Tips and tricks
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How to pick out great Christmas gifts
I love giving Christmas gifts a lot more than receiving them. Is that weird? I get a kick out of seeing a loved one’s reaction when they open their presents – it’s one of the reasons why I adore this time of year! I mean besides baby Jesus, Christmas gifts are the best part of the festive season! According to experts (*cough* – me, according to me) a really great Christmas gift has to meet at least one of these three requirements: It must hold sentimental value It must be something the person would definitely use (practical) It must be something that would suite the gift receiver (I call it…
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Are you drinking enough water?
Are you drinking enough water? Interesting tidbit: The older you get, the less likely you are to sense thirst (Harvard study) This means that adults probably consume less water than they are supposed to. Here are three reasons why you definitely should stay hydrated: Bye bye toxins Do you know that your sweat, urine and bowel movements help to regulate your body by flushing out toxins and keeping the body at the ideal temperature? Btw, suuuuper important: water helps to keep constipation at bay, since it helps to remove waste from the body. Stay lubricated Water helps to protect and cushion your joints, tissues and spinal cord! Staying hydrated will…
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5 ways to avoid the burden of online shopping remorse
Hello, my name is Luchae and I have a secret obsession with online shopping. I don’t know what thrills me more – finding a great online shopping deal, or opening my purchase when it arrives at my door. Hehe. What I don’t enjoy, however, is that feeling of dread when buyer’s remorse hits and you realise that you’ve spent way too much money on an oversized rug that is the shape of a banana. These things happen. But I come with tips, my friends! Here are 5 ways to avoid the burden of buyer’s remorse: 1. When in doubt, add to cart Okay, I know what you’re thinking – this…
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How to upstyle your bedroom with bedside tables
I’m sure you’ll agree that we moms take our sleep – and our bedrooms – very personally. Don’t mess with our sanctuary! But, even though it is our safe space, I find that moms often tend to decorate their boudoir’s with practicality in mind (you know – do my bedside tables have drawers to store my secret stash of chocolate in… that sort of thing) But there are ways to upstyle your bedroom without breaking the bank. And yes, bedside tables can definitely help with that. (Or else my blog post title would be totally off). The good ol’ nightstand can provide extra storage but a beautifully designed bedside table…
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5 types of leather jackets that are a must for Winter
To wear a leather jacket or not wear a leather jacket? That is the question. And yes, you probably guessed it, the answer almost always is: wear the leather jacket! Now, if you’re a bit of a “fuddy-duddy” like me (you know, gym tights and slippers are pretty much our uniforms at this point), I have some news for you – you too can wear a leather jacket this Winter and not look as if you’re trying too hard. A really great leather jacket is an essential item in any wardrobe. There are a variety of styles available and you could probably find one at a great price too! This…
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5 Ways to use UNO through Education
Learning through play can be a chore – for the parent, atleast. Don’t look at me like that Susan, you know I’m right. I’m always looking for ways to make learning interesting, easy and clean (because who needs mess #amiright?). When something is colourful and fun, a child is able to participate without too much effort, allowing them to relax and embrace the opportunity to learn. I found that Uno cards are a fantastic way to create a platform for this. Here are a bunch of different ways to use your Uno cards to absorb different skills through playing the game, giving them the opportunity to master different skills like…
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5 Maternity fashion hacks to maximize your wardrobe
I’m not saying that I’m a pro when it comes to being pregnant, but I’ve been around ye ol’ pregnancy block more than a couple of times and I know all about the struggles of trying to dress your bump. I mean, sure, there are gorgeous maternity dresses online (you should check out the maternity dresses that I spotted on Superbalist!) but I have a couple of maternity fashion hacks up my sleeve (pun intended) that will help you to make your closet work for you! I know, right? Thank me with food. 5 Maternity fashion tips to maximize your wardrobe Bodysuits Gone are the days of oversized maternity shirts…
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5 tips for loving your mom bod this Summer
Finding the right Summer outfit is a tad bit harder when you are rocking a mom bod, am I right? I mean, we love our mom bods because they remind us that we are powerhouses, but, for the most part, the mom belly makes it a lot more challenging to find clothing that will complement your body post-kids. Superbalist has a few really cute dresses and jumpsuits that I definitely want to buy now! But, first, I need to learn how to dress for my shape. And so I scourged the internet to try to find a couple of tips for loving your mom bod this Summer. 5 tips for…
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Five Black Friday shopping tips you need to know!
Once a year I impress myself with my Black Friday shopping skills. Whaaat – I am my own biggest cheerleader, okay? And anyways, who has the time (or moola) to go on that festive spree in December? First of all, I can’t wait that long and I don’t foresee myself spending copious amounts of time standing around in shopping malls. I want to shop and I want to shop now! Secondly, uhh that’s what that Black Friday sale is for, my friend! So when I discovered that Superbalist will be having a Black Friday perfume sale, I had to get in on that. But it got me thinking… whether it…
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Coffee pairing date at home with Mastertons {Win!}
When it comes to date night, we run out of ideas very quickly. Add to this the fact that we’re not particularly keen on leaving home right now (#socialdistancing), and you have a set up for a date that consists of us binge-watching Netflix until we fall asleep with our mouths open. So exciting. So passionate. Anyways, while scouring the interwebs for ways to spice up our indoor date nights, I found these really cute ways to do a coffee pairing date at home. Now, this is right up our alley because we aren’t big drinkers, so a wine/whiskey pairing wouldn’t work. Also… uhh hello, coffee snob much?! (Yes, coffee…
