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Specialty Bumbu Rum Cocktails For The Holidays
Common Christmas Traditions That Might Be New-To-You
Every family has traditions around Christmas, but it’s surprising just how much these traditions can vary from one another. You’d think that, over the years, we’d all celebrate Christmas in much the same way, but that couldn’t be further from the truth. Here are three common Christmas traditions that may be new-to-you; you never know, you might want to adapt these for your own family!
Open gifts on Christmas Eve
This is a German tradition and one that the British Royal family continue to observe. Definitely worth a try if you’re feeling regal this year! Some families also mix this tradition up, and allow their children to pick one gift to open on Christmas Eve-- this is a nice “best of both worlds” option you may want to consider.
Christmas morning photo on the stairs
This is a lovely tradition that you can continue even as your children become adults. Every Christmas Day morning, have the whole family pose for a photograph on the stairs while still in their pajamas. This is such a lovely, quaint tradition that provides great memories to look back on.
Quiet time
Christmas Day has a tendency to be rather frenetic, so some families like to set aside a period where everyone just talks and relaxes for awhile. You could talk about the latest goings on in your lives, chat about your presents, or debate what makes a perfect Christmas movie. Here’s a great suggestion for a Christmas movie that doesn’t exist, but we think should-- use it to get the ball rolling on a fabulous Christmassy discussion the whole family can enjoy.
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Stocking Filler Ideas for the Whole Family
The easiest gifts to buy over the Christmas holidays is arguably stocking fillers. They’re cheap, cheerful and a lot of fun to play around with (most of the time, anyway). To help you fill up the stockings this year, we’ve put together a gift guide with some fantastic stocking fillers for everyone in your family.
For Him Stocking fillers for guys are easy if you know their interests. From little bits of DIY to electronics and gag chocolates and sweets, there’s so much to pick from that you might find it hard to pick from all the choice! If he’s quite the tech enthusiast, then there are plenty of handy technology gifts that can be bought for $50 or less. The Amazon Echo Dot is a superb piece of home technology that’s only $29.99 right now and transforms your home into a smart one. If he’s quite the gamer, then there are plenty of retro consoles that you can buy so they can indulge in their gaming joys of the past. If they’re more of a modern gamer, then there are plenty of games and digital download codes that you can purchase in most electronic stores that easily fit into a stocking. If you’re not entirely sure of his interests, then why not some snacks? Gag snacks such as spicy chocolates or foreign snacks are usually great hits with the guys as well. For Her Girly gifts are fun to pick. From flavoured lip balms to novelty makeup sets, there are plenty of cheap gifts to help you fill up those stockings. If your recipient is expecting a child soon, then check out these brilliant festive maternity shirts. Personalised gifts are always a hit and they show your recipient that you’ve been thinking about them and their situation. Spa gifts are also great for someone that you know’s been having a rough year. Treat her to some bath bombs, a therapy pack or even a gift card to a local spa. There are endless opportunities to be had when it comes to rest and relaxation, and they’re usually all fantastic value gifts that can be had at low prices. Of course, if you’re running out of ideas then luxury chocolates are always a great option that will never fail to please! For Kids Kids love to play, so get them something small and fun. Mini gadgets like ball mazes and small drones will be a great hit this holiday season, and virtual pets are coming back in style. While this older technology isn’t as exciting as smartphone apps and games, they’re definitely fun and interesting enough to amuse your kids while being cheap enough to buy several of them. And of course, kids love their sweets. Getting larger versions of their favourite sweets or treating them to something they’ve not tried before will both be an exciting time. Just remember to watch their teeth–you don’t want them to head to the dentist first thing after Christmas!The Top Gifts For 2017 https://t.co/xOldoYdZ0n— Reviewz & Newz (@ReviewzBlog) December 10, 2017
A Music Lover's Guide to Good Gig Experiences
Anyone who loves music also needs to experience the joys of live music, so you should definitely start doing this if it’s something you haven’t really embraced in life thus far. But when you're new to attending gigs, it can be a bit daunting and you probably don’t know what to expect.
You want every gig experience to be a positive one, but that takes planning and a good strategy. Don’t just dive into live music without planning things out first of all. This music lover’s guide to good gigging experiences will help you to get it right when you start tasting live music for the first time.
Stay Up to Date With Tours and Announcements
Social media is definitely your friend when it comes to staying up to date with tours and announcements. They get thrown out there all the time so you need to make a concerted effort to stay up to date with them if you want to attend certain shows by certain artists. Follow them on the main social media platforms so that you never miss a beat. It’s a good idea to also follow the accounts of local venues so you don’t miss their latest announcements either.
Make Lists of When Tickets Go on Sale
These days, many of the big performing artists in the world of music will have their tours and shows sell out in a matter of seconds. That’s why you should be careful to know when tickets go on sale and when you can first buy them. Failing to do that will most likely lead to disappointment when the shows sell out and you’re left without a ticket.
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Know Where to Buy Tickets From When They’re Released
These days, you’re spoilt for choice when it comes to buying gig tickets. There are dozens of sites that sell tickets, and you can usually buy them directly from venues or artist websites as well. Even if you can’t, you will find links that take you to the right places where you can purchase tickets. Then there are sites like TicketOffices that resell tickets. These are ideal for people looking for tickets they missed out on when they were first released.
Get Your Position Early if You’re Standing
Gigs can be busy and if you want to get best the stage and see the act up close, you’re going to need to get your position as early as possible. Of course, that’s not a big problem if you’re going to be seating but if this is a standing gig, you want to get a good spot. It might even be worth getting to the gig early and queuing up outside the venue if you want to be right at the front.
Charge Your Phone Before Leaving the House
You should never attend a gig without a properly charged phone. It’s one of those rookie mistakes that can really come back to bite you if you’re not careful. What if you need to contact someone or want to find a friend who you got separated from during the gig? Dealing with those kinds of situations is easy if you have your phone with you. But it’s harder when the battery is dead!
Prioritise Your Comfort
You definitely need to give some thought to how you’re going to dress for the gigs you attend. Nothing is more important than your own comfort so this should be what you prioritise when you get ready. You need to be able to move freely, and take particular care when choosing footwear because the wrong shoes can rub your feet and make the entire evening very uncomfortable. On top of that, be sure to pack light because you don’t want to be weighed down.
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Don’t be Afraid to Go Alone
Many people hate the idea of attending gigs alone but it’s one of those things that’s never as bad as you imagine it to be before you try it for yourself. There will be plenty of other like minded people at the even and there’s nothing stopping you from socialising with them. You might even make some new friends along the way, so embrace your status as a solo gig-goer if you don’t know anyone with similar music tastes.
If you love music, you simply must take advantage of the local live music scene in your local area. Nothing is better than seeing your favourite artists performing live in front of you as you feel the floor shake. It’s one of the most exhilarating things you’ll experience, so enjoy it!
Gifts for the Kitchen They will Love
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- 1200-watt base with four interchangeable vessels, including a 72 oz. Total Crushing® Pitcher; a 24 oz. Single-Serve Blender Cup; a 64 oz. Precision Processor™ Bowl; and an Auto-Spiralizer
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