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Madame Natalia à la maison.
nsfw.movim.eu / BonjourMadame · Wednesday, 13 July, 2022 - 08:00
Madame Natalia à la maison.
nsfw.movim.eu / BonjourMadame · Wednesday, 13 July, 2022 - 08:00
If Netflix Has You Wondering, This Is Precisely How You Build a Sex Room
pubsub.dcentralisedmedia.com / LifehackerAustralia · Monday, 11 July, 2022 - 03:09 · 4 minutes
Netflix’s latest design series , How to Build a Sex Room , has (unsurprisingly) captured the attention of a fair few people. Described by the Guardian as “Changing Rooms for kinky people,” the show sees a handful of couples enlist the help of interior designer – and creator of sexy spaces – Melanie Rose in the hope of bringing their dream sex room to life.
You can see the trailer for the series here if you’re keen to get a better idea of it.
Melanie Rose, How to Build a Sex Room. Image credit: NetflixIn any case, if the arrival of How to Build a Sex Room has you wondering, well… how does one build a sex room, we have some tips for you. Lovehoney sexpert Annabelle Knight has shared five tips on how to create the best room to get down in at home – if you’re interested.
On the art of designing a sex room, she shared over email that “you’ll want to approach it in the same way you would as designing any other room in your house. While you will want to fill it with as many pieces of sex furniture, bondage, and sex toys as possible, you don’t want to sacrifice the aesthetic in order to do so”.
“As with everything related to sexual happiness, a sex room will only work well for you if it makes you feel comfortable and confident. As long as you have the essentials, make the room fit to the way you want it, and it will make the sex even better,” Knight explained.
And importantly, she stressed that it’s always a good idea to “agree on a safe word before you start .”
With that considered, here are her tips for building a sex room.
Step 1: Find yourself some great ‘staple’ sex furniture
As Knight put it, “No room is complete without furniture, so why would a sex room be any different?”
She explained that investing in sex furniture is a great way to experiment with positions and get creative with how you access pleasure .
“ A sex wedge is a great place to start, enabling you or your partner to support your body in the most pleasurable positions for longer. Experiencing a sexual renaissance thanks to Wet Leg , the chaise lounge is a genuinely great option for a sex room, but for anyone looking for something a little less showy, a position enhancer chair works just as well,” she said.
Step 2: Consider swings and restraints
I mean, what’s a sex room without a swing, am I right?! If TV has taught us anything is that any good sex room must have a swing of some variety.
Obviously, we are joking and this is entirely up to you, but Knight does suggest thinking about the option of a sex swing and some restraints.
“ Sex swings come in a variety of forms, but the main types [are] either attached over-the-door or fitted to the ceiling, and offer the receiving partner support to tackle even the most challenging of sex positions,” she shared.
“Restraints are great for taking bondage play to the next level, and under-the-mattress restraints , in particular, will help transform your sex room into a bondage lover’s paradise.”
Step 3: Round out that bondage collection
If you’re looking to create an entertaining sex room, chances are you’re a little bit interested in the world of bondage.
Knight suggests scattering your collection around the room, so they’re never too far out of reach.
Beyond swings, restraints and furniture, she suggested looking into “handcuffs, whips, gags, blindfolds, the lot”.
“A bondage kit is the ideal way to turn this dream into a reality,” Knight explained.
Step 4: Arouse the senses
“Physical pleasure isn’t the only thing that your sex room needs to cater for,” Knight highlighted.
“You will want to create an ambient atmosphere appropriate for arousal. Instead of using tea lights in jars to do this, why not fill the room with massage candles, massage oils and arousing reed diffusers , instead.”
Step 5: Get your sex toy collection in order
What’s a sex room without a library of sex toys to work with? Choose a selection of options that you like and keep them on hand. But you can also add to the fun with “ playful board games , ” Knight shared.
Got some ideas you’d like to experiment with? Well, if you’re after more inspiration, How to Build a Sex Room is streaming on Netflix Australia now.
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Why Have Regular Shepherd’s Pie When You Can Add Sweet Potato?
pubsub.dcentralisedmedia.com / LifehackerAustralia · Monday, 11 July, 2022 - 01:47 · 2 minutes
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This Cheesy Arancini Recipe Is Surprisingly Healthy
pubsub.dcentralisedmedia.com / LifehackerAustralia · Monday, 11 July, 2022 - 01:24 · 3 minutes
Jamie shared the full recipe to create these arancini on Instagram, thank you, Jamie! We’ve also added in a tomato dipping sauce that you might like to have with your cheesy rice balls, too.BAKED ARANCINI #recipe #healthy #rice #arancini #tiktokfoodie #airfryer #fy #fyp #voiceover #food #cheese #cheesy #tiktokfood #foodtiktok #cooking
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How to Remove Pet Hair From Your Washing Machine and Dryer
pubsub.dcentralisedmedia.com / LifehackerAustralia · Sunday, 10 July, 2022 - 15:00 · 2 minutes
As much as we love our pets, sometimes our furry friends provide us with more than love and affection: They also leave hair all over our homes and clothing. And while there are ways to deal with the fur coating everything you own, somehow, no matter what you do, some always ends up in the laundry.
There are a few reasons for this, including the fact that your washing machine and dryer probably need to be cleaned. Here’s how to do that, along with some other ways to remove pet hair from your laundry.
Let’s start with your washer. Even when you shake your clothes and linens out before putting them in, there always seems to be fur when it comes out. Here’s how to deal with that:
Before anything else, try cleaning your washer. You can do this by putting 1/2 cup of white vinegar into the empty drum, and running it through a complete cycle. When it’s finished, wipe it down with a clean, damp, lint-free cloth.
Another option is to pop your laundry in the dryer before washing it. The idea here is to loosen the pet hair on the fabric so it ends up in the lint trap. It only needs to tumble for about 10 minutes on a low-heat or no-heat setting. Adding a slightly damp clean cloth to the load, along with a dryer sheet or wool dryer balls can help remove more of the fur that’s stuck to everything else.
Add 1/2 cup white vinegar during the rinse cycle when washing a load of laundry that you know is coated in pet hair or lint. This softens the fabric, which can help release trapped fur.
Even if you take steps to get rid of pet hair in your washer, you know that somehow, at least a bit of it is going to make its way into your dryer. Here are a few ways to keep it from getting on your clothes:
Again, it’s best to start out with a clean dryer. In addition to cleaning out the lint trap after every load, take a minute to wipe down the drum of the dryer using a damp, lint-free cloth to get rid of any hair in there.
Drying your laundry using dryer sheets can make a difference, as their antistatic properties help pull pet hair off the fabric and into the lint trap. Though any dryer sheet will work, you can also opt to purchase ones specifically made for removing pet hair and lint, which tend to be around the same price.
Not into dryer sheets? Reusable wool dryer balls are a great alternative, providing the same hair-loosening power as sheets, but without the scent and creating waste. Plus, they increase airflow in the dryer, which also helps remove fur from your laundry.
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Add Salt to Your Whiskey for the Best Old Fashioned Cocktail
pubsub.dcentralisedmedia.com / LifehackerAustralia · Friday, 19 February, 2021 - 05:19 · 1 minute
When it comes to the end of a long week, or just a big day, how good is a cocktail? My absolute favourite is an Old Fashioned. Not too sweet, and makes me feel just a tad fancy, especially in a classy glass.
Now I’m pretty new to making cocktails myself – give it a crack and you’ll soon realise why bars charge 20 bucks a pop for them. But an Old Fashioned is fairly easy. The perfect place to start your celebration.
It’s basically whiskey, bitters and orange peel. But at a recent event for Westward Whiskey (yes, tough gig I’ve got, I know), I was handed an Old Fashioned that blew my mind. It had one extra ingredient: rock salt.
(Full disclosure: I usually avoid salt at all costs, but this was a special occasion. A rare treat.)
The tiny pinch of rock salt completely changed the drink. It was like it brought all the flavours in the glass to a whole new level.
It also made the cocktail incredibly moreish and I may have guzzled it more quickly than was polite. So be warned.
Ingredients
60mL Westward American Single Malt Whiskey
5mL raw liquid honey
A pinch of Olsson’s sea salt flakes
Half a dropper of Fee Brothers Old Fashion Aromatic Bitters
Orange peel to garnish
Method
Pour the whiskey, honey, sea salt and bitters into a mixing glass and stir. The put it all into a fancy Old Fashioned rocks glass on a large cube (it’s the fancy glass that makes it extra delicious, if you ask me). Garnish with a strip of orange peel (if that’s not your thing, you can use a cherry to garnish instead).
That’s it. So simple yet so impressive, and that’s what we love. Cheers!
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The Best Pet Cameras So You Can Keep an Eye on Your Fur Baby
pubsub.dcentralisedmedia.com / LifehackerAustralia · Friday, 19 February, 2021 - 00:15 · 3 minutes
If the idea of leaving your fur baby at home alone gives you separation anxiety , it might be time to invest in a pet camera. Not only do they allow you to see their cute little faces all day every day, but they’re also a great way to ensure they’re not tearing your furniture to shreds every time you leave the house.
Pet cameras are specifically designed to keep watch over your furry friends. They can dispense treats, allow you to interact with your dog or cat via two-way audio and even video chat, meaning you minimise those usual pet-teething problems like separation anxiety and boredom.
Whether you have a new puppy, an older cat, or even a different fury pet (this is Australia after all), there’s a pet camera out there to suit your needs and budget. Ahead, we take you through some of the best pet cameras and their price tags.
Before we get started it’s also worth noting that like any other smart home device that connects to Wi-Fi, you should always be mindful that there’s a chance it could be hacked and compromise your privacy. So made sure you have the correct privacy measures in place.
As far as basic pet cameras go, this Reolink Pet Camera is affordable and does what it says on the lid. You can easily control the camera to rotate 355° horizontally and 50° vertically to scan every corner in the room for your furry friend. It also has night vision capabilities, motion sensor alerts, multi-channel and account sharing and works with google assist.
Reolink Pet Camera, $42.99
Faleemi HD 720P Pan & Tilt IP Camera is a simple to use and can be remotely controlled from your computer, tablet or Smartphone. It features crystal clear picture quality, capturing video in full HD 720P and includes a built-in microphone and speaker to allow for two-way audio capabilities.
Faleemi HD Camera, $49.90
The Victure 1080P FHD Pet Camera connects to both iOS and Android and can detect motion and sound, has two-way audio, send alerts and offers panoramic viewing at the touch of a button so you can keep track of your fury babies with ease.
Victure 1080P FHD Pet Camera, $98.40
While the EZVIZ C6TC WiFi Indoor Security Camera isn’t exactly a ‘pet camera’ per se, it’s more than capable of acting like one. It offers 1080P HD resolution, 355°horizontal rotation and 100°vertical rotation with full control via your phone. It also has motion detection, night vision and two-way audio so you can communicate with your little furry babies.
EZVIZ C6TC WiFi Indoor Security Camera, $146.89
Designed for Total peace of mind, you’ll never feel far from home or your pet with the CANARY Indoor Security Camera. See and hear what’s happening day or night in HD with a 147 Degree wide-angle lens. It’s also got automatic night vision, and motion detection so you can monitor everything your pet is up to… including destroying the furniture.
CANARY Indoor Security Camera, $228.36
The Alexa-enabled Furbo Dog Camera is one of the most popular pet cameras on the market. It’s specifically designed for dogs (sorry kitties) and includes real-time barking alerts, treat tossing capabilities, two-way audio and night vision. It’s also a pretty sleek looking device so you can happily display it in your lounge room or main area.
Petcube’s Play 2 is a Wi-Fi enabled camera that features 1080p HD video, 160º wide-angle view, and night vision. You can talk to your pet from anywhere with convenient two-way audio and get real-time notifications for sound and motion alerts (read: know when they’re up to mischief). The PetCube Play 2 also features a laser pointer and built-in Alexa assistant so you can play music, hear the news, control your smart-home devices, or entertain your pet while you’re out of the house. PetCube also has their Bites 2 version that’s super similar offers a treat dispenser instead of a laser.
PetCube Play 2, $457.39
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Why You Need a Family Mission Statement
pubsub.dcentralisedmedia.com / LifehackerAustralia · Thursday, 18 February, 2021 - 18:30 · 4 minutes
Despite the pandemic turning our home and work lives upside-down for the past year, it has also provided us with a perspective that would have been hard to imagine in a pre-COVID-19 world. On my best, most optimistic days, I can see how the pandemic forced my family to slow down its increasingly frenetic schedule. It drove us outside more for bike rides, hikes, and backyard barbecues. It also made clear the things that are vital to our physical and mental health — and the things that made us ache to have to do without.
With somewhat of an end in sight (or at least a beginning of an end in sight), my husband, son, and I have been talking about what we want our lives to look like after . My 10-year-old has commented a few times about how strange it will be to go back to the way life was before, when we went into crowds with bare faces and our mere presence wasn’t a risk to our extended family.
But I suspect it won’t feel strange for very long. I wonder if, within months or even weeks, the lessons we are learning right now will fade away, disintegrating bit by bit, the way bad dreams tend to do. If we’ve had to live through this nightmare, though, I at least want to cling to its lessons.
Creating a family mission statement can help us prioritise what we’ve come to value during this time and guide our decision-making going forward. Where do we want to go, who do we want to see, what do we want to accomplish, and how do we want to treat others?
If you want to create a family mission statement, too, here are a few steps to get you going.
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Read moreSure, creating the mission statement — and then attempting to live by it — is the end goal, but getting the whole family together and involved in the brainstorming of it is equally as important as the final product. In order to really capture the essence of the entire family, everyone’s voice should be heard (assuming they’re old enough to participate).
Call an official family mission statement brainstorming session. Choose a time when everyone tends to be well-rested, well-fed, and not busy with work or school, such as a Saturday morning or late Sunday afternoon. To make it fun and tactile, pull out brainstorming paper and pencils for everyone, a white board with dry-erase markers, or colourful Post-it Notes for each person to jot down ideas. At the very least, everyone should be present and be given an opportunity to be heard.
Before you start tossing out ideas to include in the mission statement, explain why you want to create one and what you want it to accomplish. The statement should ultimately encapsulate your family’s core values and act as a guiding presence when making both big and small decisions.
Core family values might include social, moral, religious, work, or recreational ones. Some examples include generosity, honesty, respect, teamwork, patience, and togetherness. If you’re not sure where to begin, this list of family values from LoveToKnow will provide a good jumpstart.
It’s also helpful to get everyone brainstorming by asking some conversation-starting questions, such as these, from the Leader in Me organisation :
1. What is the purpose of our family?
2. What kinds of things do we want to do?
3. What kind of feeling do we want to have in our home?
4. What kind of relationships do we want to have with one another?
5. What are our family’s priorities?
6. What are our responsibilities as family members?
7. How can we contribute to society as a family and become more service-oriented?
As everyone in the family brainstorms the values important to them, it’s great to look for recurring themes — but also keep in mind that there are no right or wrong answers here. While honesty might be most important to one person, generosity might be at the top of someone else’s list. One family member might value celebrating each other’s successes while another values being open-minded to trying new things.
You don’t have to narrow it down to just one value — or even a few values. Everyone in the family should feel represented within the final mission statement. When your brainstorming session is complete, the parent or parents can start to draft the statement itself, with input from the kids. Once everyone is satisfied with the final copy, post it someplace where everyone can see it, such as the refrigerator or on a dry-erase board or decorative chalkboard.
Remember that this statement is not set in stone. The values we prioritise change over time, so make it a practice to revisit the mission statement once a year (or whenever it feels right) to see if there are any adjustments you’d like to make.
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All the Egg Hacks You’ll Ever Need
pubsub.dcentralisedmedia.com / LifehackerAustralia · Thursday, 18 February, 2021 - 06:56 · 3 minutes
Eggs are a wondrous food. They can be used for so many different things and eaten in so many different ways. Scrambled, boiled, fried, beaten, you name it.
Being such a versatile food item means there are so many easy ways to get eggs wrong. Here on Lifehacker, we love writing about eggs and their many uses. So to save you scouring the internet meaninglessly, we’ve collected a bunch of our most eggcellent hacks to get you going.
Scramble Your Eggs in a Jar
Did you know that a great way to scramble your eggs is in a jar? This hack may just change your life. Give it a try here .
How to Scramble your Eggs in the Microwave
We all revert to the glory of the microwave every now and then. Check out our guide for cooking scrambled eggs in your microwave here .
How to Cook Perfect Scrambled Eggs
If you’re going to scramble your eggs, you may as well do it right. Check out our guide to all the ways to cook perfect scrambled eggs here .
How to Peel a Boiled Egg
Opinions differ but this TikTok hack may just be the weirdest and best way to peel an egg. Make up your mind for yourself here .
Alternatively, there’s also the jar method which you can read about here .
And to top it off, there is a theory that using a rice cooker both steams your egg and makes it easier to peel.
Butter Your Boiled Eggs
For a transcendent hard-boiled egg, smother it in butter. This is why .
The Easiest Way to Poach an Egg is…
Could vinegar be the secret to poaching eggs perfectly? Find out in our article here .
You can Poach or Fry Your Egg in the Microwave
Using the work microwave makes it easy to have a warm egg at lunch. Here’s a foolproof way to making a fried or poached egg in your microwave.
Poach Your Eggs In Instant Miso
Look, it sounds weird but poaching your eggs in miso soup makes for a delicious savoury breakfast. Find out how and why here .
How to make Over-Easy Eggs
More of an American thing but if you’re looking to make over-easy eggs this is how to do it .
Fry Your Eggs in Extra Butter
Another tip for great fried eggs? Use butter, lots of it .
Add Pancake Batter to Your Omelette Mix
This hack claims that adding pancake batter to your omelette mix will result in a fluffier omelette. Yum! Read all about it here .
Ultimate Cheese Omelette
Cheese is one of the best parts of an omelette, but how much cheese is too much cheese? Find out with this recipe for the ultimate cheesy omelette .
How to Separate Your Egg Yolks from the Whites
A TikTok hack has the answer to the easiest way to separate your yellow yolk from the goo of the white. Read about it here .
How to Tell If Your Eggs have Gone Bad
Expert minds suggest that if you put an egg in a bowl of cold water you can tell if it’s gone rotten. Read up on it here .
What To Do With Leftover Egg Whites and Yolks
Sometimes you only need one part of an egg. So to save that extra yolk or whites from going to waste here are some ways to make use of them.
Bonus: How to make a McDonalds McMuffin
An egg McMuffin may be the rare drawcard that gets you to break your no-McDonalds diet after a big night. If a cheeky drive-through option isn’t available to you, here’s how to make an egg McMuffin at home .
There are countless egg hacks out there, but this round-up will get you started. We egg-courage you to try them out.
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