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Easter DIY: How to make a Ferrero Rocher bouquet?

Equipment To make a Ferrero Rocher bouquet, you will need: • a box of Ferrero Rocher • wooden skewers • crepe paper in different colors • adhesive tape • an elastic band or string • a colored sheet of paper (gift wrap or kraft paper) • a decorative ribbon ...

04
Apr
2023

The Rice Paper Plant: 5 Things to Know About Tetrapanax papyrifera

Its foliage is its most beautiful attraction. The rice paper plant is a tropical shrub native to Taiwan and southern China. It is also known by the names Chinese Rice Paper Plant, Tetrapanax papyrifera, Aralia papyrifera, or Fatsia papyrifera. Tetrapanax papyrifera is the only plant species in the ...

19
Feb
2024

Health: 5 benefits of handwriting

1- It lightens the mental load If you're a fan of to-do lists, it's a good idea to prepare your lists on paper and write them by hand. When it comes to making a to-do list, handwriting has the advantage of helping you lighten your mental load. In fact, this ritual, if you practice it every ni ...

11
Jan
2022

Ecology: a French start-up invents infinitely reusable gift wrapping

What is the problem? During the holiday season, our paper consumption explodes. In France, it is estimated that more than 20,000 tons of wrapping paper are consumed each year. This avalanche of paper is equivalent to 380,000 cut trees or 11,000 tons of carbon equivalent. In addition, most com ...

08
Dec
2021

The end of the mandatory receipt: what does it change?

ets - tickets issued by automatic machines (such as cash dispensers) - vouchers or other discount tickets. However, you will still get a paper ticket when purchasing durable goods such as appliances or computer equipment, as well as for all cancelled or credited transactions. Why th ...

24
Nov
2022

5 surprising things in Malaysia

fire. By the way, if you don't like overly sweet drinks and prefer your juice plain, remember to specify 'without sugar' when ordering. 3- No paper in the toilet The third of the 5 surprising things in Malaysia might jump out at you when you go to the bathroom. It is quite common that there ...

30
Nov
2022

The Greeting Card: History and Evolution

a greeting message as proof of one's visit. In the 1930s, the illustrated greeting card definitively replaced the use of the visiting card or letter paper. Indeed, it offered a good compromise between the brief message of the visiting card and the writing of a long letter... Has the virtual card ki ...

04
Jan
2012

5 tips for organizing an eco-friendly picnic

et plastic cutlery and prefer Opinel knife and/or reusable cutlery in stainless steel! From now on, even the straws are no longer plastic but made of paper, bamboo or metal... Following the same reusable logic, equip yourself with water bottles (stainless steel or glass) instead of carrying plast ...

26
July
2022

Homemade parcel post: how to prepare a parcel properly?

cts can move inside the package during its transport and break. That's why you should also provide protective and cushioning materials such as newspaper, bubble wrap, kraft paper, foam paper or Styrofoam. Whatever materials you choose, make sure that the items you send move as little as possib ...

24
Mar
2022

Reading: 5 good reasons to switch to audio books

young people. The first good reason to switch to audio books is that this medium is for everyone: - it is suitable for people who cannot read paper books because of a visual disability - it is suitable for children who cannot yet read - it can be enjoyed even by those who usually d ...

18
July
2022

School supplies: 5 tips for a cheaper back to school

of sheets, pencils, pens and tubes of glue can still be used even if they have been started. As for opened notebooks, they can be recycled into scrap paper. It is also easy to save money on supplies by cleaning and reusing last year's school kit or binder, provided of course that they are still i ...

18
Aug
2022

Jungle Garden: 5 Plants to Follow This Trend

regularly and to provide a location where it can spread out, ideally sheltered from the wind. This plant is moderately hardy, down to -10°C. 4- The rice paper plant Another hardy plant up to -10°C that is perfectly suited for a jungle garden due to its graphic foliage in an XXL size is the rice pa ...

17
Jan
2024

Chinese New Year: date and traditions

y bad influences. Preparation of the Chinese New Year festivities The great cleaning of the house is done. On the last day, wishes written on red paper, symbolizing good luck, are posted everywhere. These are characters like fú (?) happiness, or ch?n (?) spring, often pasted upside down because ...

06
Feb
2007

Zucchini flower fritters: the real Niçoise recipe.

ritters rests, prepare the zucchini flowers. 1- Gently clean the flowers under a stream of cold water to remove any dirt and place them on absorbent paper. 2- Cut off the stems and bases of the flowers that are not edible. 3- Finally, open them up to remove their orange-yellow pistil. You should ...

11
June
2008

Organizing an eco-friendly Christmas: tips and tricks

massage and other gift boxes - toys made of natural materials and without batteries Also remember to limit packaging, which is a big consumer of paper! Also be aware that glittery or metallic gift papers are not recyclable. Favor Recycled paper and reusable packaging (like a wicker basket or a ...

20
Dec
2013

Halloween: 5 tips for a successful party

space available. Once you've made your list, all that's left is to create and send out the invitations. You can choose between the traditional paper invitation card and the virtual invitation sent by email. In both cases, we advise you to design invitations matching the theme of the party, ...

12
Oct
2021

How to apply for a building permit online?

inquire at your one-stop shop or your city hall to find out how to file online at your disposal. You also have the option of submitting your file in paper form if you wish. 3- What to do in case of difficulty? If you encounter any difficulties using this online service, you can enter your phone ...

17
Jan
2022

Vaccination pass: who is affected by the update of the vaccination certificate on February 1, 2022?

use you depend on the MGEN or the railway workers' provident fund, for example), you have the option of obtaining your new vaccination certificate in paper format from a health professional. Simply go to a pharmacy or to your attending physician with your Vitale card to request a paper printout o ...

03
Feb
2022

Photo: disposable cameras are making a comeback

to obtain less calculated and less 'polished' images than photos taken with a smartphone. This outdated equipment is also carried by a revival of paper: more and more photographers have their photos printed instead of simply (re)saving them in digital versions on their screens. The dark side ...

10
Mar
2022

Lettering : 5 tips for beginners

beginning lettering is to acquire the proper materials. This form of modern calligraphy is not an expensive hobby. But you will still need printer paper, tracing paper and especially markers suitable for this practice. If you're wondering which pen to use for lettering, you should know that th ...

27
Dec
2022