“Character cannot be developed in ease and quiet. Only through experience of trial and suffering can the soul be strengthened, ambition inspired, and success achieved.”
― Helen Keller
Please Try,
by MwsR
The pit of my stomach wants to give you more chances
Despite all the critical onlooker’s glances.
They think there is no hope for you
Yet they don’t love or hope for you as I do.
I am scared to let you lie to me again
I am afraid my forgiveness will fail here towards the end
I hurt for you
All those plans and things might not come true.
The telling you, I love you, is simple
But trusting you is hard and cumbersome, like water with a ripple
It would appear to be in control
But really it is struggling, you know.
Inside each person, we need to decide whether the importance is given to unimportant things
And if along the road it will be worth all the pains.
Sometimes in a brief second, I catch glances of times past
In my heart what I want is for the good times to last.
Sadly, it is not in my hands
I have given you all my demands
Yet you shrugged and then walked away
Seems tears are all came from that one day
I fall to my knees and constantly pray.
Maybe one more day, maybe one more start
Or maybe it will stay heavy on my heart.
Please try!
You know why.
Just like in most facials after you cleanse the skin, you’ll want to introduce some heat. (Although Marino noted this step is “not recommended for anyone with melasma or hyperpigmentation.”) This can help soften the pores and make it easier to extract the debris perched up inside.
You can buy a ready-made steamer like the Dr. Dennis Gross Skincare Pro Facial Steamer ($149) to make the process easy, or you can go the more cost-effective route. Simply boil hot water on the stove, throw some tea in the water to amp up the spa-like sensorial experience, and “hover over the pot with a towel over your head to trap in steam for five minutes,” she said. “Don’t do any longer or it can cause transepidermal water loss and dehydration.”
The first rule of thumb to extracting your blackheads “with caution and care,” as Marino put it, is to step away from the pore extraction tool. “Put down the knife – leave digging devices to the professionals to avoid potential permanent scarring or pigmentation issues and injury,” she said. “Use clean fingers only.”
Instead, wrap your finger in tissue or rounds like these Solimo Cotton Rounds ($3), and then gently (!) pinch the skin together and press upward. Press only in the direction you want to congestion to go (if you’re pressing down onto the skin “you’re making things worse, and potentially spreading bacteria under the skin”).
You’ll also want to leave aggravated or super stubborn acne alone. “Hard, angry, or underground is no go.”
Next, and to “keep the face free from cellular build-up and environmental sludge,” you’ll want to cleanse the skin. Marino recommends a face wash with light exfoliating acids like the Oxygen Infusion Wash ($38) to keep pores clean.
Stay away from overly drying ingredients, like benzoyl peroxide, since overuse can create a rebound effect and kick sebum production into overdrive.
Finally, you’ll want to cool the skin. For immediately after the at-home extractions, Marino recommended a facial roller device. “The StackedSkincare Ice Roller ($30) is ideal for immediate inflammation reduction and pain,” she said. Then, in the next few days, reach for a hydrating, calming, and soothing serum like the iS Clinical HydraCool Serum ($94) to address any redness that may pop up afterward.
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Misjudging sunlight is a common pitfall when you’re first learning to garden. Pay attention to how sunlight plays through your yard before choosing a spot for your garden. Most edible plants, including many vegetables, herbs, and fruits, need at least 6 hours of sun in order to thrive.
One of the best gardening tips you’ll ever get is to plan your new garden near a water source. Make sure you can run a hose to your garden site, so you don’t have to lug water to it each time your plants get thirsty. The best way to tell if plants need watering is to push a finger an inch down into the soil (that’s about one knuckle deep). If it’s dry, it’s time to water.
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When space is at a premium, look to containers. You can grow many plants in pots, including vegetables, herbs, flowers, fruit trees, berries, and shrubs. When gardening in containers, use a pot that’s large enough for the plant it’s hosting, and fill it with Miracle-Gro® Moisture Control® Potting Mix. Not only is it specially formulated to help plants in pots thrive, but it also helps protect against over- and under-watering.
It’s important to select plants that match your growing conditions. This means putting sun-loving plants into a sunny spot, choosing heat-tolerant plants in warm climates, and giving ground-gobbling vines like pumpkins and melons ample elbow room (or a trellis to climb). Do your homework and pick varieties that will grow well where you live and in the space you have. And to get a step up on success when growing veggies and herbs, start with vigorous young plants from Bonnie Plants® instead of trying to grow from seed.
Knowing your “hardiness zone” can help you choose the best plants. Simply put, it describes the coldest place a plant can grow. The higher the zone number, the warmer the climate. So if a plant is “hardy to zone 4” and you garden in zone 5, that plant will survive in your yard. If, however, you’re in zone 3, it’s too cold to grow that particular plant. Find out your hardiness zone.
Planting too early (or late) in the season can spell disaster for your garden. You need to know the last average spring frost date for your area so you don’t accidentally kill plants by putting them out prematurely. It’s also good to know your first average fall frost date so that you get your plants harvested or moved indoors before late-season cold damages them. Discover the average first and last frost dates for your area.
Apply a layer of mulch that’s 2 to 3 inches deep around each plant. This will help reduce weeds by blocking out the sun, and reduce moisture loss through evaporation, so you have to water less. For a polished look, put down a layer of Scotts® bagged mulch. Or, you can put down straw, shredded leaves, pine straw, or some other locally available material.
We’ve already talked about the importance of starting with great soil, but that soil works best in concert with regular boosts of high-quality nutrition for your plants. In other words, amazing soil + top-notch plant food = super garden success! So, a month after planting, begin feeding your garden with plant food like Miracle-Gro® Water Soluble All Purpose Plant Food. Be sure to follow label directions.
One last word of advice: Stock up on the basic tools you need to make it easier to grow. Get all the details in our Tools for Gardening article. Happy growing!
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