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Why Injecting or Ingesting Disinfectant Might Kill You

Whether he was serious or not, comments made by President Donald Trump have gotten some people thinking about whether ingesting disinfectant cleaning products might be an effective way to combat COVID-19. It's not, and this is why. read more


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Frugal Living: Meaning and Tips for an Independent Life

Frugalism is an informal movement that is centered around the idea of spending as little money as possible, in order to gain freedom and independence. We’ll explain what frugal living means and give you some tips for how to add a bit of frugalist wisdom to your own life. read more


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Sitting Position: 12 Tips for Proper Posture

Proper sitting posture prevents back pain and the development of secondary complications. With minimal time and effort, you can improve your sitting position and gain significant health benefits. Learn how to do it with these 12 tips. read more


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Toilet Paper Alternatives

Plastic bottles, straws, plastic shopping bags, paper cups: in our daily lives, many of us make a concerted effort to choose waste-free options to replace disposable products. But our search for a better way tends to stop at the bathroom door. In this article, we’ll show you how you can make the switch to more sustainable toilet paper alternatives. read more


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Kitchen Herb Garden: Grow Your Own

Herbs enrich every dish - especially when they are freshly picked. Why not use your time at home during the coronavirus crisis to grow your very own kitchen herb garden? We'll show you which herbs are best suited for this. read more


Lavender plant care

Lavender: How to Plant and Care for the Herb

Lavender has a lovely scent, can be used as a natural remedy, and is a powerful insect repellent. Lavender plant care is simple and requires very little time. Find out here what to pay attention to when planting and caring for lavender. read more