Prevent Root Rot with this Aroid Potting Mix

Anti root rot aroid soil mix

Did you know that many common houseplants like monstera and pothos are aroids? Here’s how you can be set up for happy plants, with this aroid potting mix.

The key to a good potting mix is creating a balance between water retention, aeration and drainage to suit your plant. This aroid mix allows good aeration and drainage, while retaining enough moisture. This helps prevent issues like yellowing leaves or root rot.

Here’s how you can make your own!

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Aprilskin Real Calendula Peel Off Face Mask Review

Aprilskin Calendula Peel Off Pack Review

Aprilskin’s Real Calendula Peel Off Pack is an award-winning peel off face mask. It promises gentle exfoliation to remove dead skin cells, sebum and impurities.

Its product page is full of lofty claims such as 99.9% product satisfaction, along with a list of certifications and awards. After seeing this mask for the hundredth time on social media, it was time to try it out. Is it just me, or are their ads all over your feed too?

The results are in after months of testing. Read on to find out!

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7 Tips to Help You Stay Productive When Working from Home

Work from home with notebook, coffee and laptop
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With the growing COVID-19 pandemic, many of us have been working from home. Besides making it easier to practice social distancing, it can be a great time and money-saver as we skip the commute and possibly spend less on meals and entertainment. On the other hand, I’ve heard an understandable amount of concern from friends and co-workers about distractions at home.

Fear not! You can make the best of working from home with the following tips.

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5 Tips to Help You Declutter and Achieve a Minimalist Desk

How to Declutter and Maintain a Minimalist Desk

If you’ve been feeling distracted at your desk, look around. Is your workspace cluttered or disorganised? If the answer is yes, this can make it harder for you to focus. Perhaps it’s time to declutter and possibly consider a minimalist desk.

This is my current desk. I once had a regular workstation covered with stationery and files, until I fell in love with the clean and calming atmosphere of a clear desk. Adopting a minimalist desk for the past few years has improved my productivity and made it more enjoyable for work or play.

Inspired? Here are 5 tips to help you achieve a decluttered, minimalist desk.

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