Blogged Father’s Day Gift idea

It’s not to Late.

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To the untrained eye, it seems like a simple concept: a shallow rectangular bag, usually made of nylon (but preferably leather) that is roomy enough to fit your toothbrush, your shaving cream, and any other things you need while traveling. Yet, somehow, there is always something we forget at home, so here’s a checklist you can use to gift the perfect dopp kit this Father’s Day:

•ToothbrushOral B
•Toothpaste Tom’s toothpaste
•Body washPolo Wash
•Deodorantold spice
•Lip balmclick here
•RazorGillette
•Shaving creamEvery Man Jack
•ShampooJoico
•Moisturizer-sunscreen comboKiehl’s
•Nail clippersclick here
•Lint rollerclick here
•Extra contact lensesAcuvue Oasys
•Band-Aidshere
•Airborne/vitamin supplements

ADDITIONAL DOPP KIT ESSENTIALS

•A $20 bill—in case he loses his wallet and has no access to cash.
•Safety pins—to fasten a shirt if a button pops or his pant zipper breaks.
•Collar stays—in case the ones in his shirt get lost.

SMART IDEA

Always keep a Dopp kit at the office or in the car fully stocked with every day hygiene products, a clean pair of socks, and underwear. You never know when you’ll need them.

Get to shopping

20130616-110637.jpgHere to Purchase

20130616-110837.jpgDakota Dopp Kit

20130616-111009.jpgJack Spade

Mother’s Day gift Ideas

It’s been a while since I made something for my mom, and she definitely deserves something nice. Since the days of crayons are far behind me, I’ve rounded up a collection of tutorials and downloads with a bit of grown-up appeal. They are gifts you can make with a childhood sense of glee and gratitude, and that your mom will be happy to get.

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Top Row, Left to Right:

1. http://www.purlbee.com/the-purl-bee/2013/4/7/corinnes-thread-felt-flower-sachets.html add a blooming touch to her sock drawer.
2. A https://www.etsy.com/blog/en/2013/diy-pressed-flower-iphone-case/ makes every text a pleasure.
3. http://www.abeautifulmess.com/2013/03/wax-resist-technique-scarf-diy.html are a love letter she can wear and treasure.
Bottom row, left to right:
1. Dots of glass paint take a ho-hum vase to new heights.http://52weeksproject.com/post/46215660907/dotted-vase
2. With this downloadable tutorial, you can craft a beaded necklace that will take her breath away.https://www.etsy.com/listing/51494136/beadweaving-tutorial-no-3-sleek-beaded
3. Learn how to arrange an artful bouquet of her favorite blossoms.http://papernstitchblog.com/2013/04/10/make-this-diy-mothers-day-bouquet/