Category Archives: Gift ideas

Indoor plants make a good gift

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Browsing through previous blog posts I found this “lucky bamboo” pic. We bought the plant as gift to hubby.

If you are still thinking of what to give those in your Christmas list, indoor plants are a good gift idea this season. Indoor plants are not expensive and give positive energy to anyone exposed to them.

And if you happen to grow indoor plants, selling them can be a good source of earning extra this Christmas.

Green indoor plants give calming or soothing effect. They also improve the air we breathe at home and the workplace as they absorb harmful gases present in the air.

Tips to Save on Christmas Expenses

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Christmas day is only a couple of weeks away and people are already starting to worry because they know how expensive the season can be. Some people think that in order to save, they should not celebrate but this is not true. There are several ways by which people can save and still go through and enjoy the holiday season. Here are some tips that can be followed:

Make sure that when you look at something like chair bands selection you are going to purchase it wholesale. A lot of things will be cheaper when you buy by bulk. Chair bands can also be given as holiday gifts.

The food that you are going to serve need not be expensive. You do not have to buy the most expensive meat cuts and items at the supermarket. Being innovative will save you a lot of cash.

Purchase the gifts that you will be giving on Christmas day ahead of time. As December becomes nearer, the prices of items will also be more expensive. If in case you would see items that do not cost too much, they might not be in good condition anymore.

Always remember that it is always the thought that counts. Giving should not be considered as a chore. It should be thanksgiving celebrations that will make people feel jolly and grateful.

DIY Projects Using Deco Poly Mesh

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Deco Poly Mesh is a fabric similar to netting. Although a fabric of choice for professionals, it is extremely versatile for do-it-yourself projects and is great for beginners because of its ease of use. It is slightly stretchy but does hold its shape once it has been crafted. It is good to use for outdoor projects because it is waterproof. It comes a huge rainbow of colors and combinations of colors such as the example of purple, black and orange stripes that make it a perfect fabric for Halloween themed decorations.

A few simple instructions are all that’s needed to construct poly mesh wreaths, bows, ghosts, trees, candy shapes, animals and so many other decorative items. Poly mesh is a less messier, but still beautiful, replacement for evergreen garland encasing a staircase. It is a very forgiving fabric so if a mistake is made it is easily rectified by simply undoing the mistake and starting over with the same fabric!

Poly mesh rolls that are 21 inches wide and 30 feet long, like those found at http://www.batteryoperatedcandles.net/deco-poly-mesh.html, are perfect sized amounts to complete most projects. There are so many ways to use poly mesh it would be impossible to try and list them. However, in addition to decorations, the fabric adds an innovative twist to wrap gifts and even to replace cellophane on gift baskets. A piece of poly mesh wrapped around a wine bottle, then enhanced with a nifty hand-crafted bow turns an ordinary gift into one that has added sparkle.