By Holly Sosa
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Being a work from home mother has it’s perks. I get to make my own schedule, my office is in my bedroom, I don’t need to ask anyone else for time off (which also means I’m never late!), and I get to stay home with my children. But with all the perks come an equal amount of not-so-exciting things about working from home. It’s much easier to get stuck in a rut, working with kiddos underfoot is harder than you’d think, and sometimes being in one place all that time takes a toll on my inspiration.
As a stationery addict, one of my favorite ways to freshen things up and create an inspiring work environment is with office supplies. A pretty planner, a new pen, and even a lovely new DIY Mouse Pad. Whenever I’m feeling a little like my workspace needs a pick-me-up, I retreat to my stash of craft supplies and whip up a new mouse pad with some cork, some fabric, and a little craft glue.
SUPPLIES
- cork board
- fabric
- craft glue
To start, I trimmed down my cork board to the size and shape I prefer. For this tutorial, I used the bowl from my stand mixer to trace out a circle and trim off the excess cork.
Next I did the same to my fabric, leaving extra space around the circle to wrap around the cork.
And using craft glue, I adhered the fabric to the cork board, tucking the excess fabric underneath as I went along. Little helper hands below.
I allowed it to dry overnight before using.
A lovely lavender Ikat print to freshen up my desk in no time at all! It was a simple afternoon craft that’s certain to help inspire and motivate me to be more productive.
With a busy work from home schedule, I’m all for a simple craft that still allows me to get creative while keep my schedule open for all of the demands in my life, which is why I also love the new Centrum Vitamints Raspberry.* The Vitamints are a unique combination of essential nutrients and offer a delicious and fresh taste. They come in a convenient dispenser that I can take with me on the go or keep on my desk for while I’m working from home. They also offer MultiGummies versions for men and for women, which I picked up at my local Walmart for my husband and me. I love the Gummies because they keep it simple with no artificial flavors or sweeteners, I can take it with or without food/water, and they’re gluten free. Orange is my favorite flavor out of the three offered in the bottle. Yum!
Enjoy staying healthy with simple solutions like Centrum Gummies and Vitamints. Grab your coupons and save while making better choices for your health.
*These statements have not been evaluated by the food and drug administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.
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