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Makeup Look for Valentine’s Evening - Tips to Look Glamorous
Everybody wants to look glamorous for their special ones while celebrating Valentine’s Day.
I will give you a step-by-step guide to help you get the look. You can wear this look for dinner.
Cleansing:
The first thing to do is cleansing your face with a good face cleanser.
Moisturize:
After cleansing and drying my face, use a good moisturizer to make your skin softer.
Foundation:
Apply foundation all over your face and neck with the help a sponge/brush or just with your fingers.
Compact/ Loose Powder:
To set the foundation, apply compact/loose powder on the face and neck.
Contouring:
Contour your face by using a matte powder, liquid, cream, or stick contour that's a few shades darker than your skin tone to define your nose, forehead, chin, and cheekbones.
Eyebrow Pencil:
Using an eyebrow pencil or brow powder or brow pomade which suits your hair colour, fill your eyebrows.
Eye Primer:
Before applying eyeshadow, to make it long-lasting, apply eye primer on the eyelids.
Eyeshadow:
Apply a base shade all over the lid and blend it well. Once the base shade is done, apply the glittery gold eyeshadow over the eyelids. Now take some brown eyeshadow and blend it on the eyelid crease area and on the outer corner of the eyelid. And again take some more of the glittery gold eyebrows and concentrate it on the centre of the eyelid.
Take a light highlighting eyeshadow and apply it on the tear duct and on the brow bone as well.
Lipstick:
Outline your lips with a red lipliner and then fill the lips with a matte red lipstick to get the glamorous look
Eyeliner:
Apply black eyeliner with a natural, winged or dramatic style.
Kohl/ Kajal :
Take a kohl/kajal pencil which is waterproof for the lower waterline.
Mascara:
A good volumizing waterproof mascara completes your glam look.
Blush:
Apply blush which suits your skin tone on the apples of your cheeks.
Highlighter:
Apply highlighter on your cheekbones, on the bridge of the nose, your cupid's bow to make them glow.
Fixing Spray:
Lastly, use a makeup fixing spray so that the makeup look you have created is long lasting.
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Childproofing your Home with Safety Gates and Barriers
Safety gates and door barriers can safeguard your pre-schooler from potential dangers at home. Knowing the types of childproofing equipment available, and how to buy them and ease your worries.
Preschoolers often wiggle out their energies at home by moving about carelessly, without the slightest hint of a potential danger. Till they grow up, it becomes the responsibility of parents to install safety barriers and gates at home to protect their children. Typically, childproofing barriers can be installed at the bottom or the top of your staircase, or across the doors and hallways.
Types of Safety Gates and Barriers
You can choose the following childproofing gates, depending on the space and design of your house.
1. Hardware – Mounted Gates
Hardware mounted or permanent gates are sturdier, and can be fitted to walls using mounting brackets or screws. These gates can be opened in any direction and are generally considered suitable for stairways.
2. Pressure – Mounted Gates
Such gates can be fitted anywhere temporarily by applying pressure on the rubber pads and in the same way, they can be easily removed when not in use. Due to their design, pressure – mounted gates are recommended for doorways or any other entryways.
3. Self-Closing Gates
These gates are hinged on springs, and have an in-built self-latching mechanism. They are quite convenient to use and you don’t have to constantly remind family members to close the gate.
4. Wire Gates
Wire gates use a strip of mesh that can be pulled across between two permanent fittings or wooden frames as and when you require. Being lightweight and economical, they make good safety barriers for preschoolers during travel.
5. Extending Gates
It may be possible that the gate you want to purchase may not be according to the dimensions of your space. In such a scenario, you can consider gates that can be extended automatically or using an extension kit to increase the width or height.
6. Modular Gates
There are certain areas or corners in the house for which you can’t buy a readymade gate as per the desired specifications. Modular gates are available in different pieces and can be fitted to align any awkward shaped space.
Buying Tips
Buying safety gates could be a challenging task, especially in India as there are no approved safety standards for child-proofing equipment. However, following tips will help you determine the best and safest option for your preschooler.
Look for a gate that can swing open easily using one hand, or with a foot pedal. Barriers that require you to hop can make you trip, especially when your hands are full.
You must consider the location, where the gate is to be installed. For instance, hardware – mounted gates are most recommended for stairways.
Before you go shopping, take accurate dimensions of the space where the gate will be fitted.
Gates with dual operating action, or those which require sufficient application of force are safer.
Considering the construction material of the gate is also crucial. For example, a metal gate would be a better option than a wooden one for outdoors, to prevent it from extreme weather conditions.
Ensure that gates do not have sharp or protruding edges, entrapment or detachable parts that preschoolers can easily tamper with.
Taking your preschooler’s weight and height into consideration, make sure that s/he does not climb over the top or is able to open it easily.
In case you are unsure of buying a right safety gate for you preschooler, you may seek professional help from a childproofing service provider. After installation, the childproofing equipment should be checked for repairs or replacements at regular intervals. Always keep an eye on your little one, and remember that safety gates and barriers in your home should not be considered as an absolute alternative for adult supervision. Read more
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Maawa Cake (Egg-less)
Maawa cake is a rich and nutritious cake made of maawa i.e. dried or evaporated milk. It doesn’t require any icing or frosting as it just tastes yummy in its own right. Serve it with hot tea or coffee and we bet the guests wouldn’t leave without having another piece of this delightful cake and praising you for your cooking expertise.
Serves
Preparation Time
Cooking Time
10 People
15-20 Minutes
40-45 Minutes
Ingredients
2 cups maida
1 cup maawa, crumbled
1 cup milk
1 cup sugar, powdered
3/4 cup butter
3 tbsp cream
1 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp baking soda
1 tsp cardamom powder
Method
Step 1
Preheat oven to 180 degree Celsius.
Step 2
Grease the baking pan with butter.
Step 3
Take butter and powdered sugar in a large bowl. Beat the mixture till light and fluffy using an electric beater or manually mix it with a spoon.
Step 4
Add the crumbled maawa to the above mixture and beat further to form a creamy mixture.
Step 5
Sieve maida, baking soda and baking powder. Now, put this mixture into the bowl containing the creamy maawa mixture.
Step 6
Next, add cardamom powder, milk and cream.
Step 7
Mix them well with an electric beater or manually until blended. Check for the consistency. Add milk if required.
Step 8
Pour the cake batter in the baking pan.
Step 9
Keep the baking pan in the preheated oven and bake it for 45 - 50 minutes or until a toothpick pricked inside the cake comes out clean. The top of the cake would also get browned by this time.
Step 10
Remove the pan from the oven and allow it to cool.
Step 11
Demould the cake and slice it to pieces. Serve it with hot tea.
Nutritional Information
Calories
276 Kcal
Proteins
4.4 g
Fat
17.9 g
Carbohydrates
26.6 g
Cholesterol
52 mg
Sodium
222 mg
Potassium
242 mg
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New Year, New Ways! Steps for Good Feng Shui in Your Home
2019 has brought us a gift of 365 new days and we all are wishing for Lady Luck (or Goddess Lakshmi) to smile upon us this year, aren’t we? Well, good fortune is like a guest; she stays so long as you make her feel comfortable. Whether we realise it or not, the place we call “home” has a positive or negative influence on our health, relationships, money and career. Although homes nowadays are Vaastu-compliant, one of the ways to increase good vibes and better our life is with feng shui.
What is Feng Shui?
Pronounced “fung shway”, feng shui is an ancient Chinese art that originated more than 3,000 years ago. Translated word for word, feng means “wind” and shui means “water”.
The Chinese believe that a balance of wind and water promotes good luck. Feng shui has everything to do with the placement of objects in a space- be it at home, office or any other space you occupy. It echoes the age-old proverb - “If you take care of the small things, the big things take care of themselves.” So, moving the sofa around might make that difference you need in your life!
Room-specific Feng Shui Tips to Attract Positive Energy
According to feng shui, the energy “chi” needs to be flowing through your home freely. If this energy is obstructed with a piece of furniture or gets caught up in broken things, the good fortune you’re enjoying may actually turn on its head. Here are some feng shui tips for each room of your house. Following one or two would prove beneficial, and if you manage to do them all, nothing like it!
1. Front Door
We pay little attention to the front door of our home, when we should be thinking about ways to make it more beautiful and inviting. Good energy comes in through the front door and if you haven’t wiped the dust off your door, you’re only shooing it away.
You may have heard the saying, “Opportunities come knocking”, so make sure you keep the front door open as much as possible and oil the hinges if they’re squeaky. If you have some space beside your door, you can place a red flowering plant or simply add something in red to the front door. This would be beneficial as red is supposed to bring the family wealth and good luck.
2. Hall
The hall is the passage that connects the main door and the living room. Here, you leave your footwear and keys.
According to feng shui, you should keep your footwear inside a closed cupboard and hang up your keys on a wall-mounted keystand, so that things are organised and good energy can flow freely.
3. Kitchen
The kitchen is where our meals come from; it’s a place symbolic of nourishment and also, harmony among the family members. If your stove and sink are right beside each other, you should pay heed to it. This may weaken relationship ties between a couple as the fire from the stove clashes with the water flowing down the sink.
Also, ensure the stove isn’t placed under a window or directly in the line of the kitchen door. The colours of the kitchen walls also have an impact on your life. Avoid contrasting blacks and reds as they denote a fire and water clash.
4. Living Room
The furniture should be proportional in size and quantity to the size of your living room. Position your sofa against a wall and don’t block any door with furniture.
If you want to attract wealth into your life, you can place a lamp in the corner opposite to the living room entrance.
5. Dining Room
In feng shui, the dining table is an important piece of home furnishing as this is where you can focus mindfully on what you’re eating. A dusty tabletop or uncomfortable chairs can have an impact on your spleen, translating to digestive and bowel issues as per traditional Chinese medicine.
For good vibes and hearty meals, you can place some potted plants in the centre of your dining table.
6. Bedroom
This is the room which we retire to at the end of the day and it’s also where we dream of wealth and happiness. Although your bed shouldn’t be in the line of the bedroom door, you should be able to see the door while lying down.
For a good night’s sleep, use comfortable fabrics and fluffy pillows. Also, make sure you don’t store things under your bed. Family photos may keep reminding you of your obligations, so let your bedside table only have a photo of you and your partner.
7. Bathroom
As perfeng shui, water means wealth, and as the bathroom is where you flush away water, it could symbolise money that is flowing away.
A good practice is to keep the bathroom door closed and the toilet seat down. You can also introduce some plants to purify the air.
8. Balcony
If you have a green thumb, you may have potted plants in your window or balcony. The Chinese believe that a cactus plant is prickly and gives out bad vibes. Instead, you can keep flowering plants.
Feng shui experts say that the balcony is directly linked to your future. So, make it a cheerful place and you’ll certainly have a bright future!
7 Feng Shui Tips for Overall Harmony and Happiness
1. De-clutter. Discard broken appliances and things you don’t use. And no, hiding or covering things doesn’t help!
2. Every room should have something symbolic of the five feng shui elements- wood, earth, fire, metal and water. This promotes balance in your life and the environment. The colours associated with these elements are: green, yellow/brown, red, white, and black, respectively.
3. Allow natural sunlight and fresh air into your home. When you open the windows, you feel more energetic and happy. Light up dark corners of your house.
4. In place of plastic flowers in your vase, bring home living good luck plants.
5. To increase the energy flow in a particular place, place a mirror there. And ensure that it reflects something beautiful.
6. Play with colours. Here’s what a colour attracts according to feng shui -
Colour
What It Attracts According to Feng Shui
Red
Luck, Wealth
Orange
Happiness, Fun
Yellow
Power
Green
Peace, Healing
Blue
Communication, Spirituality
Purple
Wealth
White
Cleansing, Purity
Black (when paired with red)
Power
Brown
Nurturing
7. Don’t let dust settle anywhere. Cleaning the windows and dusting the front mat not only invites good fortune but also feels like therapy!
We often become disappointed when things are not going great in life. Feng shui shows us how, by making simple and small changes to the things in our home, we can be healthy, wealthy and, most importantly, happy. It’s so easy to get Lady Luck to look our way, isn’t it?
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Feng Shui Tips for Money, Prosperity and Wealth
Ways to Remove Negative Energy from Your Home
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