We’ve all heard how changing your pillowcase daily helps fight acne, illnesses and allergies, but seriously, how many people will take the time to do that? The current pillowcases are inconvenient which results in people spending approximately one-third of their lives sleeping on not so clean pillowcase which are a haven for dust mites, bed bugs, fungus, dirt, oil, bacteria and more.  FaceSecret makes it easy. FaceSecret is the ONLY fitted, slipover, drawstring and one size fits most pillowcase.  FaceSecret is extremely easy to apply and does not slip off in the night like conventional pillowcases.

Available in two different materials – Satin-Polyester (available in pink, grey and white) and Jersey Cotton (available in grey and white), the FaceSecret pillowcase uses quarter inch woven elastic meaning that it won’t snap  – and has its elastic pull-tie drawstring. FaceSecret, with or without an existing pillowcase, ensures a snug fit on the smallest of pillows all the way up to King-size—one size fits most!

Plus, the Satin-Polyester is proven to be essential for the healthy skin and helps with anti-aging (keeps skin smooth on pillowcase and protects delicate areas around face) and to prevent bead head (allows hair to glide rather than tug and damage hair).

For those that travel and like the peace of mind of a clean cover, FaceSecret comes in a travel bag that easily fits into a suitcase.

There’s a fun way to celebrate Black History Month that you can enjoy all year long. Subscription boxes are all the craze lately and this one doesn’t disappoint! 

The Beem Box is a fabulous beauty subscription box for women of color, filled with eyeshadow, lipstick, nail polish, skincare, and much more. Receive a new box every two months with five to six full-sized beauty products carefully curated for darker shades, deeper pigments, and unique undertones. It’s ah-mazing! 

Lovely ladies, adjust your crowns and get ready to get your glow on. The Beem Box has arrived to encourage and inspire your beautiful souls, inside and out.

Expect to be obsessed by The Beem Box, the essential beauty subscription box for black and brown-skinned beauties. Frankly, it’s the box that every woman of color wants and needs tailored just for them.

The Beem Box includes beauty must-haves such as liquid lipsticks, eyeshadows, makeup brushes, liquid liner, moisturizer, lip liner, setting spray, eyelashes, lip glosses, mascara, lipstick, body lotion, and much more! 

Included in each box are useful tips and information on the goodness of each product and how to use it. Practice your makeup looks while being safe at home and stay ahead of the trends (there’s only so much Netflix you can watch, right?).

Founded by a woman of color, The Beem Box is an easy, fun, and practical way to discover the best luxury and indie makeup brands for women of color that are convenientl delivered straight to doorsteps. 

Gift to yourself and share the love with family and friends (great for birthdays and Mother’s Day) with these wonderful options:

• Get a Box

  • Receive a beautiful box every other month ($39.95 per box, plus $5 shipping)

• Give a Box 

  • Order a subscription as a gift and the recipient will receive three Beem Boxes as they’re released on the 17th of each delivery month ($109 plus shipping)

  • Give a one-time gift box with seven full-sized products ($45.95 plus shipping)

The brand new Color Toning Drops from plant powered hair care line Bouclème ia a  Black owned brand. Founder Michele Scott-Lynch encourages women to embrace their curls and creates the right products to care for them. Best, Jessica

Color Toning Drops

• Banish brassiness and bring back the vibrance of your natural and dyed color
• The revolutionary, 98.7% natural formula is enriched with deep indigo hues suitable for blondes, silvers, balayage, or dyed brunettes
• Add it to shampoo and conditioner or use with stylers and deep conditioning treatments
• A more concentrated effect is achieved when used with leave-in products
• Works from roots to tips for naturally restored, radiant color
• Dial the amount up or down to create your ultimate in depth and tone
• Featuring an innovative vegan bioactive complex derived from three Australian coastal flowers known for their unique rejuvenating and hydrating properties (Red Spider Flower, Kangaroo Paw, and Banksia) + Blue Spirulina helping with hair growth and overall health
• Packed in a 100% PCR (post consumer regrind) bottle, made reusing single-use plastic that would otherwise end up in landfill

Price: $36

If you are like most people, then you probably feel a bit wiped out from the events of the last year. Having to adapt to new working situations and suddenly a different home life has been a stressful and frustrating ordeal for many. As things start to progress, though, you might be feeling a bit more relaxed and relieved about the future.

It is important to take the time to practice some positive self-care in the new year. Even if it still isn’t quite possible for you to go on your yearly getaway for some rest and relaxation, there are still plenty of ways in which you can treat yourself. Furthermore, you can even look to do so without breaking your budget.

If you are looking for some simple and cost-effective ways to treat yourself without completely breaking the bank, here are a few ideas that you can consider.

Go on a Savvy Shopping Spree

Retail therapy can be one of the most fun ways to boost your mood and treat yourself. Moreover, as winter starts to show signs of winding down, you might be eager to start looking for some sweet spring and summer styles that will help you to ring in the warmer weather ahead.

That being said, it can be a bit dangerous in terms of spending to let yourself go on a full-on shopping spree. Your budget certainly won’t thank you for completely using up all of the savings that you might have accumulated in the last six months or so. 

The best thing you can do is go on a more savvy type of shopping spree. Schedule your shopping around any upcoming sales so that you can score some major deals on the items you want. It is also a good idea to explore the concept of using coupons and coupon codes for your shopping spree. 

You can find yourself walking home with much more for far less when you use coupons. It might even be possible for you to Win Instant Cash in the process.

Make Yourself an Amazing Meal Without Too Much Effort

If you are the sort of person who loves to treat yourself to some quality meals but aren’t looking to pay expensive restaurant prices to do so, you can make yourself a special meal without too much effort on your part. Meal delivery services have really taken off in the last year, giving people the chance to spoil themselves with amazing food without having to go out.Some of your favorite food delivery apps will offer special discounts from time to time that will allow you to afford a great meal when you order in. Other services will deliver pre-packages and pre-measured ingredients for a gourmet meal right to your door. All you have to do is follow the recipe that’s supplied and enjoy some incredible food without all the effort. You can even set your table up nicely to make it feel more like you are eating out.

Farming,  which was once an activity carried out solely for subsistence, is now a profitable venture. The opportunity inherent in farming not only creates an immense source of wealth for farmers but, also opens up numerous avenues for skilled and unskilled personnel looking for Labouring Jobs. 

But as with all business, the world of farming faces challenges that dwindle crop yield expectation, which can deter people from exploring and exploiting the abundance in agriculture. 

Consequently, agro scientists, in conjunction with several experts within the agricultural sector, have created and are still creating more methods and strategies to reduce crop disease,  increase crop yields, and minimize wastage. 

Read on to find out seven practices that can cause a significant increase in farming productivity. 

Proper Water Management 

Simply spraying crops with water may seem conventional. However, much thought isn’t given to how much water is wasted during the process that could be conserved and used to water more crops. 

Using the knowledge of precision farming, farmers can know how much water each plant needs and apply it in the right proportions. For example, a piece of watering equipment called a drip line can supply water in drops that will only touch a plant’s root. 

The practice of this helps to save more water hence, reducing the cost of running water. 

• Improved Seed Varieties 

There’s no denying that the output of a hybrid is always better than local seed varieties. For many years, agro scientists continue to combine different seed traits to create varieties resistant to disease and heat.

Generally, plants grown from improved seed varieties tend to grow faster, attract fewer pests, and require less attention than local seeds. 

• Good Storage Facilities

The wastage in crop produce begins from the harvesting stage when farmers use local equipment to harvest their crops. For example, snipping vegetables and fruits off stalks with unsterilized blades will induce an infection. 

Furthermore, due to a lack of proper storage systems, the promises of a bountiful harvest can quickly turn sour in a matter of weeks.  

Farm establishments with little or no storage facilities can still store their produce by joining cooperative farming societies.

• Co-operative Farming Societies

An organized, registered group of farm establishments has powerful advantages that ordinary farm setups may lack. 

First, such a coalition is recognized by the government and can demand better facilities and favorable farming policies. Also, group members can access loans, discounts on implements, machines, etc, that would otherwise be difficult and expensive to acquire from loan sharks and financial institutions. 

Second, farmers in a cooperative body can educate one another and share ideas on efficient farming practices. 

Third, because of the mutually beneficial nature of such groups, farmers benefit from a network that makes it easy to source seeds during planting and market produce when it’s harvest time. 

• Appropriate Preventive Measures 

More often than not, factors that cause crop productivity to plummet are foreseeable and preventable. For instance, farmers can lower the chances of a disease outbreak by using improved varieties. Also, farmers can employ the prophylactic strategy of spraying pesticides at intervals during the plants’ life cycle. 

Another preventive step that can reduce crop loss and boost agricultural output is the use of selective herbicides.  

Using selective herbicides will help kill off weeds that compete with plants for nutrients and attract pests that are dangerous to crops like grasshoppers and aphids.

Other preventive practices may include soil disinfection before planting, embankments and tunnel construction for channeling water in flood-prone areas, and the installation of irrigation facilities for watering during drought episodes. 

• Nitrogen Application

Three essential components that must be present in the soil for optimum plant growth are Nitrogen (N), Phosphorus (P), and Potassium (K). Of all three, plants need nitrogen the most and in higher proportions. 

Plants use nitrogen to create chlorophyll molecules that help in photosynthesis. Also, the formation of a semi-liquid fluid called protoplasm that powers plant cells come from nitrogen. 

Leguminous crops can help fix nitrogen in the soil through a natural process call nitrification. Conversely, farmers bump up soil nitrogen levels through the application if 

fertilizers.  

Summarily, knowing whether a farm’s soil needs nitrogen and which method to use in applying it is crucial in the overall outcome of plant produce during harvest.  

• Farm Monitoring Software

Farm monitoring or management software came to be during the inception of the agri-tech era. The software collects and analyzes data from sensors mounted on the farm. The sensors can monitor changes in plant growth, weed density and also detect pest presence. 

Moe sophisticated sensors can forecast the weather and alert farmers on impending dangers.  Some can even combine such data to predict crops’ availability and market analysis.  

Conclusion

Agriculture has evolved with the improvement in technology. More than ever, experts are finding new ways to increase crop quality and quantity to increase food availability and reduce world hunger.  

Several smart agriculture practices, when implemented, can ensure maximum crop productivity, increase job availability, and catapult agricultural revenues. 

Initially, some of these practices may require expensive installation costs, the resulting crop productivity percentage more than what makes up for the upfront expenses.