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Choosing curtains and/or blinds for a child’s bedroom is much more complicated than you might think, with several factors to take into consideration when making the right choice. Let’s go over what you need to think about.
Blocking out light
Any parent will tell you kids need darkness to go… View moreChoosing curtains and/or blinds for a child’s bedroom is much more complicated than you might think, with several factors to take into consideration when making the right choice. Let’s go over what you need to think about.
Blocking out light
Any parent will tell you kids need darkness to go to bed. They don’t necessarily need darkness to sleep, but to convince them it’s bedtime it needs to be dark. Post daylight savings, heading into spring and summer, this can be a challenge. Curtains and blinds can help.
First of all, opt for block-out lining. Block-out lined curtains reduce natural light and UV rays, providing an ideal solution for darkening a bedroom. They also offer thermal and sound insulation properties, which come in handy too and we’ll discuss more shortly.
The best solution to block out light is curtains made of medium to heavy fabric, hanging wide and high over the window and down to the floor. But don’t make a decision yet, there are things to consider that might make you shy away from this option.
Slatted blinds are the least ideal solution as they allow small amounts of light to peep through even when fully closed and lowered. An inside mounted roller blind also allows a small amount of light to enter. For extra light blockage consider a curtain over a blind.
Reducing noise
Blocking out noise completely using only curtains or blinds is not possible, but it can be reduced. The best options are:
• Curtains – reducing noise all comes down to absorbing the vibrations so opt for the thickest, heaviest fabric you can (e.g. velvet or wool). The more layers the better so ensure you get them lined and you could also opt for a blind underneath as well.
• Roman shades – as with curtains, the thicker the fabric and more layers the better.
• Honeycomb blinds - the unique cellular design is great for cutting out noise. Just as the cells trap air to reduce heat transfer, they can also help keep out noise.
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An undeclared allergen has forced the recall of a Pams food product.
Foodstuffs Own Brands Ltd has recalled Pams Brand Cassava Vege Crisps Original 150g, due to the possible presence of milk, an allergen that is not declared on the ingredients list.
In a statement, the Ministry for Primary … View moreAn undeclared allergen has forced the recall of a Pams food product.
Foodstuffs Own Brands Ltd has recalled Pams Brand Cassava Vege Crisps Original 150g, due to the possible presence of milk, an allergen that is not declared on the ingredients list.
In a statement, the Ministry for Primary Industries says that any customer with a milk allergy or intolerance should return the product to their retailer for a full refund.
What you need to know:
- The product is sold at Pak'n Save, New World and Four Square stores throughout New Zealand.
- It is sold in a 150g package.
- Best before date is 19 OCT 21.
- No other flavour is affected.
Customers with any questions or concerns are encouraged to contact Foodstuffs Own Brands Ltd.
Phone: 0800 24 51 14
Address: 35 Landing Drive, Mangere, Auckland.
To find out more about the recall, head to the New Zealand Food Safety Website.
From the where oceans collide at Cape Reinga, to the oyster-ridden seaboards of Bluff - it's time for you to spin the map of Aotearoa and see where your finger lands.
To take some of the stress out of your long weekend roadtrip plans, we're giving 10 lucky winners petrol vouchers … View moreFrom the where oceans collide at Cape Reinga, to the oyster-ridden seaboards of Bluff - it's time for you to spin the map of Aotearoa and see where your finger lands.
To take some of the stress out of your long weekend roadtrip plans, we're giving 10 lucky winners petrol vouchers from Mobil or Z - it's your choice!
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Neighbours – now is your chance to dress up your walls and save 30% off* the extensive range of Resene wallpapers! Patterned or bold, textured or neutral – come in to your local Resene ColorShop and view the full collection. Offer ends 8 June 2021.
*Discount off the normal retail price at … View moreNeighbours – now is your chance to dress up your walls and save 30% off* the extensive range of Resene wallpapers! Patterned or bold, textured or neutral – come in to your local Resene ColorShop and view the full collection. Offer ends 8 June 2021.
*Discount off the normal retail price at Resene owned ColorShops and participating resellers until 8 June 2021. Excludes wall decals, WallPrint and clearance items. Not available in conjunction with any other offer.
Make us an offer/koha week on selected items . We have a table of goodies and selected furniture that we’d love to move on to it’s next home. Bundles of magazines for $1.00 and linen is half price till the end of this week.
Also a selection of warm winter clothing and shoes for all the family… View moreMake us an offer/koha week on selected items . We have a table of goodies and selected furniture that we’d love to move on to it’s next home. Bundles of magazines for $1.00 and linen is half price till the end of this week.
Also a selection of warm winter clothing and shoes for all the family in store now.
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This wee Motel is the best - we have been staying there for over 30years (guessing re the ages of the grandkids) often - only $80.- a night for a Studio - immaculately clean and the friendliest owners - Royna and Pihi Johnston. Jeryl.
We are looking for 1-2 male or female support workers or private carers for immediate start. To help a lady with a disability in country location just north but near Tauranga . Tasks may vary from day to day and working days, hours and shifts can be discussed. This is a contracted position. Your … View moreWe are looking for 1-2 male or female support workers or private carers for immediate start. To help a lady with a disability in country location just north but near Tauranga . Tasks may vary from day to day and working days, hours and shifts can be discussed. This is a contracted position. Your key qualities are dependable, quite energetic, healthy and fit , honest and friendly with a kind disposition and being very respectful. You must be animal friendly as part of your work is helping with animals from dogs, goats, chicken etc.with desire to help keep country cottage clean and tidy and help to maintain property inside and out. So If you are interested to work in quite a diverse and out of the box setting, please phone Peter 02041741215 for a chat.
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We’ve developed transport plans which improve safety, enable access to Tauriko Business Estate and Tauriko West and provide better travel options.
Progress on the Structure Plan and investigations such as geotechnical, stormwater and environmental assessments for the new community at Tauriko … View moreWe’ve developed transport plans which improve safety, enable access to Tauriko Business Estate and Tauriko West and provide better travel options.
Progress on the Structure Plan and investigations such as geotechnical, stormwater and environmental assessments for the new community at Tauriko West are also ongoing and we’ve developed some proposals and ideas for the new community.
Find out more about the proposals and share your feedback with us at www.taurikofortomorrow.co.nz.... Feedback closes 11 June.
If you live with someone allergic to dust mites, mould, pollen, pet hair or any one of the hundreds of allergens in household products, clean is not enough. A house needs to be extra-clean and allergen-proof to help make allergy sufferers as comfortable as possible. The alternative is sneezing, … View moreIf you live with someone allergic to dust mites, mould, pollen, pet hair or any one of the hundreds of allergens in household products, clean is not enough. A house needs to be extra-clean and allergen-proof to help make allergy sufferers as comfortable as possible. The alternative is sneezing, wheezing, coughing and watery eyes, all brought on by the presence of irritants that you can keep at bay with some extra attention.
Here’s how to get on top of some common irritants at your place:
1. Use allergy-friendly products
• Avoid using aerosol sprays as they are a common trigger for asthma sufferers. Even if you’re not standing near anyone, the high-pressure mist that the aerosol omits means the contents can spread a long way.
• Try to use environmentally-friendly products – what’s good for the environment is often better for us too.
• Avoid using products that contain harsh chemicals like ammonia, formaldehyde and sodium lauryl sulphate. Hunt out products that are free from these irritants or make your own natural cleaning products.
2. Keep a dust-free bedroom
It’s the dust mite droppings that many people react to (and news that there is dust mite poo in our bedding causes a reaction in the rest of us!). To keep bedding really clean, you will need to wash all bed linen regularly, preferably weekly. A man-made fibre like polyester is less likely to trap dust than natural fibres like cotton or linen.
Use a hypoallergenic mattress topper, duvet inner-cover and pillow protector and wash these at least monthly and replace them annually.
Keep stuffed animals to a minimum and wash those that remain regularly. Pull the bed out and vacuum underneath at least once a week, preferably daily. Don’t forget to dust side tables and vacuum underneath those as well.
3. Vacuum daily
Wooden or tiled floors are much easier to keep dust-free, but if you have carpet, a daily vacuum, especially in bedrooms, is a must. Use a vacuum cleaner made especially for allergy-sufferers – most will be fitted with HEPA filtration and powerhead.
Make sure you vacuum around the skirting boards and in crevices and vacuum around all beds at least twice. Empty canisters or vacuum bags regularly, sealing the bag well before disposal.
4. Use an air purifier
Even if you are taking the precautions outlined above, there will still be plenty of dust in your house – in fact some studies show that air pollution such as allergens and pollutants can be present in higher levels inside the home than outside! Air purifiers work to filter the allergens and pollutants from the air and improve the air quality.
5. Empty bins daily
The rubbish bin can omit toxins without you even realising, and they are a breeding ground for mould and germs. Empty bins every evening and disinfect with a hospital grade solution before lining with a plastic bag.
6. Beat doormats every day
Pollen and dust are tracked into our home constantly. Make sure you have a doormat on the outside and inside at every entry point to your home and shake these out regularly. Vacuum each indoor mat when you do your daily vacuum run. It’s a good idea to place a mat in the doorway of an allergy-sufferers bedroom for extra protection. Better yet, leave shoes outside.
7. Inspect for mould weekly
Mould is a common allergy trigger and its present absolutely everywhere. Don’t give it a chance to breed – wipe away small mould patches as soon as you find them with a paper towel and throw the paper towel in an outside bin. You can use a solution of three cups of water to five drops of Oil of Cloves (find it at your pharmacy) in a spray bottle to kill mould spores and prevent mould from growing. Make sure you test for an allergy to Oil of Cloves first, of course! Tea tree oil is also a good antiseptic against mould – a teaspoon of oil to a cup of water wiped over mould-prone surfaces should do the trick.
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Missing from Omokoroa 19 May 2021, presumed Stolen.
Please bring Bonnie home!
Please contact Stephen 027 2999942 - REWARD OFFERED for her RETURN
Kind hearted persons Male and/or Female to help lady with disability in country location near Tauranga. Hours negotiable. Start immediately. Good hourly rate. Must be conscientious, helpful with desire to keep country cottage clean and tidy with a like for animals and help to maintain property … View moreKind hearted persons Male and/or Female to help lady with disability in country location near Tauranga. Hours negotiable. Start immediately. Good hourly rate. Must be conscientious, helpful with desire to keep country cottage clean and tidy with a like for animals and help to maintain property inside and out. Please call Peter at 020 41741215
NZ small businesses believe in themselves, we believe in them too. That’s why we offer small business loans up to $300K to support cash flow or help them invest in the future.
Business Loan applications take less than 10 minutes online, you’ll get a fast decision and funding is possible in … View moreNZ small businesses believe in themselves, we believe in them too. That’s why we offer small business loans up to $300K to support cash flow or help them invest in the future.
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The closing date for submissions on the Long Term Plan is the 7th of June; only two weeks away. You can find details of the Plan by Googling "Tauranga LTP." There's a consultation form headed "Have your say online" that contains 6 leading questions about simple matters. You… View moreThe closing date for submissions on the Long Term Plan is the 7th of June; only two weeks away. You can find details of the Plan by Googling "Tauranga LTP." There's a consultation form headed "Have your say online" that contains 6 leading questions about simple matters. You can answer these or not, as you choose, and there's a section at the end that opens the door for you to tell the council what's really bugging you: high rates, increased expenditure on staff, spending $130 mill more on the CBD, a 30% increase in water rates, for a start.
The LTP appears to be based on a growth ideology: Bigger is Better!. Anyone with half a brain knows that is a fairytale. All we want is a nice place to live in; and an affordable one at that. We don't want to become another auckland or Wellington.
Please have your say. Numbers count: the greater the number of submissions that go in the louder the community voice becomes.
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We might be able to help. Check out our website at nzct.org.nz/grants to see if your organisation qualifies and to find out how to apply.
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