How I Grew Fresh Spring Onions from a Big Yellow Onion

One of the easiest and most rewarding things to grow right at home is spring onions, and surprisingly, you can do it with a humble yellow onion from the supermarket. I recently tried this myself, and here’s how it worked for me.

The Accidental Start

It all began when I picked up a few big yellow onions from the supermarket. I left them on a tray in the kitchen, planning to use them later in cooking. After about a week, I noticed green shoots starting to sprout from the top of one of the onions. Seeing those green tips gave me an idea – instead of letting the onion sit any longer, why not try growing fresh spring onions?

Planting the Onion

My mother-in-law offered to help and transferred the sprouting onion into a flower pot on our balcony. She carefully buried about a quarter of the onion’s bottom in soil, leaving the green shoots exposed to sunlight. We made sure the soil was well-draining, as onions can rot easily if they’re waterlogged.

Photo taken on 2 October 2024

Daily Growth and Care

Every day, I’d peek out onto the balcony to see those green onion leaves inching their way up. It was amazing how quickly they grew! We watered the pot lightly every day, just enough to keep the soil slightly moist without drowning the onion. The sunlight and daily care helped our spring onions flourish.

Ready for Harvest

After a month, the spring onion leaves were tall and vibrant, perfect for harvesting. It’s about time for us to cut the spring onions and add them to our steamed fish dishes and other meals. There’s nothing like the flavor and freshness of homegrown ingredients!

Photo taken on 22 October 2024, 20 days after planting the onion.

Growing Tips for Your Own Spring Onions

Choose a healthy onion: Look for onions that have small green shoots sprouting from the top.

Plant in well-draining soil: Place about a quarter of the onion into the soil to avoid rotting.

Provide sunlight: Make sure the pot is in a sunny location.

Water moderately: Too much water can cause the onion to rot.

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Upgrade Your Gym Clothes This Black Friday

Black Friday is the Friday following Thanksgiving in the United States. For ages, this marks the start of the Christmas shopping season in the US. Many offline or online stores offer discounts on a wide range of products to entice shoppers to spend. Some stores continue their sales to Monday, known as Cyber Monday, or for the entire week, known as Cyber Week.  Because of its popularity and success of the Sale, this shopping concept has since spread worldwide, and some countries even extend the sale into a month-long event. Whether you’re looking for a Black Friday gym clothes sale or a Black Friday sports shoes sale, this is the best time to shop to save money on gym essentials that will keep you motivated and looking fashionable during your workouts.

Open back sports tank

When it comes to buying activewear or workout clothes, comfort is key. The attire must make you feel good and confident. That comfort and confidence from your gym shirts should be functional, fit well, and be suitable for the activities that you engage in.  Look for clothes made from quality moisture-wicking fabrics that wick off sweat from your body, such as polyester, spandex, bamboo, and nylon.  Investing in a quality shirt during the Black Friday sales can be a great way to find something you can wear comfortably year-round.

Vintage gym t-shirt for her

You need workout clothes that fit you perfectly for optimal performance in the gym or on the tracks. Find the size that works best for you. For example, you may want a fitting top if you’re doing yoga while for running, you may want some graphic gym tees that are slightly loose, breathable, and lightweight to allow more air into your body to keep you cool.  Graphic gym tees with witty quotes and funny prints are also a great way to inject some fun and humor into your fitness routine.

Wearing the right workout shirts can make a significant difference in your workout performance and with the Black Friday sale coming up soon, it’s the best time to refresh your fitness wardrobe. Wearing stylish and comfortable workout attire helps you feel more confident and when you’re self-assured, you tend to perform better in your keep-fit session.

Sleeveless cotton tank top

Christmas is not too far away and the Black Friday Sale season is the best time to shop for gifts. If you’re unsure what gifts to buy, consider gifting sports shirts, graphic tees, and gym gear that are functional and stylish to encourage your loved ones or friends to start an active lifestyle. Funny and cute graphic Christmas workout clothes can be a great gift for anyone.

Christmas cropped top

Mark your calendar and don’t miss out on the coming Black Friday deals to snap up great deals on workout clothes.  Your refreshed fitness wardrobe can impact your mood, motivation, and performance!

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Thoughtful Gifts for Teachers This Christmas

The year is coming to an end which means the school term winds down for the long holidays. With Christmas drawing near, this is the perfect time to show appreciation to the wonderful teachers in our children’s lives.  Teachers are important role models and mentors to our children, shaping their intellectual, emotional, and social aspects. They impart knowledge, foster critical thinking skills, and inspire students. A thoughtful gift, such as Christmas teacher shirts or personalized teacher mugs is a great way to express our gratitude and to thank the teachers for their hard work.

Personalized teacher t-shirt

The most ideal Christmas gifts for teachers should be practical and heartfelt and typically fall into two categories —  something that can be used in the classroom, such as personalized stationery items, or something that shows gratitude for the teacher’s hard work and dedication, such as digital gift cards or even personalized teacher sweatshirts. And don’t forget the power of the simplest and most inexpensive gift, a heartfelt handwritten note from the student.

Teacher clothes with Christmas-themed prints or personalized with the teacher’s name are a great choice. These clothes add a festive touch and vibe, perfect for December school activities, making them a lovely and useful gift.

T-shirt for the English teacher

Teachers are like co-parents to our children as they are with them half the day, teaching, guiding, and nurturing them. Christmas, like Teachers Appreciation Day, is a great time to say “thank you” to them. A small gesture of gratitude shows that their hard work and dedication didn’t go unnoticed. Gifts like teacher shirts, personalized lanyards, and personalized mugs can truly brighten up their day in school while being useful.

Personalized beaded lanyard

Teachers play a vital role in our children’s lives and deserve to be celebrated for their hard work. This Christmas, take a moment to thank our children’s teachers with something special. The gift doesn’t have to be expensive. The best gifts are personalized gifts such as teacher t-shirts with the teacher’s name or handwritten sincere notes of appreciation. A thoughtful Christmas gift can make a huge difference in the teacher’s day.

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