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When you’re a kid, every year ‘Santa’ - aka your mum, makes you up a Christmas stocking, filled with lots of lovely little gifts. The magic that comes with those childhood memories is hard to recreate, but with a little luck, it is doable. If this year, you have decided to make up a stocking for one of your loved ones, you may be struggling to get it quite right. You want to recreate the magic from their childhood memories, but just can’t quite put your finger on the best way to do it. Don’t stress, that’s why I’m here to help. Photo credit: edenpictures via VisualHunt / CC BY To help you create the perfect stocking , I thought that I would share a few tips. A clementine is a must It’s not a stocking without a clementine, or some form of orange, at the bottom. So that should be the very first thing on your list of things to buy. It’s not technically a present, but it’s still worth mentioning as, without an orange, a stocking isn’t a stocking. Perhaps...

If you have a modern man in your life who you’re going to be buying for this year, this is the perfect gift guide for you! Christmas is just around the corner, so you have that to think about. But then again, there’s nothing wrong with treating someone you love for no reason, right? The modern man likes to look good. They enjoy taking care of themselves. They’re up to date with trends. Read on for a list of gifts that are just perfect for the modern man: A Smart Watch A man’s wrist is naked without a watch, but now there are so many to choose from. Of course there are regular designer watches, but there are also smart watches to choose from now. They can do just about anything from read out your text messages to get directions. You can also connect many of them with your iPhone. A smart watch is the perfect gift for the modern man. A Quality Razor The modern man usually likes to look after himself and take care of his appearance. A quality razor will help him to do ju...

Most women have more makeup than they will ever reasonably need. After all, it is too easy to save money on makeup purchases by making use of special promotions and coupons for such shops as Birchbox , and you just never know when certain items are going to come in handy. But how do you know which products to use on a day to day basis ? Follow this helpful step by step guide, so that you can step up your everyday makeup game! Foundation Many women use their fingers to apply foundation, when a liquid foundation brush works much better. The fingers can be used to dab your chosen product on the chosen parts of the face, but the brush should be used for proper blending. Brush back and forth to apply foundation to the forehead and chin. For the cheeks, be sure to brush down and away from the center of the face. Concealer For smoother blending of your concealer product, simply add a drop of moisturizer to the brush you are using to add the product. Once the water has...

There’s no real way you can tell if your relationship is going to last forever. If I’ve learned anything over the past few years, it’s that absolutely anything can happen! However, if you pay attention to the following signs, your relationship will stand more chance of lasting. Take a look: You Trust One Another Trust can solve most problems. If a couple trusts one another completely, then they can pretty much last forever! Most problems in relationships come from a lack of trust. It may be insecurity in one person that causes mistrust, or events that have happened in the past. Work out why you don’t trust one another and what you can do about it , if that’s the case. You have to do this if you want to stay together! You Can Discuss Calmly Can you discuss problems calmly, without arguing? Not everything should be a point scoring mission. If there’s a problem, you need to be able to talk about it and come to a solution. You and your partner are not enemies, you are part...

As any parent knows, children  get bored easily, which means that on weekends, they need to be kept occupied. Obviously, you can’t keep your little ones busy 24 hours a day, but you can plan fun activities for the weekends that will tire them out. When it comes to planning things to do with the kids, it can often be hard to know what to do. This is partly because of the cost of activities, and also because of the weather - it can be hard to know what to expect. To help make keeping the kids occupied on the weekends a little easier, here are a few ideas to take note of: Have a baking session Children love to bake, so if you are stuck for ideas for keeping them occupied, why not have a baking day? While it might not seem like a tiring activity, baking is actually an excellent way to tire the kids out. This is especially true if you get them baking more than one thing, perhaps they could cook something savoury and something sweet? Don’t decide what your ch...

Everyone loves vacation, and sometimes you might want to take your pet with you. If you’re planning to there are a few things you're going to need to take into account. These are some of the things you’ll need to know if you want to travel with your pet. Pet Insurance Often when you travel abroad, you will make sure you get travel insurance. At least if you’re sensible, you will. And, on a similar note, if you’re taking your animal away with you then you should make sure you get pet insurance . This will help you to cover any emergencies that may occur. And you’ll be able to look after your pet in the best possible way. Insurance is always a sensible and logical step to take when traveling. Check Airline Policy One of the first things you need to do is to check the airline policy for pets . A lot of airlines will not allow you to fly with an animal. So you have to make sure that you choose one that will allow it. Make a shortlist of the airlines you might l...

We support our troops, but what about after they come home? Certain cities in the U.S. do a great job of taking extra steps to care and provide for veterans. Whether it’s helpful resources, rewarding jobs, or educational opportunities, each of these cities has that extra something that makes them one of the best places to live for veterans. image source: https://flic.kr/p/aEyyoc San Antonio, Texas Known as Military City USA, San Antonio boasts a huge veteran population of over 100,000. This is the ultimate spot to settle down for those who love having a taste of big-city life along with supportive systems for vets. The patriotic feeling here is palpable, thanks to events like Celebrate America’s Military, which is held every November. Meanwhile, living costs are relatively low, so veterans are better able to afford spacious homes for growing families. San Diego, California If a coastal locale is more your speed, head to San Diego. As one of the biggest base cities,...