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Gift Ideas for Someone Who Needs to Let Their Hair Down

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The festive season is fast approaching and if you haven’t started planning gifts for your loved ones, then now is the time to get started! Sure, it may seem a little early on. But trust us, getting started sooner rather than later can save you a whole lot of stress, time, and money. Creating a list of all of the people you intend to buy for, alongside ideas of what to purchase for them, means that you can start shopping early. This allows you to keep an eye out for sales, special offers, and deals. It also means that you can purchase goods before they sell out in the Christmas rush! Now, many of us can struggle when it comes to choosing the perfect gift for people. But a good concept to follow is buying people something that they will thoroughly enjoy, but that they might not purchase for themselves. This means that they gain a real treat or can indulge in a novelty rather than a necessity for once! If you have someone on your list who is a real workaholic and who never stops to take a moment for themselves, here are a few perfect gift ideas that could bring a genuine smile to their face!

A Spa Gift Basket

Busy people with hectic schedules could definitely benefit from a spa day. But it will probably prove awkward booking a day at the spa for them. Their calendar might not have any free spots for the foreseeable future and you’d probably have to ruin the surprise in order to find out when they will and will not be free. Instead, why not allow them to pamper themselves at home with a deluxe spa gift basket. This will give them everything that they need to have a comforting self-care night in in the comfort of their own home. From products to use on their hair and skin to a relaxing candle that can be lit to create a calm and soothing atmosphere!

An App Subscription

Never underestimate the benefits of meditation and mindfulness. When practiced properly, they can provide even the most stressed and busy individual with a few moment of calm and relaxation on a daily basis. The problem? Busy people don’t tend to want to commit an evening of their week to attending a meditation or mindfulness class. Your gift could provide them with the perfect solution to this! There are plenty of apps out there that can be used to learn meditation and mindfulness wherever the user may be – whether they are at home before or after work, taking their lunch break in a quiet room, or elsewhere. Perhaps the most popular app subscription service in this area is offered by “Headspace”. It will guide the person you are gifting through every step of the process, releasing stress and comforting them as they go along.

These are just a couple of different gift ideas for the stressed and overwhelmed person on your Christmas gift list. They could prove an absolute hit!

Planning Ahead: Three Things To Think About As You Get Older

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As another birthday, Christmas celebration, and New Year’s day comes around on the calendar; it is getting every closer towards to the wonderful day when you get to retire and enjoy your later years in comfort and maybe even a little bit of luxury. After a whole lifetime of hard work, you will be looking forward to the chance to put your feet up and really enjoy the time you now have to yourself and your family. With this being said, there is still a lot to think about before this day can come as retirement does require some planning. To give you a helping hand, this quick and easy guide will go through three simple ways you can plan ahead for your retirement.

Life after the nine to five

After working at your job for a number of years and maybe even building a nice career for yourself, you will be ready for a rest. Even if you love your job, being able to have a lie in and enjoy the day is precisely why you have done all this work and saved up all these years. A question that many people around your age will be asking themselves is, “How much do I need to retire?” The answer to this can be found through talking to the professionals at Retiring Right, who can assess your personal situation to find out exactly what money you need to retire from full-time work when and where you want to.

Where do you see yourself in five years?

Of course, one of the biggest things about retirement that makes it so great is that you will no longer have a job tying you to the current place where you love. For perhaps the first time in your life, you now have complete freedom to choose where you want to go and live out your days. If you’re really not sure where this may be then taking this quiz can help you to generate some interesting ideas to consider. For example, does a warmer climate entice you, or do you long for the hustle and bustle of the city?

Spending your time wisely

The last thing you need to give some serious thought to is how you are going to spend all the free time you now have, as you don’t want to waste this gift. A good idea is to write up a retirement bucket list you can work through with a partner or friend to ensure you’re staying social and enjoying life. Some ideas including taking a class to learn a foreign language, planting a garden with all your favorite flowers and fruit in, or even starting up a new fitness routine to take care of yourself. If there has always been something you have wanted to do but never had to time or the opportunity, consider retirement your green light.

Retirement is a wonderful time in your life that cannot be slept on. Make the most of it by planning ahead and giving this time of your life some thought.

Hartz Cat And Dog Toys #Review #HGG18 @HartzPets

2018 Holiday Gift Guide, Pets, Reviews · 

I received the below mentioned complimentary product either for free or a discounted price for the purpose of this post. All opinions are 100% my own.

My pets mean the world to me. They are part of my family and I treat them like family. There is always a toy on the floor to play with and yes that means stepping on a few but that’s o.k. too. I was thrilled when the opportunity came about to review Hartz Cat and Dog toys for my 2018 Holiday Gift Guide.

About Hartz~

We understand how important your pet is to you & your family. That’s why we’ve dedicated more than 90 years to providing products that keep pets happy, healthy and thriving. At Hartz, we strengthen the bond between all pets and their families by providing innovative, trustworthy and affordable products; along with the knowledge and support to care for pets. To become the leading pet care company by playing a major role to create a world where every pet leads a healthy, happy and long life in a loving home.

Our Values~

WE STRONGLY BELIEVE…

  1. our people make the difference.

  2. we are passionate about what we do – especially about caring for pets.

  3. in straight talk especially when it is hard.

  4. in building relationships based on mutual trust and respect, while embracing diversity.

  5. we are demanding of ourselves and one another.

  6. we always strive for growth to win in the marketplace.

  7. we want to win but not at the expense of our employees, customers, suppliers, communities, stakeholders, or planet.

  8. we are committed to honest communication about our products and their benefits.

My Thoughts/Review~

I do not think I have seen anything cuter than My pets playing with their toys. Hartz sent an awesome package filled with some of their now favorite toys. They loved every single one of them. What will they come up with next. A toy where you put a treat in and even a toy that they think is a mouse. How cute is that? I like I always say- My pets are my family and I treat them like family.

I give this my thumbs up and my highest recommendation. I know you will too.

Salonpas Large Patch #Review #HGG18

2018 Holiday Gift Guide, Reviews · 

I received the below mentioned complimentary product either for free or a discounted price for the purpose of this review. All opinions and thoughts are 100% my own.

As most of you know, I suffer from pain every day. Some days it is off the charts and others it is just annoying. No matter what, I choose to try other pain relieving options  first before I resort to my narcotic pain reliever. This is why I was thrilled when the opportunity came about to review Salonpas for my 2018 Holiday Gift Guide.

 About Salonpas~

History of SALONPAS®

In the century-and-a-half since our founding, Hisamitsu has pioneered the development of patches and other topical treatments to relieve everyday aches and pains. Our SALONPAS® product line gained early acceptance in Asia and now sells in 50 countries around the world.

Although our products now enjoy international recognition, we started out as a small, family owned business in Japan. Hisamitsu Pharmaceutical was founded in the mid-19th century under the name of Komatsuya. The company went on to create a large variety of health-related products. Our company has always prided itself on its ability to create new consumer products based on Hisamitsu’s comprehensive research, development, manufacturing, and sales capabilities.

SALONPAS® brand patches were first introduced in 1934, and their outright efficacy propelled our company to the position of market leadership that we currently hold today. SALONPAS® was developed through the application of Asahi Mankinko, the prototype therapeutic patch we introduced back in 1903. The original product gained quick acceptance and was considered cutting edge technology in its day. Thanks to sustained research and input from everyday users, our products continue to evolve. Moreover, our company has expanded the culture and use of patch treatment. Hisamitsu continues to develop and refine therapeutic patches that are safe and easy to use.

Salonpas is a brand name of a line of over-the-counter (OTC) pain relieving products manufactured by Hisamitsu Pharmaceutical Co., Inc. of Tosu City, Japan. Introduced to the Japanese market in 1934,[1] Salonpas is now sold in over fifty countries.[2] The largest markets for the products are Japan and other Asian nations.

My Thoughts/Review~

As someone who suffers from daily pain, I can honestly say that I am so very happy that I found Salonpas patches as they are now made in a bigger patch that covers a bigger surface area. By covering a bigger surface area, You can now get the pain relief to where you need it.  My cats do not like the menthol smell but I find it soothing. They  are 20% bigger and have better flexibility.  This has been the answer to my prayers. You owe it to yourself to give these a try.

I give Salonpas my thumbs up and my highest recommendation.

5 Benefits of Having a Safe Room in Your Home

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If you’re a home-owner, chances are you’ve taken some basic steps to ensure home safety. However, if you want to feel extra-safe in your home, then certain safety features are worth the extra investment. A safe room, for example, will significantly increase your home’s safety – and the addition of a safe room will also increase your home’s value.

So, what is a safe room? Safe rooms are secure rooms installed to give you and your family a secure room to retreat to in case of natural disasters, home invasions, or extreme weather conditions. Safe rooms come with various safety features that are very unique and reliable. The walls of safe rooms are often reinforced with Kevlar or other bulletproof and weatherproof materials to prevent invaders from entering or shooting through them – and to protect occupants from extreme weather conditions. Home invaders won’t have any weapon or tool that can get them inside of your safe room, and they’re also storm-proof.

Safe rooms are desirable for their reinforcement properties. They are built to withstand hurricane winds and tornados. They’re typically designed using weather-resistant materials, and they’re reinforced with concrete and steel.

Many safe rooms are actually in a hidden location. They’re designed to keep their occupants hidden, and the walls are usually built to be soundproof. Sometimes, safe rooms equipped with high-tech surveillance technology, with cameras and codes. Many of them have alerts and call-out systems so that occupants of the safe room can call for help from inside, and alert authorities of their situation. Below are some more benefits to having a safe room in your home:

  1. Hide From Intruders

A safe room can certainly be used as a panic room in case of a home invasion. Your safe room can protect you or your children from dangerous criminals, sexual predators and other home invaders. If the intruder isn’t aware that you have a panic room, they won’t even know where to look for you. Even if they realized that you have a panic room, they won’t be able to get in, and they won’t be able to break down the walls.

  1. Keep Your Belongings Safe

Some home-owners get safe rooms to protect things and not humans. They know that it’s unlikely they’ll need to use it to protect themselves, so they keep things in there that they’d like to keep protected. It’s still nice to know that you can use to it to protect your family as well, so if you are using a safe room to protect possessions, leave some space for your family as well. Don’t cram the safe room full of stuff.

When it comes to protecting important belongings, safe rooms are perfect since they’re built to withstand even the most extreme weather conditions. They often have a climate-controlled temperature as well. Climate-sensitive items, valuable possessions, confidential documents and other important possessions are often stored in a safe room. Your most precious belongings will be safe from damage in here, and they’ll also be in a secure area where a burglar will never get to them. Everyone has special possessions in they’re home they’d like to keep safe, so why not use your safe room as a vault for the most part? You can still use it to protect yourselves if you don’t cram it full of stuff and leave room for humans as well.

  1. Have Peace of Mind

It will give you peace of mind to know that you have a very safe and secure space to escape to in your home, in case of an emergency. You won’t need to panic if a tornado is coming, or if you hear glass break and you know an intruder has entered your home. You’ll have somewhere safe to go, and that’s a great feeling. It also gives you peace of mind if you know that your safe room is you and your family’s little secret. Builders sign confidentiality agreements, and safe rooms are often kept a secret.

  1. Have an Emergency Plan

Having a safe room might safe your life one day. Being prepared and having a plan (like going to the safe room) is what can save you during emergency situations. If you’re not prepared and you don’t have a plan, that’s when you can become a victim because you didn’t know what to do in an emergency.

Once you get your safe room installed, get the whole family in the safe room for a practice mission. Make sure the whole family knows how to get into the safe room and how to alert authorities from inside the safe room. Ensure the family knows where the emergency supplies are located within the safe room, and how to secure the door so that no intruder can get inside.

  1. Increase Your Home’s Value

You will increase home-buyer interest if you install a safe room. If you’re ever selling your home, a safe room is a unique selling feature that will increase your home’s value, and increase the interest of buyers.

The additional of a safe room is an expense that definitely pays off when it comes time to sell your home. When you’re considering home improvement upgrades with the idea of increasing your home’s value in mind, definitely consider the addition of a safe room.