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The Celestial Gift Guide
Gift-buying can often be a challenging task, especially when it comes to the individuals who have been in your life for quite some time. Eventually, you run out of gift ideas and end up giving a gift you've already given. Luckily, I can buy my niece a different LEGO set each year, and the excitement never wanes, but I can't say that is the case for everyone else in my life. So, why not try a unique gift-buying method by using the stars as a guide? This may seem cheesy if you aren't a fan of Astrology, but what do you have to lose from gaining a fresh and fun perspective when shopping for gifts? Many of us turn to our horoscopes for guidance, so there is no harm in utilising this concept in other aspects of our lives. Below is my unique celestial guide for gift selection based on zodiac signs. If you try it, let me know what the gift recipient thinks of their gift!
By Donziikinz5 years ago in Lifehack
8 Ways To Be Eco-friendly WITHOUT SPENDING ANY MONEY
There is a huge misconception that being eco-friendly is expensive, but the truth is being eco-friendly often leads to saving money! To break this myth, I've decided to show you how to be eco-friendly without spending a single dime. Yes, really.
By Angelica Pasquali5 years ago in Lifehack
The Myers-Briggs Personality Gift Guide. Third Place in Gift Guide Challenge.
The thing about all the holiday gift guides you see this time of year is that they don’t tell you how to match their gift recommendations to the different types of people you have in your life.
By Maggie Blaha5 years ago in Lifehack
Unique gifts for animal lovers that won't break the bank
I, like most people on the planet, am tired of putting my hard earned money into Jeff Bezo’s pocket. This gift list allows you to make purchases that will go towards the artists that made the products, small businesses, and causes that directly support animal welfare. It's been crafted by me (a nerdy, dorky, animal-loving veterinarian) and includes purchases I enjoy and have bought either for myself or for family and friends as gifts this year. If you know and love someone with a weird sense of humor that enjoys animals, then this list is for you. Without further ado, let's get into it!
By Carolyn Sumner5 years ago in Lifehack
Let’s Ring In 2021 with Better Feng Shui
As 2020 draws to its close, I think it is safe to say that we all cannot wait to kiss this year goodbye! Who knows what 2021 will bring us but I plan to kick her off with some changes within my living environment. I have spent this past year inside due to Covid and a compromised immune system resulting from major surgery so I am definately ready to bring some fresh energy into my home. In 2021, I will be practicing better Feng Shui.
By Marilyn Glover5 years ago in Lifehack
Gifts for the Earth. Second Place in Mindful Gifting Challenge.
Living a plant-based life involves more than just your diet. Every consumer decision we make can put plants (and the health of our planet) first, but it takes time, diligent research and sometimes a few sacrifices in order to make responsible, eco-conscious decisions. That’s why I created this gift guide. I wanted to share the companies that are doing their part to promote environmentalism, protect human rights and create products ANYONE would love.
By Farmer Nick5 years ago in Lifehack
Surprising Health Benefits of Houseplants You Might Not Know
You might think plants belong only in the garden, out in the sun, and away from our houses and offices where we live and work. This is far from the truth. Plants are the simplest way to bring nature inside. Besides, houseplants have many health benefits.
By Margaret Minnicks5 years ago in Lifehack
Pencils to Pixels
Many artists start creating with traditional mediums such as graphite, paint, pens, pastels, and many other mediums. One other medium that has become increasingly popular is digital media. The most accessible and affordable way an artist utilized digital media in the past was with free software and a mouse. While many artist could successfully create great works with the point and click of a mouse, others did not find it so intuitive or natural. With dozens of cost-effective softwares and mobile devices being easily accessible, more and more artists are trying their hand at digital media. The transition, however, isn't always smooth, but I have a few tips from my own personal experience switching from traditional to digital art. Keep in mind I am a self-taught artist, and everyone will have different techniques and workflows that work for them.
By Kayla Hillenius5 years ago in Lifehack
The Left-Field Gift Guide
This year, I've promised myself that I won't sludge through the TJ Maxx aisles for bargain candles and yearly planners to give as gifts to my girlfriends, thrown in with a few soaps and lotions from that chaotically hypnotizing beauty aisle. I will not spend endless hours doom scrolling on Amazon to find my dad yet another wallet that he does not need, nor my mom another owl-shaped anything.
By Samantha Hearn5 years ago in Lifehack
6 Habits of Environmentally Conscious People That You're Probably Already Doing. Created with: Cleancult.
I don’t know about you, but when I hear ‘go green’ or ‘eco-friendly’ I think of a globally-sized issue and feel somewhat helpless in the fight to make a change. I think, “I’m only one person, will what I do really make a difference?” and what I’m quickly finding is yes, it actually will! Doing my part can in fact make a difference. So what does eco-friendly really mean? Simply put, eco friendly literally means friendly to the earth or simply not harmful to the environment. This refers to products and practices that help in conserving resources like water and energy as well as preventing air, water and land pollution. Ready to get in there and do your part? Here are 6 habits of environmentally conscious people that you’re probably already doing!
By Savannah McKinley5 years ago in Lifehack
How to Keep Your Home Clean Without Harsh Chemicals . Created with: Cleancult.
Hey, y’all! So I don’t know about you but ever since the beginning of quarantine, does it seem like we’re cleaning more than ever all of the sudden? Like it feels like we’re constantly cleaning a lot more than before the worldwide lockdown? Well, that has been the case for me. It seems like every day I am cleaning our home -- especially since I have two young kiddos. Our house is a lot messier than before and to be honest, it drives me insane!! So to avoid unnecessary clutter and dirt building up in our home, I make it a mission of mine to clean up my home daily as well as using products that are effective AND safe.
By Chris C. Wise5 years ago in Lifehack
