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Tips for the guys, from beards to cars, that help reduce stress and make everyday life a bit simpler.

Show Your Man He’s Worth It

April 24, 2017 TipsfromTia

Show Your Man He’s Worth It

If you want to show a guy how much he means to you, make sure you choose correctly when buying him presents. Now, I know what youâ€™re thinking, guys, are seriously difficult to buy for. Youâ€™re right, but this guide should help you avoid the typical mistakes girls make buying for men and ensure you get a gift he truly loves.

Go Practical

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You know how you would hate to get a gift that has been bought purely for practical purposes? Yeah, guys arenâ€™t like that at all. They would love to get a gift that they can use around the house or find useful. For instance, donâ€™t be surprised to see a guy light up with joy when you give him a thingy bob for the car or a new tool for the garden shed. It might seem weird, but guys eat up gifts like this because they know itâ€™s something theyâ€™ll use for years.

The problem here, of course, is trying to make sure they donâ€™t get something they already have. So, if you are going to buy a tool of some sort make sure you have a nosy around the garage to check they donâ€™t already have one thatâ€™s still working.

Men Like Looking Good Too

Thereâ€™s a stereotype that guys donâ€™t pay any attention to the way they look. Oh, how wrong this is, there are lots of guys that spend just as much attention on their looks as girls. An example would be any guy who has a beard. Beards donâ€™t grow and look great overnight. They need to be maintained, cut, trimmed and cleaned. So, if you have a guy who loves his facial hair, you can get him a kit to help him keep it looking great. According to Manly Matters, there are plenty of different facial hair kits including beard oils that will make it look awesome.

All Guys Are Geeks

You probably think youâ€™ve got a good one. Heâ€™s not a Trekkie, heâ€™s not obsessed with Star Wars, and you donâ€™t have to shake your head in embarrassment every time he drags you to see the new Marvel film. Even if all this is true, he will belong to some sort of Geek fandom. It could be anime, he could be a Whovian, or perhaps heâ€™s a horror fanatic. Once you know what his favorite fandom is, buying a gift becomes the easiest thing in the world.

Youâ€™ll find lots of merch online for every geeky love from Harry Potter to James Bond.

If All Else Failsâ€¦

Send him on a trip. At the very least, this means youâ€™ll be able to get rid of him for a day or two, and there are lots of options here. You can book a race day where heâ€™ll be able to drive his dream car, send him to jump out of a plane with a parachute. Or maybe just break the mold and get him a spa weekend. You might be surprised just how much a stressed working man would appreciate this as a gift.

Do you think your partner would like any of these cool gift ideas? Or did you really marry a Rubix cube with pants?

Tia, and TipsfromTia.comÂ is trying to keep you looking good and
feeling good, from the inside out. If youâ€™ve got a problem or a tip email me! Be sure to Like and share on Facebook or Follow on Twitter or Instagram

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The Fashion of Wood

April 19, 2017 TipsfromTia

The Fashion of Wood

Wooden fashion accessories have hit the mainstream for men and women alike. This isn’t a new rage concept of accessories, completely. Some women’s jewelry has been made of wood since the dawning of accessorizing. But the expansion of wooden accessories has taken a new height.

Finding anything from necklaces and ringsÂ to watches, belt buckles and bow tiesÂ to sunglasses is ready for the taking.

KoniferÂ offers a fabulous selection of men’s and women’s wooden accessories and their watches are lightweightÂ and beautiful in their craftsmanship. Offering men’s, women’s or unisex, anyone can know the time in high fashion.

So Why Choose Wood Accessories?

Believe it or not, they just don’t look awesome, but actually help the environment in several ways.

It takes less energy to produce wooden accessories than their alternatives.

Wood absorbs chemicals in the air. Wearing wood absorbs excess carbon in the air around you.

Wood accessories are hypoallergenic.

And unlike other accessories that become worn out or broken and end up taking up space in a landfill, wood is biodegradable. ItÂ will eventually breakdown and help grow more trees.

So, remember next time you think how can I look cool helping the environment?Â Â Get yourself a wood watch like the Sequoia ZebraÂ and a wooden pair of MILANO BLACK SunglassesÂ and go reduce emissions.

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Habits Of The Highly Healthy Guys

April 7, 2017 TipsfromTia

Habits Of The Highly Healthy Guys

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When it comes to achieving something in life, a lot of men like to seek the advice of industry leaders, they like to know what highly successful people did to get to where they got. What were their habits? Things like, what were the writing habits of highly successful authors like JK Rowling? What were the approach habits of highly successful entrepreneurs like Steve Jobs?

But what about when it comes to your health?

It is something we recently overheard a wonderfully healthy elderly man talking about. He was questioning the habits of highly healthy people and using that as his inspiration to stay wonderfully youthful, and here are the highlights of what he was saying.

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Get Into the Habit Of Exercising

Physical exercise is undisputedly important, but making everyday exercise a habit is no easy feet. What highly healthy people do is find an exercise that they enjoy – really enjoy – one that will make you smile, one that you will want to get up and do every day for no less than 30 minutes. It could be walking, running, surfing or anything. Just do something you love.

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Get into The Habit of Forgiveness

Highly healthy people forgive because they understand the negative repercussions of holding onto something and letting it eat away at their health; their mind, body, and soul. Everyone has been stung by the actions or words of other people, but highly healthy people donâ€™t let the resentment get to them. They forgive because if they donâ€™t they will be the ones that suffer.

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Get Into The Habit of Screening

Highly healthy people know and embrace the fact it is better to prevent than aid. They see the importance of getting checked and getting checked regularly. They see the importance of asking questions about their health and asking questions in general. How can they change their diet, what is HIFU used for, how can they get a better nightâ€™s sleep; all of these will help because the more they know the less stress there is to affect them.

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Get Into The Habit Of Smaller Portion

Far too many people eat far more than they need to, which is partly the fault of the restaurant industry that has grown its plate sizes over the years. Whatâ€™s more, anything we canâ€™t finish we get put into a doggy bag. But not highly healthy people. They prefer quality over quantity knowing that what they put in their mouth is what keeps their engine running, and the better the fuel is the better they will operate; head through to the heart.

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Get Into The Habit of Doing Something New

The thing with highly healthy people is they all know the shortness of life and the importance of new experiences. They understand how new experiences challenge their mind and body to keep them healthy by optimizing their mental and physical well-being. It doesnâ€™t have to mean you do different extreme sports every day, but simply doing the same tasks at work in a slightly different way each time. All of this will fight of tedium and the state of comfort our bodies donâ€™t thrive from.

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Manscaping

March 23, 2017 TipsfromTia

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When someone thinks of Manscaping they typically think of shaving below the belt. While that is definitely a part of the process, manscaping has a lot to do with good hygiene, confidence, and putting your best foot forward.
You may already manscape and not even know it. Have you ever shaved your chest or back? Thatâ€™s a form of manscaping and taking care of your appearance based on your body hair. Any trimming or removing of hair on a manâ€™s body for cosmetic effect fits the definition.
Take a look at the infographic below to see some of the benefits a little manscaping could do for you. Iâ€™m sure thereâ€™s probably some you would not have thought of!

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The Ideal Floor For Any Room

March 22, 2017 TipsfromTia

The Ideal Floor For Any Room

If you’re looking at renovating your home, or you simply want to improve some of the rooms in your home without going too far, one way to do it is to replace the floor. However, finding the ideal floor for any room is crucial. If you select the wrong type of flooring, not only will you have wasted money, youâ€™ll ruin the â€˜vibeâ€™ of the room. Letâ€™s take a look at how you can find the right kind of flooring for any room.

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Asking The Right Questions

To find the ideal floor for any room, you need to ask yourself a number of questions. It isnâ€™t just about your budget and how you want the floor to look. If you just picked a pretty floor, then you could end up encountering a number of problems along the way.

How much foot traffic do you expect the room to get? The more you expect, the sturdier the floor needs to be. Rooms that are used by everybody most of the time should have high quality flooring installed.

Do you have pets? Getting pet hairs out of the carpet can be murder! It can also make allergies worse. Wooden floors or even laminate floors are easier to remove pet hairs from. However, they can make it difficult for your pet to walk. You need to consider both sides of the argument and find something reasonable.

If you expect a room to have a lot of moisture, like the bathroom, then the floor needs to be able to withstand this.

How much time do you have to dedicate to cleaning? If it isnâ€™t a lot, then youâ€™re not going to want to get a floor that requires lots of scrubbing, or shows off marks easily.

Finally, how long do you want your new floor to last? The durability of your floor will depend largely on the material, and the people who install it. The floor needs to be installed properly, explain GC Flooring Pros. This can be difficult to do, so having a professional do it for you will ensure the best looking, longest lasting floor.

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Floor Suggestions Room By Room

Certain rooms are known for having certain types of materials on the floor. Here are some room by room flooring suggestions that could help you to make your decision:

The hall – engineered wood flooring is a great choice for the hall. The hall tends to get lots of foot traffic and needs to be as durable as possible.
The bathroom – if you donâ€™t select a floor that can withstand moisture, your bathroom floor wonâ€™t last very long at all. Laminate or vinyl flooring is popular for a bathroom.
The living room – solid wood or hardwood flooring can add character to a living room. There are many finishes you can choose from, and adding a rug will add an element of comfort.
The bedroom – wood and laminate are good choices for a bedroom, however, carpet is also popular depending on the look youâ€™re going for.

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