How to get the most out of online shopping

With summer temperatures soaring, there is nothing like shopping for things online, sitting in the comfort of your home. From being a novelty just a couple of years ago, online shopping is slowly but surely gaining trust. We depend on it for ‘serious’ stuff and not just those things we would order to tell friends we’re online savvy. Of course we need to watch out to ensure we get the right product and the best deal – to make it all worth the while. Here are a few hacks to make your shopping exactly that – more pleasant and profitable!

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·         -While shopping for garments, always check the size chart there are usually variations in this among brands. Also use size filters to avoid the pain of choosing an item only to discover that it is not available in your size.

·         -Try sites that offer free shipping both ways and order for extras – for example you could buy multiple sizes of the same piece to ensure you get the best fit. Of course you could return the one that doesn’t suit you at no extra cost. Do understand the return policies before making your purchases.

·         -Not sure about an item? Just put it in your cart and exit the site without making the purchase. Sometimes brands will get back to you and offer you a special discount. All you need to do is to have an account set up before you close. Also ensure you the ‘OK contact me’ for special offers option when you register.

·         -If you have any favourite items you wish to buy but are undecided, make a shopping list and then get to aggregate shopping sites like Polyvore and Shop Style. Search for those items to decide on the best deal. It is possible that different sites could be selling the same product at different prices.

·         -Use online wallets like Paytm, MobiKwik, etc to pay on sites which has these as payment methods. You will get at least 10% cashback and depending upon wallet and merchant site it might be more.

Just follow these simple hacks and you will realize online shopping can save you time and money. Of course more time and money means more shopping!

5 cool DIY hacks to perfectly revamp your living space

Human mind is always at a one arm distance from the word “satisfaction.” Right when you think you are done with everything that you needed, you find another new thing to acquire and it becomes a vicious cycle, leading to abundance of things coming on, and of course, your house running out of space.

Hence, in this post, let us quickly explore some really easy yet effective DIY hacks that can help you remodel your living space—

1.       PVC pipes for hair appliances

Use PVC pipes inside your cabinets to make an easy storage for your hair appliances such as curling iron, hair straightener, etc.

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1.       Crown molding for high heels

Make your own little shoe closet by using crown molding that can help you hang your high heels in an organized fashion making it easy for you to choose from whenever you want to match your footwear with your outfit.

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1.       Command hooks for jewelry

You can put adhesive hooks or command hooks to perfect use by sticking them inside your closet door so that you can perfectly hang all your jewelry items on them, especially all your necklaces and wristlets and anklets.

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1.       Baskets racks for toiletries

Instead of having separate spaces for shower accessories and other toiletries and cleaning items, you can have a big rack with hanging baskets outside your bathroom for ease as well as proper utilization of space.

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1.       Curtain rods for kitchen accessories

To have maximum space and ease at the kitchen, you can use curtain rods to create divisions in your racks and put flat appliances like cutter board, trays, etc.

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3 DIY projects every tech freak must try

It is often said that people with an intense dedication towards technology and gadgets are most likely to be the creative ones. And when its creativity that we are talking about, how can we forget DIY projects—that only aims at boosting one’s creativity!

So in this release, we enlist some simple yet significant DIY projects that every tech freak mind should and would love to try—

1.       Cassette Tape iPod Case

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The trend of cassettes might be out and iPods in, but that doesn’t mean you can’t take a bit of the antiquated trend and blend it into present to make something meaningful and creative. This iPod case made of old cassette cases is surely a creative tech freak mind’s proud innovation. For the tutorial, click here.

1.       Solar oven

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Tech freaks are by default science lovers, and what better way to profess their love for science than using one’s primary school science tactics for building something innovate and also environment friendly? This simple DIY solar oven is a wonder of how sun’s rays can be beneficial in so many ways, in this case, being able to cook in your porch or backyard. Here’s the tutorial: http://bit.ly/1j1Tsqy

1.       Earthquake detector

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Living in an earthquake prone zone can be tough, and prevention is always better than cure. So you can build up your very own earthquake detector with your knack for technology and creativity, following this tutorial: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YClOyJ4bEqQ

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5 really cool DIY hacks to help you keep your house clean

If you are a cleanliness freak, then even a puny spot or stain in your house can get you irked. Even if you are not a complete Monica Gellar from Friends, then too who likes to endorse untidiness?

So here are some really cool cleanliness DIY hacks that will make your house tidier and you happier—

1.       Lipstick stains on your clothes

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To remove lipstick stains from your clothes or bed sheets, simply spray some hair spray on the affected area. Wait till it dries well and then wash it with normal water.

1.       Greasy stains on walls

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To get your home’s walls rid of greasy stains, simply cover the area well using chalk. After you are done, use a wet towel to wipe off the entire area covered with chalk.

1.       Cleaning the tiles

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To clean the dirt accumulated in the tiles of your home’s floor, or on the walls, simply make a mix of normal water and baking soda, dip an old toothbrush in the mix, and use it to wipe off the dirt.

1.       Getting rid of mirror stains

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To get a crystal clear reflection of yourself in the mirror, get rid of the mirror stains using potato peels. Make sure that you dab the potato juice on the stains, and as soon as you are done, take a spongy cloth to wipe it off, and voila! The stains are gone!

1.       Make your cookware shiny

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If your cookware is looking dull and lacking the luster, use some car wax to polish it and you can get them to look fancy and shiny again!

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5 Times Instagram Had Great Valentine’s Day Ideas

It’s that time of the year. Roses, hearts and dinner dates for two. Valentine’s Day brings out the best in us, we become a little more creative, add a lot more emotion into what we’re doing and it’s all in the name of love.

While some of you may be well versed in the art of gifting, there are still a few who tremble at the thought of giving a ‘bad’ present, especially if it’s your first time. Here are the top 5 Valentine’s Day gifts that we found that could inspire you.

1. Old School

If you want to go old school, you can always go for a gift hamper. They’re easy and full of lots of things that she or he will like. The best part with this idea is, you can never go wrong as there will be something in the hamper that she or he will love.

Love is in the Air. w/ @hediardparis #valentinesday #wouldyoubemyvalentines #love #lovers #lovegift #valentinesgift #chocolats #champagne #fruitjelly #hediard #gifts #food #luxury #trend #trends #lifestyle #lifestyleblogger #french #frenchstyle #frenchfood cc #StayTunedForFood #passionnementhediard #newcollection #hediardparis

A photo posted by Mathilde M. (@mathmet) on Feb 5, 2016 at 12:39am PST

2. An All-Time Favourite

Flowers are an all-time favourite. This one may be focused more for the ladies but then again Valentine’s Day was meant for the ladies anyway. Always make sure your colour combinations are spot on.

Share the love this valentine's day We have no rules: for friends, lovers, or even yourself! Pre-order now at www.theposystory.com.au #theposystory #melbourneflorist #melbourne #freshflowers #florist #melbourneflowers #sendgifts #sendflowersmelbourne #sendflowers #soycandle #vanillacaramel #deliverymelbourne #giveaway #valentinesday #vday2016 #valentines #vday #gifts #valentinesgifts #localbusiness #shoplocal #shoponline

A photo posted by the posy story (@theposystory) on Feb 5, 2016 at 12:52am PST

3. For The Sweet Tooth
If this is your first Valentine’s Day with your partner, then don’t go over the top as you could scare them away. Chocolates are a good idea and what’s more important than the gift in this case is how you present it.

Ready for valentine??? #Finetulip #valentine #gifts #flowers #erbil #valentineidea #love

A photo posted by 07504409922 Erbil Dream City (@finetulip) on Feb 5, 2016 at 12:07am PST

4. A Love Bake?

If you are a whizz in the kitchen and feel that making something is always better received than buying something, a few quirky cupcakes should help you land in the good books.

My favourites are right here! #heart #chocolate #white #chocolate #redhearts #valentines #cupcakes #Kolkata #kolkatabaker #homebaker #love

A photo posted by cakeliciouskolkata (@cakelicious_kolkata) on Feb 5, 2016 at 12:34am PST

5. The Next Level

Now, if you’re a veteran in the love game then you’ve probably seen it all before. Flowers, chocolates, cakes these things probably don’t tickle your fancy or your partners. If this is the case you need to take it to the next level. Plan a getaway for two. Instant appreciation guaranteed!

Amazeballs #sunset #perfect #waves #surf #ocean #oceanside #beach #summer #sky #skyporn #clouds #cloudporn #nature #naturelovers #australia_oz #australia_oz #australiagram #icu_aussies #wow #ig_australia #igers #vscocam #vsco #wanderlust #livelaughlove #lovethelifeyoulivelivethelifeyoulove#ausfeels#sunsets#melbourneiloveyou

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5 cool DIY crafts you definitely got to try this 2016

It’s 2016 and it’s time to get a little artsy and crafty!

Here are some super amazing and super easy DIY ideas that can help you transform your home into a creative and stylish space in no time! So without further ado, let’s get started—

1      Fork hooks

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Use your old forks to create a brand new set of fork hooks to hang the newbie forks in the kitchen or dining space. You would only need old forks, a wooden board, nose pliers and a hammer to create this fun DIY craft. For the tutorial, click http://bit.ly/1UuFkuJ

1       A colorful wine rack

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A perfect and colorful wine rack to store your wine bottles! All you need for creating this are some old tins, spray paints, and glue. For a step by step guide, click http://go.brit.co/1PXiatb

1      Beautiful wine glass lampshades

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Use your old wine glasses to create these pretty little lampshades and decorate your bedrooms or gift them to your loved ones. Here’s the tutorial-- http://bit.ly/1SnkpKN

1       Painted pottery

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Porcelain mugs or bowls and paint pains—that are all you need to create this DIY craft! Here’s a step by step guide to help you— http://bit.ly/1lZufpm

1       Handy jewelry organizer

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Get yourself a perfect handy jewelry organizer in your room with this cool DIY craft. Here’s the tutorial-- http://go.brit.co/1fZdwjR

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5 amazing kitchen DIY hacks perfect for your daily chores

Some people are born to love the idea of cooking and eating, while others are not really that keen about it. Regardless of which of these categories you belong to, kitchen hacks are something that will be useful to anyone and everyone in life.

Time is precious and while in the kitchen, anyone in their sane mind would want to get done with the cutting, peeling, and cooking stuff pronto. So without further ado, here are five quick DIY kitchen hacks to save you time and also have an easy cooking session—

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Who likes tears? Rhetorical question, mates! Nobody would like to feel the water tanks flowing endlessly from their eyes. However, with cutting onions, it becomes dicey. DIY hack? Simply put the onions in the refrigerator for at least 15 minutes before cutting them and voila! No more tears and sobbing!

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Why use the peeler when you can use your hands that too in a lesser time? Boil the potatoes and then put them in cold water. You can easily peel off the skin in no time with your bare hands. Magic!

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Irked with the seeds of fruits in your fruit juice? No worries! Use cheesecloth to squeeze lemons or oranges while extracting their juices, and never be bummed by those unwanted seeds in the drink!

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Irritated with that smell of onions and garlic in your hands after cooking? Here’s a simple DIY hack: Rub your hands with lemon juice or baking soda and bid adieu to the tacky smell!

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The easiest way to make buttermilk at home is by simply adding one tablespoon of lemon juice or vinegar to your glass of regular milk.

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5 last minute DIY New Year gifts to present to your loved ones

So a brand new year has finally greeted us all and celebrations are on in full swing!

But wait, why is the frown showing in your forehead? We get it! Jumbled up with last minute gifts hunt to give to your near and dear ones? Thankfully, the world of DIY has pretty much all the solutions to everything!

So here we are with a quick guide to help you with some last minute DIY gifts to present to your loved ones. Since you are running short of time anyway, let’s get started right away—

1.       Tea wreath

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If your friend or family member is a tea love, then what better and more artistic than creating a special tea wreath for the person, that too in a super easy way! Here’s a quick tutorial to help you make one-- http://bit.ly/1bREu2I

1.       Scented coffee filter sachets

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Almost everyone under the blue sky is a coffee lover. And if your loved one too falls under the category of that “almost everyone,” then this is the easiest and the best New Year DIY gift to present him with! Here’s the tutorial-- http://bit.ly/1VreeVW

1.       Cookie ingredient gift bag

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Festive gifts are all about colors, glitters and fun elements! Hence, this one is the easiest yet the funkiest New Year DIY gift you can give it a close one! Put together some ingredients of a delicacy with the recipe and deck it up in an interestingly festive way, and you are all done! Here’s the guide-- http://bit.ly/1YTODFA

1.       Burlap frame

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A photo frame never gets old, as memories are always there to stay! This DIY gift is a perfect one for the New Year’s with minimum requisites but maximum happiness guaranteed for your loved one! Here’s the tutorial for you-- http://bit.ly/1Rab1d4

1.       Button bracelet

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This one makes the perfect choice for a New Year’s DIY present for your best friend! Some buttons, baubles and string is all you need to make this cute, easy, and unique gift for the New Year! Here’s the tutorial-- http://bit.ly/1mrc50n

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3 yummy DIY Christmas delicacies to try today

Ho! Ho! Ho! It’s Christmas time!

Last week we explored some of the trendiest yet easiest DIY Christmas gifts for this festive season, and in this release, it’s time to explore one of the best aspects of every festival—FOOD!

You read it right! What’s a festival and celebration without some yum delicacies? So without much ado, here are three mouth watering Christmas special dishes for every foodie out there—

1.      Chocolate raisin and oatmeal cookie mix

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The mix and match trend is not just limited to the fashion world you see, in the whole wide world of food and foodies too, the concept of mix and match works wonders! A complete delight for sweet lovers, this is not just easy but also extremely fun to make! For help with the right ingredients, visit http://bit.ly/1YwKkFf

1.      Ice cream sundae kit of wonders

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If you are looking forward to gifting a foodie pack to your loved one this Christmas, there can’t be anything better than an Ice cream sundae kit with items that take any chocolate and sweet lover to wonderland. Fill up the kit with waffle cones, choco chips, cute jars with caramels, nuts, you can add tiny bags of raisins and finally put loads of sprinkles and bingo! It’s all done!

1.       A jar full of toffee blondies

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For chocolate lovers, this is simply a jar full of happiness! It’s easy to make and totally a perfect choice to bring a smile on the face of your loved one! For the recipe, visit http://bit.ly/RwRdp8

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5 cool DIY projects to improve your home

For everybody, their home sweet home is always special. It is the place that you don’t just call your very own, but also feel most comfortable in, and on that note, what better way to put your creative mind and DIY skills to use other than decorating and improving your home?

So in this week’s release, we give you five DIY projects to enhance your homes—

1      A family tree wall décor

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Family is the most important thing in one’s life and it is what makes a home what it is. Follow this simply tutorial http://bit.ly/1QVFtbN to create a personalized family tree for the walls of your living room or dining area and let it reflect all the beautiful moments of togetherness and love.

    Flower vases 

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Flowers always instill positive vibes in a home. In order to make flower vases like the ones above, all you need is wine bottles, some paint and twine. Click http://bit.ly/1VOgTd5 for the tutorial.

1       Guitar book shelf

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This is the most creative prospect for book lovers to showcase their DIY skills for something that they love immensely—books! Use your old guitar to build your brand new book shelf! For a step by step guide, visit http://bit.ly/1lxrX13

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       Chandelier lights with tree branch

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This one is the true definition of getting the best out of the waste, with some creative DIY hands. Use an old tree branch to build a brand new chandelier with lights and bulbs and decorate your dining space or living room. Visit http://bit.ly/1Q1XKUK for the tutorial.

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       Bulletin board

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Decorate your bedroom wall with a customized bulletin board, featuring memories with friends, family, as well as to-do list to keep a track of your everyday routine. Visit http://bit.ly/1xvo6nm for tutorial.

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5 DIY hacks to give you more time in the mornings

For a majority, waking up early in the morning and doing the routine chores turn out to be a big nightmare, even more ironically since the nights don’t bother them as much as the way the anxiousness of tedious mornings do.

So in this release, we bring you five important DIY hacks that will help you handle mornings better and have more time when you wake up—

1.       Try getting a coffee maker with a timer setting

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It’s great if you can invest in a coffee maker that has a timer feature in it, since the auto brew setting will help you have your coffee all hot and good the next morning when you need it.

1.       Try sleeping in your workout dress

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If you are a fitness freak or working out in the morning is a part of your daily routine, it is wiser to go to bed at night wearing your workout outfit, since this will help in saving time in the morning where you don’t have to spend time getting ready in your exercise clothes.

1.       Try preparing your breakfast the previous night

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Preparing meals in the morning can really be time consuming and make your routine more tedious. It is wise to prepare your breakfast the previous night so that you don’t have to invest time in ingredient hunting and cooking the next morning.

1.       Make sure all your essentials are kept in your office bag

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Since everyone is in haste during mornings, it is common to forget things or misplace it, which leads to further rush and panic. So it is always better to keep all your necessary items like files, license, documents safely in your office bag the previous night to avoid a fiasco in the morning.

1.       Keep your gadgets turned off

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It’s pretty common to wake up and look into your phone first thing in the morning. While it is quite a habit in the present generation, the downside is pretty obvious: you end up being engrossed in your gadget, replying to messages, browsing through people’s social media accounts, so much that you end up messing up your time management resolutions. So the best thing to do is keep your gadgets turned off, so that they don’t consume much time from you in the morning.

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5 DIY projects for your beloved pets

Our pets fill our lives with immense joy and positivity. Be it after a stressful day at work or a busy bee routine for the week, our pets are always there to not just relieve us from stress but also show us that someone cares. So in return, we can do something for these bundles of joy too.

In this week’s release, we are going to see five simple DIY projects that we can create to reciprocate the love and affection to your pets.

1.       Pallet dog bed

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Transform your old pallet into a brand new bed for your dog or cat. The concept is pretty simple, which would require you simple ingredients like an old pallet, measuring tape, fabric and other stuff like paint and zippers to showcase your favorite kind of art on your dog’s cot.

For a step by step tutorial, click http://bit.ly/Zzf9ws

2.       Suitcase bed for your cat

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How amazing it is to have a perfect and cozy bed for your beautiful fluffy cat made out of your old suitcase? Well, this simple DIY tutorial will tell you how. http://bit.ly/1GusV7B

3.       Feeding station for your pet

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You enjoy your delicious food at the dining table; how about making a perfect dining station for your pet as well? Click on this simple tutorial to learn how to do it- http://bit.ly/1OLIx9O

4.       Cute fabric teepee

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Pets love to spend time with you outdoors and hence, the best gift you can give your pets is by creating a cute fabric teepee to make their outdoor moments fun and memorable with you. Follow this easy step by step guide to create one yourself— http://bit.ly/202Ec5R

5.       Homemade organic shampoo

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If you believe in avoiding the chemical decked shampoos in the market and sticking to organic and herbal stuff, then why not create some organic stuff for your pets as well? This easy guide to make home made shampoo for your furry buddy is not just easy but also great for its health—

http://bit.ly/1OLJ3EB

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