Houseplants are one of the best ways to add some tranquility, purification, and an interesting design feature to your home, workspace or office. Not only are they great to look at but houseplants have associated health benefits, both physically and mentally, as well as other unique properties beyond health and well-being.
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Natural Bug Repellent Solutions
Summer is now in full swing, and that means backyard picnics, trips to the beach, and taking time to cool off indoors.
However, summer is also the time when many household bugs begin to make an appearance, and this can make chilling in the AC a little less appealing!
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Backyard Oasis – A Place to Feed Your Mind and Soul
In today’s day and age, it’s very hard to find a few minutes of peace of quiet. We’re always racing and chasing things while life passes us by. Soon, you’re sitting on your couch, wondering why you’re so tired and stressed all the time. The truth is, you don’t have to be.
There’s one place in the home where you can put your needs first, sit back, relax, and breathe again. Your backyard can be the oasis your mind and body so desperately need. Of course, you’ll need to think of your design if you want to reap its benefits.
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Feng Shui Your Way to Stress-Free Living in 5 Simple Steps
Over time, feng shui has become a decorating phenomena for balancing energy in your home while reaping the benefits of improved living.
This ancient Chinese belief claims that areas in life such as success, health and happiness are heavily affected by a home’s layout or how objects are arranged within living spaces. Feng shui can be a helpful way to fight negative stress or fatigue through calming and relaxing interiors.
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Tidying Up Your Space, Tidying Up Your Mind
New Year’s resolutions often pop up during the start of every January as people rush to make healthier commitments, habits, and changes in their lives. Apart from starting a better diet or fitness routine, cleaning up and properly arranging your surroundings (be it your bedroom, kitchen, or living room); keeping only the things that you need and cherish the most is usually high on the list of to-dos’. However, does tidying up have benefits aside from making your space look neater?
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How to Make Incense with Fresh Flowers and Herbs
There are hundreds of ways to relax and unwind after a long day. You can sip some tea, take a stroll outside and place some incense inside your home.
Filling our space with the right smells can have a relaxing effect on us. Lavender and chamomile, for example, are said to help us sleep. [Read more…] about How to Make Incense with Fresh Flowers and Herbs
