It's a week before Christmas arrives, and you still haven't found the perfect gift for your loved ones. Because everything you're looking for is out of stock, or hard on your wallet. If you find yourself with zero ideas and a tight budget, here are some last-minute homemade gifting ideas that will save you! Handmade soaps Making soaps can be messy but fun. You can gift this to your mother, grandma or your best friend. All you need is some lye (be super careful with this), herbs, some essential oils, colors, water and additives. Don't forget to have your safety equipment and goggles on! You could use lavender, aloevera, shea butter and even coffee as the key flavor! If you want to experiment more, there are innumerable videos and blogs online that can inspire you. Embroidered handkerchiefs As easy as embroidered handkerchiefs sound, they can be tricky little buggers which take time to master. This can be an amazing gift for your grandma or your mother, but it doesn't have to necessarily be just for them. If you know anyone who enjoys knitting or collecting small souvenirs, this could prove to be a meaningful gift. Memory journal The best part about making a memory journal for a beloved one, is that you can personalize it in the best possible way. Right from the recyclable paper, to the use of fabric as cover, to the tiny notes, everything can be well thought out and original. You can use colors, photographs, cutouts of their favorite magazines, souvenirs, old movie tickets, etc. The possibilities are infinite! It truly is a great Christmas gift, and an unforgettable memento. Tote bag made from a T-Shirt Making a tote bag takes less than an hour. You can choose a new or an old (make sure it's still in a good condition) T Shirt. Cut the sleeves if it has any. Make the neckline wider by cutting away its edges and stitch the bottom. An absolute cake walk, isn't it! You can further add a zipper or buttons to it, to give it the perfect finishing touch. Hammered flower impressions You always gift flowers, isn't it? But how about immortalizing your loved one's favorite flowers on canvas. All you have to do is pick the perfect flower, place it on the canvas carefully, cover it with paper towels and pound it with a hammer. Once you pull it away, it leaves you with an amazing impression, you can embellish it with other colorful leaves and flowers. Use a UV resistant clear coating on the canvas to avoid darkening of the colors.

Shopping for a new furniture product can be much of a task especially when there are numerous options available in the market. You should, in no case, get involved in impulse buying. If you research well, you might find a few deals here and there that will help you make a good purchase. The biggest advantage of buying from The Dump furniture store is that you get the exact same product of excellent quality at an unbelievably low price. The popularity of the company can be gauged from the amount of rush that can be witnessed at its stores during the three day opening period every week. If you go to a normal retail store, the owner charges you for the world-class lighting, glass doors, Italian marble floors, aromatic ambiances, pleasing salespersons and tastefully displayed products inside the premises. These are overhead costs that are of no use to you and you feel cheated when you are charged for the same. A Dump furniture store may feel a bit dull, but the deals found there are overwhelmingly amazing and bound to bring the shopper out of you. No matter how much you explain your mind to not get carried away, it just won’t work. Neither will using grand names alter the characteristics of the product nor will throwing expensive lights on it make it look shinier. Let us have a look at the selection of mattresses and rugs sold by The Dump and the brands that the company offers:

• Foam mattresses – These mattresses provide support to the body while also adapting to the body structure. A thick mattress encompasses numerous layers of foam and is generally more expensive because of the added comfort that it delivers. MyLoft’s Somerset memory foam mattresses are available at The Dump.
• Pillow top mattresses – These are the most comfortable form of mattresses that are super soft and cozy. Apart from the lower support layer, pillow top mattresses come with an additional top layer for extra support. Mattresses from James and Owen as well as PranaSleep can be found at The Dump furniture store.
• Innerspring mattresses – As the name suggests, these mattresses are made up of coils of spring. Characterized by a firm texture, they are the most common form of mattresses found in the market that have been tested and trusted by generations. Aireloom brand from Beverly Hills has been proudly supplying these mattresses to The Dump.
• Latex mattresses – The makers may either use 100% latex or a combination of latex and springs in designing latex mattresses. While latex forms the base layer, cotton and other natural materials form the covering of the latex layer. The Tori and the Melodic collection at The Dump are of a very high quality.
• Hybrid mattresses – Hybrid mattresses are a blend of innerspring and memory foam mattresses. They have the combined advantage of both the forms by way of firmness (innerspring) and adaptation to the body (memory foam). These mattresses prevent you from sinking in and also provide you a plush, snug feeling.

Apart from the above, rugs in various forms and styles to suit your sense of fashion are available at The Dump furniture store. Beautifully crafted traditional rugs, silk rugs, Persian rugs, tribal rugs and Oushak rugs in different colors such as crimson, blue, salmon, etc. and materials such as wool are a treat for the eyes. Sizes ranging from 5’x 8’ to 10’x14’ ensure that all individual floor covering requirements are met in the most elegant form. Hand-knotted, handmade and power-loomed; you name it, they have it. Brands from as far as New Zealand and India provide the most authentic rugs for the American customers.

Mobile phones have come a long way since their invention and now can perform a number of functions apart from the original use of calling. These have become more advanced, giving them the contemporary category of smartphones. Smartphones have become an integral part of our day-to-day life in almost every aspect. This holds especially true for businesses and the various processes of it. The smartphone is a good investment that every small business owner should make. There are a number of options available and choosing one of the best smartphones in a small business can be highly beneficial. Here are some of the benefits: Multiple mediums of contact The advent of smartphones and the Internet have made the world a smaller place, thanks to the multiple media through which one can contact each other with a smartphone. Any small business Internet phone provides the facility of video as well as audio calls. You can use the various communication apps to stay in touch with your clients and vendors from anywhere, anytime. More than just a mean of contacting Using one of the best smartphones in a small business can offer you more than just calls and messages. You may use the phones for checking your emails, making any presentations, and checking any documents. Some of these phones even let you use the phone as a remote to manage the flow of a presentation. Storing Files Another advantage of owning one of the best smartphones in a small business is the ability to store files in your phones itself. Most of these phones have a large storage capacity or let you increase the capacity with the use of a memory card. You may carry any files you need, very conveniently, with smartphones and thus reduce the need of external storage devices in your office. You can find a number of smartphone options to suit different kinds of needs and budgets. Researching about few models before buying one is a good thing to do to. You must also ensure you have weighed in all the options before zeroing down on a decision.

Rheumatoid arthritis is a chronic condition that results in pain in the joints due to inflammation. Similarly, fibromyalgia, particularly common in women, is another chronic disorder associated with muscle pain in several parts of the body accompanied by fatigue. Since the symptoms exhibited by patients with fibromyalgia are so similar to arthritis and related conditions, it is sometimes grouped under the same umbrella by the experts. Diagnosis and cure Rheumatoid arthritis can be easily diagnosed because of the evident inflammation in the joints, but the diagnosis of fibromyalgia is not as straightforward as the symptoms might point to several other conditions. The doctor has to rule out one after the other to arrive at the possibility of fibromyalgia, especially because there is still no standard test procedure available to detect the condition in a straightforward manner. Both these conditions do not have a cure yet. The only choice available is to manage the condition in a systematic way so that a patient can lead a normal life. Rheumatoid arthritis medications include anti-inflammatory drugs to reduce the swelling and pain. These are prescribed by the doctor depending on the medical history of the patient concerned. In the case of fibromyalgia, the doctor might prescribe pain medications to ease the pain. Meanwhile, the fatigue could affect the patient in several ways, and the onset of depression could be one of the results, and hence anti-depressants might be prescribed. Pain management It is advisable to seek therapy for rheumatoid arthritis fibromyalgia treatments for managing the condition in an efficient manner, and the doctors highly recommend it as well. Therapy might include a physical therapy session in the case of rheumatoid arthritis wherein the therapist can teach exercises aimed at easing the pain and improving the movement of the limbs. In the case of fibromyalgia, apart from physical therapy, counseling sessions could be helpful as the condition could take a toll on a person's mental strength and the counseling can provide the required boost to drive your energy in the right counseling and manage the condition better without being depressed. If rheumatoid arthritis worsens, surgery might be recommended which will involve one of the surgical procedures such as tendon repair, joint fusion or total joint replacement. The operation carries its inherent risks. The doctor will assess the benefits based on the patient history and condition before advising on surgical intervention, only if the benefits outweigh the risk involved. Some alternative medicines such as consuming fish oil or oils sourced from plants such as primrose as supplements has also been known to ease the pain. Still, the best way to handle the situation is by making lifestyle changes such as reducing stress, eating and sleeping well and exercising on a regular basis, which will help in the longer run to lead a wholesome life.

A vacation is different for all of us; some of us would spend it exploring the city and their culture, while some of us like to relax in all-inclusive resorts. If you relate closely to the latter, this piece is written for you. Most of us book all-inclusive resorts (with all possible amenities) but fail to make use of them and end up paying for things we did not require. However, that won’t be the case anymore; read along to find out how to make the most of an all-inclusive resort. Type of vacation When you are planning on booking an all-inclusive resort, you need to figure out what you want to do. Do you want to be a part of all the activities in the resort, relax by the pool, spend the weekend with your family, or are you traveling solo or with your partner? Book accordingly, only then will you be able to make the most of the money invested in booking an all-inclusive resort. Research Once you know the type of vacation you want, it is important to do enough research before making the payment. Just surfing through a couple of resorts in your desired location might not be enough. Look at all the details mentioned in the package, and look at the fine print. If you have something particular in mind, like a candle-light dinner, look for resorts that could be apt for your requirement. No amount of research is ever enough; look at as many options as you can before coming to a decision. What’s unique? When you sit to book an all-inclusive resort package, you will be amazed to see how similar the packages for all resorts are. When you are researching, find out what is unique about the resort. If you are one for cocktails or the spa, check whether they have separate packages including unlimited cocktails or an all-day access to the spa. If the unique features of a resort fit the bill for you, you will definitely make the most of your time there. Accommodate exploring places Vacations can be completely different once you are at the location. You might have decided to stay in throughout your vacation, but on the way to your resort, you might see a location that might attract you. In such cases, you must always have space for random exploration trips.

Unlimited data usage can be exhilarating. You get an adrenaline rush when you realize you can download as much as you want, stream whatever you want, and browse without any limits or data caps. Getting an ideal unlimited cell phone data plan can be useful to you if you are a heavy duty user and binge watch YouTube or Netflix. If you play high-end multiplayer games online with high-res graphics, then your device will be downloading and uploading a lot of data. Getting a limitless data plan in these cases can help a lot. If you're the type who uses more than 6 GB of data in a single month, choose your data pack accordingly. Most importantly, some cell phone data plans come pre-paid and you don't have to worry about postpaid charges. Use as much as you want without any limits or restrictions. Unlimited data plans usually come with unlimited calling minutes. This is a great deal for heavy duty users who use Skype and audio conferencing software online a lot. Here are two of the top unlimited data cell phone plans. Boost Unlimited: Boost, a popular cell phone carrier, offers its most famous Boost Unlimited data plan. With this plan, you can get unlimited data, high browsing, download and upload speeds, and limitless text messaging options. You can text as much as you like and there's no limits to it. The same applies in the case of calling minutes too. Boost Unlimited is one of the cheapest unlimited prepaid cell phone data plan in the market. This makes them a very enticing option for cell phone users and internet junkies. Its prepaid plans are optimized for mobile use and generally start at 8 GB for the mobile hotspot data. The Boost Unlimited plan starts at a monthly affordable rate of $50. Users get a $5 discount if they decide to pay through automated discounts. The overall monthly costs is brought down to $45 making it one of the cheapest unlimited pre-paid data plans in the market. Sprint Unlimited Freedom: The Sprint Unlimited Freedom starts at an affordable rate of $65 per month which can go down to $60 with a 5$ automated discount for online payments. Just like the Boost Unlimited plan, you get unlimited data, infinite calling time, no limits on texting to other users, and much more. The only difference is that this is the cheapest unlimited data plan in the realm of postpaid cell phone data plans. If you are going for a pre-paid data plan through Sprint, it will be much more expensive than its rival carrier Boost.