2021 Valentine’s Day Gift Guide for Kid’s

 

Feltman Brothers

If you are looking for a classic, investment piece for your little one, look no further than Feltman Brothers.  Feltman Brothers provides timeless fashion choices that are high quality with a vintage style.  The timeless look of their clothing choices make for great heirloom pieces to be saved and passed down for your babies to dress their babies someday! These handmade and hand embroidered pieces are beautifully created, providing you with a very high quality product to gift someone special in your life.  Just like the Feltman Brothers company, which was founded in 1916, with proper care these quality, classic baby clothes can be a long lasting gift that will span generations!

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School Zone

With many kids online learning still, the School Zone products are a great way to supplement school or bring school on the go. These learning packs are full of many different games and activities to engage children and allow them to learn while having fun. Some features include early reader books, flash cards, board games, 96 page workbook, and more. So many different skills can be learned and mastered using these materials. The available packs that School Zone offers include playtime, preschool, and kindergarten. Other materials include card games, flash cards, books, workbooks, tablets & accessories, and so much more!

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I’m the Chef Too – Sweetheart Pop Tarts

Spread the love this Valentines day and get ready to make fun crafty conversation heart pop tarts for the whole family! Fill them your favorite jam or s’mores, top them off with a delicious glaze and pipe on your favorite sentiment! Then get ready to write secret love messages or pictures and use the science of hydrated polymer spheres to reveal your creation! Send sweet messages by engineering candy airplanes and learn how to draw teddy bear valentine’s to brighten up your loved ones day. This adventure is perfect for engaging your kids in a STEM project that combines the culinary world with art. It is educational and delicious. Check out the link below to see all the fun kits I’m the Chef Too has to offer.

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  Kyte BABY – Softest Bamboo Products

If you are looking for something as soft and cuddly as your baby, then click over to Kyte BABY. Their line of pajamas, robes and even blankets are so amazing that is it going to cause you to tell all of your mama friends about them. By using high quality bamboo you can keep 3 degrees cooler than cotton, while also being hypoallergenic. Making this perfect for kids who struggle with their PJ’s and feeling cozy. At birth you can start putting bamboo clothing and swaddles on your baby. The softness & coolness of the fabric are unmatched by cotton. As they grow you can continue to purchase their pajama’s. Thankfully, Kyte BABY started to make products for us mama’s too! They now offer adult pajamas, blankets and robes. Click the link below to see why Kyte BABY is going to be your new favorite pajama line.

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OOLY

Do you have a kid who just loves to draw, color, paint? Then you have to start using OOLY’s products. I have been relying on their products for years. Some of our favorite items include: Rainbow Sparkle Watercolor Gel Crayons, Yummy Yummy Scented Twist-Up Crayons and their line of coloring books. Check out their new product – I Art Crayons. They are twistable, brightly colors crayons that are erasable! OOLY loves creating products that help people of all ages smile, explore their imaginations and express themselves. Since 2005, they been dreaming up all kinds of colorful, fresh and inspiring products full of unexpected delight. Seriously fun stuff to make your art space, creative space, school space or office space more fun. Check out all their products in the link below.

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KeaBabies Nursing Cover & Car Seat Canopy

As a new mama, the amount of baby gear that is advertised to my demographic can be overwhelming…where will we ever store all of the goodies needed to raise our tiny human? So when I come across a product that serves multiple purposes, I am hooked! The KeaBabies multi-use nursing cover and car seat canopy does just that, providing me with a garment that will allow for privacy during baby feedings that also converts to a cover for my little one’s car seat, shielding them from wind or sun.  Additionally, the KeaBabies nursing cover can be worn as an infinity scarf for mom or used to cover a shopping cart or restaurant high chair.  The cover is made from a cotton-rayon blend, providing a stretchy material that works with all types of car seats, but also allows for air flow and breath ability.  In fun Valentine’s Day patterns like XOXO and Sweetheart, KeaBabies has once again designed a quality gift for the new mama in your life!

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Two Sisters Spa – Valentine’s Day Surprise Bubble Bath Bombs

Bath time is a highlight for most kids. They get to play in the water. Have the toys that are reserved for tub time. It is just so much fun. This Valentine’s Day you can gift your kids a set of bubble bath bombs from Two Sisters Spa. Their kid friendly bath bombs each contain a small surprise toy inside. These bath bombs combine the excitement of surprise container toy and the use of a fizzy bath bomb. Each bath bomb contains a different surprise squishy toy, giving each bomb the same excitement as the first.  This set comes with 6 bombs, Rainbow Sherbet (Pink), Citrus (Orange), Tropical Fruit (Yellow), Fruit Loops (Green), Berry (Blue), Grape (Purple). Two Sisters Spa has a ton more options, so click the link below to see all they have to offer.

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Think Tank Scholar

Flash cards are something that has been such a huge help over the past year with homeschooling our children. These high quality flash cards from Think Tank Scholar are the perfect little gift for kids of any age. Their cards are geared towards kids off all ages, so there is something on the site for every kid. I love the fun colors that our cards are decorated with, it makes learning all the more engaging. Their different categories include preschool, sight words, and math flash cards and each box and/or set is organized so well. There are also a few free worksheets available on their site which is perfect to add to a homeschooling corner.

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Friendly Fables

Lexy, the RAP DAD, is a children’s author from Ajax, Ontario, where he lives with his wonderful wife, their two young children and the family fur-babies, Daizy and Zoey. Two years ago he was working in the corporate world when his infant son required surgery. Lexy stopped working to be with him and during that time wrote and self published a series of 14 ‘Rap-A-Long’ children’s books and songs called Friendly Fables. Fast forward to present day and his debut kids rap album based on his books hit #1 on the iTunes children’s music chart in Canada and his YouTube Channel has over 500,000 views! They have a super fun book line that includes: Farts, The Dino Rap Book, Car, Car, Car and Myrtle’s Big Race. Head over to their site to see all about Friendly Fables – don’t forget to check out their amazing YouTube channel too.

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  pediped

pediped has been a leader in children’s shoes for years. pediped® footwear is a smart choice for parents concerned with the long-term development of their children’s feet. pediped has been awarded the American Podiatric Medical Association Seal of Acceptance for creating shoes that promote healthy foot development. They start with crib shoes, helping children’s feet in the early stages of development. They go up to size 4.5 in girls and boys. From dress shoes, sneakers and sandals, they have all the styles you need. Best yet, many of the styles are machine washable – which any parent can appreciate. Click the link below to see all the shoe they have to offer.

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MAM

MAM Love & Affection pacifiers reflect baby’s love for Mommy and Daddy!  The BPA-free pacifiers feature a curved shield that allows the pacifier to sit comfortably on baby’s face. The pacifier’s ultra Soft Silicone Nipple stays comfortably in baby’s mouth due to the anti-slip texture and the symmetrical nipple is ideal for baby’s jaw development.   A textured surface and multiple small openings on the pacifier shield allow air to circulate and baby’s skin to breathe.  The pacifier’s Storage case is reusable and can be used in the microwave to sterilize pacifiers. Check out MAM Love & Affection pacifiers here in this link below.

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  Joyin – Bath Bomb Surprise Toy Set

Joyin’s bath bomb gift set includes 12 bath bombs with assorted toys inside. These bath balls are rich and full of shea butter & coconut oil, which help moisturize and smooth your dry skin. Their surprise toy bath bombs are great gifts across any gender and age. Perfect for Valentine’s Day gift. Surprise your kids with this magical bath bomb with a surprise inside. They use natural ingredients. All ingredients are kid-safe. No artificial flavors are contained. 12 unique scents include strawberry, watermelon, cotton candy, gummy bear, bubble gum, lemon, pineapple, blueberry, lollipop, vanilla banana, kiwi apple, orange peach. Check out all Joyin has to offer in the link below.

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Purple Ladybug –  Glitter Tattoo Kit

If you are looking for some fun crafts and activities for children you can also check out what Purple Ladybug has for sale. They are always coming up with new, hot products that are sure to wow. This Valentine’s Day gift the kids on your list a set of Glitter Tattoos. This kit includes 9 sparkly gorgeous glitter colors, 2 brushes and an amazing 175 tattoo designs! The 175 different tattoo designs gives you loads of options including: mermaids, unicorns, mandalas, stars, bracelets, arm bands, letters, positive sayings, encouragement, and our ladybug. They include 75 different tattoo designs and 104 letters for you to create your own word tattoos! So many tattoos and varieties mean there’s something for everyone. No stencils, no glue and no mess makes this a perfect gift. Click the link below to see this product on Amazon.

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  Purple Ladybug – Piggy Bank Craft Kit

This craft kits includes one delightful, porcelain unicorn piggy bank with a gold horn and rainbow mane & tail. It comes with 2 sheets of fun designs to decorate it; foil transfers; and glitter. All your child needs to create a unique bank that they will be proud to show off as their own creation! Artistic craft kits for kids, like this one, allow them to express themselves while practicing fine motor skills and decision making. Kids get the opportunity to develop their individuality, gain confidence, increase dexterity, improve hand-eye coordination and develop patience. This is a safe, screen-free activity that is fun for one child, a group, siblings, friends or a family to do together. As they are creating their custom piggy bank take the time to explain the importance of savings and the value that the coins and bills have. Make this not only a fun craft but also a chance to teach child too.

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Lulu Junior IlluStory Kit – Create Your Own Book!

My kids love to read books. Being a book lover myself I loved finding this amazing product! Lulu Junior created a IlluStory Kit so that your child can use their inter creativity to make their own book. The kit comes with a guide the “Just Imagine…A Guide to Writing and Illustrating your Story” which helps your child get their big picture and learn how to organize their thoughts to make their own book. The IlluStory kit allows a child to write and illustrate their own full-color, 18 page, professionally printed hardcover book. When you are done creating your book you use your personally unique code and mail the book into Lulu Junior. They will then take your work and put it in a real hardcover book! This is coolest gift for the bookworms on your holiday list.

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Lulu Junior My Comic Book – Create Your Own Comic!

Similar to the product above, My Comic Book from Lulu Junior allows your little writer to make their own comic book! If you have a young reader in your home, or on your shopping list, you probably know that graphic novels are huge right now. They are the so popular that more and more authors are switching to this format for their books (Think Babysitters Club and many others). Comic style books draw appeal to children with the uses of word bubbles, which allows the children to visual see who is talking and who is listening. While it is a craze among the youth of today, don’t forget that grown ups love them too! If you know a friend or relative that loves superhero’s, odds are they like comics too. This gift can really go to so many people on your list.

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Tea Collection Wrap Top Baby Outfit

Inspired by colors and designs of various cultures, the bright patterns and colors available at Tea Collection are whimsical and fun, providing a unique alternative to typical all pastel baby clothing options.  The baby clothing selections offered at Tea Collection make for a wonderful gift for the new babe or soon-to-be parents in your life!  Making your purchase even sweeter, Tea Collection promises to give back 10% of profits to philanthropic efforts worldwide. The combination of cute, comfortable, quality baby clothes, combined with the support of global philanthropy, makes Tea Collection clothing a wonderful gift idea for the sweetie in your life!

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Night Night, Valentine (Board Book)

How about a new book for the little Valentine’s in your life? Night Night, Valentine, written by Amy Parker, teaches your toddler and preschool aged children all about the fun activities involved in celebrating Valentine’s Day.  With a special emphasis on God’s love and the importance of time with the ones you love, this story provides an entertaining and meaningful look at this holiday of love.  Night Night, Valentine has been colorfully illustrated by Virginia Allyn and encouraged our littles with the comforting and true reminder that all good things come from our loving, Heavenly Father above. This board book would make a great gift to add to the home library of the little one’s in your life this holiday!

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3001 Questions All About Me 

If you have a teen or preteen then you are probably searching for something other than a gift card to gift them. Look no further – the gift is here! The book contains 3001 thoughtful prompts to help you journal through a quest for self-discovery. Now, you can start to definitively know who you are by examining all of your favorite things. Thousands of questions for thousands of answers you never knew you needed. Some answers will not need more than a “yes” or “no” while others can possibly trigger a deeper need for journaling about yourself and your values. Some questions will include: If I had an imaginary friend as an adult, what would they be like? Do I disguise my emotions well? What is my definition of beauty? This is a great book for sleepovers, giving them something fun, fresh and family friendly. Click the link below to see this book, and all the other fun books from Creative Keepsakes.

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  Block Chain (Robot, Unicorn and Pirate)

Pirates Block Chains are ThinkFun’s newest STEM toys for boys and girls. They are colorful, stylish, collectable brainteasers and among the best gifts you can buy for kids who like smart games and a good challenge. Block Chains are made with high quality components and come with very clear, easy to understand instructions – you’ll be able to play within minutes of opening the box. Like all ThinkFun’s games, Block Chains are built to develop critical thinking skills. Playing through these addictive brainteasers will improve visual perception, logical reasoning, and critical thinking skills, all through fun gameplay. HOW TO PLAY: Expand the links to dissemble the cube. Next, twist and spin the links until you find all the correct panels. Finally, slide the links together to complete the cube.

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Ice Ball High Bounce – by Kess

With being stuck inside a lot due to Covid-19, you are most likely looking for new ways to get your kids moving. Get dazzled with these fun and glittery Ice Balls from Kess, which are available in six colors- each with sparking glitter. Take them outside and bounce them. If you are stuck inside go into the hallway, shut all the doors and play a game of pass. Any way you shake it, these Ice Balls are a blast.”

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 Ice Hopper by Kess

As a kid who grew up in the 80’s and 90’s I was able to experience the fun hopper game. You remember? Where you can a loop circle around your ankle, and as you spin it around you hop over it each time? I fondly remember trying to make it to 100 without falling, and I did achieve that quite a few times. With the new Ice Hopper you can now have your kids join you in the quest to hop without tripping. The Ice Hopper comes in several colors and will make your kids jump with joy. This toy can be found in the Ice Activity set. This set contains:  1 Ultra Light up Ice Hoop, 1 Ice Hopper, 1 Squishy Cuties Jump Rope, 1 Set of Spin Jacks, 1 85mm Drop Dot Ball and Drop Dots Mini 3-Pack.

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EZPZ

All kids need plates for eating their food, and these ezpz mats are perfect. The mats have a suction feature that allow them to ‘suck’ to many surfaces in a way that your child will not be able to separate. Made with silicone, the mat is microwave, oven, and dishwasher safe and is built to last. Silicone is very flexible and bendable and it doesn’t corrode, fade, or deteriorate. Ezpz not only offers plates, but they have silverware, cups, and bowls too; all of which are silicone. This is a great, practical gift for a little one. Use code LOVE20 for 20% off your ezpz purchase.

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Personal Style – Full Body Shaper Plus Size

The wholesale shapewear from Lover-Beauty was conceived from a single conviction: to allow all women to express their generous femininity with confidence, all through their shapewear desires.

From the latex waist trainers on hourglasswaist.com.au to shaping bodysuits, there are lots of options out there for women to enhance their figure and improve their confidence. To do this, sculpting lingerie is a formidable ally in helping women assert themselves without any complex laces or knots. Currently very trendy and sought after, this category of lingerie finds a place of honor in the feminine wardrobe right next to the designer lingerie that you bring out for special occasions. It discreetly changes everyday life. Shapewear features models that, as the word suggests, shape the silhouette, both in the day-to-day and for a formal evening.

If you want to join the shapewear movement, in this article I will show you the different models of it. In this way, you will display a perfect silhouette. The power of shapewear lingerie is yours!

What is shapewear?

Shaping lingerie visually reduces the waistline and erases imperfections. This is a type of slimming underwear which adheres to your body like a second skin, to slim down in the blink of an eye. But at the same time, shapewear sculpts and redraws your generous curves, giving a more harmonious effect to your figure.

What are the models of shapewear?

The new shapewear lines are evolving towards more and more practical forms. As well as covering, they offer the possibility of creating resolutely modern and feminine looks. Shapewear is available in several models that adapt to the morphologies of all women.

Shaping high-waisted panties

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The very high waist shaping panty is the piece of shapewear lingerie to have in your wardrobe. Perfect for all figures, it goes up to the hips and the stomach. It hides the small bulges. The high-waisted shaping panty redraws the lower body to harmonize your figure and enhance the shape nicely. Its line discreetly refines the hips and accentuates the roundness of the buttocks.

Its sheathing effect? Flat stomach and hourglass figure guaranteed, along with buttocks raised and thing hips.

Shaping shorts

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More covering than panties, the shaping shorts embrace the body from below the breasts to mid-thighs. Its maximum coverage ensures a flawless slimming effect. This model is ideal for women with very generous shapes.

Its sheathing effect? Sculpted and slimmed hips, buttocks and thighs.

Other shapewear for lower body: briefs and thongs

Briefs and thongs also appear in models of shapewear lingerie. Unlike classic cuts, they are designed with a grippy, second-skin effect knit that is soft and fluid. They remain very comfortable to wear throughout the day.

Their shaping effect? Buttocks raised.

Shaping bra

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The shaping bra instantly plumps the neckline. The volume of the breasts is rebalanced. It brings a nice rounded shape to the breast.

Its shaping effect? Firm and raised chest.

Shaping bodysuit

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The shaping bodysuit will do little wonders for your profile. It combines the benefits of a shaping bra and high waisted shaping panties. The shaping bodysuit is an asset of choice that will go incognito under your tight clothes.

Its shaping effect? Refined and shapely silhouette.

Full body shaper

The full body shapers plus size by Lover-Beauty achieve total control over the body. They shape the figure to the maximum, thanks to their high compression fabric. If the panties I mentioned above tend to bother you, this slimming combination is the perfect undergarment to wear under tight dresses. Its shape achieves a push up effect on the chest, thus achieving a much more beautiful neckline.

Full body shapers have never been so fashionable. They are ideal for your tightest dresses. They are invisible garments that will help you achieve that perfect figure at any special event. They are also the sexiest and most sophisticated control garments. You can have the silhouette of your dreams thanks to the full body shaper. In an instant, you will look slimmer, hide your bulges and shape your chest!

Full body shaper helps lift a woman’s hip, giving a youthful body at all times. In addition to refining the feminine silhouette, it also lifts everything that needs to be lifted, such as chest and posterior.

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There are many models available. The most common one is a jumpsuit with adjustable shoulder straps that provide comfort and flexibility to the wearer. It puts pressure on the hips to prevent them from sagging. With an open crotch, this jumpsuit is very practical. In fact, with this full body shaper, you no longer need to undress to use the toilet. Just use the hole to relieve yourself.

It is common knowledge that the breast size of every woman varies, regardless of whether she has undergone plastic surgery at Denver breast implants clinics or not. This is why the breast fabric has been made stretchy so that it can adapt to all breast sizes.

Wearing this full body shaper is also beneficial for the buttocks of women. To be clearer, this combination helps lift the hips and create delicious curves.

The Lover-Beauty designers have created this combination in discreet colors (such as black and nude), so that it can appear unnoticed. In this way it will adhere perfectly to any garment.

What materials and colors for your shapewear?

Sculpting lingerie is mainly made of spandex, nylon and elastane. These are soft and stretchy materials that guarantee optimal comfort.

They are very resistant to protect you from the cold in winter and anti-humidity. They will keep the skin cool in summer. These materials can be worn without moderation!

When it comes to colors, choose nude tones for 100% invisibility. Under the most glamorous outfits, bet on black or dark shades that will enhance the slimming effect.

Which size of shapewear to choose?

For your shapewear to be really effective, choosing the right size is essential. If it is too small, it will be uncomfortable and unsightly mark your skin. If it is too large, it will not provide the desired sculpting effect.

Take the time to calculate your bra and lower body sizes before purchasing. In general, stick to your usual size. If you have any doubts, you can ask for advice or consult the size guide. And don’t worry, you will find the size for you in the section of the best shapewear for women. Why? Because Lover-Beauty thinks of all women, with sizes available up to 6XL.

Unexpected Ways to Look after Your Skin

Not everyone is lucky enough to have exceptional hair and skin. Stress, air pollution, air conditioning, regular make up, and other factors can play with your skin, causing dullness, flakiness, signs of ageing, and more. However, by following a few simple tips you can keep your skin healthy and glowing. We all know the basics of skincare – cleansing, toning, and moisturizing. However, there are some handy and effective ways to keep your skin healthy and improve its appearance that may surprise you.

Of course, there’s no one magical formula that will give you stunning, glowing skin. Everyone’s skin is different, and the same techniques don’t work equally well for everyone. However, certain products and practices can give you a radiant and flawless look. The best idea is to try out different ideas and see what works best for you.

With that in mind, read on to discover some surprising and unexpected things which may improve the health and appearance of your skin.

Try Natural Remedies

Sometimes the best remedies to promote gorgeous, healthy skin are not complex formulas, but rather pure natural remedies. For example, raw organic honey does wonders for our skin. If you suffer from acne breakouts, try a DIY honey face mask and let its natural benefits soak into your skin. You can visit the Gold Bee Nutrition website if you would like to purchase some high-quality raw organic honey.

Turmeric is another natural ingredient that is highly beneficial for the skin, having antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties that make it a suitable for all types of skin. There are a large range of essential oils and natural ingredients that can nourish your skin without exposing it to chemicals. These natural components also have the benefit of being hypoallergenic and gentle on your skin.

Natural ingredients will help you avoid skin rashes and irritation by keeping your skin’s microbiome healthy. The next natural remedy that we want to mention is natural goat milk. Goat milk has lactic acid that plays a key role in cleansing our skin by eliminating impurities. It is known to be rich in vitamins A, C, E which exfoliate dead skin layers and help you to reveal new cell layers underneath. You can start your journey with natural goat milk soaps and feel the change during a short time. Another benefit of using goat milk in your skincare process is that it will not harm your natural skin barrier.

Natural remedies that combat stress can also help you achieve a healthy skin look. After all stress hormones help to break your skin down faster. So even remedies like lavender or even magic mushrooms (you should consult this mushroom dosage chart first just to be safe with it) could help you achieve better skin. Another way to improve the appearance and health of your skin is with Portland NAD therapy. NAD is a coenzyme that works at the cellular level to repair damage throughout your body. IV NAD also detoxifies your body to give you a natural, radiant glow.

Topical CBD

Another very beneficial compound for the skin that may surprise you is CBD (cannabidiol). If in case you haven’t heard it before or already using it and need more CBD oil. This is a compound that is naturally found in the hemp plant that has a range of advantageous properties such as anti-inflammation. CBD is often taken by mouth as an oil or gummy, you can find some examples of such from Vibes CBD (https://vibescbd.co.uk/), though recently dedicated skincare products from cleansers to serums have come onto the market.

How effective is CBD? Though research is still in its early stages, studies indicate that skincare products containing CBD can be used for all skin types and for multiple applications, from preventing acne breakouts to counteracting itchy and dull skin, and may even prevent premature ageing. Check out some great deals on CBD at https://thecbdinsider.com/cbd-coupons/receptra-naturals-coupon/

As a relatively-new area, there is unfortunately a wide range when it comes to the quality and reliability of CBD products on the market today. Therefore, it is important to check out the best CBD oil UK reviews to buy the product that’s right for you.

Try out Exfoliant

Many people avoid exfoliants for a range of reasons. Some people are reluctant to use chemical-based exfoliants that may harm your skin, while others simply don’t have enough time to exfoliate regularly. However, you don’t have to avoid exfoliating completely.

Many brands offer mild exfoliators that won’t damage your skin and will remove dead skin cells to give you a fresh-looking and toned skin. You don’t have to exfoliate every day – in fact, this is not recommended. It is best to exfoliate with a gentle and mild exfoliator once or twice a week.

Apply the Thinnest Products First

Skincare products work best when they are applied at the right time and in the right way. For example, your skin absorbs the important ingredients of your skincare products best when they are applied in the correct order: from the thinnest to the thickest layer.

Every skincare routine should start with cleansing. That’s because moisturizer, anti-ageing serum, and other skin products are best applied to fresh skin. Then, make sure to apply the thinnest textures of skin care products first. This will help your skin absorb each layer properly, as the thickest layers take more time to penetrate the skin.

Never Sleep with the Makeup On

This is one of the most important things you can do for healthy and glowing skin, but one that is all too often overlooked. Furthermore, just removing your makeup isn’t enough. It is important to use high-quality cleansing and makeup removal products to completely cleanse your skin.

Skincare products will not properly work on your skin until you remove your makeup. Your skin needs to be completely clean before you apply moisturizer, serums and other products. So be sure to always apply a quality cleanser and remove fully remove your makeup before you go to bed. This will make your skin ready to absorb moisturizer and toner, and reap the full benefits of your skincare routine.

Treat Your Skin Gently

A comprehensive skincare routine is important, but this doesn’t mean you should overcare your skin with too many products or too much attention. If you have dryness or irritation, be mindful of that too. This can be due to retinol and other skincare ingredients in your beauty products. Maybe you could try bakuchiol, which would be gentler on your skin. But again, you might want to read a Bakuchiol Buyer’s Guide, before you consider this option, to know if it would suit your skin type. Scrubbing, poking, or prodding your skin too much can also be damaging your skin, and will have the opposite of your desired result. If you’re interested in trying medical grade chemical peels in Orlando, consult Aesthetic Lane

There are a large amount of creams, toners, cleansers, moisturizers, and more available on the market today, so it can be easy to be overwhelmed with all the options. Invest in a non-foaming cleanser and high-quality moisturizer designed for your specific skin type, and you can’t go wrong!

How To Make Your Own Home Furnishings

Sewing is more than just clothing and accessories. You can make your interior furnishing with cotton and a needle. From pillowcases to tea towels, there are so many options when it comes to making your custom home furnishings. 

 

Today, you will discover three fun home furnishing ideas that will add a personal touch to your interior. 

Upgrade Your Bedding

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Personalizing your bedding is a fun way to make your space feel like home. Whether you like minimal or wild designs, you can choose colors and patterns depending on your style. If you have never found the perfect bed sheet, then making your own might be the perfect solution. 

 

If you aren’t looking to make an entire bedspread yourself, you can always add designs to your current sheets. There are so many embroidery options to choose from when it comes to bedding. You could revamp your current duvet sheet or make your pillow. Depending on your sewing expertise level, you can add intricate designs or create an entirely new product. 

 

Add New Floor Mats

Who said that personalizing your home furnishings had to be small scale? Making your floor mats is a great way to add a personal touch to every room in the house. You could make a variety of mats for your own, from hard-wearing entrance mats to soft bathroom floor mats. 

 

For floor mat designs, you can opt for plain and simple or colorful and exciting. A fun idea would be to add your family name or fun quote to make it personal to the room. For example, a bathroom mat that reads “so fresh and clean” is a unique idea to make it washroom related. 

 

Mats are functional and versatile. So, if you make a mat that does not fit a space, it can always be used elsewhere. They are typically longer-lasting than other soft houseware, so you will get a lot for your time and money when making your floor mat. 

Decorate Your Towels 

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Towels are quite a problematic craft when sewing is involved. Instead of making your towels for the bathroom or kitchen, you could add your designs. Homes are much more personal when you add your home decor ideas to make them work for you, so why not add your ideas to your decor pieces. 

 

A fun idea for wash towels is to add names or initials. Most people have their own set of towels, so making them personalized is a lovely idea. 

You could sew in utensil designs or food outlines for kitchen towels to make them personable to the room they are in. The personalization of household furnishing usually depends on preference, but there are many ways to add a personal touch to everything. Additionally, in terms of home furnishings, you can shop online for sites that offer stylish home décor items according to the size of the room and walls.

 

Adding personal touches around your home can be as creative as you like. If you are a keen sewer or a beginner, personalizing or creating your own home accents is a great place to enhance your skills. With there being a wide range of household items to create or redesign, you can practice various techniques and fun ideas. 

 

Keeping on Top of Your Health as a Busy Parent

 

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It’s hard! Being a working parent is difficult at the best of times. And when there’s a busy weekend of events, as well as housework, and trying to keep everybody healthy, you can feel that you are spreading yourself too thin. When you are trying to make everybody’s lives a priority, you start to reduce the importance of your own. As we get too busy in life, we can feel our health starts to decline. What does it take to keep on top of your health as a busy parent?

 

Don’t Skip the Regular Check-Ups!

You might think that you are fine in yourself, but when you get into the habit of skipping one eye appointment or hearing test, you may think that there’s no point in going back for a while, and what happens is that you’ve started to prioritize everybody else’s needs above your own, and before you know it, it’s been years since your last appointment! And it’s these regular appointments that will keep you on top of any potential health issues. Hearing problems can begin when we turn 40, and if we need to find a hearing specialist, we had better make sure that they are there when we need them. Regular check-ups are the best way to make sure that you are in fundamentally good health.

 

Putting a Plan in Place

You need to plan for absolutely everything! You even need to plan for when you sleep. When it comes to keeping your kids organized, you need to make sure that you are organized as well. When you plan ahead, even when it comes to meal planning, it saves you a lot of time, but it helps minimize stress! With a plan, you will always be able to keep ahead of any stresses. You can start to apply it to other areas of your life. By laying out your clothes the night before, this is one less thing for you to do when you wake up. And the time that you would normally spend laying your clothes out means you can either spend some quality time with the children or just relax for five minutes.

 

Stop Stressing About Sleep

In fact, you need to stop stressing altogether. If you worry about the sleep you’re missing out on, this becomes a vicious cycle. You then stay awake after night. Sometimes it’s better to plan your sleep a week in advance. There’s a really interesting podcast on the art of sleeping, and the link is here. But it’s not necessarily about the number of hours you sleep, but about the number of sleep cycles you complete. This is why you may wake up in the middle of the night feeling pretty refreshed! But it’s also about incorporating some rest period into your day, not necessarily napping. But actually powering down.

 

We can feel we’ve accumulated a few grey hairs as a parent. And the stress alone can make us anxious beyond our comprehension. But this is why you’ve got to keep on top of your health, but also now think of yourself as important as everyone else in the home. 

 

Be a productive blogger with these easy tips

Is 2021 the year you intend to smash those blogging goals? It’s not always easy to keep yourself motivated when you have dozens of other responsibilities to manage – blogging usually tends to take a backseat.

The truth is, that even when we do find the time to blog, it’s not always easy to remain focused and make the most of your creative time. Whether you’re checking your emails or scrolling social media, or your blog research takes a nosedive via YouTube, we’re all guilty of letting procrastination and other responsibilities get in the way of our progress.

If this sounds familiar, then you may want to read on and discover how you can be a productive blogger with these easy tips.

Keep your finances organized

There’s nothing more time consuming than writing invoice after invoice, trying to figure out your expenses and getting confused over your tax return. By investing in simple and user-friendly accounting software, like the simple invoice templates you can find on freshbooks.com, you’ll be able to handle all your accounts and finances with ease, freeing up more time to create content and less time worrying about making expensive mistakes. Your work is complicated enough so removing one of the most confusing and demanding elements from your to-do-list will certainly make your blogging life much simpler. This is precisely how businesses streamline their workload too and use purpose-made software such as EZLease to help them sort out their accounting issues that need doing – this boosts workflow and allows people to get on with other pressing matters sooner.

Set goals for every writing session

Sitting down to write for an hour or so is commendable, but you’re more likely to get more done and write with a stronger purpose if you set writing goals for each session. Whether you have a certain word count you want to reach, or you want to plan the basic structure of your next post, setting a goal allows you to remain focused and motivated throughout that crucial time in front of your laptop. Make the most of it. You consider taking help from a bolton seo company too, if that is where you are based. Such professionals, though search engine optimization, can revamp your blog using keywords that would increase the traffic coming to your website. If you’re finding it difficult to market your material or find it too burdensome, you may hire a content marketing agency like White Peak (to know more, go through https://whitepeak.io/seo-agency/) to help you manage your blog and acquire more traction with the help of SEO tools. However, your marketing work does not end there. To make sure the SEO tools that you have employed work well, it is advisable to monitor the progress or the contrary by doing an SEO audit. Check out this article for more information on how SEO auditing can help with marketing your blog.

Remove those procrastination triggers

As mentioned above, procrastination is a time thief, which means even extensive time spent on your blog could take a turn and be spent scrolling through social media, checking those emails, or chatting with friends. Take a stand against procrastination and remove those triggers. Whether you have to place your phone in the other room, close down all those open and completely irrelevant tabs or block the sites that cause you the most problems, take the steps needed to prevent yourself from undermining your own progress.

And finally, write down what needs to be done

Writing a blog post isn’t as simple as taking down your thoughts and completing a quick spelling and grammar check. When you consider your content, your proofreading, your SEO and affiliate links, sharing across various platforms and keeping your blog updated and engaging with readers and followers, it suddenly becomes very overwhelming.

Writing down a list of what needs to be done during each session and ticking things off as you go will help you make the most of your blogging periods and help you to become a better blogger. As someone who consistently posts high quality, reliable content you’re sure to draw in more readers and followers, which in turn means more success!

3 Ways to Make A Grieving Mother Feel Loved On Valentine’s Day

When you’ve lost a child, holidays are just harder. 

 

Even if Valentine’s Day was never your big holiday, you can’t help notice all the boxes of cards that hit the store, waiting to be handed out by children in classrooms all over the country. The candy hearts. The cute heart-themed baby and kid clothes. 

 

Holidays just make your arms feel more empty.

 

One of the hardest parts of holidays is to go through this grieving process and to feel like no one is thinking about you or cares.

 

This is why it’s so important to reach out to grieving mothers and offer support throughout the year, but especially on holidays. A small, kind gesture can go a long way. 

 

For Valentine’s Day this year, consider what you can do to show your loved one that you care.

1. Send a Meal

If you live close by, you can make your friend or loved one a meal, pick up dinner from her favorite restaurant, or take her out. She may have dinner plans on Valentine’s Day, so make sure to coordinate your plans with someone in the know. 

 

You can do lunch together or perhaps offer to pay for their dinner.

 

If you’re near or far, a gift card to a favorite restaurant works well, too; she’ll feel loved, and can use the card to go out with her significant other (if that’s not you) or to bring the food to them.

 

You can also buy a gift card to a meal subscription service like Hello, Fresh. If they want to use it for Valentine’s Day, make sure to give this gift in advance so they can order it online in time.

2. Give a Memento

You can find a lovely gift from this company that gears their service and merchandise specifically towards those that have lost a loved one. You’ll find jewelry for grieving mothers at laurelbox. Whether you choose a forget-me-not necklace or a raw birthstone charm, your loved one will know that you are aware she is suffering, and she is in your thoughts.

The Heart to Heart jewelry dish also makes a beautiful statement and provides a place for the grieving mother to keep her important memento. You will also have some memorial ideas which can make you happy and very emotional sometimes. 

3. Try a Weighted Blanket

You wish you could be by her side whenever she needs a hug. Why not send her a weighted blanket? Wonderful for people who are suffering from anxiety and unable to sleep, a weighted blanket may be able to help your loved one in her predicament. 

 

According to WebMD, “weighted blankets offer deep pressure stimulation, a form of touch pressure that feels like a firm hug, a massage, or swaddling. While research on weighted blankets is sparse, deep pressure stimulation has been found to calm adults and children with anxiety, autism, and attention difficulties, researchers say.”

 

Since loss can send anyone into a hyper state of anxiety, a weighted blanket might provide some comfort. Send the gift with a card that tells her this blanket is a hug from you whenever she needs one.

 

You may feel like you’re unsure of how to help your friend during this time, but you can help them by letting them know that you’re thinking of them.

What Home Goals Are You Working Towards?

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In life, we all have goals. Even when we’re not so sure that we do, they’re often there. It’s easy to associate them with things like work, careers, or even your body – but you may even have goals for your and living space without really realizing it. Do you want to buy a house? Do you want to be able to create the dream living space? When that’s the case, you may feel as if you want to start working towards making these things happen. But maybe you’re not sure how? Or maybe you just really don’t know what it will take for you to be able to get your dream home? This is why it’s always handy for you to have home goals in place. If you know you want to move, for example, start looking at realtors like this Ogden Utah Realtor to get a feel for the market in your local area. If you know that you want to move forward with your home life, you may find that some of these following ideas inspire you.

Renovating Your Home

First of all, it might be the case that you’re thinking about renovating your home. Are there rooms that you want to improve? Do you have different ideas of what you want to decorate? Could the place need an entire makeover? Then why not do that now!

Extending Your Home

Sometimes, you’ll want to go a step further than that and think about the ways in which you can extend your home too. If you ideally know that you want more room or you like the idea of being able to add some value to your home, it’s a good idea for you to consider extending to do that.

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Moving

It could even be the case that you’ve been thinking of moving. If that’s so, then you might want to start looking at your options as soon as possible. Maybe you want to find someone to help you with this, such as Jason Cohen, that knows more about the market that you do. Or maybe you want to just keep an eye out until you find the right place. The idea here is that you actually get the process started, rather than just thinking about it.

Moving can be a big decision, especially if you’re going to be leaving your job or changing school too. It often means moving away from friends, but it can be an exciting time if you plan carefully. It’ll all come to fruition on the big day when your Local Moving Company comes to move your belongings into your new home. It’s at this point that you can breathe a sigh of relief that you’re finally achieving your dream!

Building

As a step on from that, you may find that you might want to actually build the home of your dreams rather than move into it. This can take a lot of work and might need lots of planning, but if you know it’s something that you definitely want to do, why not start thinking about it now? When you build a home, you have the choice to design the home interiors according to your personal style. You get to choose how many balconies you want and whether a backyard pool would work well for your recreations. You can also look for a locality of your choice. If you are someone who wants to settle in a picturesque neighborhood like this Lake Travis community, you can build a waterfront custom home that you desire. Building a home always opens doors to a wide range of choices, so grab them when you have the opportunity!

A Bit Of Everything

Or maybe you actually want to do a range. It could be that you want to be able to renovate your home a little and then sell it so you can upgrade your living situation? Maybe you want to renovate and extend it? It could be that you also want to move and build. No matter what you want to do, it just really helps to be thinking about it now. This will allow you to actually make it happen rather than just waiting for it one day in the future.

4 Tips to Make Your Home Work For You

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Any homeowner knows that keeping your home in top condition feels like a never-ending battle. If it’s not sweeping up after your kids, it’s cleaning the kitchen. If it’s not cleaning the kitchen, it’s making repairs that have sprung up out of nowhere. It’s easy to let this get you down, but it doesn’t need to, not if you know how to make your home work for you, anyway. 

 

Understand Your Space 

 

It’s impossible to make sure your home works for you and your family if you don’t first understand your space. Ideally, you want to do this on the day you move it, but that ship has sailed long ago. Still, there’s no time like the present to take control of your home, so consider the space you have and think about how to use it best. To make this easier, get your hands on a floor plan to make it easier to visualize. You might find that there is space you have entirely ignored all this time. 

 

Give Each Room A Purpose 

 

Once you have visualized your home, it’s time that you give each room a purpose. Most rooms in your house already have a purpose. There is the dining room, the living room, bedrooms for you and your partner and the kids. But, there might be other parts of the house that don’t have any designated purpose. They are used to throw everything you don’t have space for. This doesn’t sound like making your home work for you, so it’s time to give these spaces purpose. Think about how you make the most of the space and convert it to a kids’ playroom, home office, or even a home gym. 

 

Consider Upgrading 

 

When you think of home upgrades, you envision expensive renovations or extensions. While this is sometimes true, it isn’t the only way you can upgrade your home. If you want to find better ways to make your home work for you while also improving your financial situation, consider modern solutions such as solar installation or smart home technology. While these require some investment, they help you take control of your home. 

 

Get Rid of Clutter 

 

The final piece of the puzzle is getting rid of the clutter that has accumulated for years. If you’re anything like other families across the country, you probably have an attic full of items you don’t use, or have even forgotten about. Clearing the clutter from your home is one of the most therapeutic things you can do, and it frees up plenty of space that you can finally use. You mustn’t just throw it out, though, so look for places to sell, donate, or recycle these items so prevent waste. 

 

Home Comforts 

 

Nobody ever feels like their home is finished. There is always something else you need to do, even if this is just general upkeep. However, the more you make your home work for you, the easier it will be to keep it how you have always envisioned. From small changes to substantial improvements, there’s an option for everybody. 

The Working Mama: How You Can Make It Happen

For years, there has been a lot of stigma surrounding the idea of being a ‘Working Mom’. Many feel as though it is impossible to find the perfect balance between staying at home and providing for your children and taking the working world by storm. However, this is simply not true. It requires hard work, but nothing is stopping you from being a loving, hands-on mom and a powerful businesswoman at the same time. They aren’t mutually exclusive. If for example, you decide to sell popular products or provide services for people then it should not mean that you are not a good mom for choosing work as well as children.

Here’s how you can make it happen!

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Train part-time, or according to your schedule.

No matter your choice in career, sometimes it feels as though we are working towards a deadline. For example, you may think that you need to obtain a particular position by the time you reach a specific age, or else you will be considered a failure. However, it is important to understand this is not true. There is no time limit on success, and you don’t have to worry about taking your time to get there.

Therefore, if you want to spend time with your children when studying, why not consider signing up to a part-time course that allows you to manage your time more efficiently. For example, if you wish to become an occupational therapist, you will need to attend a college for occupational therapy. There are plenty of quality courses on offer that can be tailored to your needs and desires, helping you achieve your goals on your own terms.

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Start by working from home.

If you have always dreamed of running your own business, why not start it in the comfort of your own home? For example, many great ideas are born on the couch when watching TV. When you have a solid idea, all you need is to put it into practice. A little effort, knowledge of technology and software (those without much knowledge in these can take the help of IT firms similar to BedrockIT), and a lot of patience can certainly help your business take off. When you can dream it, you can do it. Being a mother shouldn’t stop you from fulfilling your dreams.

Moreover, you could even put in one of those bespoke garden offices UK for you to go in when you need to get down to work. Working from home means that you are still a constant presence in your children’s lives, and you don’t have to pay for additional costs such as official fees and space. There are also plenty of other positions that are compatible with home working, such as telecommunications positions. However, if you are working from home, it is important that you set up a home office that works for you. Ensure that it is a space that is truly your own and free from distractions – though it doesn’t necessarily have to be a kids-free zone, don’t allow it to double as a playroom.

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Establish your boundaries.

Boundaries are essential in life if we are to establish a realistic work-life balance. However, they are particularly important if you are working and raising children at the same time. Therefore, you must stick to your regular working hours, only working overtime as a last resort or when absolutely necessary.

Whenever possible, leave your work on your desk at the end of the day – alongside any associated worries or stress. Besides, instead of stressing yourself out for a work that seems undoable, seek the help of experts in the field without hesitation. For instance, if you find difficulty managing the finances of your firm, you can reach out to a firm similar to Finlyte, to provide assistance. This way, you can save a substantial amount of time, which can help you better manage your work-life balance.

This will also allow you to shut off and enjoy the time you have with your children. When you are not working, focus on spending quality time with the whole family – plan fun activities, get outside of the house, or simply sit down and have a meal together!