tree or Bottle Brush can also give good fragrance.
•    Boil 300 gm cinnamon in 2 litres of water. Keep it in small bowls in room. It can be boiled for 3-4 times using same bark.

Gems Maintenance

Gems are precious and precious things are meant to be taken care of. Wrap each gem in separate cloth as there are chances of scratching.Also keep them in separate boxes. Clean using mild soap and soft-toothed toothbrush. Keep away cosmetics, perfumes, hairspray etc. from gems like pearl, amber and coral. Clean gems with a soft cotton cloth before wearing it.If you like swimming, avoid using gems during that time as the chlorinated water in the pool can cause damage to gems.Ultrasonic cleaning is not desirable for gems as it may cause breakage to stones. When you are doing any physical work like gardening or washing clothes/dishes please remove the gems.

Tips to take care of your pet dog

Always maintain a clean environment for your pets to live with good shelter and hygiene. Fresh water should be always available. Hydration is essential for all living beings. Diet should be good and balanced. Do not overfeed to let your pets be obese. Obesity is good neither for humans nor for animals. Each dog is different as its breed, age, size etc. are not same. Consult your Vet for a proper diet for your dog depending on its nutritional requirements. Also regular examinations of your dog by the Vet should not be overlooked. Parasite control, vaccinations all should be done as per the doctor’s instructions. Keep the records with you always. Contact the Vet when you pet seems ill or injured.

Take your dog for walks, give it exercise to keep it active and in shape. Make a bond with your dog, after all dogs are believed to be human’s best friend. Give simple training to your dogs like fetching things etc. Most importantly, control reproduction as mating can give birth to a lot of unnecessary puppies. Spray or neutering is an option. Consulting with your veterinarian is essential in this matter. Like humans, dogs have dental problems too. Gum diseases and infections are common. Tooth loss can cause infections in vital organs too. So this is very important. Nail trimming and grooming is important. Dogs with long coats of hair can develop matts, ice balls etc. in their hair. Nails can grow and make it difficult for the dog to walk and can break and cause pain.

Tips to discipline your kid

 

Don’t just remember to scold your kid, but also remember to reward their good deeds. Every human needs appreciation and encouragement. Positive behavior develops good things in your child. You should explain things clearly to your kids. Don’t scold them if they didn’t understand but explain things patiently. 

Try to neutralize if there is an argument and do not add to the heat. Try to be calm even when you feel angry. People do mad things which they regret later when they are angry so do not let your anger control you. Try to make them empathetic. Be a model for kids and stick to rules for your kids. Action speaks louder than words so always remember you should do good things as much as you say it as they are observing you. Be good, be honest and let them follow your example.

Tips for choosing bridesmaid dresses

You are the bride and you have chosen the dress. If you are planning to make your dear ones as bridesmaids, you have to shop for their dresses. It should match your wedding dress whether modern or vintage style. Dress color is the next step. Choose a color that looks good on all your bridesmaids regardless of their skin tones. Do not forget about hair colors either in case you have people with different colored hair.

Also think about the time when the wedding is happening and the season too. Also the exact time of the wedding i.e., mid-day or evening. Some colors look good in day and others during evening. So choose according to when is the wedding happening. Discuss with your bridesmaids but do not end in a debate. Choose brands which offer same kind of dresses but with different kind of necklines. Actually you can choose same color and dress material and each bridesmaid can create her individual design according to her body type.

Bridal Fashion-Tips to choose the right wedding dress

Ladies with a great figure needn’t worry too much about fitting and all. A V-shape neck for your gown is good to give you a slim feel. Dresses with boning or with a fishtail look will give you a mermaid like appearance. If you have an hourglass figure, try this.

 If you have a rather boyish figure, add to the curves by trying out such kind of dresses to give an illusion.  If you are conscious about your body, especially upper arms or bingo wings, pick a gown with long sleeves. For petite ladies or ladies with small frame, try slip dresses that has small frames and is elegant as well. So no matter what your figure is, be sure to look your best on your wedding day.

Tips on how to fix a fused bulb

In the bulb, if the filament is separated from connecting wires then the effort is not worth it. If the filament is broken, the bulb is fused and filament dangles to both sides of the connecting wire i.e. one filament end is attached to connecting wire and other dangles.

Connect the other end patiently to the end that is broken. Result is guaranteed, so be patient. Keep the bulb into the bulb socket or holder and put the switch on. Keep the light on for a few seconds as heat will make the filament expanded, connect to the broken end and remain connected. So fix the fuse and save money.

Tips to control your kid’s TV Watching Habits

 

Do you fear that your kid will end as a couch potato? Don’t worry. A bit of attention to your kid will solve the issue. Understand your kid’s likes and dislikes. Choose the right programmes for them depending on their taste. Many TV shows are richly packed with the unnecessary sex and violence factor that will very wrongly affect children. So you should be able to distinguish between the good ones and bad ones in TV programmes and filter the good ones. It’s best if you watch with them just to supervise your kids.

They might ask you questions which can give you an insight into their mind. That will help you form a good rapport with your kids and you can have a good time with them.Try to ask them questions and test their intelligence related to the TV shows. If they watching a quiz show, ask them to relate that to their school and classrooms and subjects. As it is a common practice, usually dinner is served while Kids watch TV.

Doctors strictly have warned against this. It can even cause chronic indigestion. They might end up as couch potatoes as their eyes are glued to the Television. They won’t enjoy the dinner and this might lead to obesity. Kids should be introduced to other ways of entertaining themselves like outdoor games, sports, reading, swimming etc. Never encourage viewing Television late night. The kids who go to school should have a specific bedtime daily like 9.30 pm or 10 pm at night. It’s bad for eye, results in inadequate sleep and dark circles and disturbs the whole morning routine of next day. Teach them and allow them to practice the rule of “Early to bed, early to rise, makes a man healthy, wealthy and wise.”

Tips to save your child from dangerous drugs

Your sweet, cute, innocent kid might grow to a drug-addict to your horror. Bad Peer Company and many other factors can change your kid to a bad teenager. Parents won’t even imagine this bad development in their dear children. But do not overlook changes in your kid’s behavior and always accept the reality that your kids may be good, but their friends might be bad. Cities or small towns, drugs are unfortunately a bad devilish network spread over all kinds of people, rich, poor, young or old.

So you should be aware of drugs and talk to your kids about them, their dangers and how they destroy individual lives, families and the society as a whole. Cocaine and Crack, Amphetamines, Depressants, Ecstasy, Gamma Hydroxy Butyrate or GHB, Inhalants, Heroin, Ketamin, Lysergic Acid Diethylamide, Methamphetamines, Marijuana, Rohypnol, Nicotine are a few common drugs. Drugs like Rohypnol are highly dangerous and might cause amnesia and are used for many crimes. So always make a point to be your kid’s friend. No matter how busy you are, make it a point to always find time for your kids and spend quality time with them.

Top Laundry Tips to retain Fabric Color

 

Always follow the wash care instructions else you may learn hard lessons at the cost of your spoiled clothes. Washing for colored clothes, drying instructions etc. should be gone through carefully. Separating the whites and the dark colors is a very basic thing to be done while using a washing machine. The Dark colors should be washed together. Washing one red cloth wit ha pile of white cloths will give you a unforgettable lesson otherwise. Turning clothes inside out before washing can reduce or prevent wear and tear. The outside should not suffer dullness as you have it wear it on the outside.

It has to be dried also inside out. Do not stuff or overload your washer to save time. Clothes won’t be cleaned well when it does not get space inside to move free and get washed properly. The same is applicable for your drier also. Wash your colored fabrics in cold water else they will come out faded. Over drying can also make your clothes fade. Vinegar is a natural softener for fabrics and you can add a cup to prevent fading and the awful smell is not be worried about, as it will go after the wash. If you really care about colors, you should do mild/gentle wash in your machine or do hand wash especially with your exquisite clothes. Buying a detergent that prevents fading is also an option.

Fashion tips for short women

Don’t worry about wearing heels to appear tall. Identify which part of your body are short-legs or torso. Find out your body proportions. All this will give you an idea on what looks good on you. Find and fix a good tailor unless you are one yourself. Because you may not get your correct sized clothes easily and have to visit your tailor often.

Always think of shape more than height when it comes to dresses. Dress according to your proportion. High waist pants are better for short women. Jackets should be shorter. Do not try dresses that do not suit you like skirts for instance. There are dresses that work for you, find, keep and wear them. Choosing a single color, pinstripes etc. will be good for you. Wearing heels is also good but not the only option to look tall.

Sleeping tips for your child

Set a bedtime for your child. Do not wait till he/she is sleepy, yawning and rubbing the eyes. Set it depending on when he/she is tired and sleepy at night usually. Calm him/her using some techniques like giving him/her a bath or reading your child a story. 

Swaddle the babies during initial three months. Run a fan so that your baby won’t wake up easily hearing small sounds. At morning, expose your kid to light for about half an hour. Melatonin which is the sleep hormone get suppressed when light comes in. So follow a timetable for your kid’s sleep and all is well.

Tips to open a bank account

You can’t live in this world without money. You need a bank account to save your hard-earned money. There are many kinds of bank accounts like Current Account, Savings Account, Recurring Account and Fixed Deposit Account. You have to select one according to your requirement. Go to the bank in which you want the account, meet the officer and inform him about opening an account. He will give you an Account Opening Form or Proposal Form which has to be filled with your necessary personal details. Signatures have to be put wherever necessary and sign jointly if it’s a joint account. Also a specific number of copies of your latest photo might have to be submitted.

 Reference of existing account holders in the same bank might be essential as well. After filling in the details, you can submit the form with your documents.  If it’s a company account, necessary details about the company need to be submitted. The Bank Officer will verify your Proposal Form and accompanying documents. He will clear it if it’s satisfactory and your account will be opened. Deposit an initial amount in your account and you will get necessary documents like the pass book, cheque book, pay-in slip etc. depending on what type of account you open.

Style Tips for short men

 Don’t worry if you are short. There are many tips and tricks to make you look taller and feel confident. Wearing clothes with vertical stripes can give you a taller appearance. Vertical stripes include chalkstripe, pinstripe etc. But do not wear checked shirts. Try to wear a single color. A shirt and pants of same color can give an illusion like feeling of tallness to your frame. Select light fabrics and prefer darker shades. Black is really good to make you look tall. Heavy fabrics give you a heavy and short appearance. Always wear clothes with right fit than loose clothes.

Developing self-esteem in your Kids

Self-esteem means self-confidence and defines how much you respect and values yourself. It is desirable for your kids to express themselves when dealing with people. It has to develop right from childhood till they reach adulthood. Kids have to feel loved for the same. Love is the thing every human being craves for. Without your love, appreciation and support your kid may not feel confident. But sometimes, a kid may feel loved but still is diffident to express himself / herself. 

So there should be a healthy balance for good self-esteem. All kinds of development are best when cultivated in childhood. Kids should be allowed to learn by trial and error. You only learn by trying, making mistakes and learning valuable lessons from life. Only by interaction with others that you learn about people. So you should encourage, show enjoyment for your kid’s talents and good activities. Don’t tell about their academic marks alone, discover their interests and support whenever required to boost their confidence levels.

Tips to remove Wall Stains

Stains on your walls can be a major problem that affects the beauty of your walls. Alcohol, gloves, cotton, cleaning products which have TSP (Tri sodium phosphate), rags, paint brush, primer, paint scraper, sponge, sand paper and water are the essentials needed to get rid of the stains. Stains can be caused by water, grease or ink.

Water stains are really common and you can use sandpaper to sand over the wall. Take the primer, dip your paint brush in it and pain the stain away. After 30 minutes, it will dry and you can paint the whole wall and you cannot see the stain at all. Kitchen grease, nicotine etc. can be cleaned using TSP cleaner. Always be careful to use gloves when you use it. Take about quarter of the powder to a bucket of water and dip your sponge in it and clean the walls with ease. Wipe off with a dry cloth or rag. The stain will be gone. Ink stains can be removed using alcohol. Alcohol can be taken using cotton balls and pen and ink marks can be wiped away. 

Dressing tips for Women with Apple Body type

Like hour glass women, apple shaped women also have same sized shoulders and hips. Your waist and chest also will have relatively close measurements. Chest measurement will be about six inches higher than hips.

Knit dresses, Shirt dresses with belt, ruffles at centre front etc. look great for on an apple shaped body. Jersey is also a good choice. Diagonal lines and large printed patterns are good for you. They help to hide your tummy. Do not use dresses made of thin fabrics as they make you look fat.  A snug camisole can solve your problem of worrying about showing a bit too much of bust. 

Dressing tips for Hourglass shaped Women

You have an hourglass body if you have shoulders and hips with approximately same size. Your waistline will be small. In calculations, waist will be minimum 25 % lesser than your bust, hip and shoulder measurements i.e. about 30 cm or 12 inches lesser than bust or hip measurements. This is the most desired body shape for women.

The thin, defined waist and the great body proportions are the plus points of an hourglass figure. You have broad hips and you have to dress up in clothes that show your curves so that you look feminine and beautiful.

Dresses that attract attention to your waistline without adding bust size is ideal for you. Wrap dresses, tailored cocktail dresses and tank dresses are great for you. Ruffles, pockets etc. can add to the curvaceousness of your body. Dark colors and vertical stripes can downplay the curves on you.

Tips for a Wedding Guest

When you are invited with family, you can take your kids along. Otherwise its better you go without them. If you cannot make it, better you inform the bride or groom or whoever who has invited you else they feel bad. When you go neither be too early nor be too late. Go at the right time a few minutes before the time of wedding. Do not go just to attend the reception but make it a point to be with the bride and groom during their wedding. Wear a dress to make you gorgeous but not prettier than the bride.

When you are near the food, do not start eating before the wedded couple cut the cake. Do not take any items from the wedding venue such as flowers or decoration and make sure your little ones also do not create trouble at the venue. Do not be busy clicking too many unnecessary pictures than being with the couple or other guests. Do not forget the wedding gift for the couple. The gift depends on your relationship with the bride or groom whether a personalized one or a good formal gift.

Tips to control eating disorders of your kids

Don’t blame yourself or your family for your child’s eating problems. Your negative comments about your own body may be overheard by your child and might be affecting him/her without your knowledge. Don’t tell comments such only thin are pretty, fat is ugly etc. Your kids may develop such an image and call their fat friends ugly and might be overly conscious to be skinny thin.

Be careful to choose healthy and nutritious food for the whole family. Moderate exercising is also recommended for both adults and kids. But do not take extreme diet as to put your health on hold. All types of food-be it carbohydrates, proteins or vitamins can be included in the right proportion in a diet. Do not make negative comments about exercising and end up doing it excess. Remember your younger ones take after you and you are supposed to set a good example.

Fashion tips for Men

Adding more colour to your wardrobe is essential. It livens your look, colour your mood and life. Dull clothes make a dull man. So colour your wardrobe. Wear trendy sunglasses when you go out. It gives a boost to your otherwise ordinary appearance in a jeans and a simple shirt/t-shirt.  A pair of sunglasses makes you look really fashionable.

Have one or two great things in your wardrobe like branded jeans, a leather jacket etc. Use a cool belt for a stud look. Do not forget your shoes. Whatever shoe you wear should be looking its best. The perfect style statement comes on your wrist; your watch. That sums up to give you a great look.

Handling your Newborn Baby

Newborns are cute, soft and very fragile. You should take special care while handling a newborn child. Always keep your hands clean and tidy because any carelessness can cause infection to the baby. The baby’s immune system is not strong yet. Not only you, make sure whoever takes your baby should be clean and hygienic and should keep their hands clean. Another important thing is always support the head and the neck of the newborn when you carry the baby.

Do not shake the baby because it is so dangerous that unknowingly you may be causing bleeding in your newborn’s brain. It may even lead to death. Even if you want to wake the infant, tickle his/her feet or blow to the baby’s cheek. In short, do it gently. When you carry your baby out make sure he/she is securely positioned in your car seat or stroller. Do not shake/jiggle or throw your newborn baby in the air to express your love.

Tips to remove tough stains from clothes

Stains can be more stubborn than people. It’s tough to remove them. Here are some useful tips to get rid of the unwanted stains. If you are using a washing machine, set the correct temperature before putting the clothes. Using hot water is advisable if your clothes are white. For colours that tend to fade, use warm water and cold water if the clothes are of dark colour. Be careful not to overload the machine.

 If you are washing by hand, put the washing powder in water and allow it to get dissolved completely before putting the clothes. Hang them to dry immediately after washing to avoid creases in the clothes. For some stains, pre-treatment is essential. Some stains are difficult to remove otherwise. Heavily soiled clothes should be soaked in warm water with good quality cleaning products like Ariel, Surf Excel etc.

Fashion tips for teenage girls

Know what is best for you. Choose fashion that highlights your best features. Feel confident about yourself. The first step is to clean yourself. Clean your face every morning to feel refreshed. Dress well. Accessorize according to your style. Head accessories, slides, necklaces, bracelets; anything and everything to suit your style can be used. Finish it off with the right pair of shoes, sandals or flats.

Put on your sneakers or boots otherwise. Do not forget your hairdo. It’s the centre of attraction. A Pretty hair style can grab eyeballs. Wear your hair the way you want-straighten, wear it loose, to your side or any way you want. Ponytail lovers can try that too. If you love a hair bun, do that. Choose make up that matches your skin type and tone. Experiment with colors to accentuate your features. 

Watching over your kids while they play

Outdoors and playgrounds give space to play, exercise and help in making friends for your kids. Lots and lots of fresh air is an added benefit. But parents should really take good care while choosing the place for the kids to play, their play things etc. So many kids suffer due to playground injuries. Improper supervision is a major reason for this. Following safety measures and disciplining your kids to play safely and to take care of themselves can avoid injuries to a certain extent.

 An adult be it a parent or a relative, should always supervise the children and should not leave them alone. If any injury occurs, he/she can provide first aid right away. Special care should be taken to supervise the kids, especially if they are young as they do not know to manage themselves. 

Tips to secure your home when you are away

When you are planning for a trip or going away for a wedding/ funeral or any other purpose don’t just lock your home and go. Take special care if you are going for a number of days. Hire a person to look after your home, if possible.

 Ask your friendly neighbour to keep an eye on your dear home in your absence. Ask them to use your garbage cans if possible, so that your house looks inhabited. Keep your telephone at its lowest volume so that burglars won’t hear it and assume you are away. In short, do not let your absence be known. Do not give any chance to burglars to make use of the opportunity. Better be safe than sorry.