Since we are stuck inside for the most part here are some gifts that people can use while they are inside.
For the family: Puzzles, board games and playing cards. Whether it is something people do alone or something for the family, there are a ton of options to choose from for different ages as well as abilities.
For the techie: There are iPads, Game consoles, Kindles and so on that people of all ages can enjoy. If they recently got a new console find out what game they are wanting and purchase it for them.
For the shopper: Most online stores have the option to use gift cards for payment so slip a gift card in the stocking of your favorite person. You can even give them multiple ones if you’d like.
For the beauty queen/king: Get them pampering products that they can use at home. Face masks, lip masks, deep conditioner, a pedicure or manicure kit and other products are available to create the perfect home spa. Also add in a comfy robe for that added touch.
For the foodie: Cook books, food/snack subscription boxes and kitchen tools make great gifts. Some people also love wine or cheese boards. Always keep in mind any food allergies when purchasing food items.
For the artist: Pens, paper, paints and more all come individually or in art sets. There is something for all ages as well as abilities. Find out what supplies they need/are running low on and help them to build their collection.
Make sure you sign up for Rakuten to get cash back when you shop online.
What’s on your wish list? Let us know in the comments.
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Violet Harper Isla Layered Necklace and Black Druzy Earring Set (Retail Value $58): This is probably my favorite item from this months box. I absolutely love the gold-plated necklace – I can see myself wearing it again and again – and the earrings are super cute.
Lily’s Sweets Dark Chocolate Peanut Butter Cups (Retail Value $4):
Canyon Moon Midnight Rose Scented Candle (Retail Value $18): This candle comes in such a pretty container and I absolutely love the jasmine & gardenia scent that it has. I will burning it soon to fill my room with it’s pretty aroma.
Book: Good Vibes, Good Life: How to Self-love is the Key to Unlocking Your Greatness by Vex King (Retail Value $18): I was happy to discover a book in this months box since I love to read. I will be adding this to my Sunday reading list.
Sunday Rain Massage and Body Oil in White Jasmine (Retail Value $14): This oil has such a pretty scent. You can use it as a massage oil or put a few drops in your bath.
As I mentioned before, even though it is marketed and named in this way, this box is not just for singles. There are a lot of great items in each box and I think it would also make a great gift subscription for the holidays. Get a lovely surprise box delivered to your door every month.
What subscription boxes are you subscribed to? Let us know in the comments.
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Do you enjoy singing? Even if you don’t necessarily like your singing voice? Well welcome to the club! Some of us were not born with a naturally beautiful singing voice but that doesn’t mean we aren’t allowed to sing or enjoy singing.
I may not have the best singing voice but I absolutely love to sing and these are my top 10 favorite karaoke songs in no particular order:
Set fire to the rain – Adele
Paint me a Birmingham – Tracy Lawrence
Iris – Goo Goo Dolls
Disclosure – Latch feat Sam Smith
Into the Ocean – Blue October
Holy Water – Big & Rich
How to save a life – The Fray
Mr. Brightside – Killers
Take Me to Church – Hozier
Remedy – Adele
What are your favorite karaoke songs? Let us know in the comments.
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My brain is like chrome with 20+ tabs open at any given time. @todoist helps- I add things to it and work on it later. July 16, 2016
In the post How to build a smarter to-do list Part I Merlin mentions that in David Allen’s Getting Things Done there is an idea of taking a task (or project) and breaking it into smaller more manageable ones. I have been doing that a lot with my school work because it is easier to keep track of what I have to do next. For example if I have a paper to write the project might be called “Write Research Paper” and within that the tasks would be: pick topic, collect research,
Even collect research can be broken down into smaller more specific tasks like if there are 4 different resources i want to look at that way I don’t miss one of them.
One thing I love about Todoist is that I can do a brain dump and go back to it later to organize it. I especially like their drag and drop feature.
Due dates – I always use due dates/times whenever possible to really keep you on track. You can also select bulk tasks if you need to reschedule or post pone them.
You can sync your account to the phone app, web version and the Chrome extension.
I also like that I can add an email reminder to the task so if I’m in my email I get reminder – just in case it is something super important and my phone is out of reach.
I absolutely love this timer website and I’ve been using it for years. Open up your laptop, plug in a number of how long you want and it will set up a timer for you. I usually use it when I’m actually on my laptop doing something (usally writing) so that I can stay on track – especially if there is something extremely important that I have to do later and I don’t want to lose track of time.
Google Calendar
Google Calendar is on my laptop and my cell phone and I love that I can sync them from anywhere. You can invite people to events (via their email address) right inside of the event, you can drag and drop/reschedule events in the web version and you can create different calendars (family, personal, business and so on).
Google Calendar offers lots of different customization options and it has always been reliable and there for me when I needed it most. It also has a task option but I don’t use that anymore as I use ToDoIst much more often to keep track of tasks that need to be done.
I love having a paper planner – always have and always will. I haven’t been using mine as much as I used to since I have went mostly digital, however, I do keep one around and input important events such as appointments and birthdays so I can see my month at a glance.
I also prefer handwritten note taking over digital, however, I will sometimes transfer information between them. For me keeping a notepad is something I have been doing for years so I usually carry one in my purse or even around the house with me at times. I like to take notes of things to do – such as add things to my Todoist tasks and other things as well. I also like that it is easier to do a brain dump which I can eventually organize later.
More articles on staying organized
+ How to build a smarter to-do list Part I: My favorite part from this post was about delegating actively. I have a problem sometimes with delegating partially because I can be impatient and also because I am a control freak and like things done “right” the first time around.
Instead of taking over and trying to do something it is much better to simply make my task to follow-up and check-in rather than take over a project or task myself. This keeps me in charge of my part while still keeping them accountable for theirs. This is something I have been working on personally and professionally for years. I am a work in progress.
How do you stay organized? Are there some tools and/or apps that are must-haves for you? Let us know in the comments.
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As I mentioned in a previous post I have started ordering a couple of subscription boxes and FabFitFun was one of them. I have seen unboxing videos as well as read reviews on them and it seemed like a box that was really worth it to order. My sister has also been a subscriber for awhile and I have eyed up some of the things she has received so that was another reason I thought this would be a great box to order.
Botkier New York Bond Tote in black (Retail $128.00): I chose this bag to give as a gift and it works perfectly for the receiver. The only thing that would keep me from purchasing it at the retail price is that the inner lining is poor quality.
P.J. Salvage Grey House Slippers (Retail $45.00): These slippers are super comfy! I love the inner lining.
Original Pink Make Up Eraser (Retail $20.00): I had been looking into some sort of cleansing pads and this should work perfectly.
Winky Luxe Uni-Brow Universal Eyebrow Pencil (Retail $16.00): I don’t usually use eyebrow pencils so this was my least favorite item. I will probably go ahead and give it to someone as a stocking stuffer.
Terre Mere Aloe and Tea Tree Toner (Retail $54.00): I haven’t used this yet, I am waiting to use up my Ole Henrikson toner first. It does smell amazing though.
Wei Two-in-One Purify and Glow Mask Collection (Retail $45.00): The packaging for this is so pretty and I wish they had made it so that I could reuse it again. I’m super excited to use this.
Skin & Co Whipped Polishing Cleansing Cream with Truffle Extract (Retail $28.00): This is probably my favorite item. I have been falling in love with all of Skin & Co’s products lately.
Grace & Stella Dr. Pedicure Exfoliating Foot Mask (Retail $20.00): Also excited to try this. I went back to the shop and purchased more so that I could have another one for myself and one for my sister.
The box also came with coupons/coupon codes.
One thing that is cool about FabFitFun is that if you missed something from a previous box or really enjoyed something you can also go to their shop and purchase items for yourself or for gifts for others at a discounted price. Their shop offers free shipping for all orders over $25.
They also offer exclusive deals for other websites and products.
What subscription boxes are you subscribed to? Let us know in the comments.
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Children’s laughter: It is something about a child’s laughter that just makes me warm inside. No matter what is happening in my life a little giggle from a kid will make me smile – on the inside and the outside.
Tiramisu: Now I love me a sweet treat but it is something about tiramisu that makes me so happy. A good tiramisu will just melt in your mouth and make your tummy smile. If I was only allowed just one dessert for the rest of my life it would be for sure be tiramisu.
Sunsets: Though I love sunrise and love to see the sun greet us for a new day there is just something special about a beautiful sunset. It closes out your day and I love seeing that last sliver of light go down underneath a beautiful pink or orange sky.
Rainbows: There is something about these colorful arches in the sky that put a smile on my face – especially after a refreshing rain. Sometimes I am blessed to see a double rainbow and that makes me even happier than a single one.
A good book: I love to read. I have always collected books and have a fairly large collection to choose from. A perfect day would be devouring a good book as I sip coffee or hot tea next to a window while it rains. I don’t read as often as I would like but I have been scheduling in time to do so which has equated to me reading a lot more than I used to.
Music: Whenever I am in a rut I know that I can find some good music to vibe too. Whether it is my own curated playlist (I have called Feel Good Music) or just discovering some new music, I can usually find some songs that will lift my mood.
Animals: From the wild animals at the zoo to the animals we have at home, animals can really put a smile on my face. I love to watch monkeys play along with each other just as much as I love playing catch with our dogs at home. Most domesticated animals love you no matter what. They also can often tell when you aren’t feeling well and will snuggle up next to you which for me makes me feel better.
What are somethings that make you happy? Let us know in the comments.
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