Articles written by Sarah Tennant

Cassia is not in fact henna, but a herb which can help condition and strengthen hair. Here's how to mix and apply cassia for a natural hair treatment.

Dec 25, 2009 - Sarah Tennant

Necklines can vary from sweetheart to cowl necks, turtlenecks to strapless, in styles that emphasise the shoulders, decolletage or collarbone.

Dec 16, 2009 - Sarah Tennant

These five tips show you some cheaper options for maintaining beautiful hair without spending unnecessary money on haircare products and salon visits.

Dec 13, 2009 - Sarah Tennant

Intactivists oppose routine infant circumcision (RIC), gender reassignment surgery for intersexed babies, and female genital mutilation.

Dec 11, 2009 - Sarah Tennant

For camping trips, hospital visits and overnight aeroplane or train trips, hairstyles that can be slept in and still look tidy in the morning are a handy time-saver.

Dec 3, 2009 - Sarah Tennant

Removing henna from hair is well-nigh impossible: but if you're determined to get rid of the red or at least take the edge off, try these henna removal methods.

Nov 24, 2009 - Sarah Tennant

Non-medical circumcision has risks and side effects ranging from the minor and temporary to the permanent and disfiguring.

Nov 23, 2009 - Sarah Tennant

Circumcision terminology for intactivists is a political choice designed to show the physical and emotional ramifications of male infant circumcision.

Nov 23, 2009 - Sarah Tennant

Female genital mutilation (FGM) is usually considered to be more severe than male genital mutilation (MGM or circumcision). The issue is not this simple.

Nov 19, 2009 - Sarah Tennant

Veggie gardening at home can be thrifty or expensive. These tips will help you grow veggies without spending the earth on gardening products

Nov 17, 2009 - Sarah Tennant

Chocolate ganache is delicious drizzled on cakes in its runny, freshly-made state. Thicken the mixture for spreading or piping using one of these methods.

Nov 15, 2009 - Sarah Tennant

Victorian naturalist decorating is based on the 18th-century obsession with observing, cataloguing and categorising nature. Steampunk adds retro-futuristic elements.

Nov 11, 2009 - Sarah Tennant

The terms "fat" and "fatty" are generally considered to be insults, but members of the adipositivity movement are reclaiming the term, wearing the "fat" label with pride.

Nov 10, 2009 - Sarah Tennant

Buffy Hallowe'en parties, birthday parties and plain old Day-That-Ends-in-Y parties require Buffy-themed food, decorations, music and games.

Nov 9, 2009 - Sarah Tennant

Pasteurising milk to kill pathogens and prevent souring results in the loss of vitamins and calcium, and may not protect against infection from pathogens.

Nov 8, 2009 - Sarah Tennant

Children with autism and Asperger's syndrome can enjoy a Disney cruise or theme park holiday thanks to Disney's awareness of special needs kids.

Nov 8, 2009 - Sarah Tennant

The fat acceptance and Health At Any Size movement is a political feminist movement exposing and discussing fat phobia and discrimination against fat people.

Nov 8, 2009 - Sarah Tennant

In many cultures it is customary to shave the head of a young baby or keep a toddler's hair short in order to ensure thick, lush hair later in life. But is this a myth?

Nov 8, 2009 - Sarah Tennant

The Traditional Foods (TF) dieting philosophy popularised by Sally Fallon in "Nourishing Traditions" is based around several core concepts from pre-industrial societies.

Nov 5, 2009 - Sarah Tennant

JK Rowling's Harry Potter is popular enough that a Potter-themed room may excite the envy of children and adults alike! Here are several ideas for decorating a bedroom.

Nov 5, 2009 - Sarah Tennant

Making a homemade advent calendar is a fun Christmas craft project, and the treats can be personalised to each child to suit food allergies, tastes and family traditions.

Nov 3, 2009 - Sarah Tennant

Does the fabled six-week trim actually make hair grow faster, prevent split ends or keep hair healthy? Sarah Tennant takes a look at the arguments hairdressers use.

Nov 2, 2009 - Sarah Tennant

Bathrooms are fun places to express a steampunk aesthetic, and the small space lends itself to Victorian crowded home decorating principles.

Nov 2, 2009 - Sarah Tennant

Victorian Christmases were lavish, sumptuous affairs. Use the principles of Victorian Christmas decorating and add a steampunk twist for a uniquely beautiful home.

Nov 1, 2009 - Sarah Tennant

Wavy hair adds texture and interest to a hairstyle. Instead of using crimping irons, which damage hair, try these gentle waving techniques for soft curls.

Oct 26, 2009 - Sarah Tennant

The Harry Potter series has inspired thousands of children to start reading; it can also inspire them to make Hogwarts-themed art and craft projects.

Oct 25, 2009 - Sarah Tennant

Several brands of henna hair dye purport to come in various shades. Learn why brown henna or golden henna is never pure henna, and why to be wary of compound henna mixes.

Oct 20, 2009 - Sarah Tennant

Inspire kids to be creative with toys that can be used in a variety of different imaginative games. Open-ended toys reduce clutter and stimulate toddlers' minds.

Oct 17, 2009 - Sarah Tennant

The names "homeschooling", "unschooling" and "home education" are not interchangeable, but reflect different educational philosophies and methods of learning.

Oct 13, 2009 - Sarah Tennant

Henna is a natural red hair dye that produces vivid shades. A henna gloss gives a subtler but still permanent effect, excellent for highlights or for growing out henna.

Oct 13, 2009 - Sarah Tennant

While today's standard beauty wisdom dictates older women should cut off their hair, there are no compelling reasons why long hair on mature women cannot be beautiful.

Oct 13, 2009 - Sarah Tennant

Show off long hair at Halloween by dressing as a long-haired movie character such as Arwen from LOTR, Buttercup from The Princess Bride or Fiona from Shrek.

Oct 8, 2009 - Sarah Tennant

Round faces often benefit from some height at the forehead, off-centre parts and hairstyles which make the face look thinner rather than wider.

Sep 22, 2009 - Sarah Tennant

Learning to weave hairsticks into an updo takes a little practice. Once you have the knack, you may be able to hold complicated buns secure with a single stick.

Sep 16, 2009 - Sarah Tennant

Exchange students can often afford to be picky about the perfect homestay house. Assets such as high-speed internet can make a host family's environment more desirable.

Sep 13, 2009 - Sarah Tennant

Overseas and foreign exchange students can benefit from staying in a welcoming homestay situation, while the host family can also find the homestay experience rewarding.

Sep 12, 2009 - Sarah Tennant

Supplements such as biotin, silica and iron can help grow healthy hair, prevent thinning hair and may even reverse greying.

Sep 9, 2009 - Sarah Tennant

If your hair tangles in your sleep, try securing it with a braid or updo to protect it during the night. These easy hairstyles prevent hair tangling and knotting.

Sep 2, 2009 - Sarah Tennant

Ideas for exploring literature and language from Tolkien's The Lord of the Rings, for younger and older homeschoolers.

Aug 31, 2009 - Sarah Tennant

Crafty ideas for younger and older homeschoolers, based on the Little House series. Fun as stand-alone projects or as part of a Laura Ingalls Wilder topic study.

Aug 30, 2009 - Sarah Tennant

Pool chemicals such as chlorine can leave hair bleached, dry and damaged after frequent exposure. Learn how to protect your hair while swimming.

Aug 26, 2009 - Sarah Tennant

While birthing centres usually supply equipment and accessories for water births, laboring at home means stocking up on some handy supplies.

Aug 25, 2009 - Sarah Tennant

The movie trilogy based on Tolkien's The Lord of the Rings is a great starting point for Middle-Earth art projects and essays, both for older and younger homeschoolers.

Aug 25, 2009 - Sarah Tennant

Tolkien's LOTR is rich with imagery and iconography. Use his maps of Middle-Earth, heraldic symbols and Elvish script for a number of homeschooling art projects.

Aug 25, 2009 - Sarah Tennant

Keeping hydrated during labor is important, as lack of fluids can make a laboring mother weak. Not all liquids are ideal for drinking during childbirth, however.

Aug 20, 2009 - Sarah Tennant

Home birth supplies, gathered together before the birth, can help make birthing at home more comfortable and cleaning up afterwards more efficient.

Aug 19, 2009 - Sarah Tennant

The postpartum recovery period can be painful and uncomfortable. Having some remedies and supplies on hand can ease the healing period.

Aug 18, 2009 - Sarah Tennant

The husband, partner or birth assistant of a laboring woman may benefit from a list of ways he can help support her and birth-related tasks they need to do.

Aug 18, 2009 - Sarah Tennant

Buns are great hairstyles for long hair. For a do-it-yourself prom or party updo, transform buns from everyday to glamorous with these tricks.

Aug 18, 2009 - Sarah Tennant

Bunning long hair is a quick, easy way to keep it off your face. These four different buns for long hair are deceptively easy and can be dressed up or down.

Aug 17, 2009 - Sarah Tennant

Establishing breastfeeding can be a tiring and thankless process. Encourage a new mother with a care package full of goodies to help support her nursing.

Aug 11, 2009 - Sarah Tennant

Piping words onto cakes is a useful cake decorating skill. Learn how to use a piping bag to write names and messages on roll-out icing.

Aug 10, 2009 - Sarah Tennant

Cakes and cupcakes can be beautifully and tastily decorated with non-dairy frostings. These kinds of icing are safe for any lactose-intolerant birthday girl.

Aug 9, 2009 - Sarah Tennant

The 1985 Megan Follows movie and its sequel featured beautiful hairstyles of the early twentieth century. Learn how to recreate the period Anne look.

Aug 5, 2009 - Sarah Tennant

The 1985 Megan Follows sequel to "Anne of Green Gables" featured a number of iconic hairstyles of the early 1900s. Here's how to copy them.

Jul 30, 2009 - Sarah Tennant

Create vivid and pastel shades by adding food colouring to fondant or almond paste. These techniques includes kneading colour in, painting and dusting fondant.

Jul 27, 2009 - Sarah Tennant

The old-fashioned method of curling hair with rags or old stockings produces bouncy long-lasting ringlets without damaging the hair with curling irons.

Jul 23, 2009 - Sarah Tennant

The BBC Pride and Prejudice miniseries, starring Jennifer Ehle (Elizabeth Bennet) and Colin Firth (Mr Darcy), features authentic period hairstyles which are easy to copy.

Jul 23, 2009 - Sarah Tennant

Henna and indigo are plant-based, eco-friendly natural hair dyes. When used in combination they dye hair from warm or cool brunette shades to jet black or blue-black.

Jul 19, 2009 - Sarah Tennant

Doing a strand test will show the effects of permanent and temporary dyes on your hair's unique colour and texture, and can prevent disastrous hair dyeing mistakes.

Jul 17, 2009 - Sarah Tennant

The neo-Victorian steampunk aesthetic can be applied to interior design as well as clothing and accessories. These principles can form the basis of a steampunk home.

Jul 14, 2009 - Sarah Tennant

A description of Joss Whedon's DVD cast and crew musical commentary, including a list of all 14 tracks.

Jul 12, 2009 - Sarah Tennant

Victorian and Georgian women wore a distinctive variety of hairstyles, usually accompanied by the diverse range of fashionable headgear popular in the 19th century.

Jul 12, 2009 - Sarah Tennant

Using oil to condition and moisturise the hair is a natural haircare method often used in India. Oiling with jojoba, coconut or other oils can replace conditioner.

Jul 5, 2009 - Sarah Tennant

Yulia Tymoshenko and Princess Leia have popularised the crown braid, also called the Swiss braid or Heidi braid. Here's how to make it.

Jun 28, 2009 - Sarah Tennant

This fun quiz tests baby shower guests and mother-to-be on pregnancy trivia, medical facts and baby-related questions.

Jun 24, 2009 - Sarah Tennant

Victory Rolls were the staple of dozens of '40s hair styles, and can be performed in long and fairly short hair.

Jun 23, 2009 - Sarah Tennant

Women who kept their hair long during WWII favoured layered, wavy, feminine cuts with a lot of body. Peekaboo bangs, snoods and Victory Rolls were popular for 1940s hair.

Jun 22, 2009 - Sarah Tennant

WWII and the post-war years were characterised by short but feminine hairstyles such as the Victory Cut and shingle, accented with pin-curls, waves and reverse rolls.

Jun 19, 2009 - Sarah Tennant

Steampunk itself is an offshoot of cyberpunk. A number of subcategories and alternatives names for steampunk exist, as well as related "-punk" subcultures.

Jun 10, 2009 - Sarah Tennant

Human hairs go through three stages before falling out - the anagen or growing phase, the catagen or transitional phase and the telogen or resting phase.

Jun 10, 2009 - Sarah Tennant

Steampunk or Steam Punk styles use cogs, gears, copper, brass, dirigibles, penny-farthings, maps, sextants, medical equipment, barometers, telescopes and more!

Jun 7, 2009 - Sarah Tennant

Leftover slices of chocolate mud cake, chocolate sponge cake or even chocolate gateau can be "recycled" into truffles, cheesecake bases and more.

May 26, 2009 - Sarah Tennant

Oily roots can be used to advantage in braids, hidden under headbands and hats or quickly cleaned without shampooing the whole head.

May 14, 2009 - Sarah Tennant

Polyphasic sleep, which utilises a set of short power naps instead of one long stretch of sleep, has been attempted in several different forms.

May 14, 2009 - Sarah Tennant

A light Polish-style homemade rye bread recipe using mashed pumpkin and a mixture of rye, high-grade and wholemeal flours. This recipe produces a nutritious artisan loaf.

May 12, 2009 - Sarah Tennant

Rope braids are classic and fun, whether worn loose, twisted together into a hawser braid or pinned into a rose bun. Learn how to rope braid quickly and easily.

May 11, 2009 - Sarah Tennant

Don't sweep those hair trimmings or strands from your hairbrush into the bin! Repurpose them by using them as a fertilizer, craft material or hair accessory.

May 11, 2009 - Sarah Tennant

Period hairstyles such as the Gibson Girl look or reverse rolls require a "rat" to pad the hair out to the required fullness. Make an authentic alternative to foam rats.

May 10, 2009 - Sarah Tennant

Disneyland's most famous tragic accident occurred when crewperson Deborah Stone was killed while working at the theme park's "America Sings" ride.

Apr 30, 2009 - Sarah Tennant

Many braided hairstyles work on short hair; some types of braids, like crown braids, deceive the eye and make short hair look like long hair!

Apr 28, 2009 - Sarah Tennant

Variations on the braided bun make a variety of unique, classic yet trendy hair styles for a wedding. Braided buns showcase long hair without damaging it.

Apr 13, 2009 - Sarah Tennant

For a unique wedding hair style, try braiding your hair into a crown, cascade or lace braid. Short or long hair work equally well in braided hair styles.

Apr 7, 2009 - Sarah Tennant

Fans of JRR Tolkien can enjoy a number of musical renditions of poetry found in Tolkien's works, as well as songs and music inspired by the LOTR books.

Mar 24, 2009 - Sarah Tennant

Being eco-friendly, saving money and avoiding chemicals are a few of the reasons some people want to find natural haircare alternatives to shampoo and conditioner.

Mar 22, 2009 - Sarah Tennant

Natural haircare is making a comeback, with many people choosing water-only washing, conditioner-only washing or herbal haircare over conventional shampoo.

Mar 18, 2009 - Sarah Tennant

Using a hair brush is seen as a convenient way to detangle hair; however, brushing hair incorrectly can result in split ends and damaged hair.

Mar 14, 2009 - Sarah Tennant

Boar bristle brushes often get clogged up with dust and sebum, especially when used in conjunction with water-only washing. Keeping your brushes clean is important.

Mar 11, 2009 - Sarah Tennant

Most Jewish weddings conclude with the groom stamping on a glass wrapped in a cloth. This unusual ritual has its roots deep in Jewish history and identity.

Mar 11, 2009 - Sarah Tennant

Dressing conservatively to attend an Islamic wedding service shows respect for the bridal couple and Islam's tenets of modesty.

Mar 10, 2009 - Sarah Tennant

Unlike body hair, which only reaches a very short length, scalp hair on humans can grow very long. The ultimate length hair can achieve depends on a number of factors.

Mar 9, 2009 - Sarah Tennant

Water-only (WO) haircare can sometimes leave hair feeling sticky, grubby and unpleasant. Here's how to keep your hair clean and smooth while staying shampoo-free.

Mar 8, 2009 - Sarah Tennant

Terminal hairs (scalp hairs) grow faster and longer than hairs on the rest of the body. The actual speed of growth varies widely from person to person.

Mar 6, 2009 - Sarah Tennant

Genetics, diet, vitamin supplements, hormones, hairstyles and haircare practices can all affect the terminal length of human hair and its rate of growth.

Mar 6, 2009 - Sarah Tennant

A disproportionate number of Disney characters lack one or both parents. Some are killed onscreen, while others are alive but mysteriously absent.

Mar 4, 2009 - Sarah Tennant

Orphaned children are a classic feature of children's stories. These children's books feature protagonists whose parents are either dead or missing.

Mar 3, 2009 - Sarah Tennant

Washing hair with cheap baking soda and apple cider vinegar avoids a number of chemicals used in conventional shampoo and conditioner, including sodium lauryl sulfate.

Mar 2, 2009 - Sarah Tennant

The Anthony Hopkins and Debra Winger movie Shadowlands, directed by Richard Attenborough, takes some licence with the events and characters of CS Lewis' life.

Feb 12, 2009 - Sarah Tennant

The afterbirth or placenta, sometimes viewed as unsightly, is regaining acceptance for medicinal use or in post-birth rituals to celebrate the baby's arrival.

Feb 9, 2009 - Sarah Tennant

Few visitors to California's Disney theme park know of the members-only exclusive club, started by Walt Disney himself, hidden in New Orleans Square.

Feb 9, 2009 - Sarah Tennant