Mar13
Egg cartons, Legos, ballpoint pens, blenders and plastic spoons: these are just a few of the items that have been transformed into awesome light fixtures by creative DIYers. Why buy new when you could have a stunning chandelier or lamp that puts junk to good use? These 15 examples of brilliant eco-illumination show just how stylish and fun recycled materials can be.
Cardboard Fairy Lights
To spruce up a string of ‘fairy lights’, all you really need is a cardboard egg carton and some scissors. Esprit Cabane created this lovely set of flower-shaped light covers which, when trimmed and fitted over the lights, give a warm, cozy effect. Use LED lights only to prevent this pretty DIY light project from turning into a fire hazard.
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Feb15
Anyone who knows me can attest that I don’t really believe in letting “well enough” alone. So, I offer you this: a teeny envelope template that just happens to go nicely with the wee valentines I offered up earlier this week.
This is the first such template I have made, and what can I tell you? I was shocked, shocked! by how much paper a little tiny envelope takes up. So much that I couldn’t fit two of them on a single 8.5×11 page! Wha? And though I am not the paragon of thrift that I wish I were, I really can’t stand using up only half of a piece of paper. So I threw on some little decals you can cut out (thank you, circular punch!) and glue or stick (have I mentioned my love for Xyron?) to your envelopes or anything else that needs a little boost.
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Feb15
Here are some slightly more girlie cards…the *Sweetheart Classroom Cards*. If you would like the template please click on following link: Download Candy_hearts_bunnycakes.
The instructions for making these are the same as the Zebra cards. (1) Print template out on card stock (2) Cut out individual cards (3) Round corners using corner punch –optional. The template makes 6 cards. And again, the first 3 to comment I will personalize the cards with your child’s name.
Also, if you want to add a treat to go along with your card, here are some ideas…
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Feb15
Here is a free Valentine download for you if you dare (lots of cutting, folding, gluing….)
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Feb15
Step 1: Draw a spiral on a 4×4″ square sheet of paper
Step 2: Cut out spiral along lines you have drawn
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Feb15
A piece-of-cake Valentine project: bend regular paper clips into little heart shapes. These are jumbo clips I got in a multi-color pack at Target for about $1.50, I think. I fished out the pink ones for this.
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Jan23
I’m nearly 35 years old, and I’ve made my share of mistakes in my life. I’m not a big believer in regrets … and I have learned tremendously from every single mistake … and my life is pretty great.
However, there are a few things I wish I had known when I was graduating from high school and starting out as an adult in life.
Would I change things? I’m not so sure. I might never have gotten into a mountain of debt, but then I wouldn’t have learned the amazing satisfaction of getting out of it. I might have made better career choices, but then I wouldn’t have all the work experience that makes me the blogger and writer that I am today.
I might not have gotten married that first time, so that I would never have gotten divorced … but then I wouldn’t have my first two beautiful wonderful incredible children from that first marriage.
I don’t think I would change any of that. However, looking back, there are some lessons I’ve learned that I would probably tell my 18-year-old self. Do I share them now to share my regrets? No, I share them in hopes that younger men and women, just starting out in life, can benefit from my mistakes and my lessons.
What follows isn’t an exhaustive list, but it’s one that I hope proves useful to at least a few people.
“I hope life isn’t a big joke, because I don’t get it.” - Jack Handey
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Dec24
Can anyone tell me are these big kids or small teenagers?
If you are in contact with this age group on regular basis, you most likely would agree that it depends on the day and situation. Well, really the hour.
So the dilemma for Christmas gift giving becomes finding a Christmas gift for this age range that does not offend their ‘grown-upness’ but still plays to their childlike tendencies. After all, a nine year old is still a kid.
To help you sort through some of thinking behind finding the right gift this group, I have put together a few tips for you.
1. Buy Gifts that Give the Kids Permission to Play
There are some very fun toys out there that are targeted towards more advanced role-playing. Two examples would be -
1. A helmet with voice activated noises and lights, yes very cool.
2. Deluxe model transformers: these have additional features that younger kids would not know how to play or would break. Playing swords with a helmet that has lights everywhere would be great fun for all ages. Anything that flies or moves would be great interactive gifts.
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Dec24
Overseas/Holiday Reps are also known as Customer Services Rep, Resort Rep and Overseas Rep depending on the tour operator you work for but they all basically have the same role. To be a successful overseas rep, you must be outgoing, enjoy meeting and interacting with new people and embrace new experiences and cultures. It is also important that you have excellent sales skills as well as an energetic approach as it can be a very busy but very rewarding job.
The role will often include meeting customers at the airport, presenting them with information that is useful and accurate, holding welcome meetings, visiting hotels on a regular basis to offer guidance and support, displaying high levels of customer service and resolving any problems in a calm and collective manner. Other aspects of the job include guiding excursions, carrying out health and safety checks on the hotel/s and completion of paperwork.
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Dec24
Christmas is a season of giving. But sometimes picking the perfect gift can be such a difficult decision, especially when it comes to shopping for the children on your list. It can be hard to figure out what toys kids will enjoy. So take the guesswork out of your Christmas shopping this year and consider these Top Ten Christmas Gifts for Kids this holiday season.
1. Fur Real Friends Biscuit My Lovin Pup. This interactive toy is the perfect gift for any pet loving child. This life-sized dog can obey commands and even wag its tail, which gives kids all the benefits of owning a dog without any of the hassle.
2. Kidizoom Digital Camera Pink from Vtech. For the tech oriented little girl in your life, consider the Kidizoom Digital Camera. Not only will she look stylish sporting this pink camera, but she can take real photos and video as well. Vtech has designed all version of their Kidizoom Camera to fit in small hands and be resilient enough to survive in a child’s care. This camera is a great idea for kids who want to take pictures but still are a little too young to handle more expensive cameras.
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