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damnglamgina · 7 years

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Glam Desk Hacks to Make Your Space as Productive as Possible!

Cute cord management....seems to be one of the biggest issues along with storage organization and innovation today when it comes to glamming up your most valuable space in your home! I have a few tricks to share with you that will help with organization, cord management, and productivity.

Hack #1: It is proven that when you are happy and satisfied that you work more productively. So having cute accessories to go along with your work/study space is almost a given. Say goodbye to that 80′s stapler and upgrade to a matching desk set. It doesn’t have to be expensive, but it’s a nice feeling to look forward to adhering that report together with your new stapler. Anything that will give you that extra boost of motivation to complete your tasks is worth investing in.

Hack #2: Instead of investing in a new iPad or tablet case, to make your device stand vertically, try looking for a dish stand/cookbook stand. I picked this adorable stand up at an outlet store for under $5! Like I previously mentioned, revamping your desk doesn’t have to be pricey. Now I don’t have to get rid of my favorite iPad case (let me know if you’d like the information to purchase the case I currently use, it has a kickstand for horizontal use) and the cookbook stand doubles as a clipboard holder for when I’m typing research papers or essays and need to reference information consistently. Other stands that were marketed for the same purpose on online retailers were at least five times the price of this handy stand. Plus, the kickstand in the back is adjustable if you’d like to have the device, paper, clipboard, textbook (yes, it holds my texts books as well and the arrow in front keeps the page from turning!), etc. at different angles. I would recommend this hack to anyone looking for a decorative book/device stand or anyone who needs a book or device stand on a budget. I should also note that Hobby Lobby sells basic versions of these holders in black, brass/gold, and silver. They are extremely affordable, especially if you purchase the plate holder with Hobby Lobby’s weekly 40% off coupon.

Hack #3: This is an example of how the stand works and looks from the front (second photo). I also use the stand for my planner. It is helpful to be able to have your planner/to do list right in front of you while you are completing tasks for the day. I have purchased a Create 365: The Happy Planner and it is set up with three boxes for each day. I use one box for each school (since I attend two different colleges) and the last box for other things I need to accomplish that day. I make little checkboxes inside each box for each task I need to complete and mark them off when I have finished the task. I also color coordinate for each class/school which makes it helpful when I am glancing at the planner so I can differentiate which items are for which class/school. This also helps on the monthly view of the calendar, where I continue to use color coding to write tests and papers. The colors match the binders I use for each class to keep everything consistent. I also have three snap-in tabs in The Happy Planner (I purchased these at Staples). I use the first tab for this month’s monthly view, the second tab I use for this week’s weekly view/today’s view (which you are viewing in this photo), and the last tab I use for next month’s monthly view so I can write down upcoming assignments and appointments. They are handy to have right at the top of the planner because the side view tabs are hidden when the planner is closed (which I do like for aesthetic purposes).

Hack #4: Cord management is a big issue because I have a tv on the wall above my desk. Which means inevitable wires...everywhere! So the one wire that I couldn’t hide, I took a tall floral arrangement and wrapped the cord in there. Which you cannot see from straight-on, but from this angle, it is slightly visable. So if you have cords that hang down the wall and you can’t hide them in the wall, for whatever reason, use a plant, picture, tapestry or lamp even to creatively hide them.

Hack #5: This is an important “hack” because if you don’t stay hydrated you’ll start to get tired and no one wants to be tired when they are in the middle of a great workflow! So stay hydrated so your body can function properly. When I say to stay hydrated, I mean with water. I invested in one of these metal vacuum bottles, I found it super affordable at Tuesday Morning. It holds 25 oz., so I know how much water I am drinking and it keeps my water cold in the car during the summer as well. These bottles can keep your water cold for up to twenty-four hours! Similar to the popular Hydroflask, which I wanted to try a competitor before I invested the full $50 in a Hydroflask. I’ll tell you why I won’t spend $50 on one if you comment and specifically ask me to. But we tend to drink more water if it’s colder, so I highly recommend investing in one of these “stay cold” bottles.

Hack #6: My last hack is to use one a cosmetics organizer as a pen/stationery organizer! I found this cute organizer at Hobby Lobby and used a 40% off coupon to purchase it under $10! It organizes my colored highlighters and felt-tipped pens. It’s an essential if you're a pen junkie like myself. I also love how it can hold things as large as a post-it and a giant paperweight in the front compartment.

Please let me know if you enjoyed these hacks or have any questions on any of my purchases. I am always more than happy to help or answer questions.

XOXO

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9 Top Trending Corporate Gift Ideas for Diwali 2019

Diwali, the festival of lights commemorated on a massive scale throughout the world, offers the perfect occasion for exchanging customized corporate gifts. During Diwali, everybody is in a celebratory mood, and everyone presents gifts to appreciate and bolster their relationships with others by presenting innovative Diwali gifts. Though one is spoilt for choice when it comes to selecting personal gifts, individuals and commercial establishments have it easy choosing branded corporate gifts.

As an entrepreneur or employer, you can choose from a select range of personalized corporate gifts or custom corporate gifts. You can make the most of unique Diwali gift ideas for making a lasting impression on your clients and employees. At the same time, the trending corporate Diwali gifts can go a long way in bolstering business relations and promoting your brand.

Following are 9 top trending corporate Diwali gifts and best corporate gift ideas that will help you decide what to gift your clients and employees on Diwali.

1. Customized Corporate Diwali Household Gifts

Impress your clientele, members of staff, suppliers, and everybody else connected with your business by presenting them customized corporate Diwali gifts for households. You can pick and choose from a wide range of trendy personalized corporate Diwali gifts.

Some of the most popular and trending corporate Diwali gifts for household include:-

§ coffee mugs

§ casseroles set

§ cool kegs and jugs

§ Trolley bags

§ Keyrings/ key chains

§ Tea set

§ Cookie Platter

§ Pop-up pitcher

§ Pooja Thali

§ Ice bucket

§ Desktop stationery

You can add a personal touch to the above Diwali household gifts by printing the name of your company on them. Embossing company logo or tagline could help promote and reinforce brand image and identity. If you so wish, you can print customers’ and employees’ names on the coffee mugs, key rings, and pooja thalis.

Imprinting names or photographs of your personnel or customers shows that you care about them and wish to strengthen the relationships. You can pick from different shapes and sizes, colors, and materials for further customizing the innovative Diwali gifts.

2. Personalized Photo Frames-Personalized Name Printed and Logo Printed Photo Frames

Are you looking to establish a lasting rapport with your company’s stakeholders during this Diwali? One good way of effectively impressing your clientele and staff members is to present them trending corporate Diwali gifts. Chic and premium personalized corporate gifts comprise power bank, selfie speaker, desk lamp, wireless charger, home appliances, smartwatches, and jewelry.

However, such items command a high price and gifting the same in bulk could burn a hole in your pocket. So, if you’re on a budget, you can explore a variety of unique Diwali gift ideas that are pocket-friendly and affordable. For instance, you can go for personalized photo frames with the name and logo of your company printed on them.

You can select from the following types of customized photo frames:-

§ Basic photo frame

§ Rotating dual photo frame with clock

§ Magnetic photo frame with a clock displaying temperature

§ Personalized photo frame with clock

§ Family photo frame

§ Double heart arrow photo frame

3. Personalized Corporate Gifts-Chocolates

There used to be a time when employers, businesspersons, and tycoons used to present dry fruits, sweetmeats, and confectionaries packaged in personalized corporate gift hampers. Apart from gifting sweets and dry fruits in eye-catching cartons, businessmen and magnates It also presented decorative lamps and diyas as souvenirs. However, since the past two decades, chocolates of premium brands have replaced dry fruits and sweetmeats as trending corporate Diwali gifts.

So, impart a sweet touch to your business relationships and take the associations to the next level by saying it with chocolates. Browse through the following personalized chocolate gift packs and cartons increasingly becoming popular as best corporate gift ideas:-

§ Diwali Cadbury Bournville Chocolate Gift Pack

§ Happy Diwali Cadbury Chocolates Personalized Gift Box

§ Cadbury Celebrations Assorted Chocolate Gift Pack

§ Personalized Cadbury Assorted Chocolate

§ Cadbury Dairy Milk Silk Chocolate

§ Hershey Kisses with Chocolate Shots & Truffles in a Goodie Bag

§ Chocolate Gift Pack for Diwali (an assortment of chocolates including Hershey’s chocolate bars, KitKat bar, Ferrero Rocher, Cadbury’s Fruit and Nut bar, and rose candles)

§ Toblerone combo chocolate gift- 6 x 100g packs with free silver plated coin

4. Trending Corporate Diwali Gifts Set

Bestowing trending corporate Diwali gift sets are the perfect way of expressing gratitude to your staff and clientele who contribute hugely towards endorsing your brand. More often than not, a meticulously chosen innovative Diwali gift set could be a deal-breaker and work wonders when words don’t suffice. Seeing your employees smile when you offer them a special Diwali the gift pack also makes you intensely happy.

Gift your staff members and customers their favorite custom Diwali gift they’ve been yearning for and they’ll remember you for years to come. Just imagine how excited they are and how confident they feel when they attend office on the eve of Diwali. Your clients and employees are agog with excitement, fervently hoping to receive customized corporate Diwali gifts from you.

Take your pick from the following best corporate gift ideas and live up to your stakeholders’ expectations by showering these gifts on them:-

§ Shubh Labh wall hanging with cashew, almonds, and hazelnuts

§ Festive sweetness (embellished small candle tray with Ganesha ornamentation with Lindt, Cadbury, Hershey, and Toblerone chocolates)

§ 3 piece gift set cardholder pen and notebook

§ Business tech gift combo (smartphone charger, 2 side data cable for Android and iOS, and metallic pen with logo)

§ Brown wallet combo unisex gift set

5. Branded Corporate Gifts-Noise Cancellation Headsets and Apparels

Stay connected in a unique and special way to those who work round the year to improve your bottom line by bestowing branded corporate gifts. Get in the festive mood this Diwali and celebrate the festival of lights with your company’s well-wishers by gifting branded items. You can select from a sweeping range of wares from renowned companies like Adidas, Parker, SHEAFFER, Urban Gear, and Toreto.

Check out the following items of the above firms:-

§ Apparels

§ Pullovers

§ Sneakers

§ cookie platter

§ Tea set

§ Travel Bag

§ Noise isolation Bluetooth headphones

§ Laptop backpack

§ Wireless speaker

§ USB charger

Most of these companies run promotional offers and offer hefty discounts when you order items in bulk. So, you do not need to worry about breaking the bank when you place online orders for branded corporate items.

6. Best Corporate Divinity Gift Ideas-Polyresin Divinity Statue

Inculcate and instill feelings of divinity by gifting statues and statuettes of Ganesha and Lakshmi-deities that is worshipped during Diwali. Make the most of the best corporate gift ideas by opting for one or more of the following divinity gifts:-

§ Customized Ganpati idol

§ Dancing Ganesha idol

§ Golden Radha Krishna statue

§ Personalized Ganesha statue (metallic finish)

§ Polyresin Ganesha idol playing Tabla

§ Polyresin Ganesha Idol playing Veena

§ Handcrafted Silver Plated Laxmi and Ganesha Temple Set

§ German silver & gold peacock bowl set

7. Custom Corporate Gifts- Diwali Gold Coins/Silver Coins

Diwali is celebrated with pomp and splendor not only in India but in other countries of the world as well. During Diwali which is India’s most popular festival, people irrespective of age, caste, creed, and religion come together to celebrate. In this festive occasion, individuals express their appreciation for near and dear ones and business establishments convey thankfulness to employees and patrons through gifts.

One of the best ways of acknowledging your staff’s and clients’ contributing is by giving away a custom corporate gifts. Gifting gold and silver coins during Diwali is a time-honored tradition that continues to be very popular and trendy. Choose Diwali gold and silver coins from the listing below:-

§ 10gm Laxmi Ganesha silver coin

§ 20gm Laxmi Ganesha silver coin

§ 50gm Laxmi Ganesha silver coin

§ 4gm Ganesha gold coin

§ 8gm Ganesha gold coin

8. Trending Corporate Diwali Gifts- Gold Plated Gifts

Gold as one of the most valuable metals have a universal appeal that is timeless and enduring. Gold has always been and will continue to be treasured and cherished by humans, irrespective of caste, creed, ethnicity or religion. Make you patrons and staff members cheerful by offering them gold plated photo frames and golden business card holders-trendy corporate Diwali gifts.

Of course, you can pick and choose from the following gold plated items as well:-

§ Golden Parker Ball Pen

§ Gold plated van

§ Golden four-seater vintage car

§ Titanium plus gold plated Swiss military ball pen

§ Golden photo frame with pen stand

9. Corporate Electronic Gifts-Personalized Tech Gifts

Your customers are the essence and lifeblood of your business. It is because of your clientele that you’ve been able to achieve unprecedented success in your commercial segment. Acknowledge their contribution in a distinctive and exclusive manner by offering them corporate electronic gifts and personalized tech gifts. You can select from an extensive range of corporate electronic gifts including but not limited to power banks with multiple USB slots, diaries with power banks, Android and iOS compatible type C and lightning charging cables.

In fact, when it comes to selecting personalized tech gifts, your options are near-infinite:-

§ Multifunctional speakers with add-ons like FM radio, Bluetooth, and micro-SD card/USB slot

§ Wireless speaker with power bank and selfie stick

§ Sports stereo earphones with neckband

§ Desk lamp with USB port, built-in Bluetooth and speaker

§ 5000mAh power bank notebook with 16GB pen drive

§ Blaupunkt portable Bluetooth speaker

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Colony Raising Rabbits: How To Get Started

Colony raising rabbits isn’t hard, but there are a few considerations that can make setting up a rabbit colony go more smoothly. When I brought home our American Chinchilla breeding trio, I had researched raising meat rabbits extensively. I knew I wanted to raise my rabbits in a colony. I found good information on the Colony Raising Rabbits Yahoo group, and the Facebook groups Colony Raising Rabbits, and Rabbits in Colonies. What I found most useful was examples of how other people set up their rabbit colonies. I decided to share some pictures of what has been working for us, in hopes that it may help someone else.

Colony Raising Rabbits: The Basics

I’ll put the some of the most valuable bits I’ve learned into a list, because I like lists. Then I’ll show some pictures of our set up, and talk a little bit more in depth about what’s been working for us.

Provide at least 10 square feet per adult. More is better

Provide multiple levels for jumping

Protect your rabbits from weather and predators

Use baby saver wire on the bottom

Keep things clean with litter boxes and deep litter

Provide several locations for feeding to reduce competition

Provide lots of nesting places and materials for the does

Include bucks who are used to a colony for higher quality of life, but you may have unpredictable timing of litters

Have your grow out cage ready, because 12 weeks isn’t as long as you think it will be

Colony raising rabbits is fun!

Space and Safety

This is a house rabbit cage that our neighbors gave to us. It is made up of Neat Idea Cubes and zip ties, with PVC tubes for stability. I really like some aspects of the NIC cage, but it does have a few downfalls. It has to be used for indoor bunnies. The one inch squares mean rodents will walk right in, and raccoons will have no problem reaching in for a snack. Our colony is in the garage and we thought they were safe and snug, until we realized there was a hole behind the furnace where rodents were getting in.

If you’re planning on raising backyard rabbits, please, please, please make sure they have weather appropriate housing. The previous owner of this cage was trying to breed bunnies in the rain with only a tarp and a heat lamp for shelter. Major fire hazard and NOT fun for the wet baby bunnies!

If you plan to do any rabbit breeding in a NIC cage make sure you add baby saver wire. If you don’t, the baby rabbits will be able to walk right out of the cage. Make sure it goes at least 6 inches up, or the babies will reach an stage where they are big enough to hop over and squeeze out.

How Much Space Do They Need?

Most sources on raising rabbits for meat say that 6 feet of space is adequate for a doe and her litter. The NIC cage by itself is 18 square feet. I was unable to find any size guidelines for colony raising rabbits when I first started researching, so I started with all three rabbits in it. If it was too small I could move the buck out into a separate hutch.

I started to notice the rabbits fighting after we had our first litter. The biggest indicator was tufts of fur about the cage. I didn’t want to move the buck out though, because they were still engaging in social grooming, cuddling, and he would let the baby bunnies sit on his back. It just felt wrong to isolate him. Instead I added a metal baby yard with chicken wire and hardware cloth around the bottom.

I’ve since learned that the minimum amount of space for a rabbit colony would be more like 10 feet per rabbit, which is the amount of space we have currently. It’s also very important to have multiple levels for the rabbits to jump off and down on. Our current set up provides a lot of jumping opportunities, which is one thing it has going for it.

Since adding the attached yard we haven’t had any more indications of fighting. After we process the first litter if I want to keep raising rabbits for food, I definitely want to expand the colony quite a bit. A more humane rule of thumb would be 5 times the size of the rabbit. My rabbits are 8 pound adults, so I’m looking at potentially 120 square feet as a minimum size for my current herd.

Keep it Clean

Of course an important part of rabbit care is cleaning up. This current set up does take more effort than hanging hutches might. My adult rabbits are all litter box trained. In the summer I dump the box once a day and wipe down anything the babies have soiled. Rabbits are generally cold tolerant, but when it is colder, I use do use deep litter. Each day I add dry straw on top of any soiled spots in the cage and litter box and dump the litter box when it is full. When it warms up, muck it out and give everything a good scrub.

The babies can be very messy, so I’ve found it works well to place a small litter box under the hay feeders. Rabbits poop when they eat, so the bunnies get used to using the litter box, and it’s easier for me to keep up with the output. They tend to use it as a nest box, but the falling hay keeps it dry enough for them.

You can use any waterproof container as a litter box. For small rabbits you could even use the bottom of a five gallon bucket or other found items. Cat litter boxes work quite well, as do plastic tubs. If the walls are too high, you can cut a door into them with an exacto knife. You can use any absorbent material that’s save for rabbits to eat such as wood chips, straw, hay, or paper pellets in their litter boxes or as deep litter.

Food And Water In The Rabbit Colony

Rabbits are very territorial so it’s important to have several food bowls, hay racks, and water bottles. When our second doe kindled she decided that the entire bottom was her territory. She chased all the other rabbits up to the top! I made sure to space out feeding stations so that everyone got their fair share until I move the first litter into the grow out pen. The basic feeding and watering rabbits is the same regardless of their housing.

The delivery method isn’t important as long as it’s clean. The kind of feeders that mount onto the sides tend to get spilled less, but you don’t have to start out with expensive equipment. Our first food dishes I found on an abandoned lot (bleach is my friend). Our first hay racks were made out of ice cream buckets. My favorite water bottle spouts are the kind that fit onto reused 2 liter bottles. It’s not hard to provide lots of feeding stations when you get creative. Ikea bag holders also make nice hay racks, as long as you have plenty of more attractive things for them to chew.

Breeding and Kindling

When you’re colony raising rabbits with the buck included in the colony, the breeding takes care of itself. I know this is not true for all rabbits, but my rabbits didn’t start breeding until they were their adult size, and have so far spaced out their litters further than the 4 weeks that is biologically possible. Keeping the buck in the colony means that you’re never quite sure when babies are coming. I’ve handled this by making sure there are always empty nest boxes available, and plenty of nesting materials like hay and straw.

My does build very nice nests even though they are first time mamas. One benefit of using a deep litter method is even if they don’t build a nest, the babies will still be born on the straw. If the kits do get cold, you may still be able to save them if you find it early enough.

Should You Separate The Weaned Rabbits?

Rabbits breeds and herds can vary as to when they reach their grow out size. You may want to consider splitting your colony once they reach sexual maturity at 12 weeks. I often keep mine for four to six months before sending them off to freezer camp. It’s a good idea to sex them and separate when they are around 8 weeks old.

If you keep your colony all together, it is liable to grow very quickly. If you are growing for market, that could be a very good thing, but if you are like us and only eat a rabbit every week or so and want to select for certain traits it may be better to keep them separated. We do not have room for several colonies, so we refurbished an old chicken coop into a grow out hutch. If you must keep your rabbits in a hutch make sure they are rodent proof. There should be no spaces larger than 1/4 inch, and use wood and screws to take down any wire. You can still use a deep litter method, even over the top of a wire floor. Just make sure there’s enough head space to accommodate the higher floor.

Go For It!

There is a lot of information available on how to raise rabbits for meat. Not as many people are trying colony rabbit raising or sharing about it. I hope this post answers some basic questions for those who are considering it for their own meat rabbits.

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