Planting season is here! Are you ready? I am, My seeds are ordered and have arrived and are now waiting for planting. How do you garden? Do you have any gardening tips? I have a few that I find helpful in getting nice juicy fresh veggies as soon as possible. I plant many of my veggies in flower pots by the middle of April. the frost free day for us is about the middle of May. The reason why I do this is so I can move them inside if needed at night. Usually I only need to cover them with some burlap at night. Make sure the soil in the flower pots don't dry up since this is a sure killer of the seedlings. I usually have tomatoes and cucumbers by July 4th.
Another helpful tip i find helpful in a successful garden is to use allot of compost. We also have pet rabbits so I compost their old hay and waste as well. Makes very good fertilizer. I usually have one of the children bring the compost out to the compost bin, the boys especially like this smelly, slimy job. We compost all kinds of veggie waste, fruit waste,like cores, and peels, coffee grinds, tea bags, egg shells etc. They then mix in the dry shredded junk mail, or newspaper, dirty soiled hay, they then hose if well so it is all wet, then they mix it well with a pitch fork. Let it bake in the sun until ready. You may need to occasionally add more compost and water to it, it should be moist but not too soggy, Makes very rich dark soil. Excellent fertilizer.
Wednesday, March 30, 2011
Beautiful Wednesdays!
Beauty tip for the Day
Being truly feminine is a challenge, especially for those who are not, well, slim. In the stores it is hard to find beautiful, yet modest clothes for the plus sized population. Many of them accentuate the shape of the plump woman’s body, and leave things visible that should not be. And if it is not like that, it is dull, and careless looking. How can one look beautiful in a giant black bag? The sections almost always lack color, as if the only color these people can wear is black and white. I like pink, as much as I don’t mind black, it is not styled beautifully in this section…and it gets dull. How can we be beautiful, feminine, and modest?
Well, my #1 tip is, make sure your hair is fixed neatly. Is it sloppy, knotty, or unfixed? (I don’t mean that you can’t let it hang down, but make sure you brush it!) the Bible teaches us in 1 Corinthians 11 that a woman should have long hair. Does your hair go past your shoulders? It seems that many people to day think long hair means “not buzz cut”, or they do not apply the “long hair” principle. Prayerfully ask God about length, but I feel convicted that “to your shoulders” is long hair….
Tip#2, Wear hair bows, head coverings, or hats. They add a beautiful finishing touch to the top of your head, and create a beautiful feminine touch.
Tip#3, wash your face and brush your teeth twice a day. This helps your face stay beautiful. I also would suggest steering away from much eye makeup. This is the only makeup mentioned in the Bible that is described as wrong. It was always to allure boys. I knew girls who went crazy on their eye makeup to attract boys. In fact, all you could see is that the girl has a lot of makeup on. Learn to appreciate the natural face God gave you. He painted it Himself!
Tip #4, wear an apron! Especially during the day while you are home! It makes a nice touch, and for me it helps keep me motivated. Perhaps you can wear a nice scarf or necklace when you go out. Wear simple jewelry though, not big and gaudy, but simple sweet pearls, or small gold necklaces. The big bulky stones will not help you look prettier…maybe just a bit bigger…
Tip #5, wear a sleeveless top (not a tank top, but a shirt with small sleeves and a pretty material and design.) that is not form fitting, with a tee shirt underneath, or in the cold, take advantage of cardigans that are only buttoned at the top. This is cute and beatifying, plus, you aren’t proclaiming to the whole world that you are not small.
Tip#6 , Never wear pants!!! They are not modest plus, on a larger figure, it doesn’t help make you look small. Wear a flowing skirt, not a form fitting one. They are hard to walk in! don’t let the skirt go above the bottom of your knee.
Tip# 7 wear dresses! Wear ones where the waist comes right below the bosom or that does not have one. They middle waist or low waist does not make you look slimmer!
Tip# 8 make your own clothes. Wear lots of feminine colors. pinks, blues, greens, purples, whites, yellows, you name it! It helps you feel feminine! Making your own clothes allows you to create the perfect fit, and get the colors you want!
Tip #9, work out! Even if you don’t loose weight, it helps to contract your muscles, which automatically makes you feel healthier and look more slim. Drink lots of water too to prevent dry skin.
Tip #10, use natural cleaners. I use glycerin soaps in my hair, and haven’t needed any conditioner since! My hair feels soft and silky now. Use natural scents too, like lavender oil, sandalwood, rose…. Look and smell feminine!
The most important thing is to appreciate the way God made you, and to take care of your body, so you can bring Him glory!
God bless your endeavors!
- Delighted daughter
Being truly feminine is a challenge, especially for those who are not, well, slim. In the stores it is hard to find beautiful, yet modest clothes for the plus sized population. Many of them accentuate the shape of the plump woman’s body, and leave things visible that should not be. And if it is not like that, it is dull, and careless looking. How can one look beautiful in a giant black bag? The sections almost always lack color, as if the only color these people can wear is black and white. I like pink, as much as I don’t mind black, it is not styled beautifully in this section…and it gets dull. How can we be beautiful, feminine, and modest?
Well, my #1 tip is, make sure your hair is fixed neatly. Is it sloppy, knotty, or unfixed? (I don’t mean that you can’t let it hang down, but make sure you brush it!) the Bible teaches us in 1 Corinthians 11 that a woman should have long hair. Does your hair go past your shoulders? It seems that many people to day think long hair means “not buzz cut”, or they do not apply the “long hair” principle. Prayerfully ask God about length, but I feel convicted that “to your shoulders” is long hair….
Tip#2, Wear hair bows, head coverings, or hats. They add a beautiful finishing touch to the top of your head, and create a beautiful feminine touch.
Tip#3, wash your face and brush your teeth twice a day. This helps your face stay beautiful. I also would suggest steering away from much eye makeup. This is the only makeup mentioned in the Bible that is described as wrong. It was always to allure boys. I knew girls who went crazy on their eye makeup to attract boys. In fact, all you could see is that the girl has a lot of makeup on. Learn to appreciate the natural face God gave you. He painted it Himself!
Tip #4, wear an apron! Especially during the day while you are home! It makes a nice touch, and for me it helps keep me motivated. Perhaps you can wear a nice scarf or necklace when you go out. Wear simple jewelry though, not big and gaudy, but simple sweet pearls, or small gold necklaces. The big bulky stones will not help you look prettier…maybe just a bit bigger…
Tip #5, wear a sleeveless top (not a tank top, but a shirt with small sleeves and a pretty material and design.) that is not form fitting, with a tee shirt underneath, or in the cold, take advantage of cardigans that are only buttoned at the top. This is cute and beatifying, plus, you aren’t proclaiming to the whole world that you are not small.
Tip#6 , Never wear pants!!! They are not modest plus, on a larger figure, it doesn’t help make you look small. Wear a flowing skirt, not a form fitting one. They are hard to walk in! don’t let the skirt go above the bottom of your knee.
Tip# 7 wear dresses! Wear ones where the waist comes right below the bosom or that does not have one. They middle waist or low waist does not make you look slimmer!
Tip# 8 make your own clothes. Wear lots of feminine colors. pinks, blues, greens, purples, whites, yellows, you name it! It helps you feel feminine! Making your own clothes allows you to create the perfect fit, and get the colors you want!
Tip #9, work out! Even if you don’t loose weight, it helps to contract your muscles, which automatically makes you feel healthier and look more slim. Drink lots of water too to prevent dry skin.
Tip #10, use natural cleaners. I use glycerin soaps in my hair, and haven’t needed any conditioner since! My hair feels soft and silky now. Use natural scents too, like lavender oil, sandalwood, rose…. Look and smell feminine!
The most important thing is to appreciate the way God made you, and to take care of your body, so you can bring Him glory!
God bless your endeavors!
- Delighted daughter
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