| How to Pack a Diaper Bag for a Plane Trip Posted: 22 Oct 2018 05:00 PM PDT When traveling with a newborn or toddler, it is important to be ready for anything. Pack your diaper bag so you have all the essentials covered. Include toys, first aid supplies, and pacifiers. Bring feeding items, like formula, milk, and snacks. Don't forget changing items, such as diapers, diaper cream, and extra clothes. Throw all of this in your diaper bag and head to your gate! EditIncluding the Necessities - Pack a few of your child's favorite toys. Bring age-appropriate items like chew toys, cars, doll, or stuffed animal. Try not to bring things with many pieces, so there's less to keep track of. [1]
- Pack a first aid kit so you are prepared for any injury. Make sure your kit includes bandages, gauze, antibacterial ointment, cotton swabs, tissues, alcohol wipes, thermometer, and hand sanitizer.[2]
- Remember to bring medications, both prescription and over-the-counter. If your infant takes medication, make sure you bring any prescriptions. Also include over-the-counter drugs like fever reducers, pain relievers, teething relief, and gas relief. Pack all of this with your first aid kit. [3]
- Throw in a blanket to keep warm on the plane. Planes can get drafty, and you want to make sure you have something to keep you and your baby warm. Bring your child's favorite for extra comfort.
- Blankets are also helpful to for wiping up spills, if a towel is not handy. [4]
- Consider pacifiers to help your baby's ears adjust to pressure changes. Pacifiers will give your baby something to suck or chew on, and this can help with any ear pressure that may occur as the plane takes off and descends. Store your pacifiers in a clean, resealable bag so they stay clean. [5]
- If you don't use pacifiers, you can also nurse or provide a bottle during take-off and landing.
- Include a few plastic bags to use for soiled clothes or a garbage bag. You can use plastic bags to store various items, like dirty clothing or used diapers.[6]
EditPacking Feeding Items - Pack snacks, formula, and baby food. If your child eats solid food, back snacks like granola bars, applesauce, crackers, or Cheerios. Pack milk, formula, or baby food--if this is what you feed your child.
- Make sure general liquids are under 3.4 ounces so they pass security inspections. However, you should be able to bring greater, reasonable quantities of breast milk or formula through without issue. Just have them out of your bag, ready for inspection, and tell the screening agent what they're for. They may need to test the liquids, as a security measure.[7]
- You can also buy milk, water, and juice after you get through security.[8]
- Consider a cover-up if you are still nursing. You may want to pack a cover so you have privacy while nursing. You can also use a blanket or towel, though bring your own.
- Bring a bib and burp cloth. A bib will help with messes while eating. Pack washable or plastic bibs when traveling. Bring at least one cloth to use for burping if your baby is still prone to spitting up. [9]
- Pack bottles and sippy cups, as well as plates/utensils, if needed. Since you probably won't be able to clean your bottles thoroughly during travel, you probably want to bring enough so that you can use each one just once. You can probably get by with fewer plates/utensils, if any.[10]
EditPacking Changing Supplies - Pack 5 to 7 diapers per day of travel, on average. Consider how many your baby typically needs, and throw in some extras. Add two overnight diapers per night away. You can also save space by buying diapers when you arrive at your destination. Either way, make sure you have plenty of diapers stocked for when your little one has got to go. [11]
- Include a changing mat or extra towel to change on. You can purchase disposable changing mats for traveling, or you can get a reusable changing pad. Or, bring an extra cloth or towel to substitute in place of a mat.[12]
- Pack diaper cream. Depending on your travel arrangements, you may not get to change your baby's diaper quite as frequently as you would at home, so have some diaper cream to help with any irritation. You can get small, travel sized bottles.[13]
- Bring wipes in a resealable pack. You can also store your wipes in a sandwich bag. This will keep them moist while traveling.[14]
- Remember to bring an extra set of clothes for you and your baby. When traveling, you never know when you will need another shirt or when you will spill something on your pants. You can even pack two sets to be on the safe side. Be prepared with extra shirts, pants, and socks.
- Also throw in a hat in case the plane is cold.[15]
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| How to Choose Lip Liner Posted: 22 Oct 2018 09:00 AM PDT If you're confused about what lip liner to use, no worries! When in doubt, match your lip liner color to the color of your lipstick. If you want to get a liner to use with any shade, pick the one that matches your natural lip color as close as possible. You can also base your liner color around your skin tone. Simply pick a liner, apply the liner in small dashes starting at the center, and then put on your lipstick. EditChoosing a Liner Type - Try a lip liner pencil for a thin, precise line. This is the most popular lip liner option because of its creamy, rich texture. Use the tip of your pencil to outline the shape of your lip, and use the side of the pencil to color in the outline.[1]
- Sharpen the pencil before each use so you have a sharp tip.
- Select a twist-up liner for an easy, dark line. This liner comes in a plastic applicator with a twistable end to raise or retract the point. With this product, no sharpening is required. It has a thin, pointed tip that works great to line the middle and corners of your lips.[2]
- Since twist-up liner is often softer than pencil liner, you will likely get a heavier application.
- Go with a crayon liner if you want an easy application. These liners are similar to a pencil, but they have a thicker, fuller tip. Since the tip is larger, it makes it easy to apply a lot of pigment at once. The thick tip creates a softer, more natural look, making it a great option for daytime wear.[3]
- You can find crayon liners in small and large sizes. The smaller liners provide more control, while larger liners cover more area at once.
- Most lip crayons also come with a sharpener attached or included. For best results, sharpen your crayon before each use.
EditPicking a Lip Liner Color - Choose lip liners with blue or purple undertones for cool complexions. You have a cool complexion if your skin has a bluish tint and looks best against silver jewelry. The best liners for you are those that have purple or blue undertones, as they compliment your skin tone.[4]
- For instance, when choosing a red lipstick, go with one that has a plum tint rather than an orangey shade.
- Avoid very light lipstick colors since they can make you look washed-out.
- Select orange or red shades if your skin has warm undertones. If your complexion has a golden, yellow, or olive hue, you have a warm skin tone. In this case, warm shades of lip colors often look the best, such as peach, salmon, and reddish orange.[5]
- For example, if you are choosing a pink lip color, choose one that is more peachy rather than purple.
- Experiment with different colors if you have a neutral skin tone. If you have a neutral skin tone, you have both warm and cool undertones to your complexion. In this case, nearly any hue looks good on you. Play around with your lip liner color freely, knowing you can pull off almost any shade. In general, you'll look best in subtle shades rather than bold ones.[6]
- For instance, choose between red, orange, pink, peach, fuschia, and purple lip liner colors.
- Try a clear lip liner to keep lipstick in place without additional color. If you want to prevent your lip color from bleeding but don't want to apply more makeup, consider trying a matte lip liner. This won't add additional definition to your lips but your lip color still looks fabulous.[7]
- For example, instead of choosing a red lip liner to use with your red lipstick, try using a clear one instead. This way, you still get bold, brilliant lips without feeling like they are overdone or too full.
EditAchieving Different Looks - Pick a liner that matches the color of your lipstick for a seamless look. To ensure your lip color matches your lip liner, choose a shade that is as close as possible to the color of your lipstick. This is a great idea for your everyday makeup.[8]
- For instance, if you are using a rosy pink lipstick color, go with a rose-colored lip liner.
- This way, your lips appear luscious and defined.
- Choose a lip liner close to your natural shade for a daily choice. If you don't have a lip liner in every color of your lipstick, that's okay. Pick a liner that closely matches your natural lip shade. Use this color with any shade of lipstick or lip gloss to ensure a neat, clean application. By picking a color close to your natural shade, you can make your lips look more vibrant and supple.[9]
- The liner may have a pink or brown hint, depending on your complexion.
- Use nude shades to create a plump, full look. For a bit of definition, choose a nude shade of lip liner, such as tan, beige, or peach. Create a border around your lips with the natural color. In addition, you can wear nude lip liner without applying lip color to give your lips definition without adding extra pigment. This is a great idea if you want a minimal makeup look. [10]
- The neutral shade makes your lips look large and voluminous.
- Select a brighter shade of liner if you want your lips to pop. If you want your lips to be the focal point of your makeup look, pick a hue that is a bit brighter than your lip color. This is a simple way to give your lips a bit more definition.[11]
- For example, if you're going with a pink lip color, choose a bright fuschia.
- For a more natural look, add a second, natural shade of lip color. Using your finger or a small makeup brush, blend your first shade with a hue that is slightly lighter.[12]
- For a more dimensional look, apply a soft color onto the center, fuller part of your lip. Then, apply your bright shade to the outer edges of your lips.
- Pair white liner with bright lipstick for a neon look. Neon lips are all the rage these days. To create them yourself, apply a neutral concealer or nude lipstick to your lips. Then, apply a bright lipstick along the outside of your lips from edge to center, leaving the neutral/nude shade visible on the inside of your lips. Finally, use a white liner to draw a line over the bright shade of lipstick, dividing it into two parts.[13]
- Instead of outlining your lips, you'll divide your lips with the lip liner. You should have bright lipstick on either side of your line.
- Create an ombre look with 3 lip products in the same shade family. Start by lining your lips and using the side of your pencil to color in your outline. Next, apply a dark lipstick to just the outer part of your lips, blending it with a brush. Then, apply a lighter shade of the same color to the inner part of your lips. Use your brush to blend the lipstick outward. This creates an ombre effect.[14]
- Don't apply more than 3 different shades, as it can start to look messy.
- Use a lipstick brush to blend the colors together for a seamless look.
EditApplying the Lip Liner - Hold the pen at 45-degree angle for best results. To easily apply your lip liner, position the pencil at a 45-degree angle with your lips. This gives you greater control and precision as you draw your line.[15]
- Draw on the liner in short, light strokes for a smooth, even line. Rather than applying the liner in 1 consistent motion, make short dashes across your upper and lower lips. This way, the liner looks crisp and sharp.[16]
- If you apply the liner in 1 motion, the line may look jagged or uneven.
- Start at the center of your lips, drawing an "X" over your cupid's bow. Your cupid's bow is at the center of your upper lip. You want to create a defined bow, so you'll mark it first.[17]
- Starting at the middle ensures your lines match the shape of your lip.
- To make it easier, try smiling as you start. This stretches out the skin of your lips so you can easily apply the liner.
- Draw arrows at the corner of your mouth. The point of each arrow should be the corner of your lip. The two lines that make the point will be your top lip and bottom lip. This makes it easier to create an even outline.[18]
- Connect your arrows to your "X" to complete the outline. On the top, you'll draw a line on each side, connecting the edge of your lips to the center. Then, you'll do the same for the bottom. This way, your lips look full and defined.[19]
- Apply lip liner before putting on lipstick to create a bold look. If you want your color to stay all day, create a base of pigment before you put on your lipstick or gloss. Fill in the rest of your lips with the liner after you line the edges.
- The waxy consistency of the liner holds the color on your lips longer, and it also provides a base color that enhances the look of your lip color overall.
- Put on lipstick before liner if you want to ensure a smooth, clean edge. If you are concerned that the edge of your lip color will bleed or look uneven, try applying your lipstick first. Cover your lips in the pigment starting from the center and working toward the corners. Do this for both your upper and lower lip. Then, draw the liner on the edge of your lips in short dashes.[20]
- This smooths the lip color while lining your lips, helpful when going for a neat, polished lip color.
- Purchase lip liner from makeup and beauty supply stores.
- If you don't have the proper lip liner shade, consider putting on your lipstick without the liner.
- Sharpen your pencil every time you use it to prevent bacteria and keep a crisp point.
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| How to Dispose of Coffee Grounds Posted: 22 Oct 2018 01:00 AM PDT While tossing them in the trash is quick and easy, there are plenty of more sustainable ways to dispose of coffee grounds. See if there's a local curbside composting service available, or make your own compost heap. You could also reuse your grounds for a variety of household projects. Whichever method you go with, just remember to keep used grounds away from drains, as they're a common cause of clogs and septic tank issues. EditThrowing Away Coffee Grounds - Toss coffee grounds in the trash if you want the easiest solution. For a no-fuss solution, just throw your grounds in the garbage as you would any other non-hazardous household waste. As a bonus, coffee grounds can absorb odors, so they might help keep your trash from smelling bad.[1]
- While you can just throw grounds in the trash, there are a variety of ways to reuse them. Reducing the amount of trash you send to the landfill is good for the environment.[2]
- Keep your used grounds away from sinks and toilets. Never dispose of coffee grounds by pouring them down a sink or flushing them down a toilet. They collect in the drain and are a common cause of clogs.[3]
- Additionally, coffee grounds can cause major septic system problems, so keeping them out of your plumbing is especially important if you have a septic tank.[4]
- See if there's a local curbside composting service. In some areas, government or private companies provide bins for compostable food waste, including coffee grounds and filters. Search online to see if this service is available in your area. You fill the bin up with compostable waste, then they pick it up and replace the filled bin with a fresh one.[5]
- If you don't want to pay for curbside composting service, you can also make your own compost pile.
EditMaking a Compost Heap - Place a lidded bin in a shaded dry spot. To deter pests and protect your heap from the wind, cover your bin with a lid or tarp. Keep the bin in a shaded spot in your yard, and make sure it's far enough from homes and property lines to comply with your local codes.[6]
- For instance, you might need to keep the bin at least from homes and drainage ways, from property lines and fences, and out of sight from the street.
- Check your city or county government website for your specific local regulations.
- Start with a layer of course branches and twigs to promote air flow. For the first layer, cover the bottom of the bin with woody materials. That way, the bottom of the heap will still be able to breathe after you've added layers of denser materials, such your used coffee grounds.[7]
- Add a layer of leaves and yard clippings. Rake your yard, mow the lawn, and prune your bushes so you'll have material for your heap's next layer. Leaves, grass clippings, and other organic yard debris will provide your heap with sources of carbon.[8]
- Toss in coffee grounds, fruit and veggie scraps, and eggshells. After the leaves and grass trimmings, add any stems, peels, rinds, eggshells, nut shells, vacuum cleaner bag contents, and coffee grounds you have on hand. Mix them up with the grass and leaves, then water the heap.[9]
- Just get the heap damp; you don't want to flood it.
- Don't compost meat or bones, animal fat, dairy products, diseased or insect-infested plants, yard trimming treated with chemical pesticides or herbicides, or pet wastes. These substances can create pest problems or render your compost harmful to plants, pets, or people.
- Dampen the pile when you add dry materials. Try to keep the pile moist enough so its surface glistens. You want it damp, but not soggy or flooded. Water it whenever you add new layers or if it starts to dry.[10]
- In dry conditions, you might need to water it several times a week.
- To prevent runoff, dig an indentation in the center so the sides slope gently toward the middle of the pile.
- Turn the pile weekly to speed up decomposition. When you add new layers, mix them into the compost pile instead of just scattering them on the top. Cover the newly added waste with about of composted material, and remember to reshape the indentation at the center of the pile.[11]
- Turning the pile will help break down waste faster. After at least 3 to 6 months, the bottom of your heap should break down into a dark, crumbly soil that you can use to fertilize your plants.
EditReusing Coffee Grounds - Dry any coffee grounds you're storing to prevent mold growth. Cover a baking sheet with newspaper, and scatter the grounds in a layer no more than thick. The thinner you spread them, the faster they'll dry. If conditions are dry and sunny, let them sit outside for 2 to 3 days to dry.[12]
- Alternatively, you can dry them in the oven at for a total of 20 to 30 minutes. Every 10 minutes, rotate the baking sheet and check to see if they're dry.
- Wet coffee grounds promote mold growth, so any that you're storing for reuse need to be dried.
- Scrub stubborn buildup with a small amount of grounds. Since they're abrasive and acidic, coffee grounds are good at scrubbing away residue on pots and pans. Keep in mind coffee grounds can leave behind a brown tinge, so make sure anything you clean with them is stain-resistant.[13]
- Remember that coffee grounds can clog a drain. If you use grounds to scrub a pot, use a kitchen sink plug with a fine mesh drain basket to collect the grounds, then throw them in the trash.
- Try exfoliating your skin with coffee grounds. For a moisturizing, exfoliating scrub, mix a tablespoon of olive oil with of used coffee grounds. Massage your face and any areas of dry, flaky skin, then rinse off the grounds and oil with lukewarm water.[14]
- If you have oily skin, skip the olive oil. Just massage your face with coffee grounds, then rinse.
- A teaspoon or so of grounds here and there won't clog your drains, but you still shouldn't get in the habit of pouring them down the drain. For larger amounts, like , you'll definitely need to collect the used grounds with a drain stopper instead of letting them go down the drain.
- Soak used grounds in hot water to make a dye. Grab your coffee filter filled with used grounds, tie it tightly with a rubber band, then soak it in of water. Steep it for 10 minutes, or longer for a deeper color, then mix in a teaspoon of vinegar to set the dye.[15]
- Use your sepia-toned dye on paper, fabric, clothes, for touching up worn brown furniture, or to color your hair naturally.
- Mix expired or unneeded medicines with used coffee grounds. The best way to dispose of medicines is with a community drug take-back program. However, if that's not an option, you can also throw them out with coffee grounds. Put the medicine in a sealable plastic bag, fill the bag with used coffee grounds, then seal the bag and throw it in the garbage.[16]
- Keep in mind that the best option is a take-back program. Contact your local pharmacy for information about local take-back programs. If none are available in your area, consider using the coffee ground method.
- Always dispose of narcotic pain killers and other commonly abused prescription drugs through a take-back program.
- Avoid adding coffee grounds to your soil without composting them first. Though some people advocate adding them to soil, coffee grounds can promote mold, and there's no evidence that they benefit plant growth without first being composted.[17]
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