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Black Friday: how to avoid scams?

1- Beware of offers that are too tempting The golden rule for avoiding scams during Black Friday is to take the time to think before you buy. If a discount seems too good to be true, there may be something fishy going on... To foil the trap set by cybercriminals, a few checks are in order before ...

14
Nov
2022

Dating site: 5 tips for creating your profile

eing logical or exhaustive. Besides, you don't have to say everything! Choose what you want to reveal about yourself, as long as it is always true. Beware: since we're talking about truth, be honest about information such as your age and occupation. This allows other users of the site to determin ...

14
Feb
2022

Hygiene in summer: be careful not to over wash!

Beware of too frequent showers Even in the summer and during hot weather, you shouldn't wash more than once a day. Taking one shower a day is the right rhythm to be clean without assaulting your skin. You should know that the epidermis is covered with a lipidic film (or fatty film) that the skin ...

30
June
2022

Adopting a Pet: Beware of Scams!

the French database that records all microchipped dogs, cats, and ferrets, meaning they are identified with an electronic chip placed under the skin. Beware of gifts that are not really gifts. Since the ban on animal sales by individuals, many ad authors disguise a sale as a donation. In the ad, the ...

05
Nov
2024

Christmas meal: beware of allergies!

c shock. If you are hosting multiple guests: - Find out about any allergies and cross-allergies they may have. - adapt the meal accordingly - Beware of Christmas decorations: the Christmas tree, artificial snow sprays and scented candles can cause eye irritation, as well as skin and respirat ...

19
Dec
2013

Nutrition: 3 Tips to Avoid Gaining Weight in Summer

1- Beware of appetizers Ah, the pleasure of having a little glass of rosé in the shade of a parasol! While the glass of rosé itself is not overly excessive (with its approximately 80 Kcal), the peanuts or chips that often accompany it represent more than 500 calories per 100 g... Therefore, the ...

10
July
2018

Environment: not everything is allowed on the beach

ollection is punishable by a fine of up to 1500€. Gleaning pebbles to adorn your garden or interior decoration can also cost you the same fine. Beware: collecting protected plants on the coastline can get you a fine of 150,000€. ...

19
Aug
2021

Neutral henna: what are the benefits for the hair?

of : - make the hair shine - strengthen the hair fiber - give volume to the hair - cleanse oily scalps or those with dandruff Beware: if you have light hair, i.e. blond, white or grey, do not leave this henna on your hair for a long time! Henna, even neutral, can bring highli ...

02
Dec
2021

The griffin foot: a winter flower

sects. Note that rodents and slugs are very fond of this plant and its seeds and that you will probably have to protect it from these predators. Beware if you have small children or pets as this plant is very toxic. It can cause violent vomiting and delirium if intoxicated. This plant was o ...

12
Jan
2022

Foodie Love: a romantic series on Arte

A series full of greed As the title suggests, the Spanish Tv series Foodie Love offers a tasty mix of romance and food. Beware, if you've made a good resolution to go on a diet at the beginning of the year, this drama might make you hungry! In Barcelona, two thirty-somethings meet around their c ...

13
Jan
2022

How to spend your money to maximize your happiness?

1- Beware of the sirens of consumerism Whether or not you are a shopaholic, we have all experienced the pleasure of shopping. When we give in to the urge to buy something, whether it's a long premeditated purchase or something more impulsive, we feel a rush of excitement and pleasure. But hav ...

18
Mar
2022

The camerisier or edible honeysuckle: an amazing shrub

er name is a reminder that this fruiting shrub is original to Siberia. In Russia, its edible blue berries are highly prized, as well as in Canada. Beware: blue Honeysuckle should not be confused with another variety of honeysuckle. In fact, the May berries are the only ones that are edible. The b ...

27
Apr
2022

The lumbar belt: when to use it?

cal activity is an integral part of treating back pain. In short, it's better to put on a belt and move than to go without and remain inactive. Beware: wearing this belt does not exempt you from making the right moves when you have to lift a heavy load or from doing physical therapy exercises ...

03
June
2022

School supplies: 5 tips for a cheaper back to school

. Also favor refillable pens and mechanical pencils. Even if they are a little more expensive to buy, they will save you money in the long run. 4- Beware of unnecessary expenses While buying items in sets may seem like a good idea, this 'deal' often leads consumers to buy more paper or pens t ...

18
Aug
2022

Bed linen: how to wash a pillow?

even days. If you can, prefer machine drying: set your dryer on low heat and add two tennis balls to the drum to give the pillows some fluff back. Beware: some latex or memory foam pillows cannot be washed, even by hand. For easier care, these models usually come with a cover that you can remove ...

19
Aug
2022

Salvia microphylla: 5 questions about small leaf sage

with compost and space your plants 70 to 80 cm apart when planting. The first year after planting, you will only need to water sparingly and mulch. Beware of overwatering which can cause the plant to rot. 5- What are the most beautiful varieties? There are many varieties of Salvia microphylla ...

31
Aug
2022

World Alzheimer's Day: 5 tips to delay the onset of the disease

, it is recommended to adopt a balanced diet preferably rich in antioxidants and omega 3 as in the famous Mediterranean diet or Cretan diet... 5- Beware of deafness and certain medications As we age, many people lose their hearing and are prescribed various treatments. Yet, deafness and takin ...

20
Sep
2022

Allergens in cosmetics in 5 questions

ients if the concentration exceeds 0.001% for leave-on products or 0.01% for rinse-off products. 4- Are organic or hypoallergenic products safer? Beware, the organic label does not guarantee the absence of allergens in cosmetics. These products, generally formulated from natural ingredients, oft ...

06
Oct
2022

Palm tree, coconut tree or date tree: how to recognize them?

tic fruit, note that it is impossible to grow coconuts in our latitudes because this tropical plant can die when the temperature drops below 10°C. Beware: some species of palms are referred to under the vernacular name of coconut palms when these plants are not true representatives of the specie ...

18
Nov
2022

Reading: which e-reader to choose?

lly hesitate between the two leading brands in the market in France: the Kindle e-readers developed by Amazon and the Kobo e-readers sold by Fnac. Beware, the choice of the brand is not only a matter of personal preference! The brand also determines the e-book formats you will be able to read on ...

21
Nov
2022