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Three Gift Ideas For The Hard To Buy For Individual

If you are going gift shopping for someone who you find very hard to buy for, then you want to go with something that they will like to open. It may not be just what they have always wanted, since you more than likely will have no clue what these things are, but it will be something they will appreciate and get use out of. Here are three gift ideas that you will have a good chance of getting lucky with when shopping for someone who isn't easy to buy for:

Tips For Responsibly Borrowing From A Short-Term Lender

A six-month loan can be the financial help you need to overcome a temporary crisis. Unfortunately, some people fail to borrow responsibly and end up struggling to pay off the loan. You can avoid a similar predicament and get the help you need by following these tips when taking out a short-term loan.  Limit the Borrowed Amount The lender will likely ask how much you need to borrow, but you might be offered more money than you need.

Coin Collecting 101: A Beginner's Guide To Coin Collecting

If you decided you want to begin collecting coins, you might be having a difficult time figuring out where to begin. There is a lot of information out there, and it's overwhelming to try and figure out where to start. Here are some coin collecting basics that can get you going on your coin collection. Find a Reputable Dealer Don't go to the first coin dealer you find and start buying coins.

Two Electronic Cigarette Options to Help You Quit Smoking

The American Cancer Society reported in 2012 that only about 18% of the population in the United States smoke cigarettes. This is definitely good news, since about 42% of the population smoked in 1965. However, there are still 45 million Americans who continue to smoke. If you are one of them, then you may have tried a wide variety of different tactics to try and quit over the years. While some people may choose to use patches or gum to get rid of the habit for good, electronic cigarettes are also an option.

How To Get The Best Price For Jewelry At A Pawn Shop

Pawning or selling jewelry at a pawn shop can provide much-needed extra cash when a sudden financial problem arises. Unfortunately, the process of pawning or selling jewelry is not always as simple as one would expect, leaving many sellers unsatisfied with the amount they receive for their piece. Here are three tips that can help you get the best price for your jewelry at a pawn shop. Clean Your Jewelry

Garden Troubleshooting: Ideas for Improving Your Strawberry Crop

Growing strawberries can be a very rewarding task, but they can also be a little bit tricky. They have complex root systems, and the fruit is just as attractive to wasps and slugs as it is to humans. If you're having no success with your strawberry plants, or find that your crop is ravaged by pests, here are few things you can try. Grow strawberries in a planter. Even though they don't have deep roots, strawberries need good soil depth for moisture and space to spread out, as they produce more plants using runners.

Accentuate The Positive With Negative Ions

If you find yourself invigorated by the forces of nature, like the pounding surf at the ocean or the refreshed air after a thunderstorm, you've already experienced the positive effects of negative ions in the air. While you may not have understood the science behind it, your body and mind reacted to the change in the charge of the air, bringing you renewed energy and focus. You can take advantage of the positive effects of negative ions by adding a Himalayan salt lamp to your home or office.

4 Reasons Women Should Use Straight Razors

Most modern American women who choose to remove their body hair do so with a disposable razor, an electric razor, depilatory cream or waxing. While each of these methods have their benefits, they all lack the finesse and intimacy of the straight razor. Unfortunately, the straight razor is often thought of as a man's shaving tool. This is because when it was invented in the 1760's, most Western European women did not remove their body hair.