Monthly Archives: December 2018

Give the Gift of Chocolates this Christmas

December 11, 2018 By in Lifestyle Tags: , , , , , , , 15 Comments

Hey shoppers! How is the Christmas shopping going? I am pretty much done now. I have a few bits I need to get this week, then I need to get them all wrapped and ready to go. If you are stuck on what to get the special people in your life this Christmas, then you may find this post very inspiring. You can give the gift of chocolates. I think chocolates are one of the safest gifts to give. Who doesn’t like a good box of chocolates?

I recently came across Vanilla Reindeer, and I fell in love with the amazing brand. The colourful website and products ticked all the right boxes for me.

 

Vanilla Reindeer Personalised Christmas Chocolates

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About the brand

Vanilla Reindeer  offers a wide range of fully personalised products from chocolates and cards, to bottle boxes and gift bags, for all occasions. You can shop for Christmas gifts, Valentine’s Day gifts, Mother’s Day gifts, birthdays, anniversaries, and many more on the website.

I had the lovely opportunity of receiving some personalised chocolate boxes and I love the finished products a lot. These boxes of chocolates are Christmas gifts and I think the packaging is simply amazing. What do you think?

 

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I really like the fact that the chocolates come in personalised boxes. That makes them even more special. I found the ordering process super easy and straight forward. The Vanilla Reindeer website is very easy to navigate. I was done with my order within a few minutes, and I got the chocolates within a few days. It was a greats service all around, and I can’t wait to give these chocolates boxes to the kiddies’ teachers next week.

You can shop Vanilla Reindeer using this special 10% discount for a single order (can be used for multiple items but has to be on one single order) – XMAS10PR. Happy shopping.

 

 

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What do you think about giving the gift of chocolates this Christmas? Do share your thoughts in the comments section.

 

*PR samples.

 

 

 

3 Tips to playing an Online Casino while on a Budget

December 10, 2018 By in Lifestyle Tags: , , Leave a comment

When it comes to gambling, there is no perfect way to prevent yourself from going broke except to not partake in gaming. However, it is crucial to practice self-discipline and know when you are risking too much. Before you get that far, you should create a gambling plan to enjoy the entertainment without checking for your sanity. Online casino can be fun and safe when on a budget. 

Sometimes you may feel the need to gamble, but you are running low on cash. In this case, you have to limit your gambling but not the fun. Here are three tips to playing an online casino while on a budget.

 

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1. Create a Private Gambling Fund

If you want to gamble and still keep some money for future use, set up a dedicated gambling fund and only bet that money. You can begin with an envelope in which you stuff with $20 bills once a week. You can also open a bank acco

unt that is separate from where you keep your household checking account. How much you set aside depends on you, but make sure it is a modest amount.

Paying your bills on time should come first before this gambling fund. Do not forget to prioritize your savings plan for old age. Learn to manage your finances. Do not let the little discreet cash you have each week discourage you from your saving plan. Your priority should pay your bills, save for emergencies, save for retirement, and then entertainment. As long as you are living below your means, you should be able to save money.

 

2. Gamble on a Budget

Even though you have a savings account for gambling, always plan for how much money you are willing to spend on gaming. For instance, if you have $1000 in your secret account and you can afford to lose $200, set that as your budget. The best thing about gambling on a budget is that it works both ways. You not only plan for what you lose but also for what you gain. Sometimes you win when gambling. What do you do with the winnings?

Most people will risk the victories, and 80 percent are okay with spending the extras. Gambling is a form of entertainment like paying for a concert. The concert will cost you money, and you will have a good time, but you do not return with a bag of riches. However, allow your gambling budget to tell you what to do. For example, you can pay back into your gambling fund, or top off your emergency fund. You can also opt to use a minimum deposit casino, which allows you to deposit a minimum amount and still have a chance to win big.

 

3. Set Win/Loss Limits

When gambling it is important to set the rules of win and loss limits. The loss limit is a cutoff point where you stop gaming. For example, if you start gambling with $50 you can set your loss limit at $25. Many online players say that they cannot lose more than 40-60% of their stake in any game. The win limit works when you think in terms of “I will walk away when I triple my money” or “I will walk away when I win X dollars.” Develop good habits when setting your win and loss limits.

Gambling while on a budget is the secret to keep you from going bankrupt while still enjoying your entertainment.

 

Struggling with Stretch Marks? 5 Organic Tips to Beat Stretch Marks

December 10, 2018 By in Beauty Tags: , , , , , , , , 20 Comments

 

Let’s be honest… unless you’re going to commit to never ever having a lick of something sweet, and commit to working out for hours a day, you’re likely going to notice a stretch mark (or few) appear at some point in your life.

Despite a common misconception, pregnant women aren’t the only ones that deal with stretch marks, and chances are since you’re reading this article right now, you’re one of those people.

Fear not, the stretch-mark-struggle does not have to be real, and there are certainly ways you can manage, if not beat them!

But before we get into those many ways you can overcome them, let’s talk about what causes stretch marks!

 

 

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What causes stretch marks to appear?

Stretch marks most commonly appear on the body in areas where the skin is the subjected to stretching; such as the stomach, upper arms, and upper thigh areas.

They appear due to a few different reasons:

  • Drastic weight gain/loss
  • Stress
  • Genetic factors
  • Hormonal changes
  • Water intake

As your skin stretches, your collagen, which acts as a “glue” holding your skin together, starts weaken. As the collagen weakens, your skin forms lines beneath the top layer which start out purple, pink, or red. Over time, these lines may turn a silver-white color.

 

5 Organic Ways To Beat Stretch Marks

 

Stimulate collagen production

As you age, your body’s ability to produce collagen naturally decreases. In order to improve your skin’s elasticity, and boost hydration, it’s important to supplement with collagen in your daily diet. Consuming collagen also provides you with the added benefit of helping to fade stretch marks from the insight out, while preventing any new ones from occurring.

 

Amp up your vitamin C

Vitamin C and hydrolyzed collagen are like peas in a pod. They work together to promote collagen formation, so it makes perfect sense then to help boost your body’s natural response to beating stretch marks to make sure you’re adding plenty of Vitamin C rich foods to your diet, and pair your internal collagen intake with a topical Vitamin C.  

Eat your vitamins

It’s not just Vitamin C that help you beat stretch marks. Zinc and Vitamin A also play important parts in helping strengthen the skin and stimulate new cell formation. You can either supplement with Zinc or start eating more foods like nuts, oysters, and chicken. Vitamin A is also quite easy to obtain through foods like butternut squash, sweet potato, and carrots.

 

 

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Ditch drugstore creams

It may be tempting to reach for drugstore stretch mark creams, but all they do is mask the underlying issue. Instead, choose organic bodycare filled with skin loving ingredients that support your skin’s elasticity like these great options:

 

Encourage blood flow with exfoliation

Stimulating your body with regular, gentle exfoliation helps to improve blood flow and fat, which work together to lighten stretch marks over time. You can exfoliate a few different ways:

 

Are you dealing with stretch marks? What do you think of these organic tips?

 

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