SAND PAINTING

It is a painting by using sand. It is a decoration to your home. We can make a variety of sand painting at low cost.

Ingredients

Canvas board
Sand
Fevicol
Fabric paint (any three colours or more)
Yellow carbon paper

Preparation

• First draw the picture on the canvas board using yellow carbon paper.
• If it is a plant with flowers, first apply the fevicol on the petals using a brush.
• Then spread the sand over there.
• After it becomes dry, again apply fevicol there. Again spread the sand. Repeat it 5 times. 
• Then it becomes dry, use fabric paints on it.Give beautiful colours to the flowers and also give leaves as green.
• Sand painting is ready.

HOW TO MAKE OLD GLASS JAR NEW AND ATTRACTIVE

Here is an easy tip to make an old glass jar becomes new and attractive.

First cover the mid - portion of the old glass jar with a beautiful colourful paper.

Then paste some colourful buttons here and there on the paper according to your taste and imagination.Buttons to be pasted can be in the shape of a flower or any other design or shape.

We can also cover the jar with a piece of cloth instead of the coloured paper.If it is a plain coloured cloth, then the buttons become more attractive.

Your glass jar is now ready. You can use this glass jar as a good flower vase or a pen stand or a spoon stand.

MANGO FRUIT CHAMMANTHI RECIPIE

Ingredients

Big Mango Fruit            ---  1 (sliced into small pieces)

Small Onion (chopped)   ---  10 nos

Salt                                  ---  to taste

Kashmiri chilly powder   ---  1 tsp

Curry leaf

Preparation

Grind all these ingredients and transfer it into a bowl. Add 1 tbsp oil into the above mixture and mix it well. Then serve.

HONEY : ITS BEAUTY BENEFITS

Honey is sweet and at the same time it has many medicinal values. It can effectively be used for the protection of skin and hair. Here are some easy and simple tips using honey to take care of your beautiful skin and hair.

For Soft Hair

Honey can be used as a good moisturizer. Its moisturizing and softening properties makes it act as a good hair conditioner.

Ingredients

• 2tsp of curd
• 2 eggs
• 1\2 tsp of honey
• 1\2 tsp of lemon juice

Application

Mix all these ingredients well and gently massage it on your hair scalp. Wait for half an hour.Then rinse it with warm water.

For Hair Glow

Wash your hair with any mild shampoo.Mix 1tbsp of honey and 3\4cup of warm water. Apply it on your hair. After 1hour rinse it well normal water.

For Soft Skin

Ingredients

• 1 tsp if honey
• 1tsp of gram flour (kadalamavu)
• 1 tsp sandal
• 1 tsp of milk-cream
• 1tsp of rose water

Application

Mix all the ingredients and make it into a paste and apply it on your face. After half an hour rinse with warm water.

Honey Mask for Oily Skin

Ingredients

• 1 tbsp of honey
• 1 tsp of egg white
• 1tsp of curd

Application

Mix all the ingredients and make a paste. Apply it on your face. Leave it for 30 minutes. Wash with warm water.

Honey for Anti ageing

Ingredients

• Egg white 1
• Honey   1 tsp

Application

Apply this mixture on your face. Wait for 15 minutes. Then wash it with warm water. This pack is very useful to prevent wrinkles and other skin problems due to ageing.

Anti - tanning Honey Mask

Ingredients

• 1\2 tsp milk powder
• 1\2 tsp lemon juice
• 1 tsp of honey
• 1 tsp of Almond Oil

Application

Mix all the ingredients and make it into a paste. Apply it on your face and around the neck and leave it to dry for about 30 minutes. Rinse it with warm water an pat dry with a clean towel. This mask is very effective for protecting your skin from UV rays.

Natural Bleaching

Ingredients

• 1tsp of honey
• 1 1\2 tsp milk-cream
• 1 tsp lemon juice

Application

Mix all the ingredients and make a paste.Then apply it on your face and also around your neck. Leave it for about 30 minutes and wash it with warm water.

Honey as a good scrub

Ingredients

• 2 pinch of gram flour (kadalamavu)
• 1 tsp of honey
• 1\2 tsp of lemon juice

Application

Mix all the ingredients and massage it on your face.This is very good for removing blackheads and thus makes your face glow.

JACKFRUIT PRATHAMAN RECIPIE

Ingredients

Jaggery    (melted)                                                   ----  2 cups

Ripe Jack fruit flesh    (grind)                                   ----  2 cups

Chowery (cooked)                                                      ----  4 tbsp

Scraped coconut                                                       ----  3 cups

Cow's milk (boiled)                                                  ----  2 cups

Nuts and Raisins (roasted in ghee)                           ----  2 tbsp each

Coconut pieces \ Thengakothu (roasted in ghee)      ----  1 tbsp

Cradamom Powder                                                   ----  1\2 tsp

Dry Ginger Powder / chukkupodi                            ----  1\4 tsp

Preparation

Cook jackfruit pulp + cooked chowery + melted jaggery by adding enough water.

Grind the coconut by adding enough water and take the first extract (thick coconut milk) 2 cups. Then add more water and take the second extract (semi thick milk) 3 cups.

Add second extract of coconut milk to the already cooked jackfruit mixture and boil for a few minutes until the mixture becomes slight thick.  ( Stir continuously)

Then add thick coconut milk and boiled cow's milk and also add cardamom powder and dry ginger powder and turn off the flame. Do not boil after adding thick coconut milk.

Garnish it with roasted nuts, raisins and coconut bits. Cover with a lid for a few minutes. Then serve.

BASIC FIRST AID - EVERYONE SHOULD KNOW

Accidents may happen at any time.With some care ,they can be prevented. In case an accident does happen you can be of help if you know first aid. Read each of the following carefully. You will be able to give vital first aid if needed. Remember always to seek help from an adult IMMEDIATELY.

Do not move to the casualty unnecessarily.Keep him warm. Make a diagnosis, decide the treatment and treat. Remember the ABC of First Aid. See if his airways are clear, that he is breathing and his blood circulation is patent.

• RESPIRATION
  If it is failing , give artificial respiration - MOUTH to MOUTH or MOUTH to NOSE


• BLEEDING
  Arrest the bleeding and protect the wound. Apply direct or indirect pressure. Cover with a dressing, apply a pad and firm bandage. Elevate. Keep at rest.


• FRACTURES
  IMMOBILIZE it with a well padded stiff support reaching the joints on either side. Apply bandages on either side of the site and at the joints on either side support.


• BURNS AND SCALDS
  A burn is caused by dry heat and a scald by moist heat like steam, very hot water or oil. IMMEDIATELY cool the area with cold water - for 15 minutes, till pain subsides. DO NOT break blisters, or apply anything on the burns. Cover with a sterile or clean cloth, pad and bandage. Give fluids.


• NOSE BLEEDING
  Sit him up facing the breeze and the head slightly forward.Ask him to breathe through the mouth and NOT to blow the nose.Apply a cold compress over the nose. The soft part of the nose may be pinched close with the fingers for 10 minutes. Cold application on the back of the neck and forehead may help.


• BEE STING
  Do not press the bag (of the sting). Use forceps and remove the sting. Apply cold or weak ammonia.


• ANIMAL BITES
  Wash with soap and plenty of water. Loose bandage may be applied. Get quick medical aid.


• SNAKE BITES
  Keep patient calm. Wash with plenty of water and soap. DO NOT RUB hard. First apply a constrictive bandage on the heart side of the bite. (Not to be applied continuously for more than twenty minutes). Do not incise our attempt to suck the wound. Get aid quickly. Try to identify the snake.


• FAINTING
  Lay him down and loosen the clothing around chest and waist. Turm head to one side. The legs may be raised a little. DO NOT attempt to give any solids or liquids. On recovery a small quantity of a drink may be given and allowed to sit up and move after rest.


• CHOKING
  Hit them firmly on their back between the shoulder blades to dislodge the object.


• GENERAL NOTE
  If you are in doubt about the treatment DO NOT DO anything. You may do more harm.
  

HOMEMADE ROSE WATER : ITS BEAUTY BENEFITS

Rose water is very good to keep you more beautiful. It not only gives skin glow and colour but also prevents fungus from the skin. It is very useful for mental relaxation.

How to make Rose water

We can make rose water in the home itself. Collect some rose petals in the early morning. Wash it and put it in a vessel. Add as much water as it covers the petals, then close it with a lid and boil it in low flame. Turn off when the water gets the color of rose and then strain it. When it becomes cool, transfer it into a bottle.

Its Beauty Benefits

• Take 2 tsp of rose water and 2 tsp of tomato juice and mix it well. Apply it on your face and also around your neck. Wait for 15 minutes and then wash. It is very useful to remove the suntan on your skin.


• Mix 1 tsp of beetroot juice and 1 tsp of rose water . Apply it on your lips. Do it continuously for some days. After a few days your lips will begin to glow.


• Mix 2 tbsp of olive oil and 2 tbsp of rose water and apply on your face and also around the neck. You will get more colour and shininess on your skin.


• Take 2 tbsp of  Gram flour (kadalamavu) and mix it with a little of water to make a paste. Apply it on your face and then wash it after 15 minutes . Then dip a cotton in the rose water and rub it on your face. After 5 minutes wash it with water . Gram flour cleans your face and rose water helps to close the pores and thus gives more shining on your skin.

HOW TO MAKE NATURAL SKIN CLEANSERS - HOME MADE

You can make natural skin cleansers  at home  without going to any medical shop or any beauty parlour. When you are using these natural cleansers, the very next moment you feel your face clean and refreshed. So try to make one of these cleansers.

1. Honey and Nutmeg Scar Remover
   
   
   This scar remover helps to heal the scars caused by skin accidents, skin eruptions etc.
   
   Honey and nutmeg scar remover can easily be made at home. For this, combine 1 tsp of nutmeg and 1 tsp of honey and mix them well together. Then apply it on your face and leave for 20 minutes. After 20 minutes wash it with cool water . Use it twice a week.


2. Lemon face cleanser
   
   
   
   Blackheads can easily be removed by using lemon . Cut the lemon into half and remove the seeds. Take one half and rub it directly on your face before going to bed. Then clean your face using cool water.
   
   You can also mix lemon juice with 2 tbsp of rose water. Then apply it on your face. This mixture will be more fragrant.


3. Papaya Cleanser
   
   
   
   Take some ripened papaya paste and apply directly to your face or any other part of your skin. Leave it for 15 minutes.Then rinse your face with warm water. Dry your face with a clean towel. Then apply your usual moisturizer. Do it three times per week. You will surely get a positive result after about 3 weeks.
   
   Rubbing the white pulp of raw papaya can effectively removes pimples on your face. It also helps to reduce wrinkles on your skin.