Article: Making mascara out of clay is quick and only requires a few ingredients and tools. To make your own homemade mascara from clay, you will need: 5 teaspoons (25 g) clay (of your color choice) 1 teaspoon (10.5 ml) water 1/4 teaspoon (1.5 ml) vegetable glycerin 1 pinch guar gum a small bowl a spoon Take a pinch of guar gum and put it into the bowl. The guar gum will act as a thickener and stabilizer for the mascara. Then, measure out five teaspoons of the clay of your choice. You can also mix the colors to create your own unique shade. The clay will provide the color, and will help the mascara to dry easily. Choose a clay that has the color you are looking for n a mascara. Popular clay choices include: Bentonite clay mixed with cocoa powder for color (for more of a brown mascara) Australian red reef clay (for a reddish brown mascara) Australian black clay (for a black mascara) When you have mixed the two powders together, add in the liquid ingredients. Measure out 1 teaspoons of water and 1/4 teaspoon of vegetable glycerin. Stir the ingredients until they are well combined. If you're having trouble stirring the ingredients together, add more water in small increments, such as a drop or two at a time, until you get a thick, smooth liquid. It's important that you don't add too much water, or the mascara will be runny and you won't be able to apply it. Since this mascara doesn't really have any preservatives, it's important that you replace it every four to six months. This will prevent bacteria from growing and spreading onto your lashes. Always wash and disinfect your mascara tube and wand before reuse. Don't use your mascara if it starts to smell. Get rid of it and make a new batch right away.
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Get your supplies. Stir together the clay and guar gum. Add the water and glycerin. Make a new batch regularly.
Article: In a medium saucepan, add a teaspoon of salt and the peeled and chopped potatoes, then cover with cold water. Bring to a full boil over high heat, then reduce the heat to simmer. Cook for about ten minutes, until a fork or knife can easily pierce the potato. Drain the potatoes, then return the saucepan to the stove, stirring occasionally for about a minute until the surface moisture has steamed away. In a large bowl, mash the potatoes until smooth. Mix the egg yolk and cream together, and blend into the potatoes along with the melted butter. Add the scallions, then salt and pepper to taste. When you're satisfied, cover and set aside while you prepare the filling. Heat 1 teaspoon vegetable oil in a heavy skillet until just beginning to smoke, and quickly brown the beef in 4 batches. When finished, set aside. In the same skillet, heat 1 teaspoon vegetable oil until shimmering, then add the mushrooms and onions. Cook 5 to 6 minutes, until the onions are just softened and turning brown at the edges. Add the garlic and tomato paste and cook for about 2 minutes. Stir in the porter, scraping the bottom to loosen the fond, and cook for about a minute, then add the flour, stirring and cooking for another minute. Pour in the stock, add the anchovy, thyme and bay leaf bundle, and carrots. When the mixture comes to a boil, reduce heat and bring the mix to a low simmer. Stir in the beef, cooking for five to ten minutes, and continue stirring occasionally. Add in the cornstarch, and stir for another 30 seconds. Remove the thyme and bay leaf bundle, and adjust seasonings with salt and pepper, to taste. Slide the pie into the oven, and broil for 10 to 15 minutes, until the potatoes are nicely browned. Remove, let sit for for a few minutes. Garnish with scallions and parsley, and serve piping hot with a hearty ale.
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Prepare the potatoes. Mash the potatoes. Prepare the beef. Cook the veggies. Add the porter. Add the rest of the ingredients. Broil the pie.
Article: Lie on your back, with your legs bent to about 90 degrees at the knee and your feet on the floor. Pull your bellybutton up towards your chest and hold it for 10 seconds. Your core muscles are essential to support your posture, so the more you can work them, the better your posture will be. Repeat 8 times, and practice it daily. Breathe normally during this exercise, as you are training your core to be able to maintain this position during normal activities in daily life. While sitting in a chair, sit up straight and squeeze your shoulder blades together. Hold for a count of 5, and then release. Repeat this 3 or 4 times daily. Exercises that strengthen the muscles across your upper back and shoulders help you maintain good posture. Try the following strength exercise, with or without hand weights: Start by squaring your posture. Extend both arms straight out in front of you with your palms up. Bend your forearms toward your shoulders, trying to touch your shoulder blades with your fingertips. Do 10 repetitions with both arms, then alternate 10 reps for each arm by itself. While you wait for a web page to load or the bread to toast, place your elbows at your side, and touch your shoulders with your hands, creating your "penguin wings." Keeping your hands on your shoulders and your ears aligned, raise both elbows (count 1, 2) and lower them back down (count 1, 2). Do as many reps as your wait allows. You'll be surprised how many stretches fit into 30 seconds. Tilt or stretch your head in all 4 directions over your shoulders (forward, back, left, right), and gently massage your neck. Avoid rolling your head in a circle, as it may cause further strain. For another exercise, get on your hands and knees. Curl your back upwards, like a cat, and then do the opposite, dropping your stomach down and curling your back downwards. Repeat the exercises a few times each day. Doing them in the morning helps your body stretch out the muscle lethargy from sleep. Doing periodically throughout the day will help to raise your energy level. Yoga is excellent for posture and for your health in general. It can also improve your balance. Yoga works your core muscles, making them stronger and helping you to keep a proper body alignment. Yoga will also help by teaching you how to hold an erect posture while sitting, standing, and walking. Look for classes in your area, or scout YouTube for instructional videos.
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Improve your core muscles with deep abdominal stretching. Do a shoulder blade squeeze. Train your muscles for better posture with strength training. Pretend you're a penguin to stretch your shoulders. Use stretching for a sore neck or back. Practice yoga to increase flexibility and help with posture.