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corpse-boy:

Have you noticed the Mosquitos are already out! Here is a homemade trap to help keep you and the kiddos from being a blood donor!!!

HOMEMADE MOSQUITO TRAP:
Items needed:
1 cup of water
1/4 cup of brown sugar
1 gram of yeast
1 2-liter bottle

HOW:
1. Cut the plastic bottle in half.
2. Mix brown sugar with hot water. Let cool. When cold, pour in the bottom half of the bottle.
3. Add the yeast. No need to mix. It creates carbon dioxide, which attracts mosquitoes.
4. Place the funnel part, upside down, into the other half of the bottle, taping them together if desired.
5. Wrap the bottle with something black, leaving the top uncovered, and place it outside in an area away from your normal gathering area. (Mosquitoes are also drawn to the color black.)

REBLOGGING BECAUSE IMPORTANT

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turningheadsfitness:

Yoga Links for Beginners. 

No dvd’s, no payments, just real yoga/ 

• Ekart Yoga Online - Video Classes 
• Seated Poses
• Standing Poses 
• Yes- You- Can Yoga advanced pose build up. 
• Yoga 101 Slideshow

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justdonttellonme:

Recipes for smoothies that actually aid in weight loss

There are 23 total in the link below, so if the ones I’ve posted here don’t interest you, check out the others to find something you might like~

PEANUT BUTTER AND BANANA

• Half of one banana
• 1/2 cup smooth or crunchy low-fat peanut butter
• 1/2 cup of non-fat milk
• 6 ice cubes
• 1 tablespoon of chocolate whey protein powder
• Place all of the ingredients into the blender and blend until smooth.

WATERMELON

• 6 cups of seedless watermelon, chopped
• 1 cup of lemon sherbet, non-fat milk, or low-fat vanilla yogurt
• 12 ice cubes
• Put half the watermelon in the blender and blend until smooth, then add half of the ice and sherbet; blend until smooth. Repeat the process with the rest of the ingredients.

KIWI AND HONEYDEW

• 2 cups of honeydew, cubed
• 1 Granny Smith apple, chopped
• 1 kiwi fruit, peeled and chopped
• 2 tablespoons of sugar
• 1 tablespoon of lemon juice
• 1 cup of ice cubes
• Place the honeydew, kiwi, apple, sugar, and lemon juice into the blender and blend until it’s smooth, then add the ice cubes and blend until the mixture is slushy.

MANGO SURPRISE

• 1/4 cup of cubed mangoes
• 1/4 cup of ripe avocado, mashed
• 1/2 cup of mango juice
• 1/4 cup of fat-free vanilla yogurt
• 1 tablespoon of juice
• 1 tablespoon of sugar
• 6 ice cubes
• Add all the ingredients into the blender and blend until smooth.

APPLE 

• 1/2 cup of skim milk or soy milk
• 6 ounces of vanilla yogurt
• 1 teaspoon of apple pie spice
• 1 medium-sized, chopped apple
• 2 tablespoons of cashew butter
• 6 ice cubes
• Place all the ingredients in the blender and then blend until smooth; best eaten with a spoon!

These all look so yummy! I think I’ll try the apple one first… or maybe the kiwi? but the mango peach looks so delicious!! oh no, can’t decide!

FULL SOURCE AND RECIPES HERE

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thealisabeth:

ContrivedtoCharm’s absolutely exquisite leather ribcage corset belt!

Okay, I really want this.

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sassyyogi:

yoga series for beginners (i)! <:

some of you guys have mentioned that it would be nice if i can include some beginner poses for yoga, and so this yoga guide is for those of you who want to get acquainted with yoga, but not quite sure how. below is a detailed description for each and every pose, and it’s a good series to start with <: 

1. downward facing dog

start off in this position, making sure that your hips are pushed towards the ceiling, your heels reaching (or touching) the floor, and your arm pits opening towards the side, squeezing the shoulder blades on your back and letting your heart sink towards the floor. pedal your legs from side to side to ease into the pose. 

continue breathing slowly and it is a nice relaxing position. you should feel a nice stretch at your calves. gently close your eyes and stay in this position for about 10 breaths. 

2. three legged dog

lift up your right leg, and while doing so, press your left feet towards the ground, grounding your position. make sure that your hips are still leveled, while reaching your right leg as high up as possible. 

make sure that equal weight is still distributed on both your right and left hand side. continue stretching upwards and breathe deeply. stay in this position for about 10 breaths.

3. after which, bend your right knee to meet your forehead. a couple things to note:

• tilt forward as you shift your right knee towards your forehead such that your shoulder is directly above your wrists
• hunch your back and engage your core muscles
• make sure that you are at the tips of the left toes
• you can alternate between #2 and #3 a couple of times, holding pose #3 for a few breaths at the last alternation. 

4. lunge

from #3, bring your right leg all the way to the front, coming to a forward lunge. make sure that your knee is directly above your ankle, tent your hands such that only your fingerpads are touching the floor, and reach your heart forward. 

you can choose to close your eyes and stay in this pose for a few breaths. 

5. warrior II

once you are ready, reach your hands towards the sky and come to warrior II pose. a few things to note:

• make sure that your left feet is entirely on the floor, parallel to the back of your mat. 
• your right knee should be directly above your right ankle. do not go beyond your right ankle, as that might injure your knee. 
• shift your right knee slightly towards the right, such that your knee is not collapsing towards the left side. 
• engage your core and power up your quads, and at the same time, keep your arms straight and light. 
• stay in this position for around 5 to 10 breaths.

6. exalted warrior

from warrior II, lean back and raise your right arm towards the sky. shift your gaze towards your right hand as well. bend your back but at the same time, do not put all your weight on your left hand. your left hand should still be placed lightly on the back of your left thighs. 

you should feel a nice stretch on the right side of your torso. stay in this position for about 5 to 10 breaths. remember to continue to engage your legs and your core muscles.

7. triangle pose

after that, move your torso towards the front, keeping your right knee bent, and make sure that your right arm is in front of your right knee. your right elbow and right knee should touch, forming a nice triangle between your torso, your arm, and your thigh. 

open your heart up towards the sky and do not hunch your back, making sure that you form a nice, straight plane. you should feel a stretch along the left side of your torso. 

if you feel stable enough, shift your gaze up towards the sky, looking at your left hand. continue to power up your back leg, do not shift your body weight on to your right leg. stay here for 5 to 10 breaths.

8. downward dog

return to your downward facing dog, and repeat the sequence (2 - 7) again on the opposite side. 

9. child’s pose

after completing the sequence on the other side, return to child’s pose. 

big toes to kiss, place your knees on the edge of your mat, allowing your torso to fall gently in between your thighs. place your forehead on the ground, and your arms gently beside your head. 

melt your torso in between your thighs, and you should feel a bit of sensation in your hips. it is a great passive hip opening pose. you can stay there as long as you want.

Remember (CAUTION):

• always listen to your body. if a certain pose gets too intense for you, back off. when holding on to a pose, always remember to breathe deeply, as that would help you ease into a pose more easily. 

Benefits:

• helps to decrease back and shoulder pains
• improves blood circulation
• stretches and strengthens the thighs and calves muscles
• strengthens the back and leg muscles
• opens up the ribs 

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runningoffyourproblems:

It’s late, you’re excited to get some sleep when all hell breaks loose. Your mouth is dry, your brain’s running a mile a minute, and you can’t get comfortable. You’re having trouble sleeping and here’s a few life hacks to help: 

• Set up a routine or bed time ritual. Have you ever noticed that guardians go through the same notions when putting their kids to bed? For example: Bath time, jammies, story, sleep. This repetition of events let’s your brain know it’s time to wind down. Come up with your own bed time ritual! Make sure it’s soothing, low energy, and something you can do every night. (Some soothing activities that you might look into: Drinking a cup of warm milk, yoga, playing classical or soft music [aim for things without a fast tempo or words], taking a warm bath or shower, light a few candles, meditation, a call to your parents or significant other, cuddling with a pet, getting into your pajamas, journaling.)

• Avoid drinking anything caffeinated before bed. This includes sodas, coffees, and energy drinks. Caffeine helps your brain clock in overtime. Your mind screams, “PARTY” as your sleepy body craves sleep. Put down the Starbucks at least a few hours before it’s time to hit the hay. 

• Your bed, as many people say jokingly, is one of your best friends. We never want to leave it! And that’s a major problem. The activity you use your bed for should be limited to what you traditionally think of as “bed activities.” Don’t study in your bed or spend time in it while you’re awake if you don’t have to. Using your bed for sleeping will help your brain begin to associate it with rest instead of the other 10,000 things you could be doing there.

• Also, take the time to make your bed in the morning. By making your bed, turning down the covers at night becomes a part of your ritual. It signifies the end of yesterday and starting fresh- don’t sleep on past problems.

• One of the major characteristics of insomnia is the overactive mind. Keep a pen and paper by your bed so you’re prepared when inspiration strikes. Instead of dwelling on how great your ideas are, write them down, let them go, and deal with them in the morning. 

• The time you go to sleep at night is important and a part of your ritual. Have you ever noticed how exhausted everyone is on Mondays? It’s because the weekend is the time to “catch up” on sleep for many people. What most don’t know is that you can’t make up on lost sleep. That’s like not eating for seven days and then eating a week’s worth of food in one day to try and compensate. Your body needs sleep and it’s recommended you keep the same bed time and wake-up time every day. Trying to catch up on sleep throws your body’s schedule off; That’s why Mondays hurt so badly. 

• When it comes to food and sleeping you’ve got to get it just right. Going to sleep on a full stomach can cause indigestion, heartburn, nightmares, and flat out insomnia. But nothing says, “WAKE UP” like a growling stomach either. Eat enough throughout your day and try to give yourself an hour or more between a meal and sleep. If you’re hungry, a light snack before your bedtime ritual should be fine. 

• If worse comes to worst and sleep is simply not in the cards, you might want to seek professional help. Persistant insomnia can be more than just annoying and some people can benefit from a therapist or doctor’s intervention. 

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dolldelight:

For the detailed tutorial please visit [here].

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