• Post Holiday Gift Ideas For Kids!!

    childrens toys

    Thinking of the perfect post holiday gift ideas for kids will lead you to an endless search on the web that can be overwhelming. With so many things to consider such as interest, age appropriateness and costs, it can be hard to decide which gifts to by will be money well spent. By understanding the things that motivate and gravitate toward the children in various age groups, you can effectively select the perfect gift, and make the post holidays just as special as the holiday season. Toddlers Children that are still learning to talk and potty train do not need much. In fact, they are probably the easiest children to please since they are not aware of technology yet. A set of children’s dishware with their favorite character is fun, and makes dinner time exciting. Clothes for a special occasion like a pair of overalls and a fleece sweater is perfect for taking pictures, going to a birthday party or visiting grandparents. Many kids clothing stores have promo codes for overall sets, pajama sets, cartoon-themed sets and vest and slack pairs. Choosing clothes and outfits as a present for toddlers give the child something to look adorable in that everyone will…

  • New Year!! Fresh Look Thanks To Indian Bijou!

    Indian Bijoy Cushion

    When you’re retired wanting to update the livingroom means adding splashes of color with easy things like a new throw, rearranging furniture or my favorite and one of the quickest ways to update the room is with new pillows. Indian Bijou came through with flying colors! This 16″ by 16″ handcrafted pillow cover was made in India. The detailing of this pillow cover reminds me of quilts that my Grandmother had. The colors and the detailing are beautiful. This beautiful handcrafted cushion will lend a warm, funky look to your home. The motif is inspired by the classical Madhubani style of painting and is handmade by women artisans.  The front of the pillow cover is made by combining several different types of material, in different thickness and styles all sewn together.  Each piece of material stands out with several shades of colors.  From bright reds to deep reds, light lime green to deep hunter green, peach, orange and tan mixed with even more deeper shades like turquoise and browns.  The colors blend so beautifully.  This pillow is the perfect color and size for our brown leather sofa. The overall darker colors are perfect for the winter months. The back of the pillow cover…

  • Feminist And Independent: Top 5 DIY Skills That All Women Should Know

    The discourse of feminism is not dead: Many women still struggle with the image of the submissive housewife who stays at home all day. For many, being a woman now means being an independent person who can make her choices. However, sometimes it is difficult to describe oneself as independent when you still prefer to rely on others, men or even your parents, to give you a hand with basic everyday skills. By learning these skills you can help to change things.   Decorating And Painting For many women, decorating the house should be the work of a professional painter. Wrong! All you need is a brush and some paint to give your living room a bright and fresh touch which will let you take full ownership of your home. You can proudly say “I did it myself” as your guests admire the result. If you are new to painting walls, you can start with small, projects to get used to it; maybe focus your effort on some decorative elements, such as a picture frame, instead of the wall, or start practising with a colouring book. Sewing You might think that sewing died out in the 1960s, but in truth,…