Four Ways to Keep Spiders Out of Your Home

December 5, 2019 by Leave a Comment

Most species of spider do not pose a threat to humans, but that doesn’t stop a large portion of the world’s population having an irrational fear of them. If you’re one of the many people that do not feel comfortable when a spider joins you in your home, then you need to stop inviting your little eight-legged friends in. Only when you make an active effort to deter arachnids will they actually get the hint and leave you alone. 

Here are four ways that you can keep spiders out of your home:

Invest in a spider catcher

Unsurprisingly, spider catchers serve one purpose and one purpose only: they catch spiders. Importantly, this type of device picks up arachnids gently and without harm, which makes using one ethically sound. If you don’t want the injury or even death of an eight-legged creature weighing heavy on your conscious after you remove one from your home, then, a spider catcher is definitely something you should be investing in.

De-clutter your home

Spiders aren’t very sociable creatures. If they’re given half a chance to hide away and avoid being seen by anybody, you best believe that they will (quite literally in some cases) jump at the chance. A sensible course of action to take, then, is to de-clutter your home and get rid of all potential spider hideaways.

In this instance, one of the best things that you can do is pack your worldly belongings into plastic storage containers. Not only are they harder for spiders to crawl into, but you’ll actually be able to look through your perspex boxes to see if there are in fact any spiders inside of them. 

Get the experts in

Of course, you shouldn’t enlist the help of an expert spider catcher if you only have one or two eight-legged creatures running around your home. That would just be a colossal waste of their time and your money. If your premises are ever infested with arachnids, however, you shouldn’t have any qualms in taking such a serious course of action. You don’t want an infestation of anything, be it spiders or ants or fleas or ticks.

When you decide to wage war on the colony of spiders that have taken up residence in your home, you should start by calling an expert such as Moxie Pest Control. Click here to find out what specific pest services they can offer you.

Try natural remedies

Keeping spiders out of your home doesn’t have to be a particularly time-consuming or costly task. If you simply fill your home with the following natural remedies, you should see less and less arachnids appearing in your home. The best thing of all? These remedies won’t cause you or the spiders that attempt to enter your home any harm.

Here are ten natural remedies you should get a hold of if you’re serious about keeping spiders at bay:

  • Essential oils
  • Vinegar
  • Eucalyptus
  • Citrus
  • Conkers
  • Cedar
  • Garlic
  • Lavender
  • Lemon balm
  • Mint

Spiders might not be particularly dangerous, but they’re not all that pleasant either. If you want to keep them out of your home, you should seriously consider putting the above advice into practice.

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5 beautiful day trips in the Marseille region

December 2, 2019 by Leave a Comment

Marseille is one of the most popular cities in France, encompassing natural beauty, cultural heritage, and a buzzing social scene. However, those planning to visit in 2020 should also look at some of the incredible locations nearby that make excellent excursions. 

 

  • Aix-en-Provence

 

Take it slow in the ancient capital of the Provence, making plenty of time to admire the architectural wonders on display in the “City of Fountains”. You’ll find literally hundreds of these monuments to the city’s ancient Roman heritage in dozens of different styles, but a top pick is the Fontaine des Quatre-Dauphins in the historic Mazarin district, which features four adorable dolphins spurting water.

Many are drawn here by the weekly market that features artisans, crafters, and food producers, but the market also represents Aix-en-Provence’s incredible cultural history, which is also on display at the Tapestry Museum and in the Musée Granet’s extensive Impressionist collection.

 

  • Arles and the Baux des Provence

 

Arles is a traditional Provençal town, where you can stroll down tree-lined streets and stop for a coffee at an outdoor café in a shady public square. It’s what artists and visionaries have been doing here for years. 

In fact, Vincent van Gogh featured the Place du Forum in his painting “Café Terrace at Night”. Other locations he painted can be found along the Van Gogh Trail, while some of his paintings can currently be found at the Cathédrale des images in the Baux des Provence. 

This a great day trip to do in the winter months, combining two beautiful locations for the culture lovers out there and avoiding the intense heats and crowds that can restrict your enjoyment. Be aware though that you may need to look into car hire at Marseille airport to do both comfortably in one day. (You can save up to 30% on your car rental by clicking here.)

 

  • Calanques

 

This beautiful coastal area between Marseilles and Cassis features some unusual, but magnificent natural scenery, with narrow fiord-like coves cut deep into limestone rock to create pools of seawater, while the light reflecting off the white limestone makes the water appear a beautiful turquoise colour. It’s the perfect place to sunbathe and get some stunning Instagram shots.

This is also a great place for nature lovers because the Calanques’ unique environment has attracted dozens of rare plant species, as well as plenty of wildlife.

Sporty types will also enjoy all of the outdoor activities on offer here, including:

  • hiking
  • swimming
  • scuba diving
  • snorkelling
  • kayaking
  • rock climbing
  • (electric) mountain biking

 

  • Salon de Provence

 

This small town, located on the edge of the Plaine de la Crau, is steeped in history from the ancient Roman site on the Hill of Valdemech to the fortress-like Château de l’Empéri (“Emperor’s Castle”), built at the request of the Archbishops of Arles between the 12th and 15th centuries.

When visiting the château, called “Emperor’s Castle” because Salon (and the rest of Provence) fell to the German emperors in 1032, you can also admire the Chapel of Saint-Cathérine, which was built in the 12th century.

While in Salon de Provence, you can also visit the Maison de Nostradamus, which was the residence of the 16th-century astronomer Nostradamus and now serves as a museum. It features historical editions of Nostradamus’ prophecies, some personal effects, and a reproduction of his study.

 

  • Nîmes

 

Roughly an hour drive from Marseilles into the neighbouring Languedoc region, Nîmes is filled with ancient Roman monuments, including an amphitheatre, the Arènes, and a completely intact classical Roman temple, the Maison Carrée.

It’s also a delightfully different area to visit because of its location between Provence and Catalonia, meaning that you can see the French and Spanish influences of both provinces. This is best showcased in the cultural events, outdoor performances, and festivals that fill up the calendar during the spring and summer months.

The biggest event is the Festival de Nîmes, held over June and July, which attracts large crowds with music concerts held at the amphitheatre that we spoke about earlier.

If you happen to visit in winter, there are always exhibits worth your while in the Carré d’Art or any of the other museums and with plenty of sunshine the parcs and historic monuments are just as beautiful as in the warmer days.

You now have plenty of options for exciting day trips on your next Marseille holiday, no matter what time of year you go!

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6 Major Dress Trends in the Indian Fashion Industry

December 2, 2019 by Leave a Comment

Nowadays, there are many Indian designers from upcoming ones to the celebrated ones. All of them aim to design new and fresh models of Indian dresses for each season. The style is based on the ethnic pieces that are available that are enhanced in to new styles, patterns and designs to form a new fusion look. Also, embroidery and embellishments are experimented in new ways. That create the most current and beautiful Indian dresses that trend for different seasons. This intricate and exquisite attires are popular not only in India but also around other parts of the world. This trending pieces are not limited to a certain age group but are ideal for the Indian girls and women. Below are some of the major dress trend that you can find in the Indian fashion industry.

 

Patchwork high-low Anarkali 

 

This is a designer Anarkali that is fit for the bride and also for a guest at the wedding. It is a stunning piece that has large flowers stitched on the bodice part of the dress. Plus, they can go all the way to the shoulder straps as you prefer them. The patchwork sets it apart and you can go further and wear a high low Anarkali with it. This is an elegant piece but ensure that you do not overdo the flower patches on the dress. To show off both the Anarkali design and the flowers as well for both of them to set the dress apart. Pair with a matching pant style salwar. The right color for this Anarkali piece is a dark shade to showcase the flowers that are in a bright color like beige and off white.

 

Printed Lehenga style saree 

 

The ever-changing fashion in the Indian industry has brought about the fusion mix that is evident in the current Indian dresses. For instance, the saree and the Lehenga are converted to be one piece and you can wear it in print, embroidered or other designs and patterns that you love. It is a modern outfit where you get a complete garment of a saree from a Lehenga that is accentuated with the dupatta. Choose a Lehenga choli set in print with a colored dupatta to drape it into a saree. The transformation is a beautiful Lehenga style saree that is trending currently. As for the prints, large bold prints are best either floral or abstract.

The kurta style trend 

The kurta is a versatile piece that is trending among girls and women. For instance, a popular piece is the straight cut kurta that is a simple design among most salwar suits. This kurta look can easily be achieved with any kind of material and is suitable for any event. Either as an office wear Kurtis or even for traditional events. It has some intricate work in most pieces and its style is ever-present whether it is in silk or cotton. Another kurta style trend that is a favorite among the women in the long woven net kurta. The woven net is what adds to its charm and it’s the reason why women love this kurta piece. It is a stunning piece for a night party or evening functions. There are other kurta style pieces and designers are working to get more of them in different designer pieces.

The trendy suits 

There are many types of Indian suits from georgette suits, crepe suits and others that have different types of embellishments. The georgette suits are made of great fabric that is commonly used in a lot of Indian garments. A suit in this material is a long Indian dress that comes out as a dazzling piece. It has embroidery that gives it that stunning finish. It is best adorned for special occasions like festivals and weddings. Another popular suit is the cool crepe designer suit. When worn with a bold contrasting jacket it stands out elegantly among other outfits. Other traditional suits like a long Indian dress accessorized with bells is an interesting look that is catching on. When worn as simple kurta it changes the dress into a beautiful ensemble.

Anarkali with a twist

The traditional Anarkali has not been left out among other major trends. There is the layered Anarkali suit whereby it is an Indian dress but the bottom half is not the same piece. The bottom can be a matching skirt or a three-layered piece with a beautiful border of gold or silver. This layered Anarkali is best for the special occasion due to its rich look. The petal cut Anarkali is a perfect head-turner of the Anarkali with a twist. The petal cuts on the upper part of the suit make the outfit look stylish. Wear this Anarkali piece with no dupatta for it is a style statement the way it is.

 

The salwar suit

There are many types of salwar suits that are common among Indian women. However, the pant style salwar set and the floor-length salwar suit are always trending. The pant style salwar suit is a favorite piece for the youth since it is a modern design. Choose one in georgette material with delicate embroidery to give it that dazzling finish. Another one with great options is the floor-length salwar suit. This fashionable piece has the length of the kameez at floor-length as the lehengas. Hence you can style with many options for the salwar to wear to your latest occasion.

To sum up, there are many dress trends in the Indian fashion industry. Plus, more are being created by designers. These outfits are the best for girls and women as well for they are the most current models. The varieties are from all the different attires of Indian outfits and a mix of some contemporary pieces. Try some of them in different colors and designs to see the ones that suit you best to attend different ceremonies and festivals. As the Indian dresses are taking a more modern trend it is vital to have one or two of these pieces in your trending collection.

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Fall-Winter Style Guide: Pants Every Woman Must Own

December 2, 2019 by Leave a Comment

Have you recently been crushing over those trending black leather pants and want to include it in your wardrobe? But then, you’re even eyeing on the checked straight trousers that you saw online the other day.

It’s okay, don’t feel guilty because you can never have too many pants and to be honest, there is no such thing as that.

Now that you’re obsessing over upgrading your wardrobe with smarter pieces, we suggest that you include all or at least a few of these pant styles. You can trust them for a great look anytime and they will definitely help you rock the day. So, stop by, have a look, and shop these cozy yet amazing styles.

Get work-ready with your warm wool trousers 

So, it’s that time of the season again. Trade your chinos, coloured cotton trousers, and flared pants for warm wool trousers. Wide-leg or loose-fit, checkered or striped, choose any of these for your work and pair them with your regular blazers, blouses, and work boots/shoes. Not only can you pull off this look while at work, but it works amazingly well when the weekend hits. Slip into them and you are ready for an essential meetup. 

Leather pants, perfect for your date night

Well, holiday dressing was never this easy.

Skip that repeated dress blunder and instead invest in good quality leather pants which you can team up different blouses on different occasions. They are just perfect as they add a lot of glam and fab to any simple outfit. Besides, add ankle-length boots to your look and you are ready to rock any day or party. Besides, you surely will make a lot of heads turn on your date night.

Velvet trousers to slay at night

Why not put your chic face on with velvet trousers this winter? These are perfect for the night owls who love to party and can’t get enough of the fabric. Make sure you choose a bit relaxed fit and avoid skinny styles as it is more about embracing the laid back ensemble. Pair it with a chic sweater or blouse and you are all set to celebrate Christmas and the New Year. You can add an additional layer of a statement coat or jacket to keep yourself warm. 

Track pants for a ‘not-so-sporty’ vibe

Do you ever wonder how you can flaunt your style with a pair of athleisure posh trackies? 

Choose your navy or black track pants and club them with a shirt, chic sweater and heels. And, you are already smartened up for your office. However, for other informal engagements, simply add trainers and you’re done.

A pair of jeggings to the rescue

Ditch your skinny denim for the comfy jeggings when you want to just chill or are on the move. Bank upon them anytime and you will never be dissatisfied. They look a lot more attractive than those baggy sweatpants and are extremely comfortable. So, make your errands effortlessly chic with a pair of trendy jeggings. Pair them with your best sneakers and add an additional layer which can be a suitable option for your holiday mornings. 

Final Word

Now that you’re aware of the winter pants which are doing the rounds this season, make sure to add these to your wardrobe. These will not only keep you warm and cozy throughout but also are the perfect way to slay any outfit. 

Meanwhile, all security providers and law enforcement professionals can be rest assured as you can easily carry or conceal (if you wish to) your Safariland holsters on all of the aforementioned styles. After all, what’s better than ‘work and slay’. Happy shopping! 

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6 ways to build funds for your next family vacation

December 2, 2019 by Leave a Comment

When you lead a busy, hectic life – let’s face it, who doesn’t? It’s always nice to have something to look forward to. Weekends come and go, but it’s often the annual family vacation that most families count down to every year. Arranging a vacation requires a lot of financial planning.  One way that families reduce the financial burden of organizing a family vacation is by booking it well in advance and paying in smaller instalments so they can spread out the cost. 

Wondering how else you can build up your funds for your next family vacation? Check out 6 ideas below.

Check you’re getting what you’re entitled to

The cost of living is increasing but sadly our salaries don’t often reflect that rise. Therefore, it’s always a good idea to check that you’re receiving the benefits that you’re entitled to. Whether you’re on a lower income, a single parent or even a veteran who’s recently left the military – check out disabledvets.com to find out more about your veteran benefits – you could be entitled to more money than you think, that will not only help towards the day to day life of raising a family but also relieve some of the financial pressure you’re under. 

Try to earn a little more

You probably already have a job, and when you have small children at home it might be difficult to dedicate more time to earn more money. However, there are ways you can earn a little more without leaving your children in expensive day care centres or with babysitters. For example, you can declutter your home and sell any items you no longer want online. Start a small side hustle from your living room, such as sewing services, freelance writing, or even selling baked goods. 

Cancel your gym membership

Are you one of the thousands of people who took out a gym membership with the best intentions yet haven’t been for months? If you’re not making the most of your gym membership then simply cancel it as soon as possible. Even if you enjoy using the gym, opt to work out at home instead with some basic equipment or follow workouts online. 

Get rid of your landline

If you have a landline, ask yourself why? Does anyone actually call you on it? Apart from telemarketers of course! Have it removed and save the money into your vacation fund instead. Most people communicate via their smartphones these days! 

Pay with cash

We all know that paying with card or contactless is quicker and more convenient than cash. However, it can often lead to overspending. Take out however much cash you think you might need at the beginning of the week and simply try not to spend it all. You’ll be amazed how much you resist spending when you have the money physically in your hand. 

Buy second hand

Kids need a new t-shirt? Or maybe you need a new handbag? Head to your local charity shop and see what you can find. You’ll be amazed at the quality of items you’ll find.

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Best Places to Install CCTV Cameras for Businesses

December 2, 2019 by Leave a Comment

CCTV cameras are one of the most cost-effective ways to secure your workplace. Surveillance cameras with highly advanced technology allow businesses to lower risk by protecting their assets with continuous monitoring of their areas. If you want to secure your workplace, you can easily find the best CCTV camera company in Birmingham on the internet.  Here are some of the best places to install surveillance cameras for business.

Entry and exit points

Statistics have revealed that 74% of burglars enter homes or offices through the front door. Hence, it is very important to secure the entry and exit points. Installing CCTV cameras at the front/back doors will allow you to keep track of who is entering your premises and if their entry is authorized or they have trespassed. CCTV systems will also protect your employees both directly and indirectly. When installed at the entry/exit points they can record the suspicious activities and allow security officers to take action on it.

Installing monitors near the entrance can also be a great idea. This will make visitors aware that they are under observation right from the moment they step in your organization. In addition, you can place a camera near the monitor to get a better facial image of the visitor when he observes the footage on the screen.

Reception

The next important place to be covered with surveillance cameras is your office reception. The reception is a high-traffic spot and it is also the first area where outsiders step into when they enter your premises. This location can also provide you with clear and identifiable images of the employees and outsiders. If the size of your reception counter is large, you can install a wide range CCTV camera.

If you feel that installing a CCTV camera at the reception is a flagrant violation of your worker’s trust, you could consider placing a covert camera which can merge with the office décor. For instance, you can place the cameras in clocks, camera frames, sprinkler heads, smoke detectors and so on. Keep in mind that using covert cameras may give rise to certain legal issues. Hence, you must be mindful of the laws in your state before using these cameras.

Parking area

Your parking area also needs CCTV surveillance. CCTV cameras in the parking area deter burglars from targeting your employees and customers when they’re walking to their cars. Parking CCTV systems can record license plate numbers, which can be helpful if a burglary or some other crime takes place. Surveillance cameras in this area will help in settling auto collision disputes and they can also help you in getting a discount from your insurance provider. Cameras that can pan and zoom by remote control will be a great choice to install in the parking area.

Warehouse

Your warehouse is where you store all your inventory, and hence it can become a major target for burglary. You can protect your warehouse by installing CCTV cameras at various locations within and outside your warehouse. Ensure that the warehouse is well-lit all the time so that you can get clear recording and images.

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How Can I Update My Fashion?

November 27, 2019 by Leave a Comment

Dressing can be more of a headache than we realize. You might have an event to attend or meeting with friends, but nothing you put on works. Our clothes are important to us and you want to look good. It’s difficult to find our fashion sense when lost on where to look. Your closet is outdated with clothes you’ve kept since the wedding or back in high school. Now, you’d like a style and your current clothes are no longer doing it for you. Here are some ways to update your fashion.

DIY

Years ago, everyone what running to wear a certain brand name that appeared on their clothing. Today, it seems we’re in a world where everyone wants to create their voice through their outfits. Styles are being created with mismatch particles of clothing many of us thought never went together. Try your own do-it-yourself fashion if that’s what makes you happy. No one said you had to fall in line with a fashion trend. You might consider adding gold beads to your wardrobe. That is always a classic look.

Online

It’s best to use the internet to look at different styles of people that either look like you or have the same body. Too many of us spend time looking at clothes that fit perfectly on someone else. Yet, you know the outfit you’re staring at won’t get past your hips. Browse online to find clothes that catch your eye. Do searches on what’s fashionable for your body and skin tone. This is a great help when you don’t have the skills to match colors. Research what goes with certain shirts or pants. You may find some articles of clothing just don’t go together.

Friends

Find and talk with that friend who always seems to look great in their clothes. Ask them to help you with your fashion style. They probably can take you shopping for those perfect outfits that work best with your look. Let them see the inside of your closet. This way they can assist in helping you throw away clothes that simply don’t work for you anymore. These types of people can help you reshape your entire wardrobe. Call them before going to an important event where peers might be present. Make sure you send a photo of what you plan to wear. Listen to their tips, so you can at least dress without making additional fashion mistakes.

Magazines

Magazines are a great resource for getting in touch with trends or the latest fashion. Though you may not look like the models, you can get some good ideas for outfits. Use as magazines that feature high-end clothes, casual, or for the home. Download a magazine application so you can refer back to it when thinking about what to wear. You’ll be happy you have this quick access to a fashion outfit when in a hurry.

These are some of the ways to update your fashion. Go online and look at different images of people wearing clothes you are attracted to. See how they wear each article of clothing and how they match. There are a plethora of photos to examine online that match your tastes. 

Consider do-it-yourself style when looking at fashion. Create your trend as many are today. Find clothes at the thrift shop that are a little more outrageous. It is possible to create your style instead of following others. Work with friends who have a good eye for clothes and know how to match. Let them guide you into another world of fashion you didn’t know about. Magazines are a great source to flip through either at the library or download an app. This way you sift through different looks that appeal to your type of hair and skin tone. Use these steps to update your fashion in no time. Let them give you the courage to either be the new trend or get a lesson in matching clothes. 

Not all of us have the right fashion sense as others. However, it never hurts to learn what types of fashionable clothes work with your body. Knowing how to match clothes makes shopping a lot easier. This way you’re not constantly asking people for help and allowing them to determine your style. Stick with these basic steps, and soon you can redo your entire closet.

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Rise of Tribes

November 27, 2019 by Leave a Comment

As a board game, Rise of Tribes is one of the most enjoyable games with fair conflict resolution systems. The game gives you the capability to handle conflict resolution and explore the world of civilization through the gathering of resources in the most strategic manner. While it’s fast and straightforward, the game allows you to plan for the outcome by making the right moves.

How to Play

The Rise of Tribes game is a modular board game design aimed at growing, moving, gathering, and leading various tribe members in prehistoric times. The game board comprises of hexes whereby each hex consists of a particular population limit. When playing the Rise of Tribes, you need to select a specific number of people to manage to trigger or avoid conflict.

A player resolves each of the four actions, namely GROW, MOVE, GATHER and LEAD, by rolling a dice. In each turn, an active player achieves victory by building villages or completing goal cards. This is how a player achieves civilization for his/her tribal faction in the final steps of the game board’s turns.

Setup

An active player should shuffle, arrange, and determine the number of game tiles he/she needs to create a playing area. After defining the spatial tile arrangement, each player should then shuffle the Event tiles deck and place them face down into an area above the game board. Each action should be placed with a configuration of three dices, namely sun, moon, and blank.

Next, each player should choose a faction and select the appropriate colors for playing the pieces. The victory point (VP) of each of the players is set to 0, and all Goal cards placed near their tribe members beneath the players’ playing areas. All the other village tiles and resource chits are put to the side.

To start playing, a start player is selected to place his tribe members. Subsequent players will also be prompted to place a higher number of tribe members than what previous players placed.

Dice Placement

Each player is supposed to tactically roll two dice in turn order and assign each die to a specific action. Each of the four actions a player assigns has three spaces that can accommodate three dices.  The die faces that show when you select an action is what determines the efficiency of any action you choose. So, this is the phase for setting up your turns and those of your opponents.

Taking Action

The game provides you with four actions:

  • Grow: Is for adding tribe members to your playing area.
  • Move: Is for moving your members across your playing area to form presence on various tiles.
  • Gather: This is for gaining resources from the tiles where you have formed a presence.
  • Lead: Is for drawing Goal cards from the deck and placing them onto the “In Progress Goals” area.

The success of your actions largely depends on the dice that was present when you took the action. For example, you can only add two tribe members to your playing area when two moons are present, but the number increases to four members if two suns are present.

This is purely a race game that triggers a lot of tension as you try to figure out whether you should constrain your opponents or score points. Focusing on your own game and forgetting to pay attention to limiting your opponents gives the other player an added advantage. So, being able to strike a balance between the two is what makes the game an exciting, enjoyable challenge.

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