Category: Tips EN
NEED AN INSTANT PICK-ME-UP?
Having a bad day? Feeling down and uninspired? Snap out of it. Here’s what to do when you’re in the doldrums.
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HOW TO USE EGG SHELLS AS FERTILISER
Eggshells can be a great source of calcium and other minerals for your plants, and they can also help to deter pests such as slugs and snails. Here's how to use eggshells as fertiliser: > Collect your eggshells: Start by saving your eggshells after cooking or baking. Rinse them out and let them dry. > Crush the eggshells: Once the eggshells are dry, crush them into small pieces. You can do...
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GET RID OF LIZARDS WITH PLANTS
Annoyed by lizards and their droppings in your home? These little reptiles play a role in our ecosystem – they eat insects and keep insect populations at bay – so it’s best to drive them out rather than kill them. One natural way to keep them out of your home is by growing some indoor plants. Placing fresh garlic around the house helps too. Here are some plants that can keep lizards away,...
Read More 50 WAYS TO CHILL
Taking breaks helps you maintain your mental and physical health – and to cope better with the ebbs and flows of life. Here are 50 good ways to spend your time and be rejuvenated in body and mind. (Illustration via @LEAD_Coalition)
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PUT OVERRIPE BANANAS TO GOOD USE
Recycle overripe bananas by hanging them up in your garden. Here are the benefits of doing this. 1. Attracts Beneficial Insects. The sweet aroma of overripe bananas attracts butterflies, bees and ladybugs. 2. Nutrient-Rich Compost. After attracting insects, the banana can be added to your compost pile for nutrient-rich soil. 3. Natural Fertiliser. As the banana decomposes, it releases nutrients...
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LIFE LESSONS FROM A TREE
There is so much we can learn simply by looking at a tree and how it lives. Let’s tap into the wisdom of nature and learn important lessons of life from the living world around us.
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BEWARE OF “QR CODE” AND “REWARD POINTS” SCAMS
The public is advised to be vigilant of 2 scam tactics that are now being used to steal money from bank accounts. QR CODE SCAM Be wary of anything claiming to want to reward you. It may be a scam. In a new QR code phishing scam that’s now making the rounds, scammers would distribute gifts (eg: water bottles) with QR codes printed on them. You are told that scanning these codes will reward you...
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