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My mom has a tiny MP3 player to listen to slokams. But she had a problem with ear phones. The bigger ones are heavy and the

tiny one provided with the MP3 player slips off frequently. What to do? ............ Idea!
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The ear pieces fixed with a thin metal hairband (only Rs. 5) using insulation tape, after widening the distance between ends of the

hairband, enables to hold the ear pieces in place very easily. Of course the hair band hangs upside down! :cool:

P.S: Shall try to post the photo soon.
nice idea.

shall await the photo

I could do with such a contraption.

I do not know if men can make fashion statement wearing such hair bands on morning walks.lol
 

Here is the photo of used and unused hairbands.

Please widen the gap between ends, just enough to hold the ear pieces comfortably.

Men can also use because it is very thin. :)

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similarly RRji never exchange your old gold.

it will always be a losing proposition.

similarly do not buy gold or silver bars.

anytime you exchange you will make losses.

keep adding new ornaments for new generation with latest designs.

not of heavy types ,but sophisticated keeping with trends of new working women.

there is a move for platinum and podi vairams. all youngsters like long length ear rings

with tiny top part with pearls. pearls of different colours are the in thing

hyderabad is the best place for it
 
similarly RRji never exchange your old gold.

it will always be a losing proposition. ........
I know that it gives only about 50% return! :sad:

But what to do with the used and worn out chains and dented bangles?

In Sing. Chennai we wear gold jewels for daily use and they need to be exchanged after two decades!

But, I try to keep the good parts of the jewel to make new ones. For example, when I exchanged a broken necklace,

the center portion was used to make a bracelet adding three small sized bangles. Similarly the center portion of a big

ring was used with two other small sized bangles which I received from 'family jewels'! Mom made two bracelets with

the flexible gold vangi of her mom, by adding new center pieces. :thumb:

Shall try to post photos soon.
 
As written in my earlier post. :)
thanks.I do not correlate as today is another day

So I have a way of asking again.

I require a kuttu with your modira kai.lol

shall try the band and ear piece.

only wife will be one band short stolen by loving husband.lol
 
I know that it gives only about 50% return! :sad:

But what to do with the used and worn out chains and dented bangles?

In Sing. Chennai we wear gold jewels for daily use and they need to be exchanged after two decades!

But, I try to keep the good parts of the jewel to make new ones. For example, when I exchanged a broken necklace,

the center portion was used to make a bracelet adding three small sized bangles. Similarly the center portion of a big

ring was used with two other small sized bangles which I received from 'family jewels'! Mom made two bracelets with

the flexible gold vangi of her mom, by adding new center pieces. :thumb:

Shall try to post photos soon.
sounds interesting.

new avathars of old gold could be enticing .

old jewellery like vangi etc are worn only by bharatnatyam artists these days.

also jewellery of older days are more solid and not flimsy.

one can polish them and with minor changes could have them as antique jewellery for wearing on

occassions.

in fact ,in north , the suhaag ka joda[pair of bangles given at marriage time of parents] is given to

daughter in law signifying transfer of responsibilty along with it to the next generation
 
Hi all,

Happy New year to all of you.

My new year has started with a great news: I could get rid of the pigeons which were making my balcony un-usable because of their shit. Finally, two years of struggle, after trying many methods to keep them away, I managed to fix nets all over and for the last one week there has been no nuisance of these pests. Now my plants also have a new lease of life - they are no more destroyed by these birds which used to lay eggs and hatch their young ones in the pots, adding to the mess. I find this a sure and kind method of keeping the pest-birds away.

Regards,

Ramakrishnan

Just to confirm, I have just successfully completed one year of "pigeon free" balcony. The net is a sure way of keeping the pigeon pests away and secure your hygiene and space.
 
My cousin's wife presented a nice light weight saree ( NOT see through type! ) to me but it was like bleeding Madras cloth! Lot of blue color

was running wash after wash! It was also a menace to wear it because I used to look like a person who played the role of Vishnu in a drama

with lot of blue color patches wherever the saree touches me! Since I like, it I altered it. Cut off 10" width of the saree's top portion
and attached a polysilk deep red cloth in that place. Now it is a saree in a new design and no blue color will stick to me!:peace:
 
Dear L R K Sir,

I remember your post and also my reply:

Good idea. Thanks for the confirmation. :)

Thank you Madam. I really appreciate your remembering the earlier post and your reply. I can see that you are not affected by the information overload !

Kind regards,

Ramakrishnan
 
How a to Grow An Endless Supply Of Ginger Indoors

How a to Grow An Endless Supply Of Ginger Indoors




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Have you ever thought about planting your danger? Growing your own ginger can provide you with a hands on herb, health benefits and it is so easy you will regret not doing it if you use a lot of Ginger.



Ginger or ginger root is the root of the Zingiber officinal plant; it is used in medicine or as a spice. Ginger is indigenous to southern China. Ginger was first exported to Europe for the spice trade. India remains the largest producer of the ginger root plant.


Ginger can help soothe stomach distress, respiratory problems, arthritis, and menstrual pains, you can also use ginger to treat burns. Ginger has been around for at least three thousand years. A pound of ginger could cost as much as a sheet in England in the 14th century.


Ginger can take up to 10 months to completely mature if growing at home. If you live in a climate where it gets cold often it is preferred to Plant your ginger root in a pot and keep it in your house.


When planting ginger at home, you need to find root stems that are thick and smooth. Shedding skin or thinning roots are signs that the ginger may have been stored too long to effectively sprout. When wanting to plant ginger it is best to purchase from a garden center or a seed catalog.


When you have the correct root and are ready to plant, you will want to soak the roots in water overnight and then cut the roots into pieces. You will also want to make sure that the segments have at least a few bumps that are the buds from which new plants will grow.



Ginger likes a sheltered spot, shallow but wide pots, warm weather, humidity and moist soil. Here are the steps to planting your ginger:

1. Soak the ginger roots overnight in warm water to get it ready for planting.
2 fill your pot with rich but well-draining potting soil.
3 stick the ginger root with the eye bud sticking up in the soil and cover it with 1 to 2 inches of soil and water it well.
4. Place the pot in an area of the house that stays considerably warm and does not get much bright sunlight.
5. You must keep the soil moist to do this use a spray bottle to mist the soil or you may water it lightly.
6. After a few weeks, you will notice a shoot popping out of the soil continue to water the plant regularly by misting it with a spray bottle and keeping it warm.



Harvesting:

Ginger can take 8 to 10 months to mature completely however you can still use the root for whatever your need before the eight-month mark. When you want to use ginger before it is completely matured just be sure to dig carefully at the side of the comp and then cut off whatever, you need.


After 8 to 10 months have passed, you can dig up the whole plant. If you would like to keep your ginger growing, you can dig up the plant and then repot it and do this process all again to keep your ginger harvesting.



Sources:
Http:// www.tropicalpermaculture.com/growing-ginger.html

Http:// organichealth.co/how-to-grow-an-endless-supply-of-ginger-indoors/
Http:// naturalcuresnotmedicine.com/how-to-grow-an-endless-supply-of-ginger-indoors/



How a to Grow An Endless Supply Of Ginger Indoors | Buy Non GMO Seeds
 
Many of us use paper napkins to take away the extra oil from the fried items like appaLam / bajji / vadai / puri.

One more use of the napkin I knew: Cleaning the empty oil containers, first with a napkin, saves the usage of detergent.

On Bhogi day, I tried this. Instead of using a piece of white vEshti cloth to draw 'mAkkOlam' as usual, I used a paper
napkin!

Wow! It was a real cool experience! :thumb:
 

On Bhogi day, I tried this. Instead of using a piece of white vEshti cloth to draw 'mAkkOlam' as usual, I used a paper
napkin!

Wow! It was a real cool experience! :thumb:

Dear Raji Mam,

That's a super idea. Btw: I never thought in India they were using paper napkins so much!

Sometime back I used these paper napkins (especially the bounty brand that is thick like a cloth) for idli plates too...
 
Dear Raji Mam,

That's a super idea. Btw: I never thought in India they were using paper napkins so much!

Sometime back I used these paper napkins (especially the bounty brand that is thick like a cloth) for idli plates too...

You should be careful when using paper napkins as part of cooking. these have lot of harmful chemicals, i think.
 
Talking of cloth for idli plates, I am reminded of one of my asattu experiences! My dad being a doctor, we don't follow much of

vizhuppu concept at home. When I went to Ram's house soon after the wedding, his mom asked me to bring old vEshti cloth in

correct size to make idlis. I thought it was a test for my intelligence (!?) and tore two pieces in correct size. I brought them and

gave to her. She seemed to be amazed at my behaviour and asked me to wet them and give. I did so and gave her again for

which she asked me to drop them on the kitchen slab to sprinkle water and squeezed the pieces. Then only I understood the concept

of vizhuppu! Yes, I was not wearing madi dress after bath but took from my suitcase where as she was wearing madi madisAr saree! :dizzy:
 
Dear Raji Mam,

Yes you are right.. These days they do make cloth-less idli plates. I am talking about my trial with bounty cloth liners for idli plates 10yrs ago. Until then, after each serving being cooked in the idli plate, I used to wash them before making idlis in them again. So I thought of using these bounty towels. But soon after that, my husband found out that idli plates worked fine without needing to wash them inbetween at all.. nowadays since then I've been using same idli plates over and over again for making fresh batch of idlis... now washing in between.
 
Talking of cloth for idli plates, I am reminded of one of my asattu experiences! My dad being a doctor, we don't follow much of

vizhuppu concept at home. When I went to Ram's house soon after the wedding, his mom asked me to bring old vEshti cloth in

correct size to make idlis. I thought it was a test for my intelligence (!?) and tore two pieces in correct size. I brought them and

gave to her. She seemed to be amazed at my behaviour and asked me to wet them and give. I did so and gave her again for

which she asked me to drop them on the kitchen slab to sprinkle water and squeezed the pieces. Then only I understood the concept

of vizhuppu! Yes, I was not wearing madi dress after bath but took from my suitcase where as she was wearing madi madisAr saree! :dizzy:

Dear RR ji,

This is the 1st time I am hearing that an old Vesthi cloth is used to make Idli cloth.

Was the old Vesthi ever worn by anyone?

Becos if it was worn by someone..how can that be used as an Idli cloth even if it was washed a 100 times ..a worn cloth is still a worn cloth and should not come in contact with food.

Kindly clear my doubt about the old Veshti..was its an old unused Vesthi or an old used Veshti?
 
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