The Disney Adult Holiday Gift Guide – 2023

Do you know a Disney adult? Odds are you probably know one or two. Maybe you’re related to one, in a relationship with one, or maybe you ARE one! This gift guide will be your second star to the right for the holiday season. Guiding you to the cool finds, unique products, and overall just the best source to getting the very best for your loved one. They will be sure to love what you get with this Holiday Gift Guide as your… well, guide.

Gifts for the Marvel Fan

  1. Thor’s Hammer Bottle Opener. Obviously we had to start this guide off strong. And what’s stronger than summoning the power of Mjollnir?
  2. Loki Panel Sweatshirt.
  3. Probably Watching Marvel Movies Rug. What says “adult” like buying someone else a rug?
  4. Captain America’s Ass Mug.
  5. “Proof that Tony Stark Has a Heart” Arc Reactor Display.
  6. Miles Morales Sport Canteen. I have one of these canteens from Corkcicle and I use it everyday!
  7. Black Panther Crossbody Bag. I am a big fan of 707 Street products so be sure to give them a full look if you know your Disney adult loves Loungeflys.
  8. “You’re Beautiful, Just Like Tacos” Deadpool Tank Top.
  9. Wolverine Face Socks.
  10. Infinity Stones Bracelet. Just like Thanos needed all infinity stones, you need all these recommendations to complete the ultimate Disney Adult holiday gift shopping guide.
  11. TVA Sweatshirt.
  12. Spider-Man Suit Phone Case.

For the Star Wars Fan – Disney Adult Holiday Gift Guide

  1. Death Star Wireless Charger.
  2. Darth Maul Sweatshirt.
  3. Han Solo in Carbonite Ice Cube Tray. Really making this holiday gift guide for Disney adults a breeze and not a “freeze”.
  4. Star Wars Laser Engraved Tumbler.
  5. Ahsoka Sweatshirt.
  6. “Best Boyfriend in the Galaxy” Mug. This shop has more options for both the cup and the “who” on the front!
  7. Laser Engraved Customizable Watch Band.
  8. Star Wars Retro Denim Varsity Jacket.
  9. Ahsoka Coffee Cup.
  10. Queen Amidala Crossbody Bag.
  11. Darth Vader Button Up Cardigan.
  12. Star Wars Rebel Loungefly.

Gifts for the Disney Princess Fan

  1. Royalty Denim Jacket. Can’t decide on just one princess? This jacket let’s your love for multiple princesses fly!
  2. Sleeping Beauty Loungefly Backpack.
  3. Snow White Paper Floral Art. Artwork is such an adult thing to buy.
  4. Princess Eras Tour Tee. Jumping on the Taylor Swift Eras craze and combining it with your love for Disney princesses.
  5. Princess and the Frog Icon Collared Sweater.
  6. Jasmine Tumbler.
  7. Little Mermaid Sneakers.
  8. Custom “Disney [name]” Mug. This is such a clever gift! It says ” I’m a Disney Natalie. It’s like a regular Natalie but with magic.” The name is customizable and is sure to bring anyone a smile.
  9. Disney Princess Mug.
  10. Tangled Cardigan.
  11. Rapunzel’s Lantern Sweatshirt. No such thing as an ugly Christmas sweater here!
  12. Frozen Loungefly.

For the Disney Movie Fan – Disney Adult Holiday Gift Guide

  1. A Goofy Movie Hoodie. Nothing like a classic like this to bring a smile to any Disney adult’s face for their holiday gift!
  2. Alien “The Claw” Popcorn Maker. If you have a popcorn loving, Disney adult in your life, then you need to get this ASAP.
  3. “Because I’m a Lady” Oversize Tee.
  4. Oogie Boogie Slippers.
  5. Mickey Mouse Colorblock Sweatshirt.
  6. Fireworks Castle Candle Jar. I love this Etsy shop – they make some incredibly unique products. So if you are shopping for someone who also has an obsession with candles, this will be perfect.
  7. Alice in Wonderland Tiki Cup.
  8. Mickey Mouse Scarf. Living in cold weather doesn’t mean you have to lose out on that Disney flair!
  9. Aloha Stitch Carshade.
  10. Toy Story Denim Mom Jeans. Her Universe makes some incredible comfortable mom jeans. They are in junior sizes but they ARE for women. I am a size 6 and I get a size 3 or 5 with Her Universe.
  11. Mushu Numbered Baseball Jersey.
  12. Rusteze Cars Pit Crew Racing Jacket. Quite literally the coolest thing to come from Box Lunch yet.

The Secret to a Stress-Free Holiday Shopping Season

The holiday season is upon us! And as someone who values every ounce of productivity during the busy holiday shopping season, I’ve learned a thing or two about making this time as stress-free as possible. It’s noble to think you can just shop online and not get burnt out. But there’s a little more that goes into these shopping expeditions. So instead of pulling your hair out, let’s go over these best practices with the upcoming Black Friday Deals.

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Your Best Tips for Holiday Shopping

Imagine the scene: Crowded malls, endless gift lists, and the ticking clock. The holiday shopping marathon can be an energy-sapping endeavor. So here are the secrets to a stress-free holiday shopping season.

  1. Stay Energized: Shopping days can start early and end late. Caffeine is your best bet to secure the best deals.
  2. Plan Ahead: Create a detailed shopping list, budget, and schedule. Knowing what you need and where to find it can save you time and stress.
  3. Shop Online: Take advantage of online shopping to avoid crowded stores. Many retailers offer free shipping during the holidays.
  4. Dress Comfortably: Wear comfortable shoes and clothing to navigate the mall or stores with ease.
  5. Take Breaks: Schedule short breaks to relax and regroup during your shopping day. Even if you are shopping online. You won’t want to strain your eyes.
  6. Compare Prices: Utilize shopping apps and tools to find the best deals and compare prices. Especially because you can always find a coupon code for an even better price! (Bonus tip: ask your favorite influencer if they have a code you can use!)

The perfect gift you haven’t considered

On average, people often shop for 5 to 15 individuals during the holiday season. That’s a rather long list of people for someone who isn’t Santa Claus! So how can you simplify your shopping so you don’t have to get too far into the nitty gritty? The answer is simpler than you think.

Did you know that around 75% of people drink coffee? And sure you can give people a gift card to a coffee shop they frequent regularly. But there’s another option. And this one is more personal and gives your recipient more in return! So what is it?

Fueling the holiday shopping season with Wandering Bear Cold Brew

Three words: coffee on tap. Wandering Bear Coffee is the first of its kind offering cold brew coffee on tap straight from your own fridge. No more spending hours making cold brew at home. No more spending lots of money at that coffee shop. And the convenient push-button tap makes it a breeze to dole out some coffee in your favorite mug or in a tumbler to take to work. Although you can try a flavor out in a carton, their most popular size is the 96 ounce box. And with 10 flavors to choose from right now, you can get everyone’s coffee order in one spot!

Each glass contains 2 espresso shots and doesn’t cause the jitters. That means you can crank out your holiday shopping without hitting a caffeine wall or without slowing down. Even after the holiday shopping comes to a close, it’s the perfect gift for coffee lovers. Each box starts at $36.99 and gives you about 16 glasses.

With options for both purists and those who prefer a hint of flavor, there’s a range of cold brews to satisfy every palate. This holiday season, make your gift-giving thoughtful and straightforward, showing your loved ones how much you appreciate them by gifting the energizing, robust flavors of Wandering Bear.

Black Friday Deals from Wandering Bear Coffee

But there’s more to be excited about this holiday season! Wandering Bear Coffee is offering exclusive Black Friday deals that make this experience even sweeter:

  • Get 15% off when you spend $35 or more. This is easy to accomplish as the 96 ounce boxes start at $36.99! That means instant savings.
  • Enjoy a 20% discount when you spend $50 or more. If you have multiple people on your list that like the same flavor, try getting 2 or 3 of the 96 ounces of a single flavor!
  • Daily Flavor Bundle Deals: Keep an eye out for their daily flavor bundle deals. Each day offers a new, delightful flavor to explore. It’s an adventure for your taste buds.

This holiday season, let Wandering Bear Cold Brew be your partner in crime during your shopping escapades, and be the star of your gift-giving efforts. With exceptional strength, unmatched convenience, and exclusive Black Friday deals, you’re all set for a dynamic holiday season. Happy shopping, and even happier sipping!


5 Easy Ways To Boost Business Sales

It is important for businesses to boost sales and cut expenses to promote their profitability. This explains why 51% of sales leaders focus on increasing customer retention through deeper relationships. You can also increase income and provide value to your company by knowing specific tactics for persuading clients to make purchases. This post discusses strategies for boosting sales in your business.

1. Understand your customers

The most valuable resource for a firm is its clientele. Selling a good or service that satisfies their demands may be facilitated by learning about their obstacles, goals, worries, and anxieties. You can gain your clients’ loyalty and confidence by providing excellent service, so keep this in mind. Sending surveys and asking them to contribute their ideas and opinions is one approach to gaining a deeper understanding of what they expect from you. For this purpose, you might potentially hire a consumer research company to perform this duty, so keep this in mind.

2. Communicate with customers online

Many businesses allow their personnel to interact directly with prospective clients through their websites and social media profiles. Some customers would rather conduct internet research on businesses than give a corporate office or salesperson a call. Therefore, sales staff members can collaborate with the marketing department of the business to reply to remarks made on social media or independent review sites. To respond to customer inquiries promptly, they may also incorporate a chat feature into the business’ website. Sales will increase as a result of more contact, so feel free to consider this.

3. Provide a variety of payment options

Providing a variety of payment options can encourage more people to make purchases from your business. Sales managers may collaborate with senior teams to determine the preferred payment methods of their target market. Additionally, they may send surveys to their present clientele to determine what they want. For instance, you may decide to accept credit card payments with Payanywhere, bank transfers, or PayPal. Additionally, providing mobile-friendly payment options may encourage more people to trade with your business.

4. Examine pricing schemes

Sales managers can determine whether the prices meet customer demands by examining the company’s present pricing structure. Customers may be more inclined to purchase goods and services from a business when they believe that its pricing is fair. By looking at the item’s historical pricing, accounting for inflation, and investigating what similar items cost in the same market, you may audit a product’s price.

5. Streamline products and services

By making it simpler for customers to identify and select goods and services, you can win their loyalty and boost revenue. Offering a large selection of items is a common strategy used by large, well-established firms to boost sales. Still, smaller businesses may find that having fewer options allows them to concentrate on improving the sales and marketing messaging for those products. You can also improve client satisfaction by personalizing their category pages and filters. With the use of these tools, buyers may rapidly decide by finding items that match their unique requirements.


How You Can Brighten Up Your Home

When it comes to interior designs, one of the things to remember is that there’s no right or wrong way to decorate your home. Especially when it comes to how to brighten your home. The most important thing is that you like the end product.  This isn’t to say that paying attention to trends is pointless. In fact, looking at the upcoming trends for 2024, as well as older trends can be really helpful when coming up with ideas. It’s also a good way to make your home more appealing to other people, which always comes in handy when you’re trying to sell it. Depending on your preferences, you might like the idea of a really bright, airy room. If that’s the case, then this is absolutely the blog post for you.

What’s so great about brightening your home?

Other than personal preference, which is the most important thing to consider when designing and decorating your home, there are other reasons why you might want to brighten your home. Cozy homes can be wonderful for the winter months, but some people find too much coziness a bit stifling. But a bright home, even if it’s otherwise much the same size, can feel more open and even larger.

You also might want some rooms to be brighter than others, especially if they are working rooms. What do we mean when we talk about working rooms? Some rooms, like your bedrooms and reception rooms are designed to relax in. You might prefer a darker, cozier atmosphere in these rooms, although there’s absolutely nothing wrong with a bright color scheme here either. Again, it’s all about personal preference. 

But other rooms are rooms where you do things. The biggest example is the kitchen. While it is possible to relax in the kitchen, you will also be cooking, cleaning, and taking care of other chores. Good lighting is much more useful in these circumstances. Bathrooms are also often well-lit, especially if you do a lot of getting ready in the bathroom so that you can properly see yourself in the mirror. 

Finally, if you work from home, your office or workshop will benefit greatly from good lighting, as it helps you to work more efficiently and safely. Bright rooms can make you feel more awake and productive. If you can get a lot of natural light in a room, it can even improve your mood. Also, if you’ve spent a lot of time decorating a room, it makes sense to want people to be able to see it. 

Painting the Walls

One of the quickest and simplest ways to brighten up your home is to paint the walls a lighter, brighter color. Some tones work especially well with this. The classic cream and white colors are great for making a room look larger and brighter. Cool tones can do a great job of brightening up a space, but there’s nothing wrong with introducing a bright block color or wallpaper. Even traditionally warm colors, like red, orange, and pink, can add to the brightness of a room. Many people choose to introduce a bright feature wall, so they can include a splash of color without the room feeling overwhelming.

Busy wallpaper can be a great addition, but some colors and shades will make a room seem darker. You can still add brightness and character without taking away from a sleek, modern look. You can either hire someone to paint your walls for you or do it yourself, the second option making this a particularly affordable way to update your home in the space of only a day or weekend.

Add Some Mirrors to Brighten Your Home

While painting the walls might not seem like a big job, there’s an even easier way to quickly brighten your home. Mirrors can do wonders for your interior design, and only take moments to install. A mirror reflects light, so large mirrors placed strategically throughout your home can allow natural light to effectively bounce further and around corners. Mirrors can also make a house look larger and, of course, you can’t deny the esthetic appeal of a good mirror. 

On a similar note, some wall hangings can make a room seem brighter. Again, this is a case of careful selection and installation so they’re in the right place. Wall hangings break up blank spaces which can make a room more warm and cozy, and if you choose wisely, you can find a good balance between a bright space with a bit of character and warmth. Remember, bright doesn’t have to mean clinical. You can always inject your personality into your home, no matter your design preferences.

Doors and Windows

The gold standard of lighting has to be natural light. Natural light is good for our bodies and minds, and can make you feel more awake. It’s often less harsh than artifical light, so more enjoyable to sit in. The best way to introduce more natural light into your home is to give it more opportunities to make it inside. If you’ve already been considering a home patio door replacement or a window replacement, now is the perfect time to consider options that will let even more light into your home.

Windows and doors with clearer glass and larger panes will allow more uninterrupted light into your home. If you want the light without the loss of privacy, you can get thin curtains that let light in, without letting anyone see inside. Of course, there are other reasons to replace your doors and windows as well. Over time, seals on older doors and windows can fail, which can cause an unpleasant draft and increase your utility bills. It always pays to take note of the condition of your doors and windows.

You can even get doors and windows installed in new places in your home. This will take more work than simple replacements, but it’s more than worth it if you have an otherwise wasted exterior wall. Just make sure that the house is still structurally sound and get a professional to evaluate and install it.


Do I have Termites in my Home?

As small as they are, it’s easy to think that termites won’t cause much damage. Unfortunately, that’s far from the truth. Termites are one of the most destructive pests that can find their way to your property. 

They can also be difficult to spot initially. You may not notice they’re there until it’s too late. If you live in an area where termites in your property are a possibility, you’ll need to keep these signs at the forefront of your mind.

Mud Lines

If you have subterranean termites, you may notice mud lines on the exterior of your home. Termites tend to create these shelter tunnels during the night so your home may be clear one day and have mud lines the next. They’re not always in obvious places so keep your eyes out around the whole of your property.

Winged Bugs

Termites that invade homes are often winged. They have small white wings and although they can be hard to see, it won’t be hard to see winged bugs flying around your home. This isn’t a sign that any homeowner should hope for.

It usually means that you have an infestation and will need to contact pest control as quickly as possible. If the termites aren’t hiding anymore, it’s likely you’re not seeing the whole problem.

Frass

Frass is a type of material produced by the excrement of drywood termites. You’re likely to notice it on your windows or doors so it’s worth checking if you ever have a suspicion you may have termites. It’s a telltale sign that can save your home from a lot of damage. 

As soon as you spot this material, you can take quick action. Unfortunately, subterranean termites don’t leave the same clues behind which is why they often end up causing much more damage than their tamer counterparts.

Hardwood Holes

Most people look for this sign first. Termites are well known for leaving tiny holes in hardwood. You may find these holes anywhere in your home. Because termites are so attracted to hardwood, you may want to look at more ways to incorporate concrete in your home.

They’re usually found in hardwood flooring, hardwood walls or even skirting boards near doors and windows. They’re not easy to spot so if you want to check your home for termites, use a torch and get close to the wood.

White Ants

There are certain termites that look like white ants. They are called worker termites and are usually found under rocks or wood boards. You may also find them if you cut into a tree stump. 

Don’t be fooled into thinking these are actually ants. They are white termites and they can do the same damage to your property as other kinds of termites. If you suspect termites on your property, it’s worth checking underneath any large objects that have been in the same place for a significant amount of time.

Clicking

It’s possible to hear termites when they’re in your home. Although it’s rare, you may be able to hear a clicking or rustling noise in the walls. When you walk close to termite tunnels, termites will send a warning signal to each other by banging their heads against the tunnel walls.

Additionally, you may hear a hollow sound in your walls if you tap on them. Walls that should be solid are made hollow by termites and the sound is distinctive. It’s worth checking your home by tapping all the wood throughout your property to see what you hear.

Signs of Damage

Termites can cause all sorts of damage when they’re left to their own devices. Because it’s notoriously difficult to spot them, they can ruin everything from walls, beams, furniture, and more. If the first sign you spot is damage to your property, you may already have a large infestation in your home.

If you can’t track the termites down, it’s time to call in pest control to get rid of the problem once and for all.

Have I Got Termites In My Home?

Termites are very good at being discreet and hiding from any potential threats. It’s unlikely that you’ll spot termites before they become a problem so it’s vital that they are exterminated as soon as they’re visible. Even if you only notice a single termite, it’s highly likely there are more. 

The only way to know for sure is to have your property inspected by a professional and preventative measures put in place for the future. If you’ve found this article helpful, take a look at the rest.