Q: Ticks gravitate towards shady spots and areas with tall grass. Cut your grass at least every 2 or 3 weeks during the summertime so that ticks aren’t drawn to your lawn. Ticks can often be found in sloppy woodpiles that are shaded. To prevent ticks from coming onto your property and getting into your firewood, stack and organize the wood nicely and neatly. Also make sure the wood is located in the sunniest area possible, as ticks prefer damp, dark areas over dry, bright areas. Diatomaceous earth is a natural product that contains fossilized remains of diatoms, which are tiny, aquatic organisms. Diatomaceous earth will dry out ticks and other bugs. Sprinkle some in your yard to kill off the ticks near your home.  Diatomaceous earth must be reapplied after it rains to remain effective. Do not sprinkle diatomaceous earth on a windy day, as this can kill bees and other pollinators in your area. If you have a garden or a small planter area, try planting a few different types of plants, such as garlic or mint, that tend to repel ticks. Some other plants that may help keep them away include:  Rosemary Sage Fleabane Lemongrass Lavender Often, ticks get into people’s yards while attached to deer. Plant types of plants that deer don’t like to keep both ticks and deer away. Consider planting:  Thyme Ferns Catmint Aster Ticks often avoid crossing surfaces made up of wood chips or gravel. To keep them away, create a barrier made of one of these between your lawn and any bordering wooded areas near your property or home. Make a natural pesticide spray at home and spray it all over the plants in your yard that don’t naturally repel ticks.  Mince 4 cloves of garlic and combine them with a tablespoon of mineral oil (14.8 mL). Strain out the garlic and combine the remaining liquid with 1 teaspoon (4.9 mL) of dish soap and 2 cups (480 mL) of water. When you’re ready to spray your plants, fill a spray bottle with 2 cups (273 mL) of water and 2 tablespoons (29.6 mL) of the mixture. If you live somewhere where ticks are really prevalent and/or you just want someone else to handle the issue, call a pest control company. They can spray your yard, around the outside of your home, and even the trees on your property in order to help keep the tick population in check. Free-ranging guineas, chickens, and ducks will eat any and all ticks in their living space. If you can raise some of these animals in your yard, they’ll be able to help keep the tick population down around your home.
A: Mow your lawn regularly. Keep your firewood neatly stacked and in the sunlight. Sprinkle diatomaceous earth on your lawn. Plant tick-repelling plants. Plant deer-repelling plants. Create a gravel or wood chip barrier. Spray your plants with organic pesticides. Hire a pest control company. Raise some poultry.

Article: Deep, rich lip colors like berry tend to emphasize any dry, rough patches on your lips. To make sure that your lips are smooth and soft, use a lip scrub to get rid of any flakes before you apply the lipstick. To use a lip scrub, massage a small amount onto your lips with a finger, working in circular motions. Wipe the scrub away with a warm washcloth.  Some lip scrubs may have different usage instructions. Be sure to consult the packaging to determine the proper way to apply and remove the scrub. You can also make your own lip scrub from items in your kitchen. Mix an equal amount of sugar and olive oil to form a paste, and massage it over your lips as you would with a store-bought scrub. After you’ve exfoliated your lips, it’s important to lock in the moisture so your berry lipstick applies smoothly and evenly. Use your favorite hydrating lip balm to moisturize your lips and ready them for the lipstick. Allow it to sink in for at least 5 minutes before applying your lipliner and lipstick. If you’re concerned that the lip balm will sheer out the lipstick, be sure to blot your lips with a tissue before applying the lipstick. Lip liner helps keep your lipstick from bleeding outside the lip line and provides a base for the lipstick to stick to. Use a nude liner that matches your natural lip color or a berry liner that matches your lipstick shade to trace your natural lip line and then lightly fill in your lips.  If you want to ensure that your berry color is as rich and intense as possible, use a liner that matches the lipstick. For a softer look, opt for a nude lip liner.
Question: What is a summary of what this article is about?
Exfoliate your lips with a scrub. Apply a moisturizing lip balm. Line and fill in your lips.

Q: Eating a healthy diet rich in vitamins and minerals will help your body to heal itself faster and prevent bruising in the first place. In particular, vitamins C and K are important for preventing bruises.  Vitamin C lessens bruising by strengthening capillary walls, making them less likely to leak blood when bumped or knocked against. Severe deficiency of vitamin C (scurvy) can result in bruising. It often occurs in the chronically institutionalized, severely malnourished, and alcoholics. Good sources of vitamin C include citrus fruits, strawberries, pepper, and multivitamin tablets.  Vitamin K promotes blood clotting, which helps bruises to heal faster. People with low levels of vitamin K have a higher rate of bruising. People with a vitamin K deficiency may have a bacterial overgrowth of the intestines, celiac disease, chronic pancreatitis, inflammatory bowel disease, or abuse alcohol. Good sources of vitamin K include broccoli, spinach, cabbage, and Brussels sprouts. Children often fall, have bicycle wrecks, hit each other, run into objects, and have accidents that cause a bump to the skin. With children, the best way to reduce bruising is to prevent them from playing too roughly.  Always check your child's protective gear. Make sure it fits and is comfortable so it can protect them from bruises in sports or during outdoor activities. Put foam pads on sharp edges of counters and coffee tables. You can remove the tables when your child is playing, if possible. Make sure your child wears shoes to protect their feet. High cut sneakers provide ankle support to prevent bruises on their feet. Sun damage to the skin can cause bruising to occur more easily. This is especially true for older people, whose skin is naturally thinner and therefore more prone to damage and bruising. This makes it important to always wear sunscreen, especially on the face, and to wear hats and long-sleeved t-shirts to minimize sun exposure. Wear long-sleeved shirts and long pants whenever possible, which provides an extra layer of protection and padding for the skin when you receive a bump or a knock or protection from the sun.
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Adjust your diet. Monitor children to be sure they are playing safely. Stay out of the sun for extended periods of time.