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The Best Items for Your Dollar Store DIY List

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The Best Items for Your Dollar Store DIY List

If you love all things DIY, you’re likely familiar with your local dollar or discount store. There are so many supplies, both obvious and unconventional, that you can keep handy for making striking home decor on a budget. If you don’t have a particular craft in mind, that’s fine! This list can help get your creativity flowing and craft bins stocked.     Basic Supplies  Skip the expensive office supplies because the dollar store office section has items that will do the trick just as well. Here are some suggestions: Scissors Tape Rulers Hot glue sticks Pencils     Common...

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Hobbies for the Creative

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Hobbies for the Creative

If you’re feeling inspired to pick up a hobby but don’t know where to begin, there are plenty of ideas to run with. Maybe you already enjoy doodling or journaling in your free time, but you could consider harnessing your creativity by taking up a more unique artistic hobby.   Calligraphy This intricate style of lettering will allow you to slow down and focus while creating beautiful, handwritten art that can be used for wedding invitations, gifts, decor, etc. There are many resources available to help you get started, including online tutorials and worksheets.   Pottery Pottery is an art form that requires...

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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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