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International Day of Happiness
Friday March 20th 2020 marks the Annual International Day of Happiness. What is this day do you ask? Well it’s a day to be happy of course! Considering the rapid involvement of COVID-19 affecting the world, we need this day now, more than ever for a reminder to stay positive, calm and kind.
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St. Patrick’s Day Indoor Activities For The Whole Family
Pub crawls and green beer might be your first thought for St. Patty’s Day activities. For-go the bustling crowds and spend some time with the entire family doing some of these fun St. Patrick’s Day inspired activities and crafts. No matter what you decide to do, be sure to wear green on the luckiest day of the year, or else you’ll get pinched! Rainbow Fun Whether there is a pot of gold at the end or just something to brighten up your day, creating fun rainbows are a great way to bring color and fun to St. Patrick’s Day. Macramé Rainbow – This new trend has blown up social media with its fun macramé rainbow creations. Not only is it a fun activity for St. Patty’s its perfect for adding wall décor to your home. Rainbow Collage – Gather up some cardboard and cut into a “U” shape. Get colorful pom-poms, tissue paper, or other fun items kids can glue to create their own unique 3D rainbow. Healthy Rainbow – Layout a variety of healthy fruits for kids to snack on. Add delicious dips or whip cream as fluffy clouds. Catch A Leprechaun Right after the Easter Bunny and Santa’s Elves, Leprechauns are one of the more elusive magical creatures. Legend has it, that the night before St. Patrick’s Day leprechauns love to cause trouble, mischief and snatch up all your gold! This year don’t let those pesky troublesome folks sneak around, set up the perfect trap so you’re ready for them. Make the Trap – Find an old box, food container or even blankets Lure Them In – Make a sign that says “Free Gold”, make a ladder to the top of the trap that topples once their inside, make a rainbow with the treasure at the end. The Bait - Put something shiny in the trap that will catch the Leprechaun’s attention, gold earring, money, or faux chocolate coins that look like the real thing, I’m sure the leprechaun will be fooled. More Tips! Martha Stewart has some great ideas for trapping Leprechauns, and Check Out these 10 Leprechaun Trap Ideas. St. Patty’s Day Inspired Movies Gather up some friends or family and watch some of these films sure to bring you a bit of luck. Darby O’Gill and the Little People – A 1950’s classic film, a tale of wits between an Irishman and leprechauns. Great for both adults and children and the best part, its available on Disney+. A Very Unlucky Leprechaun – Featuring Warwick Davis as Lucky the Leprechaun, goes on an adventure full of fantasy and laughter. Making Irish-Inspired Food Yes, you could just dye everything green and call it good, but why not go more gourmet and with these classic Irish recipes. Corned Beef & Cabbage – Easy to make, usually requiring only one large pot, corned beef and cabbage is a great way to feed a large number of people and a yummy Irish dish. Shepard’s Pie – A classic meat and vegetable dish, both comforting and filling. Irish Soda Bread – Combining orange zest and currants, this bread recipe is simple, requires no yeast and is perfect for stew or with some butter and jam. Irish Coffee – Combine coffee, whiskey and Irish cream for the perfect warm beverage. Top it off with whipped cream or some chocolate shavings, but maybe keep this one for just the adults. Irish Butter Pudding – For something sweet, this Irish Butter Pudding is the perfect dessert to finish off St. Patrick’s Day.
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5 Tricks to keeping a cleaner well-organized house
With winter whittling away and Spring just around the corner, it’s time to jump back into getting your house in order and get your spring cleaning on. To keep your spring cleaning going all through the summer is setting up tasks and goals to let your home be well-organized and clean year-round.
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The Perfect Stew
With spring just around the corner and the ground beginning to thaw, those cold days are few and far between. But while they linger, we’ve come up with the perfect soup to comfort you for the remainder of the cold weather, and all the accessories needed.
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The perfect Living Room Decoration
No matter if you’re looking to completely renovate your living room or for a quick sprucing up, here are some tips to help you make the living room your family’s favorite room in the house!
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Give the Experience of the best Valentine’s Day ever
Ditch the typical roses and chocolates and plan something memorable this Valentine’s Day. From romantic to casual to spending the night with your friends, we’ve got some amazing ideas sure to wow your date.
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8 unique ways to showcase your photos
Nowadays everyone has a camera in their pocket and moments can get captured with ease. Instead of keeping them locked away in a phone, we’ve found 8 unique ways to display your photo albums that showcase each special memory.
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Valentine’s Day Gift Guide
With so many options for the special someone it can be difficult narrowing it down to a select few perfect gifts for this Valentine’s Day. Ditch the typical roses and boxed chocolates for something more exciting, and sure to warm the heart of your significant other! For her XOXO Sweater is stylish and comfortable perfect for a night out or in Brass & Wood Jewelry Stand allows for three tiers to hold necklaces, bracelets, or rings with ease Love Is Sweet these hand-painted chocolates are both stunning and delicious and Instagram worthy Heart Shaped Waffle Maker make breakfast in bed romantic, as for the tiny size, well that’s just adorable Supersonic Hair Drying includes various styling attachments and list of super smart technology, this hair drying will help getting ready in the morning or for a night out a breeze Easy Eye Palette ranges in colors from terracotta to pink with selected “Day Eye” and “Date Eye” shades Love Locket bath bomb will fill your tub with scents of sweet Brazilian oranges and pops of color for a relaxing soak for one, or two Wool Runners are breathable and lightweight made from high quality and recycled materials these trainers will help save the world and allow comfortability while running Love Knot Ring features a delicate and chic design allow helping you say “I love you” by “tying the knot” around her finger Cami & Pant pajama set are super soft with a touch of luxury Bifold Wallet playful, cute and practical, zippered multi-pocket wallet Rose 31 Eau de Parfum give her a signature sent and you’ll be left with lingering scents of rose, cedar and other spicy and woodsy notes long after she’s away A Tree Grows In Brooklynn a coming of age story of a stern, smart girl growing up in Brooklynn, New York with heartwarming storytelling Heart Hoop Earrings are a cute and sweet take on the classic hoop earring with an acetate finish, the perfect accessory for any outfit Bodysuit will make her feel sexy with delicate mesh with a unique fan design Pink Ombre Heart makes a great addition for Valentine’s Day decorations or everyday décor Foam Roller Water Bottle for quenching thirst and crushing tight muscles after a workout 50’s Retro Espresso Coffee Machine means no more Starbucks runs every morning when you’ve got the perfect pour at home. Unless its Pumpkin Spice season, or Peppermint Mocha season, or Iced Refresher season…Ok, so the espresso coffee machine will keep you going until you get your Starbucks fix LOVE Candle with lemon on peony scents, this candle will making you longing for love notes and bunches of roses with your special someone Plastic Porter Storage Bowl durable and lightweight, this is perfect for the busy girl who like to stay healthy while on-the-go. Because let’s face it, a girl can never have too much salad bowls For him Darth Vader Apron with this apron anyone can wield the force in the kitchen or on the grill, the only thing left to decide is if he will use is powers for good or evil Camp Axe I mean who doesn’t need one? Spider-Man Socks are great for the comic book lover and are sure to get his Spidey-senses tingling Beeropoly a fun beer drinking board game with beer challenges and truthful questions Sweat Kit for the man on-the-go with everything he needs to stay smelling and looking great G3PRO Theragun helps with deep muscle treatment to candles, romantic music and so forth Heart Boxers are just the thing he needs to keep him thinking about you all day long, while being extremely comfortable SoundSport Free Wireless Headphones make an excellent gift got gym-goers, commuters, people who like listening to music, basically any husband or boyfriend Adopt A Three-Toed Sloth quiet possibly the most adorable gift, this adoption kit includes a plush sloth, adoption certificate and a variety of other gifts, while donating to help protect their habitat Beer Flight Set is perfect for the craft brewer or club sampler to taste the perfect flight of beer at home Dango Dapper Wallet stylish, slim and convenient this wallet can keep cards and cash, helping ensure he never forgets his wallet and leaves you with the bill Jerky Heart because who needs a box of chocolates when you can get him a variety pack of “Meaty Romance” Smart Mug keep your warm drink at the perfect temperature for hours; no more microwaving or dealing with cold coffee again NES Classic lets face it, who didn’t grow up Mario Brothers and The Legend of Zelda? This Nintendo system includes pre-installed games and a smaller sleeker look Salt Smoke Time the perfect book for the avid chef full or heritage techniques with using a more “naturalistic” approach to food Wicked Good Slippers boast comfort and quality everything your man deserves when stepping out of bed in the morning Watch Display Stand makes a great way to keep him on time and keeping his timepieces neatly displayed The Wave Sweater keeps him looking stylish from the office to dinner to a weekend get-away Shade Whiskey Decanter with a bit of edge and sophistication, the perfect addition to any home bar Indoor Rower makes the perfect gift for the avid gym rat, now no excuse can get in the way of a quick cardio session
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Organizing Your Work Space for 2020
Cleaning up your office can help you be more efficient, maximize productivity and manage tasks better, while keeping your space neat and tidy! Whether you have a home office or workplace office the best place to start is to purge.
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