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SMOOTH HANDS Dry skin on your hands can be caused by various factors — frequent handwashing, cold weather, dry climate, and harsh conditions at your workplace.

HEALTHY PLANTS Not only do houseplants decorate your home and make it more pleasing to the eye, but they also do a very important job. Most plants humidify the air, saturate it with oxygen, and help to improve the general condition of your body.

SENSE OF LOOKS Sagging eyelids, or ptosis, not only can make you look older and tired but in some cases, it can also worsen your eyesight.

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A SLICE OF LIFE Pizza is one of the most famous Italian dishes. It appeared in its modern form in the 18th or early 19th century in Naples. Pizza was soon brought to the United States by Italian immigrants, where the dish quickly became popular and spread throughout the world.

FOOD PORN To take a great food photo you can’t just simply snap it, you have to follow some rules to end up with great results.

EDITOR'S LETTER

FEET SMELLS WORSE Smelly feet are a common problem. This condition is connected to a buildup of sweat that becomes a breeding ground for bacteria and causes it to multiply.

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SOCKS OFF Instead of throwing away your old socks, there are ways you can repurpose them to actually help you during your everyday life.

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EDITOR'S NOTE

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ood morning neighbors, welcome to America, the land of “life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness.” If you don’t believe it look at the millions who have died trying to come here, the numbers that continue to gather and those yet to come. Actually they seem to get it better than we do. However, the pursuit of and the opportunity for life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness come with a price. The price for that privilege is responsibility. Responsibility is our contribution to help preserve, manage and share the great gifts available to all. Our not taking that responsibility seriously and doing our part will sooner or later be our downfall or at least significantly diminish the benefits and opportunities available to us. It is pretty clear that the government can’t do it for us. I can’t say I believe they have really made an effort with all the rhetoric, politicizing, empty promises and one-upmanship. What I do know is that, in the meantime, our country continues to decline in the eyes of the world and we, the people lose confidence in it to help us. Besides, those in government are as guilty as the everyday citizen. Here’s the problem. When your idea of life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness diminishes or robs me of mine or mine robs you of yours, it is not right, good or beneficial. This COVID-19 business will prove that. We were told repeatedly that working together on this problem would make all the difference in how soon we get ahead of it, reduce the numbers dying and eventually overcome it, however, so many of us refuse to value the others' pursuit of life, liberty and happiness to get it done. Shame on us. Want to solve the problem? When you get up in the morning, look in the mirror. Now you have seen the problem. Yes, it’s us. All of us because we fail to fully understand the great privilege we have to live in this country and to take responsibility for it because we believe we have a right to more life, more liberty and more happiness than all the others.

PILAR GUZMÁN Editor In-Chief

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SMOOTH HANDS Dry skin on your hands can be caused by various factors — frequent handwashing, cold weather, dry climate, and harsh conditions at your workplace. ❗ If you experience swelling, skin discoloration, extreme redness, or other unusual changes with your hands, go to see your doctor.

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STYLE 1. Apply moisturizer frequently. ✅ Apply moisturizer about 5-6 times a day to keep your hands hydrated. ✅ Use hand creams or ointments instead of lotions because they don’t evaporate very quickly. ✅ Choose creams that have emollient ingredients (like lanolin, jojoba oil, isopropyl palmitate, propylene glycol linoleate, squalene, glycerol stearate) or humectants (like hyaluronic acid, glycerin, sorbitol, propylene glycerol, urea, lactic acid). ✅ Rub the cream over your cuticles and nails as well to prevent them from drying out. ✅ Always keep pocket-sized tubes of your creams within reach — like in your purse, in your gym bag, or at your work desk.

2. Wash your hands properly. ✅ Apply enough mild fragrance-free soap to remove dirt, but don’t use too much of it. The soap shouldn’t create a thick lather on your skin, otherwise, it will wash away natural oils from your hands. ✅ Wash your hands with lukewarm water that is not excessively hot or cold. ✅ Always pat your hands dry with a towel after washing and apply moisturizer right away. ⛔ Avoid hot air dryers as they can dry out your skin even more.

3. Wear gloves. ✅ Always wear rubber gloves when washing dishes and cleaning to prevent stripping your skin of its natural oils. ✅ For dry work like gardening, use cloth gloves. ✅ Wear gloves or mittens outdoors on cold days.

4. Exfoliate your hands. ✅ Use a scrub, pumice stone, or homemade solution (mix some olive oil with 1-2 tablespoons of sugar) to remove dead skin cells from your hands.

5. Try an oatmeal bath. ✅ Add some raw or cooked oats to your regular bath to rejuvenate your skin. ✅ You can also use oats mixed with some olive oil in a small basin. Just dip your hands into this bath and keep them there for a little while.

6. Apply Vaseline overnight. ✅ Slather your hand with a petroleum-based product like Vaseline before going to bed, then cover your hands with a pair of soft gloves, and keep them on for the entire night. ✅ Instead of Vaseline, you can also choose moisturizers that contain ingredients like dimethicone, cocoa or shea butter, or beeswax.

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7. Protect your hands from the sun. ✅ Cover your hands with a quality sunblock to prevent the sun from drying them out.

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SENSE OF LOOKS Sagging eyelids, or ptosis, not only can make you look older and tired but in some cases, it can also worsen your eyesight.

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STYLE Stimulate the muscles around your eyes.

Apply cucumber slices. Cucumbers are rich in ascorbic and caffeic acids that can reduce inflammation and tighten your skin.

Putting light pressure on the area around your eyes with an electric toothbrush will stimulate the small muscles of your eyelids and reduce sagging.

How to do it: Put 2 slices of refrigerated cucumber on your closed eyes. Let them sit for about 20 minutes. Remove the slices and wash your face with cool water.

How to do it: Take an electric toothbrush and gently massage the area around your eyes with the back of it for several minutes.

Strengthen your eyelid muscles. Use chamomile tea bags. Chamomile has anti-inflammatory properties that will help reduce swelling and strengthen the skin around your eyes.

Practice candle gazing.

How to do it: Take 2 chamomile tea bags and make tea as you usually do, but don’t throw away the tea bags. Cool the tea bags down in the fridge for about 15 minutes to 30 minutes. Once they’re cool enough, close your eyes and place the tea bags on them. Let them sit on your eyes for 30 minutes. Remove the tea bags and continue laying with your eyes closed for another 25 minutes.

Strengthening the muscles that are responsible for lifting your eyelids might help you improve their appearance. How to do it: Raise your eyebrows and put your index fingers right below them. Keeping your index fingers under the eyebrows, try to close your eyes. Continue doing this exercise for several seconds.

Wear an eye patch. If only one of your eyelids droops, you most likely use the other eye more often, which is why you need to exercise the weaker one more. How to do it: Cover your “good” eye with an eye patch and wear it for some time.

Candle gazing will help you strengthen the eye muscles and lift up droopy eyelids. How to do it: Sit down in a comfortable position in front of a candle about an arm’s length away. The wick should be at your eye level. Fix your eyes on the flame and keep staring at it for as long as you can. Then close your eyes, let them rest a bit, and continue looking at the flame. Repeat this 3 times.

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home HEALTHY PLANTS Not only do houseplants decorate your home and make it more pleasing to the eye, but they also do a very important job. Most plants humidify the air, saturate it with oxygen, and help to improve the general condition of your body. However, to have all these benefits, you have to know how to take care of plants.

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Caring for leaves

Light: There are 3 factors of lighting that can affect a plant’s growth. The amount of light The intensity of light The spectrum (warm or cool light) Each type of plant requires a certain ratio of all these factors. Large leafy plants require more light while succulents can stay slightly in the shadows. If a plant lacks light, you will see certain features: The gaps between leaves are bigger than necessary. New leaves are smaller than the existing ones. Lower leaves turn yellow and fall off. The plant doesn’t flower or the flowers are very small. New shoots grow long to meet the light. If there’s too much light, you will see different issues: Brown burnt spots will form on the leaves. The patterns on the leaves will start losing color. The plant will wither, especially at midday. The stem will become dry and the leaves will fall off. Try to move the plant a few times to see how it grows in different conditions. However, don’t do this too often — a plant needs time to adapt to new conditions.

Watering can depend on many factors but there are general rules that you have to follow: The bigger the leaves, the more often you have to water the plants. During the period of active growth and flowering, the plants require more water. This usually happens in spring and summer. Use settled water at room temperature. Pour tap water into the desired container and leave it in a dark place for a day. Try to fill the container right after watering — this way, the water will settle longer. Water the plants with a small watering can and try not to erode the soil layer. Some flowers require watering from the tray below. This refers to bulbous plants and those with leaves that react negatively to excess moisture, like, azaleas, cyclamens, and violets, for example. Watering frequency can be determined by probing the soil. Touch the soil: if it’s dry, it’s time to water it; if not, you need to wait a bit. Please note: Most plants die, not from drought, but from excessive humidity. So don’t water your plants too much!

Pruning: This procedure will let the plant become bushy and lush. If the stem is soft and thin, you can just pinch the top. Simply grab the young leaves with your fingers and pinch them off. Don’t pull upward to avoid any damage. In most cases, it’s recommended to use pruners or sharp scissors so that there are no torn edges on the stem that can get infected with fungus. Also, don’t forget to remove dying shoots or yellow, sick leaves. Pruning should be done during the period of active growth in the spring and summer months.

Humidity: These are signs that your plants lack humidity in the air. Flowering begins slowly, and the flower dies right after the bud opens. Leaves’ edges will turn yellow and dry. The plant withers. Usually, this happens in the winter, when the air in living spaces becomes dry due to heating. There are a few ways to help your plant: Group the plants so that they can help each other to support humidity. In these hard times, they must stay together. Use a humidifier. Place it next to the plants but make sure that water drops don’t form on the leaves. Make a water retainer. Put pebbles into the pallet and fill it with water to cover the pebbles. Place the pots on top. This way, excess water will drain and then gradually evaporate, increasing the humidity.

Fertilizing: Plants need to be fertilized, especially during the period of flowering and active growth, meaning in spring, summer, and autumn. It’s not recommended to fertilize plants in winter. If you want to know exactly when a plant is lacking useful elements, pay attention to the following signs. Slow growth No flowering Pale fallen leaves Weak stems Please note: Don’t fertilize a plant if it’s infected or very weak. It’s also forbidden to do this during the repotting process or within a month after purchasing it. The composition of fertilizer depends on the type of plant. Some packages say exactly what fertilizer is intended for what plants. The percentage of leading nutrients is also indicated on the packaging (like 10/20/10, for example). Each number corresponds to an active substance, like the ones below. Nitrogen gives a plant the strength to form lush green foliage and promotes growth. Phosphorus keeps roots strong and healthy and helps plants to flower. Potassium makes stems strong and helps a plant to fight disease. The optimal and universal ratio is 10/10/10. In some cases, a more complex mixture may be required, which includes both mineral and organic fertilizers, like ash, dung, and humus. 3. Repotting: If you don’t repot a plant in time, its roots will become dense and there won’t be enough space for them. Pay attention to whether the roots can be seen in the drainage hole, whether they’re visible on the soil’s surface, or whether the growth of the plant has slowed down. If so, it’s time to look for a new pot.

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Spraying and cleaning: When there is no dust or dirt, leaves get more sunlight and don’t get infected with bugs. Smooth large leaves can be wiped with a soft cloth or sponge dipped in filtered or settled water. Before cleaning the next plant, don’t forget to rinse the cloth to avoid spreading infection. Fluffy leaves should be cleaned with a small brush. Plants with small leaves, such as ferns, can be sprayed with purified water. Please note: Some plants should not be sprayed during flowering. Azalea flowers, for instance, don’t like being exposed to water.

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FEET SMELLS WORSE Smelly feet are a common problem. This condition is connected to a buildup of sweat that becomes a breeding ground for bacteria and causes it to multiply. Please, keep in mind that it’s always better to consult a doctor to get a proper diagnosis and before starting any home treatment.

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HEALTH Take proper care of your feet’s hygiene. Wash your feet with soap at least once a day. Try different antibacterial and antifungal soaps to determine which one works best for you. Keep your toenails short and trim them regularly. Always thoroughly dry your feet after washing them to remove any wetness. Pay special attention to the area between your toes.

Go for Epsom salt. Epsom salt soaks may come in handy when you need to get rid of the odor and exfoliate your feet. Add 1/2 cup of salt into a basin filled with warm water. Soak feet for 20 minutes. Exfoliate your skin with a pumice stone or any other method of your choice. Note: Epsom salt may have a drying effect on your skin, so it’s better to use a moisturizing cream after the soak if you notice any discomfort.

Exfoliate your feet regularly. Hard, rough skin softens when it gets wet and turns into a great breeding ground for bacteria. You can use a pumice stone, foot scrubs, or a foot file to remove it.

Always try to keep your feet dry. Because wet skin is a great place for bacteria to multiply, do your best to keep your feet dry. Always properly dry them after showering, bathing, soaking, and swimming. If you notice that your feet get wet during the day, carry a spare pair of socks with you, and change them when needed. Always change socks after working out.

Apply antiperspirant to your feet. You can use antiperspirants for things other than your underarms. This method helps to quickly eliminate the odor. It’s better to choose a spray antiperspirant for this area. You can use the product you usually apply to your underarms or go for a special foot antiperspirant.

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Try a vinegar soak. Vinegar helps eliminate bacteria and soften your skin, allowing you to exfoliate it easier. Thoroughly wash your feet before the soak. Mix 2 parts warm water with 1 part apple cider vinegar or white vinegar in a basin. Soak your feet in this mixture for 15-20 minutes. Repeat once a week. Note: Don’t use this remedy if you have cuts or sores on your feet or if any skin irritation occurs.

Choose the right shoes and socks. Choose shoes and socks made of natural materials to allow the moisture from your feet to evaporate. Artificial materials like nylon only trap moisture and don’t let it out. Don’t wear the same pair of shoes 2 days in a row. You need to let every pair completely dry from moisture and sweat before putting them on again. It also a good idea to take the insoles out and let them dry separately. You can spray them and the inside of your shoes with a disinfectant spray to kill the bacteria. If it’s hot outside, wear open shoes that allow the moisture to evaporate so your feet will stay dry. Remember that tight-fitting shoes may retain moisture.

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A Slice Of Life Pizza is one of the most famous Italian dishes. It appeared in its modern form in the 18th or early 19th century in Naples. Pizza was soon brought to the United States by Italian immigrants, where the dish quickly became popular and spread throughout the world. Over time, numerous types and styles of pizza have emerged. The types of pizza are different in toppings, and the styles of pizza are different in the way they are made.

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Sicilian pizza Sicilian pizza comes from Palermo, the capital of Sicily. It is called sfincione in mainland Italy, and sfinciuni in Sicily itself. The way the Sicilian pizza is made varies from one province of the island to another, but usually the base is a thick crust of a rectangular shape. It’s often topped with herbs, onions, anchovies, tomatoes, hard cheese, and tomato sauce. The latter is sometimes placed on top of the toppings to prevent it from soaking into the thick dough. In the Italian province of Siracusa, Sicilian pizza is slightly different from the classic one: it’s usually round in shape and resembles the Neapolitan pizza. In the province of Catania, potatoes, sausage, and broccoli can be added to the topping.

Calzone Neapolitan pizza Neapolitan pizza is the only pizza whose art of making it is included on UNESCO’s list of intangible cultural heritage. Its dough is kneaded by hand or with a slowspeed mixer. Type 0 or 00 flour, yeast, salt, and water are used for cooking. The base is formed by hand and should be no more than 0.12 inches thick. The pizza is then baked for only 60–90 seconds in a 905°F wood-fired oven. Typically Naples-style pizzas are pizza Margherita (with tomatoes, mozzarella cheese, basil, and extra virgin olive oil) and pizza marinara (with tomatoes, garlic, extra virgin olive oil, and oregano).

The calzone is a folded pizza that appeared in Naples in the 18th century. During cooking, salted yeast dough is stuffed with a filling made from a variety of ingredients. It can be filled with tomatoes, ham, salami, anchovies, eggs, olives, onions, fish, cabbage, minced meat, as well as parmesan, pecorino, ricotta, and mozzarella cheeses. Usually, the calzone base is rolled out, filled with toppings, folded in half, and baked in the oven. Unlike other styles of pizza, the calzone doesn’t contain tomato sauce on the inside.

Roman pizza Roman pizza (Pizza Romana in Italian) is a style that originated in Rome and is now popular throughout Central Italy. It can be made in 2 versions: The whole round pizza with a thin base, which is often served in restaurants. The dough is made in the same way as for the Neapolitan pizza, but with the addition of olive oil. This makes the base crispier and more flavorful. The rectangular pizza, which is convenient to cut into pieces and take away. The base is usually thicker than that of the round pizza and similar to focaccia. The topping for Roman pizza can be really diverse: from classic tomatoes and mozzarella cheese to a variety of meats.

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New York-style pizza The New York-style pizza is derived from the Neapolitan pizza. It is characterized by a base of the thinnest dough, and the traditional topping is tomato sauce and mozzarella cheese. However, compared to the Neapolitan pizza, the New York-style pizza is large in size: from 18 to 24 inches in diameter. It’s usually cut into 8 slices. The crust of the New York-style pizza is thick and crunchy around the edges for a more comfortable grip, but still soft and pliable enough to be folded in half and eaten. The original dough of the New York-style pizza is believed to acquire its distinguishing crunchiness due to the flour that is high in gluten and minerals found in the city’s tap water. Like other pizzas, New York-style pizza has its varieties. In addition to the traditional toppings, parmesan cheese and pepperoni can be used, as well as oregano, basil, and chili peppers. It’s worth mentioning the variety called a jumbo slice. This is a giant New York-style pizza with a diameter of 36 inches, each slice of which can be up to 1 foot long.

Chicago-style pizza The Chicago-style pizza is cooked in a deep baking pan. This gives it its characteristic high edge, which provides plenty of space inside for a hearty topping. Because of this, the dish looks more like a pie than a pizza. The Chicago-style pizza is prepared as follows: first, they put a thick layer of dough into the mold, then a layer of cheese, a layer of topping, and then they add tomato sauce on top. The topping can be meat, sausage, pepperoni, onions, mushrooms, or bell peppers. Bake a Chicago-style pizza in a round, steel pan or an iron skillet that has been oiled. The skillet makes it easier to take out the readymade pizza and helps to lightly brown the outside of the dough.

Detroit-style pizza The Detroit-style pizza is usually rectangular in shape with a crunchy dough that is 1.5 inches thick. It is often baked in a rectangular steel baking tray designed for use as an automotive drip pan or to hold small industrial parts in factories. This style emerged in the mid-20th century in Detroit, and became popular in other regions of the United States in the 2010s. The traditional topping is tomato sauce and Wisconsin brick cheese. It is a semi-hard, pale yellow cheese, the shape of which resembles a brick, hence the name. This pizza usually has no rim, so the cheese goes all the way to the edges. The Detroit-style pizza has several varieties. One has the salami called pepperoni as a topping. The other is called “red top” and has an extra layer of tomato sauce on top of the cheese. The third variety is called “frico” and has another layer of cheese around the edges of the pizza, which caramelizes and gives the crust a lacy, crispy edge.

Argentine pizza At the end of the 19th century, Argentina experienced a massive Italian immigration. Soon, the natives of Naples and Genoa opened the first pizzerias in the country. In one such venue called Banchero’s Pizza in La Boca, Buenos Aires, Fugazza was invented. The Fugazza means focaccia in the Genovese dialect. This pizza has a thick dough base (at least 1 inch thick), topped with mozzarella cheese, different types of onions (red, green, and sweet), oregano, parmesan, and sometimes olives. The Fugazza dough usually has a spongy consistency and much more water and leavening than the Neapolitan pizza.

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FOOD PORN To take a great food photo you can’t just simply snap it, you have to follow some rules to end up with great results.

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FOOD Shoot in natural light. Natural light allows you to see the nuances in your pictures that a flash doesn’t, so you should always give preference to natural light. If you’re shooting inside, use the light that comes from the window.

Choose your angle. The placement of the camera affects the story of the food. You should always shoot from an angle that best shows the qualities of your food by considering its size, shape, and height. For example, if it’s a tall dish like a cupcake, you should shoot if from the front. If you want to fit several elements into a photo, an overhead angle will work best.

Surround the dish. Always play with the background of your food and use the empty spaces to tell a story. Surround your dish with ingredients and props that relate to the food itself.

Create a story. As already mentioned before, it’s important to create a story when taking pictures of food, so they are more emotional. Add more elements to your photo that aren’t directly related to your dish. A cup of tea or an open book are good choices, as they give a feeling of coziness and warmth.

Add a human touch. Make your food pictures more interesting and unique by adding a human element to it. It creates a sense of presence for the viewer and they can connect more with the food.

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SWISS PERFECT Mmm, “enchiladas”: They’re every foodie’s dream. There are a whole variety of flavors and sauces to choose from, and none of them are disappointing. Swiss “enchiladas” are among the most popular and tasty of all of them. Covered in a creamy sauce made with green tomatoes and sour cream (or milk), and filled with shredded chicken, they make the perfect dish.

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Swiss Enchiladas Ingredients 1 kg of green tomatoes 1 chicken breast divided into 4 100 ml chicken broth Corn tortillas Green chilies or serrano chilis to taste Cilantro 1 cup sour cream Manchego cheese 2 cloves of garlic 1⁄2 yellow onion Salt to taste Vegetable oil 1. Place the tomatoes in a saucepan, cover them with water and add the chilies. Bring everything to a boil and cook for 10-15 minutes. 2. While the tomatoes cook, place the chicken in another saucepan to cook it, adding a clove of garlic and 1⁄4 of an onion. When it’s thoroughly cooked, remove it from the heat, shred it, and put it aside. 3. Once the tomatoes and chilies cool a bit, make the sauce: Blend them together with 1⁄4 of an onion, a garlic clove, the chicken broth, the sour cream, a few coriander sprigs, and salt to taste. 4. Add a teaspoon of vegetable oil to a saucepan. When it’s hot, pour in the sauce and cook it over low heat. 5. In a frying pan, place 2 tablespoons of oil. Once hot, place each tortilla and cook slightly on one side and then the other. Later, place some shredded chicken in the middle and roll it up. 6. Cover the “enchiladas” with the sauce and top with grated or sliced cheese. Bake for 5 minutes or until the cheese melts.

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SOCKS OFF Instead of throwing away your old socks, there are ways you can repurpose them to actually help you during your everyday life.

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Soap sponge Door draft stopper

Hidden pocket

Materials 1 old sock A bar of soap

1. Take an old sock and a bar of soap. 2. Put the soap inside the sock. 3. Fold the part with the soap once. 4. Tuck the soap inside from the opening of the sock. 5. Use it as a bath sponge.

Materials 1-3 old socks (depending on the door’s width) 1 cup lentils (for 1 sock) Pillow stuffing A glue gun 1. Take the old sock. 2. Fill a jar with dry lentils. 3. Empty the jar inside the sock. 4. Fill in the rest empty space with stuffing. 5. Repeat the process with as many socks as you need to cover the width of the door gap. Then get a glue gun. 6. Now at the closed end of the sock add some glue. 7. Attach the sock with the glue to another stuffed sock. 8. Place the finished door draft stopper on the floor covering the gap to prevent a draft from entering your room.

Materials 1 pair of jeans 1 sock Needle and a thread 1. Lay down your jeans and get a sock. 2. Place the sock inside the waist belt near the button, with the opening of the sock up. 3. Sew one side of the sock to the waist belt. 4. Use your secret pocket to store valuables.

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Shoe cleaner Materials Ground coffee An old sock 1. Get your dirty shoes. 2. In a bowl add some ground coffee and dip in an old sock. 3. Clean your shoes with the coffee grounds. 4. Show off your new-looking shoes.

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Shoe odor balls Materials A pair of socks 1 cup baking soda 2 elastic bands 1. Take a pair of old socks (preferably without holes) and some baking soda. 2. Fill both of the socks with about 1/2 cup of baking soda. 3. Tie them well with elastic bands to make them look like small bags or balls. 4. Put the baking soda balls inside your shoes, let them sit for a few hours and then discard.

Natural-looking Mess-free hair curly hair bun Materials Spray bottle with water A lot of old socks (the amount depends on how thick your hair is) A hairdryer 1. Spray your hair with water until it’s damp. 2. Take a sock. 3. Place the sock on your hair with the opening just under your eye line. 4. Start rolling the sock with your hair from the tips to the roots, while holding the opening so it doesn’t move around. 5. Once rolled flip the sock inside out. Repeat the process until you curl your whole head. 6. Blow-dry the rolled socks just enough to dry the hair inside. 7. Roll out the socks. 8. Now your hair will have natural curls.

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Materials Old sock Scissors 1. Take an old sock. 2. Cut it at the toe to make a hole. 3. Now starting from the hole you made roll it up upside down until it’s all rolled. 4. Roll the sock until it looks like a big hair bun donut. 5. Put your hair in a ponytail and after that inside the bun donut and bring it to the tip of your hair. 6. Start rolling the hair together with the sock and tuck it in.

TIPS & TRICKS

How to Break an Egg With One Hand

If you’re into cooking and are enthusiastic about substantial or simple recipes as well as baking, it is practical to multitask and accomplish things with one hand while doing other things with the other, which can save you a lot of time and impress your friends in the kitchen.

WHAT YOU NEED A spoon A bowl 1/2 cup of flour 1/2 cup of salt Water Plastic sandwich bags Liquid watercolor / Food coloring Squeeze bottles 1. First, blend 1/2 cup of flour, the 1/2 cup of salt, in a bowl. Then, add 1/2 cup of water to the mixture. Lastly, mix it until it’s completely smooth. 2. Divide the mixture into 3 equal portions and pour it into the sandwich plastic bags. Afterward, add just a few drops of your chosen liquid watercolor or food coloring to each of the bags. 3. Squish the bags to blend the paint with the mixture. If you want the paint to be thinner, adding more water to each bag will do the trick. To finish it up, cut one of the corners out of the bags and empty the paint into a squeeze bottle. Note: It’s recommended to use Ziploc bags instead of regular plastic sandwich bags if your toddler is helping with this particular step.

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CHILL & DRAW

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