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SOT’s 2018 Top 20 Back To School Gift Ideas

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By Christopher Cussat

September is just around the corner, which means it’s time once again to gear up with the hottest new essentials for back-to-school.

Now that your kids and grandkids are leaving the nest, give your teens what they need to spruce up their new life in college. Whether your child is going into their freshman year or starting graduate school, we have a list of recommended school supplies for their dorm or apartment.

Also, just a special thank you to those of who also sent in your back-to-school gift ideas and suggestions for 2018. If you’re looking for a gift idea, our picks below feature a wide variety of gift ideas in categories such as home, fashion, beauty, family, technology, and fitness: [Read more…]

Ways To Reduce The Pain While Epilating!

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Most people when they think of an epilator think of it as a woman’s hair removing machine. However, this is a big misconception as there are special epilators for men as well which can be used to remove facial or body hair.  Read on to find out more.

Tips to minimize pain while using an epilator

1. First, shorten the hair in the identified area

Epilators don’t work too well with extremely long hair. So, if you are planning to get rid of your arm, leg or back hair for the first time and it is considerably long it is preferable that you first shorten it by using an electric trimmer. Once it’s shorter you can start epilating as it will be easier and less painful

2. Take a hot shower before epilating

It has been noted that taking a hot shower before epilating reduces the level of pain you might experience while epilating. However, make sure to dry yourself off completely with a dry towel before epilating for good results. Do not skip this step as it is highly recommended by many men to reduce the pain while epilating. [Read more…]

The Kitchen Mirrors the Style Statement You Love to Flaunt

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If you have just bought a new house or want to work on the existing interiors then this article may help you to understand why your kitchen needs your styling sense. Adding your creative sense of styling to your kitchen can help in giving it a tinge of innovation and attractiveness. While renovating think harder what colors appeals to you, what material takes your heart away, and what design & pattern goes with your stylish aura. However, also ensure to speak to a professional before investing your time and money into what you think may be perfect for your kitchen.

Think About The Space:

Whenever kitchen remodeling is done, the first thing that comes to mind is the space available for each and everything in the kitchen. Expanding the space is a good option if the dining room is within the kitchen but if it is not a part of the kitchen then you need to utilize the space accordingly. How much space do you need to prepare your meals? Do you need a separate island for the stove and the kitchen sink? Think harder where your appliances will go and how you can customize the cabinets. [Read more…]

Read This Before You Go For Your First Tarot Reading

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Tarot card reading is an art that helps you understand the future. Whether you are a believer or not, tarot readings are interesting and should never be treated as gospel truth. Neither should the cards be taken very literally, they are here to show you a path, to guide you in your journey. If you are keen on a reading, there are certain things you need to know before you sit down for a reading.

You need to understand that tarot readings might be scary and might make you nervous about the future. The readings need not be negative, you have to take it in a positive manner and hope that it will change your life in a better manner. Whatever the cards may say, understand that it is not a definitive look to your life, it is only guiding you towards the betterment of your life.

A tarot card reader will always encourage you to do your best in every area of your life. For example, a death card does not mean that you stop living and accept death as your fate. It is inevitable but you need to believe in yourself and do your best in every manner. Tarot reading is not a way to accept the fate, but it helps you improve your life and make better decisions. A lot of people do not understand this and have trouble trusting the accuracy of their reading. [Read more…]

How To Get Out From Under Mounting Bills

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Having debt or getting behind on paying bills is no longer a hidden or shameful life event. Today, the average American household is carrying over $5,000 in debt. People in this category aren’t spendthrifts, but they include people who have lost their jobs, or an expensive illness has hit them or an unexpected funeral debt.

There is no longer any guilt associated with the inability to pay your bills. More people are turning to personal installment loans to help. Companies offering installment loans can customize individual payment loan plans for their clients. Westernshamrock.com is one of the leading installment loan companies in America.

An installment loan involves a specific amount of money to be repaid with a fixed interest through fixed monthly payments. Installment loans are offered in both an unsecured or secured traditional loans. Installment loans can be customized to pay for the following: [Read more…]

Retirement Blogging for Mental and Physical Health

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You want something to do when you retire, and a second career might not be the answer for you, but there are other paths to keep you mentally sharp and physically healthy at the same time. One of them is blogging.

It may seem complex at first, but it really isn’t. With a number of companies, you can choose and purchase your domain name and set up hosting within minutes. Choosing and design template and setting up your website won’t take much longer, and you will be blogging in no time.

How does retirement blogging help keep you mentally and physically fit? Here are a few ways.

Connect with Others

One of the keys to good mental health is to stay socially connected with others. When you are working, this is often a part of your daily routine with coworkers, but retirement also sometimes comes with loneliness especially if your friends are still working. You need to find another community, another group of friends who share your interests. [Read more…]

How to Increase the Value of Your Home on a Budget

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Small fixes can go a long way in fetching a better price for a property you’re trying to sell. If you’re not too keen to spend a lot of money sprucing up a house you’ve put on the market, here are some inexpensive fixes that will increase the resale value of your home, curated from tips and tricks offered by seasoned real estate experts.

Make it spacious

No, you don’t need to knock down walls or make other big structural changes to make your rooms look spacious. Simply think out of the box: move furniture, remove the kitchen island, place mirrors on walls facing the windows, and replace opaque curtains with delicate sheers.

If you can indeed take down a wall that only serves as an obstruction to a fluid space, remember that it will only add to the value of your home. The idea is to make your space look airy and open so that it will appeal to potential buyers. [Read more…]

Do Not Waste Your Summer – Activities and More

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Summer is the best season for many reasons. It is a season when nature is at its grandest and summers allow bodies to rejuvenate and refresh. Studies also suggest that the summer season is best for the mind and it also allows people to explore the environment around them in relative comfort.

Unfortunately, nowadays people tend to spend more time indoors and many families are missing out on the joys of this patch of the year. Here are some of the many reasons why you should step out and engage in recreational summer activities.

A Season that Celebrates Life

Summer is the time to get active and for good reason. A very insightful research sheds more light on something we have always suspected. Summer is a season where the body heals faster and people are less likely to fall into serious illness. Heart disease seems to rear its ugly head when the weather gets colder – but it has more to do with the lifestyle restraints of the season rather than the cold. Summertime allows you to be more active and exercise outdoors.

This is a huge factor in keeping people healthy. Regular strolls in the park and short summer hikes go a long way in improving the health of your ticker and you should utilize the season as much as possible. [Read more…]