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20 DIY Gift Baskets For Men That He Will Love
Today I’d like to share some easy DIY gift baskets for men that you can make for all the guys in your life.

I’ve heard many people say that they find it difficult to think of gifts to buy for guys. This is true for me as well, especially if I go looking for a gift for my dad. When we think of gifts, we usually think of a specific item to buy. But what do you get for someone who already has everything? Or for someone who you perhaps don’t know that well yet?

Enter gift baskets. They’re easy to make, versatile and can make the perfect gift for just about anyone on any occasion.

Easy DIY Gift Baskets For Men

Below I’ve rounded up some easy DIY gift baskets for men to help you with some inspiration.

And if you’re looking to make a gift basket for a special someone, remember you can get creative and add whatever you want to your gift basket (and it doesn’t necessarily have to be a basket).

My hope is that you can use some of these ideas and personalize it to fit with whoever the lucky guy is. If you do happen to make a gift basket, let me know in the comments down below, I’d love to hear how it turned out!

1. Gifts filled cozy slippers

A really cute idea for a gift basket where you don’t actually need a basket.

If you know someone in need of new comfy slippers, why not get them a pair of slippers and fill it up with all kinds of cozy goodies?

Found from prettyprovidence.com

2. Man Food in a Jar

This gift jar is stuffed full with tons of man-approved snacks and guilty pleasures.

If you have a sweet tooth in your life, surprise them with a jar filled with all their favorite sweets and treats.

Found from onegoodthingbyjillee.com

3. Gamer’s Gift Basket

Got a gamer guy in your life? Then this one would be perfect for them.

Fill up your wooden crate with your guy’s favorite snacks, some batteries for his controllers, gift cards, games and whatever else you know he will love.

The awesome tags you see in the image below are all available for download at thedatingdivas.com. And if you’re looking to make this for your dad, don’t worry, they have dad friendly printables for this too!

Found from thedatingdivas.com

4. Coca-cola & Hot Chocolate Gift Basket

Okay, this one is more Christmas themed, but you could probably do something similar for other occasions too by tweaking the color scheme a bit.

Found from andersruff.com

5. BBQ Lover’s Gift Basket

If you have a man in your love who loves to BBQ, this would make a great gift.

Give him all the BBQ essentials he would need to be the ultimate BBQ master.

Found from jacquelynclark.com

6. Lumberjack Gift Basket

Head over to ohhappyday.com to get all these adorable lumberjack labels as free printables.

Found from ohhappyday.com

7. The Handyman Basket

This gift basket is perfect as a housewarming gift for someone who just moved into a new place, or for the guy that is always busy with some kind of project around the house.

Also, ladies, if there’s something you want your guy to fix, this could also be a funny hint/nudge to inform him of the matter!

Found from justmakestuff.com

8. Candy Pop Bottle Gift Set

Get your guy a sweet six pack he’ll love. If he loves sweets that is.

Again, this one is Christmas themed but could easily be changed for any occasion, just play around with the sweets and colors.

Found from lilluna.com

9. For the Grilling Lover

Another one for the BBQ lover.

Fill your grilling gift caddy with all the BBQing essentials your man could need.

Found from anightowlblog.com

10. Gourmet Coffee Lover Gift Set

This gourmet coffee gift set is perfect for Father’s day or as a groomsmen gift, or for any stylish coffee lover in your life.

There are also some free Father’s day and groomsmen postcard printables available over at the site.

Found from ruffledblog.com

11. DIY Bar Kit

For the cocktail lover in your life, you can assemble this basket full of cocktailing necessities, complete with a shaker, decanter, coasters and some snacks.

Found from stylemepretty.com

12. For The Likely Host

This would make a great gift for the host of a dinner party if you don’t want to show up empty handed.

You can fill the basket with delicious bread, cheese, wine and other treats that you know would be welcome at the dinner party.

Found from eatsleepwear.com

13. Hot Cocoa Gift Basket

What better way to ward off the winter cold and warm up than a cup of decadent hot chocolate?

If you have a guy in your life who loves a warm cup of hot chocolate, fill up a basket full of hot essentials. Include everything needed to make the ultimate hot chocolate. Think hot chocolate mix, marshmallows, chocolate syrup or chocolate pieces, stir sticks, cups etc.

Found from thetomkatstudio.com

14. Coffee Lover’s Gift Basket

Another idea for a coffee themed gift basket, cause who doesn’t love coffee? (Ha! Actually, I don’t drink coffee… but your man probably does right?)

Fill it up with everything he needs for the perfect morning coffee!

Found from thetomkatstudio.com

15. For the Baseball Lovers

Got a baseball lover in your life? Then he’ll love this gift basket full of baseball goodies. Find out who his favorite team is and fill it up with team merchandise.

You can also create something similar for other sports as well.

Found from todayseverymom.com

16. Commuter’s Gift Basket

If your guy has a long commute to and from work each day, why not give him gift to make the commute a little less frustrating?

Fill it with anything you can think of that would make his commute a bit better. Think of snacks, a water bottle perhaps, backup phone charger, gift cards for music or audio books he could listen to in the car, car air fresheners, etc.

Found from myfrugaladventures.com

17. Spiked Movie Night Gift Basket

Planning a movie night with your guy? Surprise him with this basket full of treats and drinks to enjoy while watching the movie.

You could also include movie tickets or gift cards to buy movies.

Found from ithinkwecouldbefriends.com

18. Snow Survival Kit

If you’re having lots of snow days or know that it’s coming up, a snow day survival gift basket would be a very thoughtful gift.

You can fill it up with all kinds of things you think would be helpful or fun for spending a day stuck at home due to snow.

The pretty labels are also available for download for free!

Found from thediymommy.com

19. Root Deer Float Kit

Yes you read that correctly, this is a root deer – not beer – float kit. You add your ice cream and root beer to your mug. And then you add 2 candy canes for antlers and a cherry for a nose to create your Rudolph deer float. Check out the website below for a picture of what it looks like.

This is a fun and easy to put together gift basket and kids will also love this.

Found from thirtyhandmadedays.com

20. Cooking Themed Gift Basket

If you have a man in your life who loves to cook (lucky you!) or want to learn how to cook, this would make a great gift.

Fill a basket full of cooking essentials, complete with a cookbook and ingredients for one of the recipes. You could also include gift vouchers to a local or online cooking class.

Found from unexpectedelegance.com

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November 2, 2020
25 Easy Ways To Look Rich Without Breaking The Bank
Life comes with a burst of events where looking good matters even more than feeling good (although it really shouldn’t!). More often than not, looking like a millionaire will give you an advantage over someone who looks homeless, unless you’re Kanye West of course. And if you’re looking for cheap ways to look rich and classy without breaking the bank, you’ve come to the right place.

Basically, when you look well-to-do, people tend to respect you. Just because you don’t play the part doesn’t mean you can’t look it right? Looking rich helps attract a whole lot of good fortune. In a world where money has become the master of men, looking like the master of the master will certainly improve your level of respect and give you a streak of good luck.

Most people usually go for comfort so they put on whatever they feel most relaxed in and head out irrespective of the venue or event. But trust me, there’s a reason those clothes are called stay-at-home clothes.

If you want to look like a millionaire but fear blowing your budget, well you’re at the right place! I’ve got you covered. These easy steps will teach you cheap and basic ways to look rich without breaking the bank.

1. Wear fitted clothes

The clothes you put on don’t necessarily have to be expensive but there’s a certain class that comes with wearing clothes that fit you perfectly, tight in the right places and loose in the right places! Clothes looking too big or too small make you look like you just threw on a couple of hand-me-downs from your siblings. Even if you did, must everyone know? I think not.

Most celebrities you know and love have personal fashion designers who make sure their clothes match their bodies almost perfectly. Getting a personal fashion designer might be too expensive so the cheaper alternative would be to take your clothes to a tailor to get them trimmed to your size; it’s preferable to stick to one tailor so there are no mistakes with your clothes. Try buying only clothes that fit you perfectly and see how high class you will look every time you step out.

2. You can never go wrong with black

Black easily has a mature and classic look; apart from the fact that this color goes with almost any other color, most black materials available at very convenient prices can still boast of their quality.

If you’re a t-shirt and jeans kind of person, then a black shirt on jeans should be your go-to outfit for casual outings. You can pair these with sneakers or even heels (you don’t have to wear a dress to look sexy!).

Of course, don’t make this an everyday thing though. I know someone who has a black t-shirt for each day of the week. Don’t be that person. Switch it up sometimes!

3. Lip accessories

Looking rich doesn’t stop at only the clothes you wear, your lips have a major role to play as well (shocking right? Bet you thought they were only good for smooching haha).

The moment a person looks directly at your face they can easily tell the nature of your lips. If they are well cared for, they would look clean and soft, and if not, well, the Sahara Desert is a good reference.

Now most people think the solution to this would be to lick their lips, on the contrary, using your saliva makes them dry up more. For women, the simple solution is to use lip balm, lip stick, or lip gloss. For men, lip balm will come in handy (a little lip gloss won’t hurt either).

But if you prefer natural remedies, applying some honey on your lips before going to bed actually helps a lot (let’s just hope you don’t lick it all off). So, always remember, lips are important!

4. Wear shades

Add shades to your outfits and thank me later. They always add some pizzazz, giving you that “Hey, check me out” look.

You could try this with different types of glasses such as aviators, sun glasses, semi-rimless or oval glasses—whichever one matches your dressing style and face.

5. Reduce quantity; increase quality

Let’s say you want to get some shirts and normally you go to a thrift shop and get 10 for about $10. My advice is to rethink that and try going to a quality store where you could spend that exact same amount on about 3 or 4 shirts. These shirts are sure to add a lot more style to your wardrobe and would definitely last for a longer period of time than the other ten you would have purchased at first. Try this step out and you’ll notice that over time you start adding quality products to your closet and soon the quantity you so desire would follow.

6. Apply some make up (ladies, get in here)

Yes, yes perhaps you’re a big fan of team natural but sometimes adding makeup actually gives you an edge. However, when trying out this step, please be sure to adhere to the following:
1. Never apply too much makeup, you’re trying to look good, not prepare for Halloween.
2. Use whatever color you feel comfortable with as long as it matches your skin.
3. You really don’t have to hire a makeup artist to get this done, there are a lot of YouTube videos out there to help you out.
7. Keep your clothes clean

You don’t see celebs wearing clothes with any signs of dirt on them, do you? Maybe because some celebs wear their clothes just once and throw them away after that (a bit extreme if you ask me!). Now you don’t have that luxury, so if you’re trying to look rich, avoiding stains is very necessary. Make sure your clothes are all washed and ironed neatly before putting them on and heading out.

Well ironed clothes always sit well on the body, making you look smart and presentable, besides making you look like you wear your clothes only once!

8. Put on a good pair of shoes

Putting on shoes that match with your dressing can never be a bad idea. They don’t have to be expensive but you do have to pay attention to the colors and quality to make sure they match with whatever you have on.

Do you know that your shoes are one of the first things people notice about you on first impressions? Weird but true. Plus, shoes have a huge impact on an outfit; they can either make or break that dress you’re unsure of wearing tonight.

9. Don’t be too flashy

I’m basically saying, tone down on the colors! You don’t want to be the topic of discussion during the whole event, do you? Don’t mix too many colors in one outfit; if you like the colors then try putting them on for different occasions not forcefully fitting them all into one outfit. Unless you’re trying to look like Lady Gaga, stick to colors that actually match please!

10. Pay attention to your nails

Clean nails make you more attractive. It’s as simple as that. Keep your nails in check by trimming them often so they don’t get too long and keep gathering dirt. This gives the impression that you go for mani’s and pedi’s often (even if you actually don’t), and hey, who says you can’t give yourself a mani or pedi every so often?

11. Reduce your eating pace

Don’t rush your meals especially while at an event or in a public area. This is a generally good eating habit you should start using. When out there, be sure you do this so it doesn’t look like you’re eating food you’re not used to!

12. Act like you have it all

Don’t act too surprised or shocked when you see or experience something new, just go with the flow and behave like it’s something you would normally see or do. You don’t want to be that person who looks like they’re not used to anything.

13. Read a variety of books

Read new books to get better knowledge and to update your vocabulary. When you’re knowledgeable of several things, it gives the impression that you got a good education and know what you’re doing. Hence, you can easily have quality conversations with almost anyone.

14. Practice good oral hygiene

Do this so you can get yourself a million-dollar smile! Having sparkling white teeth is a necessity because it gives off elegance and class, because honestly, not everyone takes good care of their teeth. Brush twice a day, floss and visit the dentist often. Don’t be shy to try out teeth-whitening either.

15. Talk slowly on purpose

Reduce the speed of your speech. For some reason, rich people don’t rush their words! In fact, some talk quite annoyingly slowly. You don’t have to be like them though, just don’t talk too fast. Make sure you get your point across well.

16. Don’t neglect your hair

Get frequent haircuts so you always appear sophisticated and clean. You rarely see celebrities with messy hair (unless paparazzi catches them drunk or high). Even while drinking, be sure not to drink too much so you don’t make a fool of yourself, I mean, you’re a very important person—remember that.

17. Take care of your facial hair

If you have a lot of facial hair, be sure to get it trimmed from time to time, doing this would make you look well-groomed…just like the rich should.

18. No bragging

If you’re rich, you’re rich; you rarely see a person with a yacht shouting everywhere, “Did you know I own a yacht?” Other people do the shouting for them. It’s even worse to brag of what you don’t have. So please, to look rich, don’t brag about being rich! Your carriage and appearance should do the work, not your mouth.

19. Smell awesome

Pulling off the rich look doesn’t just involve eating manners and appearance, there’s also the place of smell and believe me, it’s a very important place. Now, you don’t necessarily have to buy a perfume worth your monthly salary! There are several affordable perfumes you can try out that will have people asking what perfume you’re wearing. By affordable, I do not mean the extremely cheap ones that either fade too quickly or are too harsh that they never fade. Go for classy, but affordable.

20. Attend more events

If you’re seen at the right events, you give the impression that you have a healthy bank account and are willing to part with some cash. Besides, there’s no point in looking good if no one sees you.

21. Use social media effectively

Every aspect of you has to look good so be sure to put up great pictures of yourself as these days, people look at your pictures before reading anything about you!

22. Be gentle

When you have it all, you tend to stay calm, cool and collected and every move you make has to be calculated. Achieving this trait will make you seem a lot richer than you really are.

23. Table manners matter

While at an event, your dining etiquette may be closely monitored by those around you. If you can show top class manners at the dining table, you can trick everyone into thinking you’re damn rich and raised with class.

24. Good skin care

Practice a good skin care routine. Looking rich is not just about your clothes. Your skin has a crucial role to play. In order to have smooth and spotless skin, you need to get a good skin care routine which you will follow religiously, as if your life depends on it. Some things you could do are; drink enough water, moisturize your skin and exfoliate often.

25. Find yourself a rich person hobby

Rich people have certain hobbies which in truth aren’t too expensive; getting one for yourself is a great way to look high class. You could try tennis, golf or horse riding; these hobbies would be light on your pocket and would still open you up to a new kind of experience—a win-win if you ask me.

It may shock you to find that really rich people are not the ones with the most expensive clothes or gadgets, most of them just take really good care of their appearance.

You can easily blend in with the elite without spending too much, just follow these 25 easy ways to look rich and you’ll be surprised at the opportunities that will be opened up to you simply because you look good. And when you look good…you feel good.

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May 14, 2020
15 Tips On How To Wake Up Earlier And Not Feel Tired
Do you always have issues with waking up early or feeling just too sleepy after you’re up that you simply go back to bed to get a bit more sleep? If you do, then you’re not alone because it is one issue almost every early riser experiences, or must have experienced and probably conquered. The truth is, waking up early is a difficult nut to crack open. But there are some tips on how to wake up earlier without feeling tired that you can start implementing today.

If waking up early is what you have been trying to adapt to, then I’m sure you must have adopted a lot of strategies already to no avail. The good news is, the game-changer is here (whoop whoop). By the time you finish reading this article, you will be amazed at how easy it could be to actually wake up very early, yet, so energized to carry out your daily tasks.

It all boils down to the quality of sleep you had the previous night: waking up early depends on what you did before, during and immediately after sleep. Are you still doubting the possibility of this early wake-up routine? Doubt no longer, friend, I will give you 15 easy tips on how to wake up earlier and fully energized.

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1. Develop The Consciousness To Wake Up Early

I’m sure you’re wondering how consciousness made it to the top of the list, but what you may not have considered is the fact that the greatest philosophers and psychologists of all time postulate that every effort starts with consciousness.

Idealists maintain that for every action that takes place physically, it has already been processed mentally. Hence, the importance of developing the consciousness and willingness of waking up early is the first major step to take in order to actualize the goal. By developing the right consciousness, I am referring to having that zeal and calling it a duty to wake up early.

2. Endeavor To Sleep Early Enough

There is this popular saying that is attributed to Benjamin Franklin about how going to bed and waking up early makes man to be healthy, to be wealthy and then wise. And yes, it’s true. You can’t expect to wake up on time but keep sleeping late. Sleeping early is like a seed you sow in order to reap the reward of waking up on time.

Not only do you wake up early when you sleep early, but also, you wake up refreshed and fully energized, given the adequate number of hours you must have spent on sleeping, recovering your lost strength and rebuilding your worn out tissues.

Have you been keeping late nights? Now is the time to rethink that. Don’t you think it’s of greater benefit to your body to sleep early? I sure do!

3. Condition Yourself (Your body)

Give your body the best condition for it to sleep with the least distraction. It’s more like getting prepared for a sleeping mission. Have you ever seen a pilot who just enters an airplane and embarks on a journey without getting himself in the best state of mind and body? It’s impossible! That is exactly what sleep requires. In order to wake up refreshingly stronger the next morning, you have to condition the body with a lot of meticulous steps. Some of these steps are:
- Exercise: By exercising, you are getting your tissues and muscles worked up. Experts suggest that after vigorous exercise, your body would ultimately need some time to rest and recover. That’s when sleeping becomes necessary, hence, exercise conditions your body to get a good night’s sleep.
- Dress Comfortably: Your body needs to be clad with the most spacious and comfortable clothes. Have you wondered why some people sleep naked? That’s because they’re most comfortable sleeping naked (although I can’t say the same for myself, as I’d be too worried someone would break in and find me in all my glory!) When you sleep comfortably, there is every tendency of waking up comfortably. So, whatever floats your boat.
- Consume Less water before bedtime. This will help regulate your hydration level. Having too much water in your system at night, more often than not, will lead to a frequent need to pee. Frequent urination could be a major distraction to a free-flowing sleep. I’m sure you don’t want that.
4. Condition Your Environment

This is another important tip on how to wake up earlier. By conditioning your environment, I mean keeping your environment conducive enough for sleep to happen easily. Your sleeping environment, of course, includes: the bed, the bulb or lights, the room temperature, etc. The lighting shouldn’t be too bright, in fact, studies proved that it is better to sleep with the lights off. You don’t want to distract yourself with lights shining into your eyes. Even if you’re afraid of the monster under your bed, a bedside lamp will do.

Ensure your bed and duvet are very soft, mild and comfortable. When you do, falling asleep becomes swift and consequently, you’ll wake up without any feeling of tiredness. Also, you don’t want to sleep in a room that is either too hot or too cold. Make the room temperature moderate. When your environment is well conditioned, the potential distractions would be reduced, and then, sleeping and waking up early won’t be a problem.

5. You Have To Quit Those Habits

What habits exactly? Habits like smoking or drinking alcohol are not friendly to your body. Smoking just before bedtime can disrupt the functions of your brain cells and consequently hinder the full relaxation that good sleep brings. This could also result in restlessness even in your sleep.

On the other hand, do you drink alcohol? Have you wondered why you wake up very weak after being drunk the previous night? That feeling is popularly called a hangover—which you often get after a night of too much alcohol and partying. Taking alcohol at night is a no-no if you really want to know how to wake up earlier and stronger.

6. Eating Lighter Foods At Night

You might habitually wake up late and tired. You’ve probably tried all you can yet nothing changes. But I don’t know if you’ve considered your diet? What kind of food do you eat at night? If you consume heavily starchy foods, and not only that, you also eat to your breaking point, then it’s understandable why you wake up late and tired.The process of digesting that heavy meal is a big job for the body.

You might find it difficult to finally relax and fall asleep, and even when you do, by the time the body finally digests the food, you’ll definitely wake up very weak. That’s how it works. Therefore, eat less at night and avoid heavy meals too. You can drink beverages with no caffeine, or fruits, vegetables, and plant proteins like beans, etc.

7. Routinize Early Dinners

This is another important step you must take to wake up earlier and stronger. Make it a routine to eat at a particular time every night. This will subconsciously condition your body to sleep at a particular time and wake up at a particular time. Nothing works like magic more than routines. You don’t have to force it if it’s a routine, remember? That’s the key to making things easy!

8. Create An Everyday Bedtime

This is the same thing as Routinizing your bedtime. For instance, if you mark out 9 pm to be your time to sleep, then stick to it and repeat it day after day. Remember an average adult needs to sleep for at least 8 hours. Therefore, if you sleep by 9 pm everyday you’re expected to be up by 5 am.

Under normal circumstances, when you wake up as early as 5 am, having slept for 8 hours, you will definitely feel strong and refreshed too. Making this a routine will only make your body adapt to the procedure and boom, it becomes part of you.

9. If Possible, Say No To Caffeinated Drinks

Simply put, caffeinated drinks are beverages that contain caffeine as one of the key ingredients. Do you know exactly what caffeine does to your body? It stimulates your cells and nerves and increases consciousness. Some people use caffeine to ward off sleep and in order to stay awake. Since caffeine prevents sleep, don’t you think you probably shouldn’t be drinking it at night, when you actually want to sleep? Sounds about right to me.

10. Avoid Extended Use of Your Phone Till Late

This is something we’re all familiar with, because most of us are guilty. People often stay up busy with their phones and laptops. But have you wondered if it’s okay for you? As a matter of fact, it’s not. The light rays that are emitted from your gadgets are radioactive. And this radioactivity is not good for your sight or general health. But most importantly, it makes you alert and keeps your brain awake, which is not what you want if you need a good night’s rest.

11. Set a Wake-Up Alarm At a Realistic Time

It’s one thing to set alarms, but another thing entirely to set it at a realistic time. What do I mean by realistic time? It’s simply a time that is reasonable. A time which is possible for you to wake up and commence your daily tasks.

Setting alarms for let’s say, 2am, is not realistic because you can’t fully wake up and start your daily life by 2am. Don’t set alarms for 4am when you only went to bed at 12am. You’ll definitely feel uneasy when you wake up. Make sure your alarm is set at a time after which you’ve covered nothing less than 8 hours of uninterrupted sleep.

12. Resilience is Key

One of the most important virtues to acquire if you want to keep up with waking up early is resilience. You need that fighting spirit to force yourself out of that sleeping state, especially at the early stages of developing the early rising routine. Remember your WHY. Why you want to make this a habit and how it will improve your life.

13. Thou Shall Not Snooze

The 13^th commandment. There’s always that moment when you wake up with a feeling of dissatisfaction. You feel like you need to go back to sleep more than ever before. At that point, you can actually get infuriated by the sound of an alarm. That is when you’ll feel the urge to push the snooze button. But no, it’s the worst thing you could possibly do at that moment.

If you really want to wake up earlier and not feel tired, then you shouldn’t disrupt the routine your body is already adapting to by snoozing. Doing so will definitely mar the progress you’ve made so far.

14. Adopt Strategies To Stay Up After Waking Up

Waking up might be difficult but sometimes, staying up is the most difficult of all. For almost everyone who tries to wake up on time, staying up after waking up has been a major challenge at one point.

In order to overcome this challenge, you need to adopt strategies like washing your face or taking your bath immediately after you wake up. Minor exercises like walking around the house or stretching would be nice too.

15. Make The First Task Of The Day Your Favorite

It is quite normal to feel fascinated to start from where it is easier or fun and then proceed to where it is difficult and stressful. If you want to wake up early and in high spirits, it’s advisable to start your day with that particular activity that is most interesting. It will make you feel like you can’t wait to get started. That enthusiasm will get you out of your bed early.

Before I conclude, it will be a crime if I fail to acknowledge that a good night’s sleep, apart from its enormous health benefits, plays a decisive role in how early we wake up everyday, how energized we will be the next morning, and how the entire events of everyday life will turn out.

Waking up early might be difficult, feeling energized after waking up at that unusual time might even be more difficult, but with the aforementioned tips on how to wake up earlier, you’re covered for life!

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May 5, 2020
10 Easy Beginner Sewing Projects That You Can Make And Sell Today

Sewing can be a very lucrative hobby. There are tons of sewing crafts that you can easily make and sell online. And if you’re only just starting sewing as a hobby, don’t worry, there are also great beginner sewing projects that you can try your hand at!

When you’re new to sewing, it can be a bit intimidating. You might not really know where to start or what project to try first. And with so many options, it can start feeling a little overwhelming.

Easy Beginner Sewing Projects

If you’ve wanted to try your hand at sewing but had no idea where to start (like me), the internet can be a lifesaver. That’s why I’ve rounded up some of my favorite beginner sewing projects that you can try today.

I’ve picked them all based on how easy they are to make and how detailed the instructions are. And of course, I only considered projects that I found useful or cute.

Make them and sell them online, keep them for yourself or give them away as gifts, whatever you want to do with them! Either way, you’ll have some fun and get to practice your sewing skills.

For the full instructions on how to make any these sewing crafts, please click on the link below each image.

Oh, and if you happen to make any of these, please let me know how they turned out, I’d love to know!

1. Keychain Chapstick Holder

I’m starting off the list with something small that’s also quick and easy to make.

This adorable chapstick holder keychain will only take you about 5 minutes to make.

If you’re just starting out with sewing, this is perfect to make as your first sewing project.

Found from Crazy Little Projects

2. Quilted Circle Coasters

These quilted circle coasters are perfect to brighten up any table with a pop of color.

They also make adorable gifts for any occasion and you can make them in under an hour.

Found from Craft Foxes

3. Mix-n-Match Felt Monsters

This one is a sewing craft you can make together with kids if you want to.

You can have fun creating your own unique monsters or use the monster patterns provided to make the monsters in the pictures.

You can also make miniature versions of these and use them to make cute monster keychains!

Found from It’s Always Autumn

4. 5-Minute Gift Bags

Another quick sewing craft for you to try.

Instead of buying paper bags to put your gifts in, try one of these adorable fabric gift bags.

They’re so much cuter and will add a more personal touch to your gift.

Found from Loganberry Handmade

5. Laptop Sleeve

Anyone who owns a laptop will love this laptop sleeve.

It’s so easy to make and you can easily customize it and add your own unique touch to it. Get creative and make it stand out from any other laptop sleeve.

Found from Crazy Little Projects

6. Circle Zip Earbud Pouch

I just love this cute little zip pouch!

If you’re someone who constantly have your earbuds with you, you will love this little pouch. You can roll them up and store them safely in this circle pouch without them getting tangled up.

Found from Erin Erickson

7. Pineapple Drawstring Backpack

How cute is this pineapple backpack guys?!

It’s still easy enough for a beginner to make, and you can make this is any size you want. Would be a great gift for any little one in your life.

Found from Make It Love It

8. DIY Ipad Case

I made a case similar to this one but for my Kindle. I was looking for a case but everything seemed so overpriced, that I eventually ended up making one myself.

This one is really easy to make, and you don’t have to stick to making it for an iPad. Make one for your laptop, iPad, phone, Kindle and whatever else you want!

Found from Oh So Lovely Vintage

9. Easy Tote Bag

If you’ve ever wanted to sew your own bag but thought it would be too difficult, this one is a good one to start with.

It’s super simple and easy cause it’s all straight lines.

And with a pretty pattern like this one, you’ll make yourself a really adorable bag.

Found from Crazy Little Projects

10. Fabric Doorstop

This fabric doorstop is another easy project to make with mostly straight lines to sew.

You can get creative and make this with different fabrics and colors to suit any door and style.

Found from Seams And Scissors

When you’re just starting out with sewing, it can be a bit intimidating.

But trust me, once you start to get the hang of sewing, it can actually be quite fun to do! Not to mention you feel so proud and happy once you’ve made something yourself.

These beginner sewing projects are perfect to get started with sewing crafts.

And best of all, if you wanted to sells these items, you could. There are already many people selling simple sewing crafts online on sites such as Etsy.

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March 25, 2020
10 Bedroom Organization Ideas For Small Bedrooms That’ll Save You So Much Space
It’s no secret that bedrooms can easily become cluttered. These days, most of us have so much stuff that we don’t even know where to put everything. And often times a lot of it just ends up somewhere in our bedrooms.

If you don’t have a proper plan to keep everything organized, things can quickly start to pile up. Because I struggle with this issue myself, I’ve scoured Pinterest for some of the best bedroom organization ideas, and I share them all with you in this post.

For me, a bedroom should be a space that you can relax in. And it’s more difficult to do when its full of clutter with stuff lying around everywhere where it shouldn’t be.

It kind of brings the whole atmosphere and mood of the bedroom down. So try some of these bedroom organization ideas below if you also want to keep your bedroom more organized.

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1. Add floating shelves

Found from Shanty 2 Chic

2. Hang buckets for extra storage

Found from Glamour

If you’re looking for something similar to this, check out this hanging wire baskets from Amazon!

3. Use a bar cart to organize miscellaneous items

Found from The Every Girl

4. Organize your drawers

Found from The Spruce

5. Stackers Bedside Caddies

Found from Container Store

6. Corner Floating Shelves

Found from 4 Men 1 Lady

7. Under the bed storage baskets

Found from The Lilypad Cottage

Check out these cute storage baskets from Amazon!

8. Headboard hidden storage

Found from Leen Loves Style

9. Door Hanging Organizer

Found from Wayfair

Just love the idea of using your bedroom door to create extra space! It’s unobtrusive and can actually look quite stylish!

Plus, there are tons of options to choose from on Amazon if you want to try this yourself!

10. Ladder Shoe Shelf

Found from A Pair And a Spare DIY

Keeping your bedroom neat and tidy doesn’t have to be hard with these great bedroom organization ideas. I hope some of these ideas will help you to keep organized.

If you have any other creative storage and organization ideas, please let me know in the comments section, I’m always looking for more great ideas!

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March 14, 2020
30 Easy Ways To Practice Self Care You Need To Try This Year
Life is stressful sometimes, we can’t get around that. So it’s important to practice self care as often as possible. And self care can be about the simple things you enjoy. Simple things that make you happy. So I’m sharing some 30 simple ways to practice self care that you can work on each day.

So what is self care?

Self care is all about identifying the things that you need in order to nurture your mental, emotional and physical health. It seems self explanatory, but so many people forget to focus on their own needs. It can become so easy to put everyone else first and to forget to focus on yourself for a bit.

Self care is not selfish. It is something that is needed for you to take better care of yourself. Without it, you can easily become worn out, stressed and filled with anxiety. Life can sometimes become overwhelming, so it is completely fine (and necessary!) to spend some time on yourself.

30 Easy Ways to Practice Self Care

Emotional
1. Find a quiet, comfy place and meditate
2. Learn to say NO to things that doesn’t serve you
3. Treat yourself with the same kindness and compassion as you would others – learn to forgive yourself for small mistakes
4. Listen to your favorite song or playlist and put it on repeat
5. Learn to accept compliments without embarrassment, guilt or negativity
6. Spend time with your loved ones
7. Practice gratitude daily – take note of all the small things in your day you are grateful for
8. Do something creative each day
9. Don’t attempt to do everything yourself, let others know if they can help
10. Stop criticizing yourself, become more aware of you the things you tell yourself
Physical
1. Go hiking or join a walking group
2. Play with a dog or cat (or any pet animal)
3. Learn to fly a kite or take up a new sport
4. Reorganize your room or closet
5. Go dancing
6. Start doing yoga
7. Go to bed early and get enough sleep
8. Make healthier food choices, give up soda and drink more water
9. Get 15 minutes of sun, especially if you live in colder areas
10. Take a long hot shower
Mental
1. Start journaling, write out your thoughts
2. Read a book
3. Take a break from social media
4. Listen to calming music
5. Turn off your phone
6. Help someone, it will help you feel good too
7. Plan a mini holiday for your next weekend
8. Create a zen space for yourself where you can relax
9. Go through your closet and donate all the clothes you don’t wear anymore
10. Try some adult coloring to release stress and anxiety
I hope you enjoyed this post on ways to practice self care and that maybe you got a few new ideas. Let me know in the comments below.

And remember, self care isn’t just for some of us, but for all of us. Everyone should take some time to take care of themselves. So use some of these ideas and remember to practice self care daily. In a few weeks, you’ll see how different you feel!

You might also enjoy this post of 15 bad habits you need to break for a happier life.

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March 13, 2020
10 Mental Health Habits to Adopt In 2020 For A Great Year
2019 was the year we saw a strong surge of mental health awareness. The public’s focus on health broadened to also include taking care of one’s mental and emotional health. People have finally realized that one of the keys to maintaining a healthy body is to have a healthy mind.

This coming 2020, mental health awareness will continue to be one of the bigger focuses on overall well being. Learning a few habits that will promote and improve your mental health will be a great start to your new year.

This article first appeared on MadebyHemp.

1. Exercise

The secret to a sound body is a sound mind. But it could also work both ways. The secret to a sound mind is a sound body. It might not work for everybody, but for a majority of able-bodied people, a great way to boost endorphins is to go out and move. Find an exercise that you love. You don’t need to do what everyone else is doing. Some people prefer lifting weights, some like yoga, some even run marathons. Find that one exercise you want to stick with and run with it.

2. Gratefulness

Being thankful for the things you have instead of focusing on the things you don’t is a good way of bringing positive energy into your life. It will, more importantly, make you realize you are lucky to have the things you do. Practicing the habit of being grateful will help you become a more positive person.

3. Be kind

Be the person you wish other people would be to you. Make someone’s day by smiling at them, or helping them carry a heavy load, or even just opening the door for someone who has their hands full. A bit of kindness paid forward will cultivate a world of kindness. It doesn’t take much to make others smile.

4. Sleep

Get enough sleep. Sleep can do wonders for a tired mind and body. Don’t overdo it though. Get the right amount of sleep in order to feel rested and ready to tackle your day, every day. Put your screen away close to bedtime and concentrate on relaxing. Give your body and mind the time to recover and recuperate.

5. Hang out with friends

Socialize. Even the most introverted person has someone they prefer to hang around with. It does wonderful things to your soul to share your time with the people that matter.

6. Chocolate

Better yet, try Therapeutic Chocolate with Cannabidiol (CBD) oil. Cannabinoids are non-psychoactive and can reduce anxiety. If you are looking to incorporate CBD into your diet, but is not very much of a fan of its earthy taste, chocolate is the way to go. Cannabinoids are found to keep the body in neutral state, and support the functions of the brain, as well as the central and peripheral nervous system. Get your chocolate fix for the day, and get CBD’s benefits while you’re at it.

7. Laugh

When they said laughter is the best medicine, they were not kidding. Laughter helps ease stress and anxiety. Hang out with a funny friend, or watch a comedy show. Or maybe learn a few jokes and share them with your friends. Laughter is one of those things that multiply when shared.

8. Eat well

A few desserts won’t hurt you any but for the most part, feed your body the things it should be fed. Eat a healthy and balanced diet. This will ensure your body will feel healthy and will give you less things to stress or worry about. Avoid things that will harm your body like smoking or excessive drinking.

9. Love yourself

Tell yourself something nice every day. Most people are generous with giving away compliments to others but are stingy when it comes to themselves. Start your day by giving yourself a sincere compliment. It could be something simple like “oh my skin looks very nice today”. Or “I do make an amazing omelet.” And develop this into a daily habit. Because loving yourself will allow you to love others more freely.

10. Meditate

Give your mind a chance to empty itself out of the negative energy that is pervasive in the world. Give your mind the space to breathe and relax. And as you relax your mind, you relax your body. Meditation is a great way to connect your mind and your body into one plane. It is a good way to relax and to relieve yourself of any stress that you may have. Meditation also complements therapy.

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March 10, 2020
10 Life Changing Desk Organization Ideas That’ll Make You Super Productive

There’s no denying that a cluttered and unorganized working space can have a negative impact on your productivity. Thankfully there are some pretty useful and creative desk organization ideas floating around on the internet that anyone can implement and recreate!

An organized desk and working space doesn’t just help your productivity, but also makes you feel more happy and on top of your game. I’ve scoured the internet for the best desk organization ideas that you can implement today to help increase both your productivity and creativity.

Clipboard Wall Art

Found from Joann

Instead of piling your clipboards on top of each other and creating a jumbled mess on your desk, hang them on your wall instead! You can even create some pretty covers for your clipboards so they look like decorative wall art!

DIY Clip-On Desk Organizers

Found from Brit+Co

If you’ve got a small desk with little space, you should definitely give these DIY clip-on desk organizers a try. They can create a ton of extra space around your desk. Use it to store anything from writing utensils and books to flowers and plants to give your desk a personalized touch.

Organization Trays

Found from ModishAndMain

Drawers can easily become a cluttered mess when nothing has a designated place. You can create your own organization tray in your drawers with a mixture of office supply holders and boxes. This way you will never have to rummage through your drawers to find something!

Use Clear Containers

Found from PeachPom

If you use containers on your desk to organize your things, opt for clear containers. Not only do they keep things tidy and in place, they also make it super easy and quick to find something at a glance!

Use A Cart For Extra Storage

Found from TheEveryGirl

If you have a small desk that doesn’t have any room for storing items, you can always invest in a separate cart for storing your items. Put it next to your desk to keep items close and easy to reach.

Extra Storage With Pegboards

Found from Shelterness

I’ve said it before, but, pegboards are sooo versatile guys! If you don’t have shelves or drawers, you can mount a pegboard on your wall and use it to clip on and hang a great number of things!

Related: Also check out this post to see how you can use pegboards to organize your closet.

Magazine Holders Shelves

Found from 101DaysOfOrganization

Create shelves from magazine holders to store items such books and papers. Adding shelves above your desk can help remove clutter from your desk and keep things looking clean and organized.

Tin Cans And Mason Jars

Found from Gurl

Create your very own unique storage containers by utilizing old tin cans and mason jars. Use wall paper, washi tape or anything you’d like to cover tin cans and mason jars to create pretty containers for things like your pens and pencils.

Cork Pencil Holder

Found from DesignForMankind

These mini cork trivet pencil holders are super functional and can double as a memo board. Keep your pencils and pens organized by creating this DIY cork pencil holder. They are a stylish addition to any desk!

Use a Folder Organizer

Found from PolishedHabitat

Instead of piling your files on top of each other, use a file organizer to instantly clear up space on your desk. Turn a black mesh organizer into a stylish addition to your desk by painting the trims gold.

So whether you’re short on space or just looking to declutter your desk, you can definitely use some of these desk organization ideas to transform your desk.

Now if you have any questions or comments, please leave them below, I’d love to hear from you!

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June 16, 2019
10 Brilliant DIY Clothing Fixes That Every Girl Should Know

Don’t you hate it when your favorite clothing item gets damaged or stained and becomes unwearable? I know I do. Luckily there are a couple of creative DIY clothing fixes you can apply to make your items wearable again.

From stopping that tear in your stocking or tights from spreading any further to fixing holes in your jeans, I’ve rounded up 10 super easy and quick DIY clothing fixes that’ll extend the life of your favorite clothes!

1. Fix a Stuck Zipper

Found from TheKrazyCouponLady

It turns out fixing a stuck zipper is as easy as rubbing some crayon on either sides of the zipper. This should make it come loose. Just be sure to use a crayon that’s the same color as the zipper!

Note: If you don’t want to use crayon, I’ve heard that applying Vaseline the same way can also do the trick.

2. Mend Torn Jeans

Found from DesignMom

If you’ve torn your jeans in a weird place and want to fix it, why not highlight the tear by patching it up with some colorful material.

If you don’t like the idea of adding color to your jeans, you can also patch it up with denim.

3. Use a Razor to Remove Pilling from Clothes

Found from Hamidow

No one wants those little balls of fluff or pills on their clothes that often appear after washing.

Luckily it seems there’s an easy way to get rid of them by using an item we all have – a razor!

Simply lay down the clothing item on a flat surface and use a sharp razor to shave the pills off. Really simple and useful!

4. Stop the Tear In Your Stocking/Tights from Spreading

Found from TheKrazyCouponLady

As much as we love tights, they are unfortunately prone to tearing and getting runs in them. Sometimes it can even happen the first time you put them on.

If you notice a run appearing in your tights, you can apply some clear nail polish all along the run to stop it from spreading any further.

5. Fix a Sweater Snag

Found from Instructables

I’ve had so many of my favorite sweaters snagged by accident.

This tutorial is super useful and shows how you can pull the loop back and spread out the tension in the fabric.

I’ve done something similar to this where I just pulled the loop to the inside of my sweater so it’s not visible on the outside anymore.

6. De-fuzz Your Coat With a Pumice Stone

Found from LifeCrust

If you don’t want to try a razor to get rid of the fuzz on your coats, why not try using a pumice stone?

It will remove all the little pieces of fluff and fuzz and make your coats look brand new!

7. Remove Makeup Smudges with Shaving Cream

Found from HeartBows&Makeup

If you’re ready to head out and notice a makeup smudge or stain on your clothes, try removing it with some shaving cream.

Simply rub the shaving cream on the stain to remove it. For heavier stains you might need to repeat this a few times, but you’ll notice it’ll disappear in no time!

8. Remove Oil Stains From Clothes

Found from TheKrazyCouponLady

Who knew baby powder could be so useful!

If you want to remove oil stains from clothes, pour some baby powder on the oil stains and leave it overnight to soak up the oil.

Nice and easy way to get rid of those nasty oil stains!

9. Never Lose a Button Again

Found from Musely

I’m sure it’s happened to all of us. You wear your favorite shirt or sweater and suddenly notice you have a loose or missing button.

With this trick, you can fix loose buttons by applying clear nail polish to the button’s thread. This should seal the threads in place and stop them from unravelling.

Just be sure to remove any loose strands before applying the nail polish.

10. Reinsert a Drawstring With a Safety Pin

Found from Buzzfeed

If you’ve ever had a hoodie with a drawstring that came out, you know hard it can be to get it back in place.

This hack makes it so easy to reinsert a drawstring.

All you need to do is add a safety pin to one end of the string to help you pull it back through. Wish I knew about this sooner!

And there you have it! These 10 awesome DIY clothing fixes can be pretty handy if your favorite clothes suffer from some wear and tear.

If you have any questions or comments, please let me know below in the comments section, I’d love to help you out!

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June 16, 2019
10 Genius Mason Jar Organization Ideas That’ll Change Your Life

Keeping everything in your home organized can be tough and may seem like a never ending job. If you have lots of things, it can also be hard to find a place for everything in your home. Keeping organized doesn’t have to be difficult however, nor does it have to be expensive. If you’re looking for creative ways to organize your home, you should definitely try some of these DIY mason jar organization hacks.

I use mason jars all the time in the kitchen for cooking, but they’re very versatile and can actually be used for storage and organization too. Let me know if you try any of these and how they work for you!

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1. Mason jar bathroom organizer

Found from The DIY Playbook

If you have a small bathroom with little space, or if there’s not enough space for everything in your cabinet, this bathroom organizer rack will work perfectly for you. Best of all, you can use them however you want!

If you’re concerned about dust, leave the the mason jar lids on, there’s no need to keep them open at all times. To see the full tutorial on how to do this, click on the link below the image above.

2. Store cupcake liners in mason jars

Found from Table For Two Blog

If you have a bunch of cupcake liners lying around, they can actually take up a lot of space by themselves. A genius way to store them and keep them organized is to put them inside a big mason jar. Its super easy to see and get to, and can even double as a cute display on your counter tops.

3. Organize your herbs

Found from Camille Styles

If you like having fresh herbs around but don’t have enough space for them in your kitchen, consider using vertical space on a wall to store them. Not only does it save you space, it also looks awesome!

4. Double your shelf space with mason jar hangers

Found from Kickstarter

The shelves in your pantry is likely not utilizing all the available space. Often, there’s lots of space available above the items on your shelf. With this genius method of hanging mason jars, you can actually double your shelf space!

5. Spice organization

Found from Dwellings By Devore

Keep your spices organized easily by using mason jars. Simply paint or paste some chalkboard paint/paper on the lid for easy labelling.

6. Organize your pantry

Found from Mrs Meyers

It’s easy for a regularly used pantry to get cluttered and unorganized. Use mason jars to store things like grains, nuts, seeds, flours, pastas, cereal etc on your pantry shelves. You can also add labels to the jars to make it even easier to find what you’re looking for.

7. Mason jar desk organizers

Found from HGTV

Keep your desk organized by putting all your writing utensils in mason jars on your desk. It looks neat and everything is close at hand.

8. Craft room organization

Found from Craftaholics Anonymous

Use mason jars to store all your small craft items. It keeps everything together and you can easily find everything you need because of the clear containers.

9. Kitchen utensil organizers

Found from Forrent

Don’t have enough drawer space for all your cooking utensils? If so, you should definitely give these cute mason jars organizers a try!

10. Sewing organizer

Found from Polkadot Chair

Organize items in your sewing room with these cute mason jars. Add a pin cushion on top of the mason jar lids to store all your pins.

Looking for mason jars to organize your home? I’d highly recommend these awesome ones from Amazon!

Mason jars can come in real handy to organize different parts of your home. Hope you found some inspiration from these mason jar organization ideas. Let me know if you use any of them and how they work for you!

As always, if you have any questions or comments, please feel free to leave them below. I always love hearing from you guys!

June 15, 2019