May 24, 2016

Published Tuesday, May 24, 2016 with 0 comment

Change That Wardrobe

Do you find yourself standing with your wardrobe open wondering what to wear? And more often than not you end up with the same disappointment – I have nothing to wear! If this is true for you it’s time for a wardrobe revamp.

A wardrobe revamp doesn’t necessarily have to cost you a bomb. It can actually be done very smartly in almost no cast at all or at a bare minimum cost. You just need to plan the whole thing. Don’t get bothered by the word ‘plan’ here, just give your self a day free for your wardrobe revamp and follow the tips mentioned here. You’ll be surprised how the whole things smoothly falls in place and how you get an entirely spiced up new wardrobe.

Segregate

  • 1. Take out all the clothes, shoes, jewelry, bags, accessories that are torn, damaged or absolutely ill fitting. Basically take out the stuff that cannot be repaired and you want to discard.
  • 2. Take out repeats. Take out too much of anything, color, pattern, style. For instance, you wouldn’t need 6 pairs of blue denims at one time. Rather replacing it with other bottoms like linen bottoms or cotton pants, could make more sense. Do away with excess of anything.


Out of these discarded/segregated items, there’ll be some that are not really damaged but you are still wanting to do away with them. These items can be kept apart for charity. The no-hope items can be totally discarded. If some of these items are in perfectly good condition but you still are wanting to do away with them, it might make sense to sell them. Let your wardrobe make some money for you.

Another great idea is friends swap their wardrobes. So plan it with a friend. And you could meet with the items you are ready to swap with your friend. But be careful while taking stuff. Take it only if it adds value to your wardrobe, not because you have to. Remember you just spent a whole day to get rid of junk, so you might not want to add to it.

Organize

While you are working on cleaning your wardrobe, it is important to organize it such that it stays functional for you. Get wardrobe organizing boxes, hangers, hooks and other stuff you need to keep things in order. Choose a system. Either do it color-wise, or occasion-wise like office clothes, casual wear etc. or you can also keep separate compartments for paired clothes along with matching accessories etc.

Wardrobe cleaning and organizing is important every once in a while. Make this a routine every six months or once a year, depending on how often you want to do it. And after all the efforts you put in, you will be pleased to know how much it has been worth it. To a happy new you!
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May 13, 2016

Published Friday, May 13, 2016 with 0 comment

Shopaholics Guide To Saving Money

For all those shopping champions out there, here’s a little reminder to catch a breath and make a shopping strategy. Yes, a shopping strategy! As weird as it sounds, believe me it’s a life-saver. I have been a compulsive shopper myself and learned this the hard way. Nevertheless, the learning did come in and eventually I started a healthier relationship with shopping.

Here are a few tips I learned, a few rules I follow that have helped be become a savvy shopper from being an obsessive, compulsive one. Believe me giving up shopping is not the answer, smart shopping is. So here’s to becoming a smart shopper – cheers!

  • Make a list

    I know you’ve heard it a million times and the idea really seems so lame to you, but still do it. Make a list of all the grocery you need for the month, check stock at home and accordingly adjust quantities and numbers in the list.
  • Use coupons

    When you have a list in hand, it would be good to look out for coupons for the items. You can check for both printable coupons that can be used for in-store shopping or digital coupons for online shopping. Geoqpons.com has an amazing inventory of discount coupons on anything and everything from grocery to clothing to homeware to electronics and a lot more.
  • Make a budget

    Once you have a budget for the month, you’ll have a clear idea of how much you can save and how much you can spare to keep aside for that special something you’ve been wanting to buy for a while. You’ll be surprised how this little money kept aside can come in handy for you when you really need those pretty shoes or that irresistible dress.
  • Do not go stress-shopping

    Never go shopping when you are hungry, upset, angry, alone or in any kind of stress. Shopping-can-cheer-you is a quicksand and you don’t want to fall in the trap. Eat something, sit down, catch a breath, take a walk, de-stress yourself and then go shopping. You’ll feel much better.
  • Use a piggy-bank for your savings

    For all the money you save from your smart shopping, put it aside in a piggy bank. There will be no match to your thrill when you’ll have extra bucks when you really need it. Sometimes these childish acts can make a real difference in our lives.


Hope these little tips help make a change in your shopping. If there’s a great tip you’ve got, please share it with us in the comments below. Till then, happy shopping.


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May 05, 2016

Published Thursday, May 05, 2016 with 2 comments

Party Planning Hacks To Make Your Party Life Merrier

very now and then there’s an occasion where you need to throw a party and there’s no escaping it. From birthday parties to backyard barbeques, parties are indeed inevitable. And organizing one can take quiet a toll with all the planning and preparation that needs to be done.

If you are a serial party organizer, here’s a life saver for you – a handy list of tips and tricks that will help you save time, get organized and carry out your parties in ease and style.

Use Checklist


If you end up running errands at the last minute your party won’t be as much fun. Have your checklist ready with to-do items mentioned in the order of priority. There are plenty of apps, both paid and free available that can help you with pre-designed and customized checklists. Whether it is buying stuff for the party or marinating food or chilling wine, everything can be on the checklist.

Party Invites


If the party you are planning is not as formal as a wedding or a party for some really special occasion, it is totally okay to send out digital invites on email or smart phone instant messenger. You are can skip making a dozen phone calls. Just be sure if you have sent out group invites, you send out personalized invites also. A group invite is very impersonal and would mostly mean nothing to anyone.


Get Stuff Delivered at Home 


Get all your party requirements delivered at home be it disposable cups or ready-to-eat snacks. Trust us this will save you the most time. GeoQpons.com will not only help you get the best party stuff delivered to your doorstep but you can do it at great discounts too.

Have a Buffet Spread


A buffet spread might sound like a lot of work but it is any given day better than serving each guest individually. Have salads, finger food, munchies and overall a simple menu so that the variety of foods is not compromised.

Outsource Whatever You Can 


Because you want to enjoy the party and not end up all tired at the end of all that work. Work like the table center, party décor or even catering, outsource anything and everything you can and enjoy the party in style.

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