Anyone who knows me knows that I am a huge fan of DIY. Project after project, unless it involves electrical work, I will always try to do it myself. Sometimes that works out and other times not so much. For the creative soul, often times, store bought gifts just don't give the gratitude you want to express. But, when pressed for time, they serve their purpose. If you don't want to settle for store-bought gifts this year, try some of these one-of-a-kind DIY presents. No matter the occasion, giving someone a gift you made yourself makes it much more meaningful. Show how special the receiver is to you by putting in some time, effort, and love on something handmade. I have included links to more than 100 different types of DIY gifts for every person in your life!
Below are links to different categories of hand made DIY gifts. Within each category, you will find many different types of gifts. You are sure to find something that will become the perfect gift!
0 Comments
When you think about what you are blasted with on a daily basis, is it positive or negative? Media, people, work, kids, the dog and cat? It can seem like all we are ever faced with are the bad things destroying our world, co-workers or boss who are impossible to deal with, kids that are ungrateful, and pets are destroying the house! STOP! Take a deep breath! Yes, we are faced with a shit ton of negativity on a daily basis, no doubt. But how we absorb and interpret that makes all the difference in our own lives. There is a tremendous amount of power in Mindset. You DO create your own destiny. If you feel you are destined to fail, don't expect to succeed. If you feel you are destined to win, don't get upset if you fail; it could take a few fails to win. Overcoming negativity is no easy feat. First, you have to be aware of your negativity. I know some folks who are such downers and they have no self awareness about it. Below are some things you can do to start practicing a more positive mindset. Everyone can use some positive vibes; nobody is perfect:) After incorporating these tactics for a while, it will no longer be practice, but instead, it will be habit. 1. Meditate or do yoga. Meditation is simply sitting still and focusing internally on one thing. Your breathing, a positive thought, something you desire, anything. Meditation forces you to quiet your mind from all the chaos going on in there. Yoga is also very relaxing; it's like meditation with a twist. You use your muscles while focusing on your breathing. BOTH relieve stress and are a great segway to more positive thinking. 2. Smile. I tend to be stingy with my smile. It's not because I don't want to smile, but I am just uncomfortable walking around with a smile permanently planted on my face. HOWEVER, this is something I am working on changing. The more you smile, the happier you feel. And yes, that leads to positive thinking. 3. Surround yourself with positive people. We all know someone who has nothing to talk about except complaints: work, people, family, the dog..... I physically cannot handle it. I shut down, stop listening to you, and won't even respond to you. Your lucky if I remain in your company. Negative people - stay away from them. Negatively is more contagious than a virus. 4. Change the tone of your thoughts from negative to positive. This is a tough one. Negative thoughts tend to be futuristic thoughts. For example, you have a great idea for something today, but you play out some kind of failure in your mind. Instantly, you begin to feel the negativity, which will affect what you do with that thought today. One way to combat this is to live in the present and stop living in the future. We don't know how things will play out; there too many variables beyond our control. Instead of telling your self "I shouldn't" or "I can't", try "I want", "I will", "I'll try. 5. Don’t play the victim.
You create your life—take responsibility. You are never really stuck, even though it can feel like it. You have the power to make a change. If you really want it, the abilities will present themselves. 6. Help someone. Take the focus away from you and do something nice for another person. Donate your time, money and/or talents. 7. Remember that no one is perfect and let yourself move forward. It is so easy to dwell on our mistakes, take pity on ourselves or relish in the "what if's" and "I should haves". Instead, acknowledge your thought(s), make peace with yourself and move on. It's OK to mess up, OK to make mistakes, OK to be wrong. So, move on. 8. Sing. I love to sing, but I am positive nobody loves to hear me sing! It is a great feeling to connect to music and just belt it out at the top of your lungs! 9. List five things that you are grateful for right now. Being grateful helps you appreciate what you already have. If you cannot truly and genuinely appreciate what you have today, how will you be able to appreciate what you may have tomorrow? For example, that job you cannot stand to walk into everyday - appreciate that you have an income and a way to provide. That very same job may be providing you a critical skill for the better job tomorrow. 10. Read positive quotes. Find some positive quotes that really speak to you and put them in places where you will see them daily: desk, computer, mirror, fridge. Here is a great quote I recently read: "Watch your thoughts, they become words. Watch your words, they become actions. Watch your actions, they become habits. Watch your habits, they become your character. Watch your character, it becomes your destiny." Have you ever wondered how to be happy? You meet someone who seems to have it all together and they are bursting with life. Then you wonder "is it fake, who is really THAT happy"? If you are like me, you have often thought long and hard about life: where you were, where you're at now, and where you want to be. And often, you feel "stuck" and you just don't know how to move. Sometimes we think more money, a promotion, or toxic relationships are the key to happiness. We have all experienced some part of that - did it make you happy? For me: NOOOOOO! In fact, my current state of happiness is a real work in progress. Activities which are pleasurable, engaging and meaningful are scientifically proven to make us happy. Pleasure + Engagement + Meaning = Recipe for Happiness! 1. Pleasure: An activity that fills your soul with positive emotions: playing football with friends, going to a concert with your family, or even being intimate with loved ones. 2. Engagement: ‘Zoning Out’ – Everything around you comes to a standstill because you are so immersed and focused on a specific activity. 3. Meaning: Using your energy to create a service of value which is greater than yourself. You feel that you are a part of something grand. Something so valuable, that will continue to grow and prosper after you die. The recipe for happiness is simple. It’s about realizing what matters in your own life, identifying the values you hold dear to yourself while focusing on something that could create love and harmony to the world.
- Bodynista If you are like me, your overall mood is very senstive to the weather. I get the greatest joy from a long sunny summer day and warm weather in general. Clouds, rain, cold and short days make me irritable and restless. But, I had always generalized this to me being a Summer Baby. It turns out, if you are not yet aware, the Winter Blues is a real deal problem and has a "proper" name: Seasonal Affective Disorder. I have seen statistics that state more suicides, divorces, and break ups happen in the winter time. Conencidence? Don't think so. I highly doubt that Thanksgiving feasts, Family time, and Holiday Shopping are driving people that far over the edge - but I am sure some of you would beg to differ! Now that we know the Winter Blues is something that affects many people, let me ask, does this affect you? If so, here 8 easy things you can do to help you get through another long Winter....... (until you can move to paradise!) 1. Make your environment brighter. When your body is craving more daylight, sitting next to an artificial light—also called a light box—for 30 minutes per day can be as effective as antidepressant medication. Opening blinds and curtains, trimming back tree branches, and sitting closer to windows can also help provide an extra dose of sunshine. 2. Eat smarter. Certain foods, like chocolate, can help to enhance your mood and relieve anxiety. Other foods, like candy and carbohydrates provide temporary feelings of euphoria, but could ultimately increase feelings of anxiety and depression. 3. Simulate dawn. People with Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), a form of depression that usually begins in late fall or early winter and fades as the weather improves, may feel depressed, irritable, lethargic, and have trouble waking up in the morning—especially when it’s still dark out. Studies show that a dawn simulator, a device that causes the lights in your bedroom to gradually brighten over a set period of time, can serve as an antidepressant and make it easier to get out of bed. 4. Exercise. A 2005 study from Harvard University suggests walking fast for about 35 minutes a day five times a week or 60 minutes a day three times a week improved symptoms of mild to moderate depression. Exercising under bright lights may be even better for seasonal depression: A preliminary study found that exercise under bright light improved general mental health, social functioning, depressive symptoms, and vitality, while exercise in ordinary light improved vitality only. Try these mood boosting workouts. 5. Turn on the tunes. In a 2013 study, researchers showed that listening to upbeat or cheery music significantly improved participant’s mood in both the short and long term. 6. Plan a vacation. Longing for sunnier days at the beach? Research shows that the simple act of planning a vacation causes a significant increase in overall happiness. 7. Help others. Ladling out soup at the local shelter or volunteering your time can improve mental health and life satisfaction. 8. Get outside. Talking yourself into taking a walk when the temperatures plummet isn’t easy, but the benefits are big: Spending time outside (even when it's chilly!) can improve focus, reduce symptoms of SAD, and lower stress levels.
Do you feel like something always comes up when it's time to workout? Or, suddenly you just feel too tired or not well? While out of town, I rarely get in a full 3 days of working out, and I have all the time to do it.
If you are a beginner or just starting to adopt a new lifestyle and daily healthy habits, getting started can be the most difficult part. We may want to start that daily exercise routine but, well, we’re hard wired to take the easiest path. Here are 5 common exercise excuses and what you can do get beyond them: 1. “I have no time.” This is the most common exercise excuse on the planet. And it makes sense when you look at how busy life has become. But the thing is, it isn’t an accurate statement. When you take a step back and think about it, you do actually have time, you just don’t want to use it to exercise. If you have time to browse Facebook or catch up on your favorite TV show, you have time to exercise. It is time you prioritize activity. If you don’t want to give up your TV time, than multitask. There is no reason you can’t workout while watching your favorite shows. If it helps, break down your planned activities into more reasonable chunks. Want to fit in 45 minutes of exercise? You don’t have to do it all at one time! Do 15 minutes in the morning and a half hour after work. Or break it up into 3 fifteen minute chunks. Do what you need to do to make it work for you. You can get really powerful and effective workouts in under 30 minutes. Click here to check out many full body workout routines that do not take a lot of time!
Do you or does someone you care about need to lose weight? Bodynista offers a fantastic line of weight loss products from Total Life Changes to get you into the body you deserve and help you take your life back. Check out testimonials from people who have used Total Life Changes products. Shop for your new body by visiting our Total Life Changes Store Page.
2. “I’m too tired.”
Get out there anyway! Exercise is actually a really great way to boost your energy levels. Tell yourself you will exercise for 10 minutes. If you still feel wiped after those 10 minutes are complete, stop. But you know what? Odds are good that after those 10 minutes, you’ll be able to do 10 minutes more. Once you start, it is easier to keep going. And even if you do need to pull the plug, that 10 minutes of activity is better than doing nothing at all. If you find you are feeling exhausted most of the time, you might want to take a closer look at your sleeping habits. Try to get between 7.5 and 9 hours of sleep every night and turn your screens (phone, TV, computer, tablet) off at least one hour before you plan to go to bed. 3. “Exercise is boring.” None of us like the boring day to day tasks we have to perform. So many parts of our routine are incredibly boring but because they are part of our routine, we perform them without question. Why not look at exercise in the same way? Make exercise one of those non-negotiable daily tasks. Furthermore, exercise doesn’t have to be boring. If you don’t like running on a treadmill and find it terribly dull, don’t do it. Find something you enjoy! Play some basketball or go for a swim. It doesn’t have to be lame and dull. There are quite a few routines on our blog or make up your own!
Do you or does someone you care about need to lose weight? Bodynista offers a fantastic line of weight loss products from Total Life Changes to get you into the body you deserve and help you take your life back. Check out testimonials from people who have used Total Life Changes products. Shop for your new body by visiting our Total Life Changes Store Page.
4. “The gym is too expensive.”
It is true that gyms can be a bit of an expense. But the thing is, gyms aren’t necessary! If you want to exercise, you can do so without a membership. I love to use this site for inspiration: www.bodyrock.tv. All the workouts posted on Bodynista can be done anywhere and do not require a gym! 5. “I have to look after the kids.” Childcare is certainly both energy and time consuming but children should not be the barrier to exercising. Get them involved. As we mentioned before, exercise can be crazy fun. Go to the park and play a game of soccer together or go for a swim. Play frisbee or just go for a walk. Aside from helping to keep you all healthy, these shared activities will set a good example for your child. It will help them to bypass all the other excuses on this list by making physical activity a part of their everyday life. Do it for them and do it for yourself! What excuses have you made to avoid exercise? What did you do to get past them? Share your tips with us! Bodynista
Do you or does someone you care about need to lose weight? Bodynista offers a fantastic line of weight loss products from Total Life Changes to get you into the body you deserve and help you take your life back. Check out testimonials from people who have used Total Life Changes products. Shop for your new body by visiting our Total Life Changes Store Page.
I love reading a good success story. Not just any kind of success, but one that is inspired by true struggle. If you have ever been or are currently overweight, then you know that is a true struggle. From the way you feel inside, to the way you look outside, to the looks people give you. I have been there and there isn't a day I don't remember what it felt like. Nobody likes to be the slowest, the last, or the first one winded. Only you have the power to change that and when you are ready, Bodynista can help. Below are testimonials from people who really faced the struggle of being overweight and the products they used to take their lives back. These real testimonials from real people who have had real results using Total Life Changes products - available on our website. Do you or does someone you care about need to lose weight? Bodynista offers a fantastic line of weight loss products from Total Life Changes to get you into the body you deserve and help you take your life back. Check out more testimonials from people who have used Total Life Changes products. Look for your new body by visiting our Total Life Changes Store Page. Committed myself to Total Life Changes In January 2016. I was unable to walk for 2 yrs due to a spinal injury. I was out of work , Living on Several medications due to many medical conditions. I stepped out on faith and began using the products from TLC because it was my only hope to improve my health. I suffer from Fibromyalgia, Lupus, Rheumatoid Arthritis, PTSD, Depression , PCOS and Chronic Fatigue along with major injuries to my spine and knees. I began using TLC IASO tea, Nutraburst, NRG, Chaga and Emu oil faithfully everyday. However Nutraburst and NRG are my personal favorites I would be lost without these products in my life. TLC Products have helped me regain my life I am no longer living on prescriptions medications. I returned to working and traveling three weeks out the month full time as a patient care technician. I am passionate about LIVING and Grateful To Be Alive!!!! I am on a mission to educate , inspire and coach others to have a Total Life Change for themselves. I am grateful for the opportunity to be a part of this amazing company and able to have access to the greatest products in the world. Thank you Mr. Jack Fallon for your vision to change lives! I am Total Life Changes. - Gita D.Persaud Do you or does someone you care about need to lose weight? Bodynista offers a fantastic line of weight loss products from Total Life Changes to get you into the body you deserve and help you take your life back. Check out more testimonials from people who have used Total Life Changes products. Look for your new body by visiting our Total Life Changes Store Page. My journey began March of 2015 as I weighed 320 pounds. I had sleep apnea, border line diabetic and very depressed! I had tried several other products however nothing compared to the results I received from the Iaso Tea! This tea gave me more energy and mental clarity. I was very impressed with the results I was getting and wanted to maximize them. I added Resolution Drops, NutraBurst, NRG and Techui. 15 months later I've went from 320 pounds to 176! My blood sugar levels are normal and I no longer have sleep apnea!! Total Life Changes has totally changed my life!! I am TLC.....I am 1000 families!! I'm not turning back I'm looking forward to helping others!! - Angel Lightfoot Do you or does someone you care about need to lose weight? Bodynista offers a fantastic line of weight loss products from Total Life Changes to get you into the body you deserve and help you take your life back. Check out more testimonials from people who have used Total Life Changes products. Look for your new body by visiting our Total Life Changes Store Page. I joined TLC April of 2015 and I am so grateful that I said yes my intention was just to go and support my friend but what got my attention was the NutraBurst and the compensation plan. I needed both long story short I was able to get rid of the inflammation in my left leg, feel more energized, and earn extra cash! A month after that, I purchased the Iaso tea and lost 21lbs. Win win! - Shirley Hamilton Do you or does someone you care about need to lose weight? Bodynista offers a fantastic line of weight loss products from Total Life Changes to get you into the body you deserve and help you take your life back. Check out more testimonials from people who have used Total Life Changes products. Look for your new body by visiting our Total Life Changes Store Page. Do you have a story you would like to share?
- Bodynista Ladies, have you ever tried or been forced into a commando situation? Or how about the other extreme - worn a pair of panties so tight and uncomfortable they completely altered the way you walk? Or how about those boy cuts that were so cute when you put them on but when you start walking, they become a pair of mass wedgie thongs??
Many of us have been raised to believe that, just like a bra, you are supposed to wear panties. It is unclean or bad hygiene to not do so. I am here to call BULL SHITTY SHIT SHIT. Unless you have a lot of "drama" down there that you need to mask at all times, set your kitty kat free! Give her some breathing room. Once you let her out of her cage, chances are, she won't be wanting to go back. There are 2 obvious perks for us ladies to ditch the fabric chastity belt - comfort and panty lines. Comfort is a no brainer. I love to be uncomfortable at all times SAID NO ONE EVER! As for panty lines, if you are like me and despise people who feel the need to start at your body parts - panty lines only draw the same attention. "Wow, check out Mary's granny panties!" Or, "Dang, those undies are gonna cut off her leg circulation..." Here are some other great reason to say ADIOS to PANTIES!!!! LESS RISK OF UTI OR YEAST INFECTION This is one of the main motivations behind the choice of some women to go commando daily rather than just at night. Urinary tract infections can be caused by the spread of bacteria from the rectum to the tract via the fabric of underwear, while yeast infections are known to be easily incubated in moist environments, including undies. Both are motivations for the common medical advice not to wear underwear of any kind at night, but for some women, particularly those prone to either infection, this acts as a justification for no underwear whatsoever. LESS IRRITATED VAGINAL SKIN The skin of the vaginal area is exceptionally sensitive, though in some women it's more prone to feeling uncomfortable than in others, and the choice to go commando may be motivated by the wish to have fewer potential irritants (laundry detergents, fabrics or body moisture) held close to the skin by underwear. This is a conditional one, however, based on what you wear instead of underwear. If your underwear is being replaced by the crotch of a pair of tight jeans or anything else that's moving across the vulva without protection, it may cause more irritation than it solves. If you are going to go commando, go with something with a crotch portion inserted rather than a seam, a loose skirt, sweatpants, or harem pants. Spandex and non-breathable fabrics aren't recommended for anything more than a short period. IT MAY MAKE YOU FEEL SOMEWHAT SEXY Some women admit to feeling sexy when they have on cute underwear, even if no one ever gets to see them. No underwear may heighten those feelings. May just a bit. If you’re thinking about going commando but are a little reluctant to try it out, just take baby steps. Start by doing it at night then when you’re sleep. Next, try it when you are just chilling in the comfort of your own home. If you feel comfortable enough to take it to the great outdoors, just try it. You’ll never really know if it’s for you unless you try it first. Take it from me. Try it just once and let’s us know if you give going commando a thumbs up or if it’s still getting the side eye from you. We want to know your experiences! Bodynista Need to lose weight? Bodynista offers a fantastic line of weight loss products from Total Life Changes to get you into the body you deserve. Check out these testimonials from people who have used Total Life Changes products. Look for your new body by visiting our Total Life Changes Store Page. It is time for Transformation Thursday. Below are some REAL testimonials from REAL people about REAL products from Total Life Changes - PRODUCTS THAT WORK! Bodynista is a proud distributor of the entire Total Life Changes product line. The testimonials below are written in the customers own words and have not been altered. Enjoy! I began drinking the Iaso Tea 7 months ago, I didn't see much change until 3 months after starting. Little by little I began to lose weight. I drank it for 4 months but continued the same eating habit and I have since dropped 29 1/2 pounds. I look better, feel better, and I am happy with the results. I also used the Delgada coffee and loved it. When I look at these 2 before and after pictures, not only do I see myself 80 lbs heavier, but I remember EXACTLY the way that I felt. I remember feeling so depressed and disgusted by the way that I looked, so "fat" and "gross" to the point where I didn't want to leave the house, at times I regretted being pregnant because I blamed my pregnancy and hormones on my weight gain which in turn led me to continue to indulge in food, the days I didn't want to get out of bed, the days when I cried because I didn't have any clothes that fit me, and the days I would beg Nayler not to take pictures of me because I was too embarrassed to have people see me looking the way that I did at the time. I remember begging him to delete pictures that he did manage to snap and would get mad at him when he didn't do so right away. I'm not sure how this picture made it out alive, but I'm sure glad that it did. For those of you that would like to lose 10, 20, 40-100+ lbs... No matter the number, I am here to tell you that YOU CAN!!!! PLEASE do not wait another day to do something good for you that will change your life. Body image and appearance may seem silly and not all that important to some, but to others it may be everything that's holding you back. Don't let your self esteem and your health related issues due to excessive weight hold you back any longer. I am so blessed and thankful for TLC coming into my life and for me to be able to share these amazing products with everyone. My mission is to change and restore lives. MyTLCWhy: 6 weeks, shall i say more? Are you ready to give Total Life Changes products a try? Check out our Total Life Changes store. Have a question about what product is right for you? Contact Bodynista!
Bodynista
It's Thursday and time for me to share some amazing testimonials from people who have lost weight using Total Life Changes products. These products are NOT available at your local store, they are only available through authorized distributors, such as Bodynista.com. Click here to visit our Total Life Changes Store.
The testimonials below are from REAL people with REAL results using REAL products and are in the customers own words.
Do you or someone you care about need to lose weight? Bodynista offers a fantastic line of weight loss, health and nutrition products from Total Life Changes to get you into the body you deserve and help you take your life back. Shop for your new body by visiting our Total Life Changes Store Page.
I use to look in the mirror and be disgusted. I use to smile to cover up the hurt. I use to ask myself how did I let myself get like this. I use to not care about my body and what I put into it. After telling myself I won't be like this for long. After telling myself I'll start dieting and working out in Monday. After convincing myself maybe I'm suppose to be this size, I realized only I had the power to change it. Only I could motivate myself to stop being lazy and get active. Only I could make myself stop eating fast food everyday. Only I could bring happiness into my life. - Tania Haddock
Do you or someone you care about need to lose weight? Bodynista offers a fantastic line of weight loss, health and nutrition products from Total Life Changes to get you into the body you deserve and help you take your life back. Shop for your new body by visiting our Total Life Changes Store Page.
My name is Emily Debney from Indianapolis, Indiana. Shortly after joining TLC, I found out I was pregnant. My pregnancy ended abruptly when I miscarried my twins. The months following resulted in a lot of depression and drinking which culminated in a lot of excess weight gain. My life was out of control. A friend urged me to start the weight loss products to help get my life back. I lost 23 poundswith the first product. I decided to go with Resolution next. The first round of Resolution resulted in weight loss of 47 pounds. I then did SlimPM with SlimR. I lost about 15 pounds with that combination in 2 weeks. I decided to do another round of Resolution and lost another 40 pounds. In a 10 month time frame, I lost a total of 125 pounds using the weight loss line. The use of these products aided in not only my weight loss, but in gaining my life back! My eating habits along with drinking is now under control. I can truly say TLC saved my life. #MyTLCWhy
Do you or someone you care about need to lose weight? Bodynista offers a fantastic line of weight loss, health and nutrition products from Total Life Changes to get you into the body you deserve and help you take your life back. Shop for your new body by visiting our Total Life Changes Store Page.
My TLC story developed a bit reluctantly. You see my cousin, Ambassador Tonya Joyner-Scott, had approached me twice about this business opportunity in 2014 and neither time did I really even consider it. It was March of 2015 and I had just started with another network marketing company that I was excited, when I felt a “pause” in my spirit. It was as if God was telling me to “stop and listen”. To what, I didn’t know but it was an uneasy feeling and I knew the Lord was trying to get my attention. So I decided I would pray and fast the next day until God showed me why he was trying to get my attention. - Lesley Hardy
Do you or someone you care about need to lose weight? Bodynista offers a fantastic line of weight loss, health and nutrition products from Total Life Changes to get you into the body you deserve and help you take your life back. Shop for your new body by visiting our Total Life Changes Store Page.
Are you ready to make a Total Life Change? Contact Bodynista if you have questions or visit our Total Life Changes store to see all the products available to help you get started on your weight loss journey.
Bodynista Do you face the burden of meeting tight deadlines, making crucial decisions, or managing the complexities of household demands? Our stress, such as my current situation, may also include the stress of being under- or unemployed. All adults have lives that are filled with some form of stress, even if we don't truly acknowledge this fact.
Chronic stress takes its toll in part on our body's ability to resist infection, maintain vital functions, and even ability to avoid injury. When you're stressed out and tired, you are more likely to become ill, your arteries take a beating, and you're more likely to have an accident. Your sleep will suffer, you won't digest your food as well, and even the genetic material in the cells of your body may start to become altered in a bad way. Mentally, not only do you become more irritable, depressed, and anxious, but your memory will become worse and you'll make poorer decisions. You'll also be less fun to be with, causing you to become more isolated, lonely, and depressed. Clearly stress is not a good thing. Even people who claim to love the high-pressured lifestyle will admit that there are times when they just want to get away from it all, if only for a short time. In a 2009 Canadian Research study reported that "active" leisure pursuits and taking vacations helped to buffer job stress among a sample of almost 900 lawyers. The benefits of vacations extend to family relationships. . Shared family memories and time spent together isolated from ordinary everyday activities (school, work, and so on) help to promote positive ties. Though family vacations can have their own share of stress, the benefits outweigh the risks. A successful vacation should break into the stress cycle. We should emerge from a successful vacation feeling ready to take on the world again and with perspective on our problems. On a successful vacation we get to relax with our families and friends, and get a break from our usual routines. That's if the vacation is "successful." Tips for a Successful Vacation 1. Plan Ahead. For example, if you are a family that does a lot of sight seeing and attractions, know where you want to go, when you want to go, how you will get there, and what it will cost. 2. Know the Rules and Regulations. Wherever you are going and however you choose to get there, make sure you are familiar with the do's and don'ts. This includes baggage on the plane, passports on the cruise, cell phone usage while driving and more. 3. Don't Feel Guilty Because Your on Vacation. You can afford a vacation but your neighbor, co-worker, or best friend can't. The point of a vacation is to rid yourself from as much guilt as possible. If you are so distressed about taking a trip, maybe there's something else holding you back. There is nothing wrong with bringing back meaningful tokens to people close to you who would love to go but can't. 4. Don' t Feel Bad if You Check Email on Vacation. Nobody looks forward to coming back to hundreds of emails after vacation. Sometimes, the thought of that alone prevents people for taking vacation time off from work. There is nothing wrong with setting aside a small part of time daily to catch up on emails, BUT DO NOT DO IT ALL DAY LONG. This is vacation, not work. 5. Make Your Vacation a True Adventure. What you and I consider to be Adventure will be different and that is totally OK, as long as you take time to dig into some adventure. For me, adventure is walking the beach shoreline with my daughter finding seashells. STAY-CATIONS If you are under or unemployed and not able to take a vacation, consider a stay-cation. This can be whatever you want it to be. Whether is a whole week, a weekend or the entire Summer, your children will enjoy the quality time they are spending with you! Summer long Stay-cation ideas: - Bike trails - FREE summer movies at the theaters - FREE evening movies in the park - Different city splash parks - Recreation Center swimming pool - Extended visits to family - Crafts Simple and FREE is my idea of adventure. As a single mom, it becomes creative scheduling to find time to do many of these things, but we do. I am learning new things about my child everyday just because we are spending quality time together. Do yourself, health, family, and employer a favor - TAKE SOME TIME OFF! Everyone will appreciate you being less stressed and more positive. Will you be doing a vacation or stay-cation or both?? Are you looking to get away in the next 3o days? Did you know that you can take advantage of un-booked inventory at beautiful resorts for a fraction of the cost to the public? Generally, you can expect 7 nights at a resort for around $500! Contact me if you are interested in finding your cheap getaway! |
BodynistaKhyrunnessa Rabbani - I am perfectly imperfect! Passionate believer if you love your body and yourself and the rest will fall into place. Categories
All
|