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Christmas gifts: why and how to give second-hand gifts?

fer online: - on generalist classified ad sites such as Leboncoin and Vinted for example - on sites that specialise in a particular type of object such as Recyclivre, the specialist in second-hand books (link below) or Rejoué, an association that refurbishes second-hand games and toys and ...

23
Dec
2021

Pitchak: a juggling game that looks like soccer

soccer player or with the hands, but without using a ball or any other form of ball. The name 'pitchak' is used to refer to both the game and the object used to juggle. A pitchak is usually made from old recycled bicycle inner tubes. The rubber is cut into thin slices that are then tied toget ...

08
Mar
2023

Gift idea: 5 good reasons to give a photo calendar

r is a perfect gift to start the new year. Whether the recipient of the gift is an expert in daily organization or not, a calendar is always a useful object, especially as a new year approaches. The holiday season is the perfect time to give or treat yourself to beautiful photo calendars. By creati ...

03
Nov
2023

Toys: the story box trend

on and memorization abilities of the child, without forgetting of course that this activity develops vocabulary and language skills. Finally, this object can help anxious children to relax and calm their anxieties because it allows them to put themselves in their own bubble, in peace and quiet, a ...

14
Dec
2021

Decor: 5 Tips for Decorating Your Bedroom on a Budget

ve an energizing effect that is not conducive to Sleep and relaxation. If you like bright colors, use them only in small touches, such as a decorative object or a cushion. For color lovers, a whole palette of soft shades is available to you: light blue or green, tender yellow, peach pink. Light blu ...

15
Mar
2007

Christmas decoration: 5 things to know about the Nutcracker

1- This object comes from Germany The wooden figure of the Nutcracker is original to Germany. In German, it is also sometimes called a nutcracker or Nussknacker. The object is said to have been created in the Ore Mountains, a mining region in eastern Germany, very close to the border with the Cz ...

01
Dec
2021

How to spend your money to maximize your happiness?

ing? In order to experience this short-lived satisfaction again, our brain pushes us to buy more and more things and directs our desire towards other objects that we think will make our life better... This way of spending our money, even if it gives us some satisfaction, is not the best way to op ...

18
Mar
2022

Once upon a time... these funny objects: a new cartoon on France 4.

me... Life"! Starting Monday, February 19, 2024, France 4 will broadcast at 7:20 PM a new educational cartoon titled "Once Upon a Time... These Funny Objects". As the title of this new series suggests, each episode focuses on an object and its history, whether it's a recent invention or has been ar ...

19
Feb
2024

Designer lighting: 5 things to know about the Akari lamp

rafted. They are the result of an artisanal skill that has been perpetuated in Japan since the 7th century. It takes at least 6 hours of work to create this object, which is both a source of light and a work of art. From their commercialization in 1951, these luminous, airy, and poetic sculptures m ...

03
July
2024

Paris 2024: 5 things to know about the Olympic cauldron

1- It was designed by Mathieu Lehanneur. The Olympic cauldron of the Paris 2024 Games, so unique, is one of the three objects imagined by Mathieu Lehanneur for this historic event. These three creations share a common feature: their metallic hue derived from the mix of medal colors: gold, silver, a ...

29
July
2024

Spirituality: 5 Spiritual Gift Ideas for Men or Women

ly made up of 108 beads, is a rosary used for meditation and the recitation of mantras. In spiritual gift shops like www.astroya.fr, this devotional object is available in the form of jewelry: the Mala Bracelet. This bracelet with 21 beads, made of wood or semi-precious stones, is the first of 5 g ...

28
Aug
2024

Minimalist photography: understanding and mastering this type of photo in 5 questions

tion of the image. In this style of shots, you need to choose an interesting subject and draw the viewer's attention to it. It is usually a silhouette or an object that stands out against a neutral background: a lighthouse at the end of a pier, the silhouette of an animal emerging from the mist, or ...

19
Sep
2024

Mother's Day: 5 commandments for a successful celebration.

es an invitation to a restaurant, an excellent formula for freeing one's mother from the hassle of organizing a festive meal. As for the choice of an object or an intangible gift (subscription to a magazine, creative workshop or show ticket), it is still best to take into account one's mother's tas ...

25
May
2007

Christmas DIY: how to make an advent calendar?

What is the principle of the Advent calendar? Commercial Advent calendars are usually in the form of a cardboard sheet with 24 windows filled with chocolates. In the following article, we explain how to make an advent calendar yourself so you can personalize the gifts or even involve your child ...

16
Nov
2007

Bean collecting or fabophily: definition and history

te des rois bean has become a real collector's item, which can be Gilded with 24-carat fine gold or declined in an infinite number of shapes. This object lends itself particularly to the passion of collecting since today there are beans for all tastes. Made of plastic or, more often, porcelain ...

08
Jan
2008

The mobile phone: history and evolution

Invention of the mobile phone The mobile phone is not, strictly speaking, an invention but an object born from the combination of several technologies (some of which were known since the late 1940s). The origins of this innovation can be traced back to radio technology that was developed from th ...

18
Jan
2008

The Pirelli Calendar: The Story of a Cult Object

A cult object The Pirelli calendar, which features some of the most beautiful women in the world, is a promotional calendar that has been published since 1964 by the British subsidiary of the Pirelli Group. This calendar has a limited print run and, unlike other calendars, it is not sold, but only ...

19
Nov
2008

5 Tips for Returning or Reselling Your Christmas Gifts

Preserve the object in its original state. The first of the 5 tips for returning or reselling your Christmas gifts is to keep them in their original condition. If you think about getting rid of an item as soon as the wrapping paper is off, you must not touch it. Do not remove the packaging around ...

04
Jan
2010

The Christmas tree bag: a practical and supportive idea

of the Fir Bag raised €700,000. An ecological product The Christmas tree bag proposed by Handicap International was already a smart and supportive object. Now, it is also an ecological product! Made from non-GMO French grains, this bag is 100% biodegradable and compostable. It carries th ...

21
Nov
2011

Air travel: what are the prohibited items?

What can you take with you? Among the objects not allowed on the plane, some cannot be taken with you in a carry-on bag. Strictly forbidden in the cabin are: - sharp, blunt (baseball bat), metallic or non-metallic objects that can be used as weapons, including nail scissors, glass or metal nail ...

28
June
2013