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Traveling is difficult. The hustle, the sweat, and the long periods of waiting can feel unbearable. That’s why having the right gear is so critical. We rounded up some of our writers’ favorite travel upgrades to make your next trip not just more bearable, but more enjoyable. Check them out. Eagle Creek Pack-It Mixed Cube Set ($65) (Courtesy Eagle Creek) An organized traveler is a happy traveler. Take your packing to the next level with this set that includes a mesh cube for toiletries, an antimicrobial one for smelly clothes, and one that’s made of burly TPU, so you can...

Photo credit: BBC/Love Productions/Mark Bourdillon Wow, what a season that was. All good things must come to an end (sob!) but we aren’t ready to let go of the joy that the Great British Sewing Bee series 8 has brought us just yet. We eagerly watched everything the contestants made (while jotting ideas into our sewing inspiration notebooks) and relished the challenges the judges set. If you watched the show and felt the urge to add a shirred midi dress, party jumpsuit and patchwork jacket to your project list, we have some indie sewing pattern inspiration to share with you!...

If you have a dark pair of jeans that you want to lighten, bleaching can do the trick. Bleaching jeans can also give your pants a worn, softer feel. While you can buy pre-bleached jeans at the store, you can recreate the process at home. By monitoring the bleaching process closely and taking precautions beforehand, you can bleach your jeans to the color you want and avoid burning holes into your jeans. [Edit]Steps [Edit]Preparing to Bleach Lay newspapers on your floor in case of spills. Before you start bleaching, lay out newspapers around the area you plan to bleach. Many...

Hello…it’s another year and another UFO Dirty Dozen Challenge.  If you’ve been here a while, you know that Mary at Country Threads Chicken Scratch blog hosts a Dirty Dozen Challenge.  Participants number their UFOs 1-12 then each month Mary picks a number.  Participants refer back to their list and then work on the project that was chosen.  I’ve been fairly successful with this in the past even though I stray and don’t always follow the directions.  I’m a rebel, what can I say.  Mary is very loose with the “rules” and flexible so it’s all good. This year Mary has...

For most women, shopping is an inherited or possibly even genetic characteristic. We don’t need to take classes because most of us are born with a shopping degree. But we do need to follow certain guidelines if we are to be awarded a postgraduate degree. 7 Lifestyle Questions to Ask Yourself So before you grab your bag and head out on a spending spree, I offer some advice. I’d like you to analyse your life and style preferences as you are now. Ask yourself the following questions: How do you spend your time during the day? Do you go out...