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Recycling is a very worthy cause and helping the planet by reusing bags and keeping trash to a minimum can extend the life of this earth and keep us from running out of essential natural resources, but dragging all of your possessions around in left over Walmart bags may be pushing it a little. Yes they are ubiquitous and collect quickly, but making them double as a purse is really not what they were made for. Not only do they not work that well they give off an image of bag lady or homeless and no matter what the noble intentions are the image can be hard to shake.

A better way to show concern for the environment and make your life easier is to consolidate all of those other bags into one backpack purse or handbag. A backpack handbag will do the same job that those multiple Walmart bags did and look much better while doing and feel much better hanging on your back and not digging into your hands the way that plastic shopping bags do when they are full.

Check out the different choices in backpack handbags and you can find one to fit your sensibilities. Sherpani.com sells natural cotton handbags and backpacks that are very feminine in design and color and will do the job much better than a plastic bag and won’t give off the same image. With bright, fun colors and designs they portray an owner that is hip with the world, yet concerned enough to buy a bag that takes advantage of limited resources to look good. Sherpani sells bags made from natural fibers and are definitely worth checking out.

It’s really time to dump those shopping bags and move up to a better solution that looks better and presents a stronger image. Conservation doesn’t have to be hardship, so change to a backpack purse and get things moving.

Learning how to apply makeup correctly can provide gorgeous results with minimal time and effort.  Learning some essential applying makeup tips can help create a radiant face with little effort.

It is important to remember that a light touch with the makeup will result in a much more natural and fresh look.  This is especially important as a woman ages.  Too much makeup will actual accentuate and make wrinkles appear more pronounced. The following are some more eye makeup tips for maximum beauty while still looking natural.

• Choose colors that are right for your particular skin tone to achieve a natural look.  A good way to start is by simply visiting the makeup section of your favorite major department store.  Most of these large retailers will have cosmetic counters from a number of different makeup manufacturers and they will be more than happy to give you a complimentary make over.  This is the best way to learn about various products and which colors work best for you. They may be able to apply false eyelashes or eyelash extensions to show you how dramatic an impact one small change can have on your appearance.
• The first thing that is necessary in every makeup routine is to start with a clean dry face.  Then begin by applying a concealer which is a shade lighter than the foundation you will be using.  The concealer should have a yellowish tone to help hide imperfections.  Simply dot the concealer on any under-eye circles or blemishes and blend in with a makeup sponge or your fingertips.  Follow this with a foundation that matches your skin tone and finish your face with a light dusting of powder.  Powder is available in either pressed or loose form and will help to keep your makeup looking fresh throughout the day.
• To really add a dramatic touch, you can easily create dramatic eyes in a matter of minutes.  The secret is to use an eye base on the eye lid prior to applying shadow.  By properly priming the lid, you can avoid having your eye shadow end up looking like a greasy line in the crease of your eye lid.  Most makeup artists agree that a three toned eye shadow should be used, start with a light color and cover the lid all the way up to the brow bone.  Next apply the medium color on the lid and apply the darker color only in the crease, then gently blend the three colors.  For some nationalities, the color on the eyelids should be applied differently – for example, some Asian makeup tips are to shade from left to right, not from lash line to brow bone, with three eye shadow colors.

That is all there is to a fast, natural and beautiful makeup application.  For extra pizzazz, add a touch of color on your lips or cheeks and you are ready for any event or occasion.

One of the least attractive things about cat litter boxes is the litter that almost inevitably gets tracked out on the cat’s paws, or is scratched out when the cat is trying to conceal their mess.  It is all too easy for this litter to be tracked all around the house, especially if the cat owners are at work or school all day.  Coming home to scattered litter just means one more chore to do before relaxing.

Fortunately, cat box design has improved over the years, and several models of cat litter box now have been designed to minimize or eliminate litter scatter altogether.  One approach is simply a litter box with higher sides.  This will definitely help with the litter that might be scattered around while the cat is scratching in the box.  The main problem with old style litter boxes was that the sides were generally just not high enough to keep the litter inside.

A variation on this is the covered litter box.  The addition of a cover over the litter tray will definitely help prevent your cat from scratching out litter when they have finished their business.  These boxes usually have a fairly small entry door, which means that there is just less area that can be affected by the cat’s scratching activity.

One style of covered box incorporates a curved stairway leading to the litter pan.  Not only will the design of this box keep litter from being pawed out, but the stairway will trap any litter that has adhered to the cat’s feet.  This box will allow your cat to dig at will, without making a mess on your floor.

A litter box that it would be nearly impossible for a cat to scratch any litter from is the top opening box.  To get at the litter, the cat has to drop down from the top doorway.  Many cats evidently do not even bother to jump in, and have learned to perch on the edge of the door.  If your cat prefers to get in a good scratch, there will be no problem with litter being spread with this design.

In order to prevent litter tracking with any cat box, there are several mats and other devices available to ‘wipe off’ your cat’s feet after they have finished with the litter tray.  Litter mats, in a variety of colors, can be placed at your cat’s exit point to catch the litter before it has a chance to get into your rug.  A plastic fenced pathway is also available to help assure that your cat takes the correct way to leave the litter box.  The pathway is gridded to removed the litter from your cat’s feet as they walk on it, overcoming the problem of the cat missing most of the ordinary litter mat.

Taking the time to find a good litter containment system will mean that not only will your home be cleaner and safer, but you will also have more time to enjoy playing with your cat.