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Crafty Ways to Show Your Love

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Crafty Ways to Show Your Love

Sure, a box of candy or a sweet card are thoughtful gifts to give a loved one on Valentine’s Day, but personal, hand-made items can be a more meaningful way to express your love. These crafts make a great gift for a significant other or family member, any time of year, and are easy enough to craft out of just a few, easily-accessible materials. Make A Meaningful MugTake a blank mug, and draw a Valentine’s design or write your own from-the-heart words on it with an oil-based permanent marker. (You might want to practice by drawing it on paper first,...

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Just Journal It: Tips for Making Your Own Bullet Journal

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Just Journal It: Tips for Making Your Own Bullet Journal

There are all different types of journals you can keep—one for to-do lists, one for future goals, one for ideas you don’t want to forget. And one of the most visually pleasing ways to keep a journal is through bullet journaling. Here are a few tips to get you started: First of all, try to stick with it. If you’re looking to start journaling because you want a quick way to jot down your thoughts, bullet journaling might not be the solution. This style can take time to master and, because it’s meticulous in nature, might take up a little...

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Supporting Small Businesses: Staying Connected Through the Pandemic

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Supporting Small Businesses: Staying Connected Through the Pandemic

If you've been following my journey as a small business owner, you've seen that I have been connecting with some pretty cool people who are either small business owners themselves or they run organizations that help small businesses out. I would like to spotlight a few of them so you can not only support us, but other small business owners as well. We sure appreciate any help you can give us during these unprecedented times. Go Shop Local - Las Vegas is run by Ben Burkhalter and Maxine Ross, who were directly impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. Las Vegas was...

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Upcycled Greetings

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Upcycled Greetings

The annual sending and receiving of holiday greeting cards starts as a pile of heartfelt messages that are proudly displayed and shared. This year, use these simple ideas to give last year’s cards a second life! All you will need is a variety of holiday greeting cards, scissors, a decorative craft punch, a hole punch, some glue, a long piece of string, and some scraps of ribbon.     Make place cards for this year’s holiday dinner.Hold your holiday card horizontally, so that the fold is at the top. Cut the card into half or even thirds, depending on the...

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How to Create a Container of Thankful Thoughts

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How to Create a Container of Thankful Thoughts

Start a new Thanksgiving tradition this year! Leading up to the holidays, encourage loved ones to to participate in a thankful thoughts jar, which will not only decorate your home but also act as a visual reminder of all there is to be thankful for. When Thanksgiving Day arrives, pass the jar around, and have everyone read the joyful notes aloud to enhance the gratitude.   Materials: Glass jar Various decorations (stickers, ribbons, etc.) Scrapbook paper Scissors Bowl or plate Fine point colored markers Directions: Choose a large glass jar, and, if desired, decorate it for the season using various...

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