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Setting Up Your Online DIY Crafts Store From Home

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Gone are the days when you had to buy a brick-and-mortar store to become a retail business owner. Nowadays, e-commerce is a widespread practice with consumers across the globe, and this trend was accelerated during the lockdowns. So, if you put your savvy entrepreneurial hat on, you can make a fair few bucks running a successful online store from home! 

Quirky handmade craft products such as candles, toys, soap, scarfs, gloves, hats, jewellery, and ornaments, are fun items that people like to purchase to spruce things up and give their home living space a nice personal touch. 

Do you want to set up a vibrant e-commerce business from the comfort of your own home? To help you out, here we have come up with some handy tips on setting up your online DIY crafts store from home.

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8 Fantastic STEM Toys To Educate And Entertain

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If you’re anything like me, you’ve probably accumulated an awful lot of toys over the years. A combination of fad toys, gifted toys, toys that have never, ever been played with, the favourite toys and the timeless ones. I think we all learn as parents which toy types are a hit and I am very much now all about the ones that will provide hours of entertainment as well as education for our children; and if they can also bring them together as siblings, even better! With this in mind, I have selected 8 STEM toys to educate and entertain from Very’s large toy section to give you a little gift inspiration for this holiday season.

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Should You Go to College? 3 Things to Consider

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Going to college is a big commitment because it requires a lot of time, money, and energy. Many people don’t have a strong passion for a specific field of study to feel comfortable spending thousands of dollars and several years of their lives to get a degree. Moreover, there are dozens of lucrative careers that don’t require a degree. We’ve reached a point when even the most academically inclined people have doubts about going to college due to the rising tuition costs and the rising cost of living.  

            Should you go to college? Here are three things to consider.

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How to Care for Your Jewellery

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Collecting, owning, and caring for items of jewellery can be rewarding for many people – whether watch enthusiasts collecting bespoke timepieces, or ladies looking to expand their vintage necklace collection in order to have something to wear for every occasion.

But keeping your jewellery in good condition can be difficult, and a number of factors – including the elements – can have negative impacts on the quality and value of your collection. How should you properly care for precious jewellery?

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There are many easy, eco-friendly ways to organise your home so you can get rid of clutter, save money, and reduce waste. Even though these changes may seem small, they can help you live in a way that is better for the environment. Read on to find out what they are so you can make a good start and change your at-home storage habits for the better. 

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How to Make Your Kitchen Eco-Friendly

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For many of us, kitchens are like the souls of our homes. It’s that part of the house you must visit at least twice a day to spend some time whipping up a dish or sitting to eat one. There’s also the process of grocery shopping, where you get all your ingredients to make that perfect meal come together. And in this digital age of shopping, you can pay with cryptocurrency. When you buy Bitcoin with debit card, you can fund your crypto account and make purchases even more secure.

However, the most important thing you need to secure is the environment, which can start from your kitchen. With a little guidance, you can reduce your carbon footprint by developing a routine that is healthy for you and the environment.

In this article, we provide you with some eco-friendly kitchen ideas and how to turn any kitchen into an eco-friendly one. So let’s get started!

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Experiencing Heavy Storms? Here’s 5 Things to Know About Claiming Hurricane Insurance

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The home is every family’s haven. Whenever a heavy storm occurs, you must repair or rebuild your damaged property as quickly as possible. However, insurance policies can sometimes complicate and even slow down the process.

After a hurricane, several unclear and vague terms have left many people in a tough spot. So, read on to find five things you should know about claiming hurricane insurance.

Let’s begin.

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