Pollution these days has exceeded all the limits. Due to pollution the mankind is suffering a lot. Nowadays people are suffering a lot from respiratory diseases. The harmful gases and the dust particles that are emitted from the vehicles are causing a lot of damage to both mankind and our mother nature. However apart from various diseases that are being caused due to pollution there are several serious damages also that are being caused due to pollution. One such affected part in our body is our hair. Hairs, though always neglected have a very significant impact on our personality. So if proper care is not taken then we may go bald which is very embarrassing. One of the biggest problems that are associated with hair is dandruff. Once the problem of dandruff starts, it becomes quite difficult to get rid of it.

The only solution for dandruff is shampoos. However, most of the times people spend a lot of money in shampoos that are available in the market and don’t get the desired results. People have even suffered a lot after applying the shampoos that are available in the market. These shampoos are made from different chemicals which doesn’t suit each and every hair type even though it claims the same. Because of the unwanted chemicals present in these shampoos the hair quality is affected. Such reactions can also lead to hair loss. Thus it is advisable to use homemade shampoos. The major advantage of homemade shampoos is that there are no unwanted chemicals and it is completely prepared from natural things.

There are various recipes for preparing homemade shampoos. However the most prevalent is the soapwart shampoo. Soapwart is a homemade shampoo which is suitable for almost all types of hair. This shampoo has proved effective because of its contents. It contains saponins which has the similar characteristics of soap. Therefore it produces lather when it is agitated. Anyways in order to prepare this shampoo you will require 1 and ½ tablespoons of dried soapwart root which is in the chopped form. You will also require 2 cups of distilled water and 2 teaspoons of lemon verbena or else 2 teaspoons of Catnip. Lemon Verbena is actually added so as to give the shampoo a citrus fragrance and catnip which has been added in the shampoo will encourage a healthy hair growth. Once you have collected all the ingredients boil the water and when the water is about to boil add soapwart. Then cover it for 20 minutes and then remove from heat. Add the herb and then let the mixture to cool down. Now store the shampoo in a cool dark place and make sure that you use the whole of it within 8-10 days.

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Ornaments are one of the items of beautification which have been existing for ages in the society. The ornaments are designed to beautify various parts of the body depending upon the shape and structure of the ornaments. Ornaments generally acquire their value according to the raw material being used in their making. The manufacturing of the ornaments becomes difficult depending upon the design a particular ornament bears. However there are several ornaments that can be made at home as well. Generally the raw materials used in these ornaments are very low in cost. These homemade ornaments are not very hard to make but they bear a personal touch. Some good ornaments can be produced during the festive occasions so that they add to the grace of the occasion. This article contains few tips regarding the ornaments that can be prepared at home.

Few tips to make ornaments

Making ornaments at home though is a fun filled activity but few points must be kept in mind before one starts to make ornaments. The selection of the raw material should be very appropriate. The raw material selected must not be very costly. But the raw material selected should also exude certain amount of elegance from it.

The design selected for the ornaments should not be very difficult to make. This will save a lot of time and energy. Before setting out to design the ornament one must keep in mind the occasion for which it is being designed. The design selected should be in accordance with the occasion or the festival for which it is being designed.

Some of the homemade ornaments

The ornaments designed during the Christmas season should bear an essence of Christmas. The first one in this category is the Christmas card ornament. The Christmas card can be cut triangularly and a hole is punched on the top corner to make it a ring. Embroidery hoop ornaments can be made out of the Christmas cards. Then there are candy ornaments. For this purpose glue can be used to stick the candy to the ornamental sticks. Box ornaments can be made by painting small boxes with lid in varied hues. Then there are recycled ornaments which can be prepared from the old worn out glass ornaments. The old glass ornaments have to be soaked in bleach overnight to remove all the previous worn out decorations. Now the glass ornaments can be designed as per the wish of the designer.

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Face of a human being is a very vital part amongst all the parts that are present. Yes there are much more important organs that are present in human body still the face of a human being lend identity to the human being. It is said that a smile can win million hearts but what if the smile itself is not good? Yes, it may happen that when you laugh or smile or for instance start talking with people then everybody starts avoiding you. It is not that people don’t want to talk with you. It is also not true that you are bad looking because of which everyone is avoiding you. In fact it is the odor that is coming out of your mouth which is making the people avoid you.

Mouth order can be a very serious problem if not addressed at the right time. You might get socially dejected just because of this. Thus mouthwashes are the solution for this problem. There are various reasons because of which odor come out of your mouth. It can be stomach disorder and can also be improper cleaning of teeth. We eat many a times a day but clean our teeth only once. Thus the food particles remain in our mouth which gives birth to various germs. These germs in turn contribute in bad mouth odor. Thus mouthwashes are very necessary. A mouthwash will help you in eliminating bad breathe and will promote gum and mouth health. Though there are many mouthwashes available in the market, homemade mouthwash is preferable.

You can easily make a homemade mouthwash which will help you in the same manner in which the ones available in the market will. Some of the most common mouthwash recipes are: -

1. Rosemary-Mint mouthwash – In order to make this you will require 2 and ½ cups of distilled water, 1 tsp of fresh mint leaves, 1 tsp of rosemary leaves and 1 tsp of anise seeds. Once the ingredients are arranged you will just have to boil the water and add the water and herbs and instill it for 20 minutes. Cool it and your mouthwash is ready.
2. Spearmint Mouthwash – To make this you will need 6 ounces of water, 2 ounces of vodhka, 4 teaspoons of liquid glycerin, 1 teaspoon of aloe vera gel and 10-15 drops of spearmint essential oil. Once arranged boil the water and vodhka and then add glycerin and aloe vera gel. Add the spearmint oil and shake it well. Pour it into the bottle and keep it tight.

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Exchange of gifts is an age old practice that is done in order to express one’s love and gratitude towards another. The gifts can be in any form depending upon the occasion and the person that it is being gifted to. Previously the gifts had a very personal touch as they were generally homemade but the extreme motion of the mundane world has taken its toll on the quality of the gifts as well. The gifts are now mostly readymade articles available in the market. The amount of gifts exchanged has also increased as they are subsidiary to inter personal communication these days. Thus the gifts has also lost the personal ouch they had before and has become a part of the crowd. With the increase in demand of the gifts the supply in the retail store has also increased paramount. The gifts available in abundance are devoid of any kind of uniqueness. To bring back the shade of uniqueness and a tinge of emotion to the gifts they can be prepared at home with one’s own hands. The homemade gifts are fats gaining popularity among people as they have been successful in bringing people closer. Several gifts can be put together to prepare a basket of gifts. The ideas for the gifts to be prepared at home have started finding place in every household during the gala occasions.

How to start

In order to make a homemade gift one does not have to be great hands at the arts and crafts. The primary step towards it should be picking up a particular theme for the gift. The theme should be in accordance with the occasions on which the item will be gifted. The next thing that should be identified is the age group of the person to whom the item is to be gifted.

Various items that can be prepared

There are several gift items that can be made at home and there are several gift items that can be customized at home. One of the popular gift items in this regard is the photo frame. The photo frame can be customized to suit the occasion. Their can be several handicrafts that can be prepared at home. There are several gift items that are specialized for a particular festival. There can be Christmas tree for the Christmas. There can be Halloween costumes during the festival of Halloween.

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Fog machines are getting very popular these days among the masses as artificial fog can be produced by this. This fog machine now can be manufactured at home. Thus this article gives an insight into the making and working of a fog machine.

Making of the fog machine

Before setting out to make one fog machine one has to understand the principle behind it. The principle on which the fog machine works is very simple as when compressed air is blown into the mineral oil the outcome is a fog like effect. The primary thing required for the making is a plastic bucket. The plastic bucket should have a capacity of 2 gallons. The plastic bucket should have a snap on lid. There should be 2 feet of copper tubing that has to be bended. The bent on the copper tubing will make it sit on the bottom of the bucket. Then drill hole in the copper tubing so that it has a place of exit from the lid. The copper tubing is then clamped to the lid so that the tubing stay fixed in the position and does not move which can spoil the whole set up. The end of the copper tubing which is at the end of the bucket is being pinched closed. At this end there are several holes being drilled. Generally around 8 holes are being considered as good enough. The holes drilled should be very tiny. More the number of holes more would be the amount of air passing throughout it. This concept must be kept in mind while deciding upon the number of wholes at this end of the copper tubing. The fog is being generated through an ABS tee fitting. The same instrument helps in keeping away bubbling oil from the pipe. A suitable pipe can be attached to the tee in order to send the fog wherever desired. For this purpose even the black corrugated pipes can be used.

The operation of the fog machine

First sufficient amount of mineral oil has to be put at the bottom of the bucket. The mineral oil put should cover the copper tubing. Covering of the copper tubing will not be difficult if it is properly placed at the bottom of the bucket. A source of compressed air has to be attached to the input of the copper tubing. After the air is pressed through the copper tubing the fog will start coming out in few seconds.

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The race of humans has a lot of things in special that separates them from all other living things in this world. One such special feature is the face of human beings. The face of a human being plays a vital role in one’s life. It can be said that a person gets his/her first identity through his/her face. Then there are lot of magical terms associated with this face only and we all know what wonders can a beautiful face can do. Well everyone wants to have a beautiful face. Though that is not much difficult but what is more problematic is to maintain one. There are various factors because of which one can lose the natural glow of his/her face and consequently the charm and beauty of the face.

People have this conception that winters are the major reason for damaging the skin quality. Yes winters do affect by taking away the necessary moisture content from your face. This in turn dries the skin of your face and then consequently it starts losing its original glow. However apart from winter, pollution also plays a vital role in damaging the beauty of your face. Thus facial masks are the answers to such type of problems. Though facial masks are available in the market still homemade facial masks are preferred by everyone.

Facial masks are artificial masks that are prepared from various fruit extracts and other things which help you in retaining the lost nutrients of your face. It cleanses your face and helps you in regaining the lost beauty and glow of your face. There are various facial masks which can be homemade. Some of the prevalent ones are: -

1. Autumn Apple Facial Mask – This is a homemade facial mask which is not only for winters but can be used in your daily life. In order to prepare this facial mask you require ¼ of an apple, 1 teaspoonful of honey and oatmeal. Then you will have to crush the oatmeal and mix it with the other contents in a small bowl. Once mixed apply the paste to your face. After applying leave it for around 10 minutes before rinsing it off.
2. Banana, Yogurt and Honey Facial Mask – This is also a homemade facial mask which has proved effective as a facial mask and also as a tasty dish. In order to make this you will require ½ banana, 2 tablespoon of yogurt and 1 tablespoon of honey. After mixing all the contents apply the paste to your face and leave it for 15-20 minutes. Then rinse it off with the help of cold water.

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Christmas is one of the most popular festivals in the world. The festival brings along moments of joy and happiness to the lives of everyone. The celebrations are on full swing during this time of the year. Christmas is celebrated during the winter season and the atmosphere becomes electrifying with the vibrant colors and the decorations around. The gala occasion is marked with exchange of gifts which has been an integral part of the celebration for ages. The whole process of give and take of the gifts sends across a strong message of camaraderie among the people. It gives a reason to communicate to those who have not been reached all throughout the year. The Christmas gifts have been very popular and thus are available in the market in abundance. During this time the market is flooded with the Christmas gifts and the masses are spoilt for choices. But a recent trend shows that people these days prefer to make homemade Christmas gift. The homemade Christmas gifts definitely lend a personal touch to the process of exchange of gifts. Thus there several of the gift ideas for the Christmas that can be made at home are being shared in this article.

Some of the Christmas gift ideas

The gift ideas for the Christmas depend upon the raw material available and the type of person whom the gift will be given. The most popular gift in this regard is the Christmas tree. The Christmas tree can be prepared from the waste branches and twigs. These branches and twigs can be arranged properly into a Christmas tree. The Christmas tree can be decorated with Christmas green ribbons and jingle bells. Christmas gift for one’s own family can be something which everyone uses together. For this regard the table décor is a very good idea. Holy and ivy can be used to decorate the table décor very beautifully. The table centerpieces can be beautifully designed which is used by everyone. Some of the more personal gifts can be clothes if made at home. The cloth can be a glove, hat, socks, sweaters or ponchos. These are easy to make at home and moreover beautiful decorations on them will make them very special for the Christmas gifts. Some of the other homemade Christmas gifts can be rugs, table covers, bed sheets and many more. They can be beautifully designed to add color to the occasion.

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Making homemade wine is a wonderful and rewarding experience. Not only does it save money, but also the creative process and endless variations ensure you always have a luscious and delectable bouquet to enjoy. Romantic evenings, holidays and any other occasion will be even more special with your own personal, homemade wine to celebrate with. The top two choices of how to make wine without a commercial kit are to use pulp or juice as your starting ingredient.Pulp Fermentation - This traditional process gives the best wine color and flavor. A pulp is made of the fruit and fermentation begins in a bucket. The bucket is called a ‘primary fermentor and the fruit pulp is called ‘must’. Water, sugar and other ingredients are added to the pulp and the fermentor is sealed against air by an airlock (if you’re on a tight budget you can secure plastic wrap around the top with a rubber band).

Juice Fermentation-This beginning fermentation process actually works best for white wine varieties (where final wine color and a deep flavor is not a concern).To make wine by juice fermentation you’ll be using the juices that are extracted from the fruit (by mashing, then straining), or by using a juice concentrate, or by purchasing a wine kit - see the kits at right).The juice, concentrate, or kit contents, are then placed directly into the carboy, bypassing the entire pulp fermentation stage as above.

Ingredients

1. Qt. of fruit, any kind.
2. Package of active yeast.
3. Cups of sugar.
4. 1 gallon of water (separated as 1 cup hot water, 2 cups warm water and 13 cups).
5. Colander or cheeses clothe.
6. Container with tight-fitting lid.

PROCESS

1 Mash and crush the fruit with a spoon or masher and transfer it to the clean, 1-gallon container or jug.

2 Mix the 2 cups of sugar in 1 cup of hot water. Make sure the sugar is completely dissolved. Let this mixture cool to room temperature. Once cooled, add the sugar mixture to the fruit and stir.

3 Dissolve the package of active yeast in 2 cups of warm water. As you mix this, the yeast may foam.

4 Combine the yeast mixture with the fruit and sugar

5 Pour the remaining 13 cups of water into the container and stir the complete mixture.

6 Place the lid on the container and store it in a dark, cool place for 2 to 3 weeks to enable the mixture to ferment.

7 Strain the fermented mixture through a cheesecloth or colander to get a smooth consistency, and pour the finished product into a container for use.

This homemade wine recipe can be made with any type or combination of fruit to suit your personal taste. The wine can be enjoyed immediately after straining, but storing it for a few weeks will allow it to age and develop a more robust, full flavor.

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The word “pizza” is from the Italian word pizza (IPA: /pittsa/), with plural form pizza (IPA: /pit: tse/). The term was originally used to refer to a range of dough-based dishes, and is thought to be derived from Pinza To avoid a soggy crust, most pizza aficionados recommend a pizza stone; the stone absorbs moisture from the dough and provides a uniformly heated surface resulting in a crispier crust. The stone should be preheated for an hour before placing the pizza in for baking. If you prefer a deep-dish pizza, you may wish to invest in a deep-dish pan. If you use a standard pizza pan, don’t use a shiny one. A dark, seasoned surface produces a superior crust. Let everyone choose their toppings for a giant pizza. No more arguing over what kind to order, not to mention the added costs charged by most outlets for mixing toppings. The following are the ingredients needed to make a homemade pizza.

1. Ingredients For the dough
½ tbsp dried yeast
pinch salt
pinch caster sugar
200g/7oz whole meal flour
drizzle olive oil, plus extra for greasing
150ml/5fl oz lukewarm water

2. For the tomato sauce
1 medium onion, finely chopped
2 garlic cloves, crushed
1 tsp dried oregano
400g/14oz can chopped tomatoes
2 tbsp tomato purée
freshly ground black pepper

Method
1. To make the pizza dough, place the yeast, salt, sugar and flour in a large bowl and mix together well.
2. Mix the olive oil with the water in a jug, and then gradually add to the dry ingredients, beating and mixing all the time to create thick dough.
3. Knead it with floured hands, until the mixture is smooth and elastic. This will take about ten minutes.
4. Lightly grease a large bowl with olive oil and place the dough in the bowl. Cover with a tea towel and place somewhere warm (not hot) for about 30 minutes.
5. Knock back the risen dough, by gently punching it back into the bowl, and leave to prove for another 30 minutes.
6. For the tomato sauce, place all of the ingredients into a food processor and blend until smooth.
6. Preheat the oven to 220C/425F/Gas 7.
7. Roll out the pizza dough onto a clean, floured surface to about ½cm/¼in thick.
8. Add the tomato sauce and spread out thinly and evenly across the dough.
9. Add your own topping from the choices below then place into the oven and bake for 8-10 minutes, until golden brown.

Pizzas are acceptable quickie dinners when you are up against the clock, but why relegate pizza as a desperation meal? Making your own at home is really not that difficult or time-consuming. With a bit of careful planning of toppings, you also have a balanced meal all in one simple package. Luckily, most kids adore pizza, so you can enlist your children in the process.

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Lots of people experience the problem of bad breath. Few people grow it due to unhygienic lifestyle like not brushing teeth well and not gargling mouth before and after eating meals. Few people develop due to some kind of oral problem and gum problems. There are type of foods that gives a bad odor from mouth soon after consuming them like onion, chick peas, garlic, radish and many other in list. This type of bad breath problem can be tackled easily with home remedies, in case there are no serious dental or oral problems in the mouth. Good hygiene is the primary and basic thing to tackle and decrease the mouth odor. Brushing teeth for at least twice a day, morning and at night and gargle mouth after each meal, it helps to wash all the traces of the food left in mouth to make create bed smell.

Handy tips from basic homemade things:

1. Chew cardamom and keep them in mouth when mouth is stinking. .
2. Boil cardamom in water and use for gargling after each meal. It helps to avoid bad breathe to some extent.
3. Chewing mint leaves can be helpful reducing the bad breath.
4. Boil few cardamom, lemon leaves and mint leaves in water. Strain this water and use for gargle mouth after meals. It makes breath refreshing.
5. Drink lemon water after food.
6. Basil leaves also helps to reduce bad breath. It can be chewed or can be used for gargle the mouth.
7. Boil cumin seeds basil leaves, mint leaves in water. Drink the water or may use for gargling. It decreases the bad breath since all of them have some cooling agents in them.
8. Keeping a clove in mouth to keep bad breathe at bay.
9. Cinnamon is also great spice to lessen the bad breathes. Boil it in water and use it to gargle to deal with bad breath.
10. Cinnamon sticks are also capable of keeping bad breath away.

By using all such types of spice in daily routine may help to prevent and avoid the bad breath.

Herbal and homemade remedies for bad breath:

One of the easy and best methods is to mix the juice of half a lemon in a small glass of water and gargle with it for some time. It is believed that it helps to fight bad breath and is very easy to do. Cranberries are an added thing which people have found to be helpful when it comes to fighting bad breath. Make an effort to drink cranberry juice often, even just a couple of glasses each day might make a big variation.

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