Children nowadays are accused of being lazy, disinterested in anything productive, and having absolutely no interest in experiencing the world outside. What happened to the good old days when children got up on a Saturday morning and willingly ran outside to play? Many parents blame it on cable TV, video …
Read More »Keep away insects with 5 useful plants
Do you have those annoying creepy crawly critters in your house that make you upset of their existence? If you don’t already have a garden at home, are you planning on starting one? Here are some plants that you can add to your garden that can keep away insects. Rosemary …
Read More »Catch mosquitoes with a safe, chemical-free trap
The rainy season is here again and comes with an increase in the population of mosquitoes. This creates a problem where you need a safe but effective way to get rid of what is considered the most dangerous animal in the world. You’ve cleaned so why do mosquitoes still breed …
Read More »Farmer struggles with dry season and thieves
By Candida Khan. During the struggles of the dry season, all crops usually fight for their lives without water. Some die, others survive. The sun and heat dry out the land making it so cracked that water would just run off the ground. Now, whenever it rains, Dad is so …
Read More »The air in your house may be killing you
Every so often, we may clean our homes, be it weekly, monthly or seasonally. When we are done we breathe in the fresh clean smell that let us know every surface in our homes is germ free. After all, the products responsible for these smells laud the benefits of all …
Read More »Marabunta – your friend or foe?
When you see a marabunta nest, what do you do? Some people might run, scream, hide, duck, cover their faces, or freeze. One thing you should never do is try to make friends with them. These wasps are busy at work and do not want to be disturbed. Any sign …
Read More »UpMarket offers food, clothing, jewelry and smiles
A visit to UpMarket and you’ll be greeted with tasty food, fancy clothing, creative jewelry, and pleasant smiles. Visitors enjoy a variety of local culture in full bloom. Scenes are featured at UpMarket in February 2017 at Woodbrook Youth Facility, Port of Spain. Scenes at UpMarket February 2017 September 2017 www.sweettntmagazine.com You may also …
Read More »Sunflowers grown from seeds in my garden
By Nadia Ali. In my opinion, they are the prettiest simple flower. In the flower shops, you can see them great, big bursts of bright yellow petals encircling a head of brown seeds, namely sunflowers. “How much!” I responded, thinking they were overpriced. If she can grow them, I can grow …
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